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Elephant Care Controversy Animal protection group wants zoo to halt elephant breeding Animal Protection Organization Calls for Federal Investigation Into San Antonio Zoo Elephant Death ... Maggie Arrives Safely at PAWS Sanctuary To view this content, you must have Flash Player 8 installed, and javascript enabled. Get Flash Player Canadian Zoos Elephants in Canada Records indicate that there are about 35 elephants in zoos across Canada. These elephants are found in private and municipal zoos across the country. The provincial governments are responsible for setting the laws that govern these facilities while the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) sets national industry guidelines. Unfortunately, these guidelines are voluntary and many accredited zoos in Canada reportedly fall short of the guidelines outlined by CAZA. Canadian zoos are encouraged to seek accreditation from CAZA and/or the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Accreditation is also voluntary and not a legal requirement. The CAZA accreditation process guide contains a full chapter on guidelines for elephant management and care. The guide recognizes that The intelligence, strength and social needs of these magnificent animals can pose many challenges for managers of elephants in human care. Facilities that manage elephants should therefore understand the substantial human, financial, and ethical commitments involved in appropriately maintaining elephants. | |
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