A herd of nine Asian elephants has been relocated from Melbourne Zoo to the Werribee Open Range Zoo, traveling 36 kilometers over five days. The group includes six adults and three calves, all transported in climate-controlled containers. The relocation is significant emotionally, as highlighted by Lucy Truelson, the Elephant Trail Project Officer. The new enclosure, spanning 21 hectares, was developed at a cost of €53 million, with funding from the Victorian Government, ensuring a safe and expansive environment for the elephants.
Lucy Truelson, Elephant Trail Project Officer at Werribee, emphasized, 'This move is not just physical; it's emotionally significant for both the elephants and the caretakers.'
The new 21-hectare enclosure was conceived with a focus on the elephants' well-being, reflecting an investment of €53 million by the Victorian Government.
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