North American African Elephant Population

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I am assuming that you found information regarding Gloria's passing through the following source.

Six Flags bought endangered animals for years without a permit, records appear to show - The Morning Call



Did Gloria pass away in September 2018 as the news article was published in July 2019 or did Gloria pass away in September 2016 as she was 45 years old at the time?

Does Six Flags Great Adventure still maintain a herd of six female African elephants as of December 2019?
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Oh yes, I already noticed. Unfortunately, I cannot open the article in my region. However, she probably died in September 2018, because at the beginning of the article I see that she died in September and the article comes from July, so probably think last September.
So now they should have 6 cows (if one has not died, it seems they do not announce it until later).
 
How many Africans have passed away this year? It seems to be one of the highest losses in the last few years.
 
Another year has come and gone, and it’s once again time to update the thread with an overview of the transfers, births, and deaths within the North American population of African elephants.

Between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, there were six transfers, ten deaths, and one birth within the North American population of African elephants. The population had its ups, with the birth of a bull calf through artificial insemination, and downs, with the death of three invaluable young cows, over the past year. In addition, the transfer of six bulls and two cows enabled six institutions to either establish or re-establish their bachelor herd, enhance or establish their breeding herd, or develop and grow their herd.

Transfers:

1.0 Macembe and 1.0 Emanti were transferred from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the Caldwell Zoo on April 5, 2019.
Caldwell Zoo’s newest residents, Emanti and Macembe, thriving in their new home | Tyler Morning Telegraph

1.0 Callee was transferred from the Birmingham Zoo to the Henry Doorly Zoo on May 29, 2019.
Callee, a bull African Elephant is welcome at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo | KPTM

1.0 Ingadze and 1.0 Lutsandvo were transferred from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the Birmingham Zoo on June 28, 2019.
Birmingham Zoo receives two new African elephants | WVTM 13

1.0 Msholo was transferred from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the Atlanta Zoo on July 24, 2019.
Zoo Atlanta welcomes new African elephant | CBS46

0.1 Thandi was transferred from the International Conservation Center to the Granby Zoo on September 17, 2019.
The Arrival of a New Elephant at the Zoo de Granby - Zoo de Granby & Personal communication with Granby Zoo

0.1 Belle was transferred from the Riverbanks Zoo to the Milwaukee County Zoo on November 20, 2019.
New Elephant Arrives at the Milwaukee County Zoo | Milwaukee County Zoo

Births:

0.1 Mikki gave birth to a male calf named Fitz on August 2, 2019 at the Louisville Zoo. 1.0 Jackson (International Conservation Center) is the sire.
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Male Calf | Louisville Zoo, Elephant Calf Naming Contest (2019) | Louisville Zoo, & Louisville Zoo Announces Elephant Calf Paternity | Louisville Zoo

Deaths:

48 year old 0.1 Paula passed away on January __, 2019 at the Monterey Zoo.
Elephants | Monterey Zoo & Personal communication with Monterey Zoo

11 year old 0.1 Miss Bets passed away on February 9, 2019 at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo African elephant dies | KMPH

50 year old 0.1 Cita passed away on February 22, 2019 at the Miami Zoo.
Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of Elderly African Elephant “Cita” - CBS Miami

6 year old 0.1 Nyah passed away on March 19, 2019 at the Indianapolis Zoo.
A 6-year-old elephant has died at the Indianapolis Zoo | 13 WTHR Indianapolis

7 year old 0.1 Kalina passed away on March 26, 2019 at the Indianapolis Zoo.
Indianapolis Zoo announces death of second African elephant within a week | FOX59

38 year old 0.1 Karen passed away on March __, 2019 at the Commerford Zoo.
U.S.D.A confirms second elephant under R.W. Commerford’s care has died | Wetsern Mass News

49 year old 0.1 Robin passed away on August 22, 2019 at the Riverbanks Zoo.
Riverbanks Zoo elephant unexpectedly dies | WLTX19

37 year old 0.1 Msichana passed away on October 21, 2019 at the Seneca Park Zoo.
Msichana, the African elephant, has died - Seneca Park Zoo | Facebook

50 year old 0.1 M'Dunda passed away on December 3, 2019 at the Oakland Zoo.
Oakland Zoo Mourns Loss of African Elephant, M’Dunda | Oakland Zoo

48 year old 0.1 Tembo passed away on December 29, 2019 at the San Diego Zoo.
Tembo, the African elephant, has passed away - San Diego Zoo | Facebook

Furthermore, it’s once again time to update the thread with the current population of African elephants in North America. As of January 1, 2020, there are 188 (38.150) African elephants in North America. Currently, 154 (36.118) African elephants reside at 36 accredited institutions while 34 (2.32) African elephants reside at 13 unaccredited institutions.

