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Givskud Zoo - Elephant paddock

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The large outdoor paddock for Asian elephants in Givskud Zoo, Denmark. This exhibit is part of the Asiatic area of the zoo. Good things about this paddock is the massive size, grass and decent pool. Not so good things are the lack of shade and indoor space (during winter).
Givskud Zoo now functions as a retirenment home for Asian elephant cows. When this picture was taken the group consisted of five females, all above the age of 35.

August 2009
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The large outdoor paddock for Asian elephants in Givskud Zoo, Denmark. This exhibit is part of the Asiatic area of the zoo. Good things about this paddock is the massive size, grass and decent pool. Not so good things are the lack of shade and indoor space (during winter).
Givskud Zoo now functions as a retirenment home for Asian elephant cows. When this picture was taken the group consisted of five females, all above the age of 35.

August 2009
 
@clm1950: Why is this? And are you opposed to moats with elephants in general or is it something about this one in particular?
 
Yes. I am opposed to elephant enclosures with moats. There have been accidents where elephants have fallen in and been so injured they had to be euthanized. I believe Elephants should have lots of space, vegetation, natural substrate and companionship.
 
I believe Elephants should have lots of space, vegetation, natural substrate and companionship.

Well, the elephants in Givskud Zoo sure have space, companionship, natural substrate and as much vegetation as elephants will allow to grow. The only thing really lacking here is shade structures and a bigger and deeper pool than the current one.
 

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