A group of lawyers from the New York City Bar is advocating for the immediate relocation of the Bronx Zoo's last two elephants, Happy and Patty, to an accredited sanctuary. They argue that conditions at the zoo have caused significant suffering for the animals, highlighted by reports of cramped enclosures and health issues for Happy, who was notably absent from public view for ten weeks. This demand follows a ranking by In Defense of Animals that deemed the Bronx Zoo as the second worst for elephants, prompting calls for intervention from city agencies.
We implore the City, acting through its various agencies and the City Council, to relieve Happy's and Patty's obvious suffering and... allow Happy and Patty the chance to live out the remainder of their lives at an accredited sanctuary.
The Bronx Zoo was named the second worst zoo for elephants due to the alleged 'cruel confinement'... which can lead to numerous physical and mental stress problems, according to In Defense of Animals.
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