I think the only way some of the worlds animals / plants etc will survive is through human interference. IE: Zoo's , Arboretums etc etc. Of course, its our duty to give them as close as possible their natural habitat.
Through this it allows us to get educated about them and give civilization as a whole a broader outlook on the environment around us. Some people don't change their habits until they really see whats being affected by them. (environmental pollution, deforestation etc)
Hopefully they learned something from this baby elephant and are more prepared for the next time.
Just my 2 cents..
