Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Campaigners are pushing for a legal order to move the last three elephants in a South African zoo to a rewilding sanctuary, arguing captivity is unsuitable for them. If successful, the elephants would gain a more natural environment, marking a step toward better animal welfare. The case highlights growing efforts to improve conditions for captive wildlife.
The last three elephants still in a traditional South African zoo entered their enclosure in single file, fruit and vegetables scattered on the ground to encourage natural foraging. For visitors to the popular Johannesburg Zoo, it was a chance to see Africa's largest land animal in real life.
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