Oregon Zoo Was Just Rated the Worst Zoo in the U.S. for Elephants
The Oregon Zoo boasts that it recently expanded its elephant habitat to be slightly larger. But the organization In Defense of Animals found that it’s still the worst zoo in the entire U.S.
The elephants held in captivity there still show tragic, repetitive behaviors. For example, Chendra, a beloved elephant, shows signs of stress, boredom, and even brain-damage.
Study after study has proven that elephants need the space of their full habitats to roam and feel fulfilled and safe.
In fact, elephants do poorly in all zoos. So the fact that the Oregon Zoo was given the title of “worst of all” for elephants is even more alarming.
Clearly, having a slightly bigger space for elephants is not good enough. The Oregon Zoo should not be allowed to keep elephants in captivity any longer.