So I went to my first zoo demonstration tonight. The Philly Zoo hosts a "fundraiser" every year called "Zoobilee" that actually LOSES money every single year yet they continue to host it. Just over a year ago, one of their elephants, Petal, died after collapsing at 4am and being unable to rise for 5 hours until she finally died at 9am. Her necropsy report showed that she was suffering from undiagnosed arthritis and a chronic heart condition. The arthritis was so severe in her hips, elbows, and knees that it prevented her from rising. These conditions are only found in zoo captive elephants; they are never found in elephants in the wild. 
The Philadelphia Zoo is currently planning on sending its two remaining elephants, Bettie and Kallie, to a breeding facility. Both Bettie and Kallie are 27 years old and breeding for the first time at their age is not only unlikely to happen, but also puts them at an increased risk of health problems. Through petitions, it is our goal that the Philadelphia Zoo will decide to send Bettie and Kallie to a sanctuary instead.
The Philadelphia Zoo is currently planning on sending its two remaining elephants, Bettie and Kallie, to a breeding facility. Both Bettie and Kallie are 27 years old and breeding for the first time at their age is not only unlikely to happen, but also puts them at an increased risk of health problems. Through petitions, it is our goal that the Philadelphia Zoo will decide to send Bettie and Kallie to a sanctuary instead.
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