Coverage dated February 27, 2023

Elephants in US zoos? Without breeding, future is uncertain

Headline from La Crosse Tribune

In recent years, some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but a zoo in California has gone in another direction.

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  1. La Crosse Tribune

    Elephants in US zoos? Without breeding, future is uncertain (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    In recent years, some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but a zoo in California has gone in another direction.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

  3. KCEN Waco

    Will US zoos still have elephants? Their future is uncertain (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    Some larger zoos such as the Toronto Zoo and San Francisco Zoo have phased out their elephant programs, sending their aging animals to sanctuaries with more space.

  4. Fox News

    Many zoos in US phasing out elephants while others embark on breeding projects (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Some zoos in the U.S. are phasing out elephants due to the complexity of the animals while others are breeding them to ensure future generations of zoo elephants.

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