Alaska Zoo’s only elephant to be released to sanctuary

in Animal News

Maggie, the sole elephant resident of the Alaska Zoo, is at last headed for the PAWS sanctuary in California. Animal rights groups, including API, had been actively campaigning for a better life for Maggie who, besides being alone since her companion died in 1997, has suffered ill health: twice this last May fire crews had to lift her to her feet.

Maggie’s bound for California elephant refuge
James Halpin
Anchorage Daily News

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