The Growing Movement: 43 Zoos Ending Elephant Captivity
Across North America, and beyond, a growing number of zoos are ending elephant captivity in zoos. Since 1991, 43 North American zoos have…
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Oakland Zoo: Choosing Sanctuary Over Captivity
After 75 years of exhibiting elephants, Oakland Zoo made a compassionate and decisive choice: to put the wellbeing of its elephants first. In…
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Detroit Zoo: A Pioneering Decision to End Elephant Captivity
In 2005, Detroit Zoo made history by becoming the first major U.S. zoo to end its elephant program solely on ethical grounds. The…
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Why Elephants Don’t Belong in Captivity: What Science Tells Us
The more we learn about elephants, the clearer it becomes: these extraordinary animals are not suited to a life of confinement. Elephants are…
