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Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by dhole123, 14 Mar 2014.

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  1. dhole123

    dhole123 New Member

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    Can anyone tell me what happened to the lone elephant in the secret garden
    las vegas. Whats the minimum number of elephants a zoo should keep.





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    dhole123, 14 Mar 2014
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  2. TheMightyOrca

    TheMightyOrca Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    According to the AZA, a zoo must keep 3 female elephants, 2 male elephants, or 3 elephants of mixed gender.

    Can't answer the Secret Garden question. I haven't been able to find any information.
     
    TheMightyOrca, 16 Mar 2014
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  3. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    She died several years ago.
     
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  4. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    was that elephant named Gildah? She died in 2005:
    News briefs for Sept. 2, 2005 - Las Vegas Sun News
     
    Chlidonias, 16 Mar 2014
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