AZA: Zoo Elephants Thriving; New Data Filed with Federal Government Thwarts Anti-Zoo Extremists
12/12/2006 9:30:00 AM
To: National Desk
Contact: Steve Feldman, 301-562-0777, ext. 252
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Comments filed yesterday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveal new data that demonstrates elephants in accredited zoos are in very good health.
"Anti-zoo extremists should call off their orchestrated attacks against zoos. The facts are indisputable - elephants in accredited zoos are thriving," said AZA Executive Director Kristin Vehrs. "AZA-accredited zoos care for more than 280 elephants across North America. We have compelling data to show that AZA's mandatory 'Standards for Elephant Care and Management' are working. The elephant population in AZA-accredited zoos is healthy."
AZA comments to USDA state:
