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In Defense of Animals’ respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America has exposed suffering and markers of captivity-caused brain damage.…

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2021-03-05

MEDIA RELEASE: Worst Zoos Cancel Abusive Elephant Transfer

Fort Worth Zoo in Texas has canceled a $2 million deal with African Lion Safari in Ontario, a revelation that came after they were ranked #1 and #2 Worst Zoos for…

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2021-03-02

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants Revealed by In Defense of Animals for 2020

Captive elephants are being failed by zoos and their suffering has been exposed today by In Defense of Animals on its respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos…

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2020-12-18

MEDIA RELEASE: Two Baby Elephant Zoo Deaths Prompt Renewed Calls to Shut Down Exhibit

In Defense of Animals has renewed its calls to shut down the failing elephant exhibit at a zoo in Syracuse, New York, following the deaths of two baby elephants.

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2020-04-07

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoo Association Urged to Protect Animals from COVID-19 and Stop Spreading TB

Thousands Speak Out: We Cannot Afford the Disease Risks Posed by Zoos.

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2020-03-06

Tell Pittsburgh Zoo to Nix Cruel Breakup of Elephant Friends

Bonded elephants should stay together.

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2020-02-27

MEDIA RELEASE: #MeToo at the Zoo: Ride My Sexy Elephant

Zoo Owner Tells Legislators About His “Playboy Centerfold” Elephant

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2020-02-07

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoos’ Cruel Plan to Separate Elephants After Decades-Long Companionship Put on Hold

Milwaukee County Zoo is now in "no rush" to separate Seeni from her companion

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2020-01-30

MEDIA RELEASE: Milwaukee Zoo Plan To Separate Elephant From Companions of Over 25 Years Revealed by In Defense of Animals

Milwaukee Zoo set to cruelly separate long-bonded elephants

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2020-01-23

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Rosamond Gifford Cancels Cruel Plans to Separate Elephant Family

Rosamond Gifford Zoo has canceled plans to separate elephant Doc from his family

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2020-01-23

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants for 2019 Exposed by In Defense of Animals

Widespread cruelty to elephants has been exposed by In Defense of Animals

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2019-09-12

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MEDIA RELEASE: Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman & Jorja Fox Shatter Zoo Spin on Elephant Space

MEDIA RELEASE: Moby & Ricky Gervais Urge Elephant Release from 10 Worst Zoos

MEDIA RELEASE: Worst Zoos Cancel Abusive Elephant Transfer

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants Revealed by In Defense of Animals for 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: Two Baby Elephant Zoo Deaths Prompt Renewed Calls to Shut Down Exhibit

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoo Association Urged to Protect Animals from COVID-19 and Stop Spreading TB

Tell Pittsburgh Zoo to Nix Cruel Breakup of Elephant Friends

MEDIA RELEASE: #MeToo at the Zoo: Ride My Sexy Elephant

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoos’ Cruel Plan to Separate Elephants After Decades-Long Companionship Put on Hold

MEDIA RELEASE: Milwaukee Zoo Plan To Separate Elephant From Companions of Over 25 Years Revealed by In Defense of Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Rosamond Gifford Cancels Cruel Plans to Separate Elephant Family

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants for 2019 Exposed by In Defense of Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Bronx Zoo Sued Over Elephant Treatment

Victory! AZA Bans Bullhooks

Urgent: Send Riverbanks Zoo Elephants to Sanctuary!

Close Topeka Zoo’s Notoriously Cruel Elephant Exhibit!

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants Revealed by In Defense of Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants Exposed by In Defense of Animals

Tragic Death of Baby Elephant at Pittsburgh Zoo Predictable