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Press Conference for Zoo Elephant Awareness
June 07, 2009, 5:2PM MT
By Carrie Jones
Please attend this Wednesday 6/10/09 on behalf of Billy the Elephant at L.A. Zoo
Please attend this Wednesday 6/10/09 on behalf of Billy the Elephant at L.A. Zoo
Bob Barker, long-time animal welfare advocate, will participate in a press conference on Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 am to commemorate the third anniversary of the death of Gita, the L.A. Zoo's Asian elephant that was plagued with health issues related to zoo captivity.
The press conference will address the three-year long delay in obtaining the results of the USDA investigation into Gita’s death and the welfare of Billy, the L.A. Zoo's lone surviving elephant.
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To Live Or Die in L.A. Zoo
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US: L.A.: Gita, a forty-seven year old elephant, has died from zoo conditions, protest to be held Sunday
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Attend the press conference in support of sending Billy, the L.A. Zoo's lone surviving elephant, to a sanctuary. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to show your support.
WHAT: Press Conference for Zoo Elephant Awareness
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 am
WHERE: Los Angeles Zoo entrance
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please email Bill@idausa.org or call 310-301-7730.
Posted by Carrie Jones, Best Friends Volunteer
Photo courtesy of In Defense of Animals