AR-News: (NZ) Elephants Not Abused - Zoo

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http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,3762-3194911,00.html 

22/03/2004 12:45 PM
NewstalkZB

Auckland Zoo is assuring the public that elephants coming in from Thailand 
are not victims of abuse. 

The Zoo will receive two of nine Thai elephants being imported into the 
region early next year. 

Animal liberation groups say the animals are tortured in Thailand so they can 
be easily trained here. 

Auckland Zoo Director Glenn Holland says it is true elephants have been 
mistreated in the past. 

But he says the imported animals are born and raised in captivity and they 
live good lives. 

The zoo is disappointed the animal liberation groups will not come see for 
themselves the way elephants are treated. 

Mr Holland says Auckland Zoo has invited critics to come and discuss its 
elephant programme, but they have not responded.





 
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