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Press Releases
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August 18, 2011
Another Elephant Moves to Pittsburgh Zoo
November 17, 2010
Local Group Demands USDA Investigation of Inhumane Conditions at Pennsylvania Elephant Holding Facility
Undercover Investigation Revealed Former Philly Zoo Elephants Confined for Months on End in Cement Barn; Denied Free Access to Water
Philadelphia Zoo “Beer Party” Ignites Controversy Over Animal Welfare and Claims of Conservation
Drunk People and Captive Exotic Animals Don’t Mix
July 7, 2010
Anniversary of Controversial Philly Zoo Elephant Move Marked by Offer to Provide “Ele-cam”
Animal protection groups want public to be able to view former zoo elephants on-line
February 12, 2010
Elephant Advocates Applaud Cancellation of Ill-Conceived Breeding of Philly Elephants
Local Residents Renew Call To Rescue Elephants To Sanctuary
October 3, 2009
PROTEST TODAY - As Zoo Proudly Proclaims Addition to Collection of Baby Orangutan, Local Citizens Cry Out for Information on Elephants
July 27, 2009
TODAY's Media Tour of Pittsburgh Zoo's International Conservation Center:
Elephant Breeding-Holding Facility Is NOT A Sanctuary
Sanctuary Associations Forbid Bullhooks, Breeding and Temporary Housing of Animals
July 8, 2009
Sad Day for Philly Elephants
Philly Elephants Relocated to Another Small Pen and Cement Barn at Breeding Facility Despite Offer of Spacious Sanctuary Home
Citizens Protest Waste of Tax Dollars By Publicly-Funded Philadelphia Zoo
As City Faces Budget Crisis, Taxpayer-Funded Philadelphia Zoo Throws Money Away by Holding Expensive Party While Hanging on to Elephants
Conservationist Featured on 60 Minutes Tells Philadelphia City Council
To Take Action To Rescue Elephants
City Council Given Easy Way To Save Millions: Budget Hearing Testimony Highlights
City Waste in Funding Private Zoo with No Accountability
March 21, 2009
Philadelphia Zoo’s 150th Anniversary: NO Celebration For Animals
Zoo Is Stuck in the Past; Inadequate Conditions Continue
Demonstration TODAY: Local Residents Call for Change at Zoo
February 26, 2009
Philadelphia Zoo Misleads Public About Elephants: Complaint Filed With Pennsylvania Attorney General
Local Group Charges Zoo with Lying to Public about Elephants’ Future
December 12, 2008
Zoos Kill Elephants, New Scientific Study Confirms
Scientific evidence validates animal advocates push to permanently close Philadelphia Zoo elephant exhibit, send elephants to sanctuary
Today's Announced Elephant-Breeding Death Supports Animal Advocates' Argument Against Breeding Philly Elephants
Philadelphia Zoo's Plans to Subject Elephants to Life-Threatening Breeding Procedure Outrages Local Residents
August 27, 2008
Elephant Necropsy Results Raise More Questions than Answers
Report Confirms that Elephant Petal's Premature Death was Due to Captivity
August 4, 2008
Pittsburgh Zoo Elephant Breeding Facility: Beauty of Land Betrays Conditions That Await Future Elephant Victims
Elephant Breeding Center is Worse than Philly Zoo Say Animal Advocates
June 9. 2008
Philadelphia Zoo Elephant Death Causes Local Residents to Call for Immediate Rescue of Surviving Elephants
Elephant Victim had Opportunity for Sanctuary Over a Year Ago, but Zoo Chose Instead to Keep Her in Inhumane Conditions Which Led to her Premature Death
May 7, 2008
Three Philly Elephants Continue To Languish
Local Citizens Rally To Rescue Them
April 3, 2008
Local Residents Speak Out To Help Elephants Worldwide
Saving Elephants Begins at Home as Africa Plans to Slaughter Elephants
March 7, 2008
Saturday Petition Drive at Zoo to Save Elephants
February 12, 2008
Local Residents Ask Public to Urge Zoo Director to Have a Heart
“Give Elephants A Valentine of a Lifetime: A Forever Home at a Sanctuary”
December 18, 2007
Elephants make Holiday Plea to Zoo Director
“Please don’t sacrifice us to the zoo breeding industry”
September 27, 2006
TODAY, Center City Banner Display: Zoo To Announce Sending Elephants Away –
Local Residents Say Only Sanctuary Is Acceptable
June 30, 2006
Advocates “Assemble” to Call for Elephant Freedom
Groups to Make Independence Day Appeal for
Elephants at Philly Zoo
June 22, 2006
As Elephants are Dying, Philly Zoo Concentrates on Naming Big Cats
As Zoo Moves On To Tigers, Zoo Continues to Allow Elephant to
Languish in Solitary Confinement
June 7, 2006
Day of Action Will Highlight Elephant-Sized
Controversy at Philadelphia Zoo
March 29, 2006
IDA Accuses Philly Zoo of Violating Endangered Species Act
IDA Submits Legal Notification for Transfer of Off-Exhibit Elephant to Sanctuary
March 2, 2006
BANNED ZOO MEMBER PLANS TO VISIT ZOO
Activist Sends Letter to Zoo Executive Denying Alleged “Threats” and Requesting Zoo to Allow Her to Visit
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