This news is just coming in over twitter, but it seems to be the real deal.
http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/110...ove-elephants/
Quote:
Calgary Zoo staff have made the decision to relocate their endangered Asian elephants to another facility.
The move will take place sometime in the next 4-5 years, according to a release issued Thursday.
“This decision is all about animal welfare,” said zoo President Dr. Clement Lanthier.
“It was based on growing acceptance of the importance of the social structure in elephant herds and the knowledge that their welfare is better served by being part of a large social group . . . the reality is that the Calgary Zoo has limited area for expansion due to our location on an island within the city centre.”
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We were just there last weekend, my daughter was most excited to go and see the elephants too.
I wonder what will go in their place? I also wonder if this will be the final nail in the coffin of the elephant up at the zoo in Edmonton? The optics will look horrible if they still cling to theirs after we have moved ours out for their own health.