Milwaukee Man

4/2/2013 - Stokely African Elephant Preserve - Exhibit 1

How large is the entire complex?

It is very small and perhaps half an acre in size at the most. There are 3 elephants there (1.2) and they are all in their early-to-mid 30's.
 
Yeah, 1/2 acre sounds correct. I remembered it was less than an acre, but didnt know exactly. In my opinion, the elephants should be moved out, and the Zoo's prolific white rhino herd should take their place. Maybe even open up the next door giraffe and antelope exhibits to create a cool mixed species area as well.
 
Word on the street is that the zoo is looking to transfer their bull Tonka, bring in a third cow, and turn the exhibit into one open yard with the possibility for expansion.
 
Word on the street is that the zoo is looking to transfer their bull Tonka, bring in a third cow, and turn the exhibit into one open yard with the possibility for expansion.

What happened to the elephant from the LA Zoo that was sent to Knoxville and didn't get along with the elephants there? Did she end up going to another zoo?
 
What happened to the elephant from the LA Zoo that was sent to Knoxville and didn't get along with the elephants there? Did she end up going to another zoo?

Ruby was sent back to the Los Angeles Zoo, then transferred to PAWS where she died about 3 years ago.
 

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