Billy and Tina, the elephants from the Los Angeles Zoo, have been successfully relocated to the Tulsa Zoo despite protests from animal advocates. The L.A. Zoo stated that the transfer was necessary to comply with the standards set by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) regarding social elephant groups. Their previous living conditions, criticized for being inadequate, became untenable following the deaths of other elephants. The Tulsa Zoo was chosen for its spacious facilities and existing elephant companions, ensuring a better quality of life for Billy and Tina.
The L.A. Zoo's decision to transfer Billy and Tina was influenced by the need to comply with AZA standards that require at least three Asian elephants in a social group.
Despite protests and opposition, the aging elephants arrived safely at Tulsa Zoo, which offers a larger enclosure and has five other Asian elephants for social interaction.
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