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For years, the Edmonton Valley Zoo has faced much scrutiny for the mismanagement of the animals in their care. Lucy the elephant gained worldwide attention for the mismanagement of the elephant by the zoo.

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The Valley Zoo has been listed as one of the top 10 worst zoos for elephants on the continent by In Defense of Animals for over a decade. There are numerous concerns around Lucy and the other animals at the zoo, and we need to make sure that there is proper oversight to address the safety and animal welfare concerns at the zoo.

Back in 1977, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, in Canada, purchased a baby elephant named Lucy from an infamous wildlife dealer; she was just two years old at the time. Just like all the other elephants who are taken from their families and sold into a life of captivity, there was no light at the end of the tunnel for Lucy.

Nearly 38 years later, Lucy spends most of her days in a small barn at the zoo. She has lived alone for more than seven years. Although she is ill-suited for the cold Canadian climate and suffers from numerous ailments, the zoo has refused to let Lucy retire. It’s time for Edmonton to let Lucy pack her trunk!

Sign this petition to demand that the Mayor and City Council create an animal welfare oversight committee that would advise the city on issues related to the care of the animals at the zoo.

City of Edmonton - Ensure there is proper oversight to address safety and animal welfare concerns at the Edmonton Valley ZooClick Here to Sign Petition

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