The following data may have inaccuracies as the status of 18 (0.18) African elephants have not been updated since the last studbook publication. The African elephants with an outdated status are italicized. Any information regarding the status of these African elephants would improve the validity of the data in the thread.

Granby Zoo - Granby, Quebec, Canada
1.0 Tutume (Tembo × Sabah) 1999.04.09
0.1 Sarah 1983.00.00
0.1 Thandi 1991.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Birmingham Zoo - Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1.0 Bulwagi (Peter × Mama) 1981.03.03
1.0 Ingadze (Mabhulane × Umngani) 2009.03.13
1.0 Lutsandvo (Mabhulane × Ndulamitsi) 2010.02.14
Total: 3.0.0 (3)

Montgomery Zoo - Montgomery, Alabama, USA
0.1 Timba 1982.00.00
0.1 Tanya 1984.00.00
0.1 Tonji (Sdudla × Tanya) 2007.11.07
Total: 0.3.0 (3)

Reid Park Zoo - Tucson, Arizona, USA
1.0 Mabhulane 1990.00.00
1.0 Tsandzikle (Mabhulane × Litsemba) 2010.12.27
0.1 Litsemba 1990.00.00
0.1 Lungile 1991.00.00
0.1 Nandi (Mabhulane × Litsemba) 2014.08.20
Total: 2.3.0 (5)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Escondido, California, USA
1.0 Inhlonipho (Mabhulane × Umngani) 2011.09.26
1.0 Umzula Zuli (Mabhulane × Ndulamitsi) 2018.08.12
0.1 Ndulamitsi 1990.00.00
0.1 Umngani 1990.00.00
0.1 Swazi 1990.00.00
0.1 Khosi (Mabhulane × Umngani) 2006.09.11
0.1 Phakamile (Mabhulane × Umoya) 2007.09.19
0.1 Qinisa (Mabhulane × Swazi) 2012.08.28
0.1 Mkhaya (Mabhulane × Umngani) 2018.09.26
Total: 2.7.0 (9)

Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Fresno, California, USA
1.0 Vusmusi (WILD × Ndulamitsi) 2004.02.23
0.1 Nolwazi 1994.00.00
0.1 Amahle (WILD × Nolwazi) 2009.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Oakland Zoo - Oakland, California, USA
1.0 Osh (Yossi × Sara) 1994.05.24
0.1 Lisa 1977.00.00
0.1 Donna 1980.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

San Diego Zoo - San Diego, California, USA
0.1 Shaba 1980.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
0.1 Missy 1969.00.00
0.1 Kimba 1977.00.00
0.1 Lucky 1979.00.00
0.1 Kimba 1982.00.00
0.1 Jambo 1983.00.00
0.1 Malaika 1985.00.00
Total: 0.6.0 (6)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Bay Lake, Florida, USA
1.0 Maclean 1982.00.00
1.0 Tsavo (Jackson × Moyo) 2008.06.28
1.0 Jabali (Ali × Vasha) 2011.08.24
0.1 Rafiki 1979.00.00
0.1 Donna 1984.00.00
0.1 Vasha 1985.00.00
0.1 Kianga (Jackson × Vasha) 2004.07.06
0.1 Nidirah (Jackson × Donna) 2005.12.19
0.1 Luna (Maclean × Donna) 2010.05.20
0.1 Stella (Maclean × Donna) 2017.01.04
Total: 3.7.0 (10)

Jacksonville Zoo - Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1.0 Ali 1991.00.00
0.1 Thandi 1980.00.00
0.1 Sheena 1983.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Miami Zoo - Miami, Florida, USA
0.1 Peggy 1976.00.00
0.1 Mabel 1976.00.00
Total: 0.2.0 (2)

Tampa Zoo - Tampa, Florida, USA
1.0 Sdudla 1990.00.00
0.1 Ellie 1982.00.00
0.1 Matjeka 1991.00.00
0.1 Mbali 1992.00.00
0.1 Mpumi (Sdudla × Mbali) 2012.12.23
0.1 Mavi (Sdudla × Matjeka) 2013.07.29
Total: 1.5.0 (6)

Atlanta Zoo - Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1.0 Msholo 1989.00.00
0.1 Tara 1982.00.00
0.1 Kelly 1983.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1.0 Kedar (Bulwagi × Kubwa) 2005.10.18
0.1 Sophi 1968.00.00
0.1 Kubwa 1976.00.00
0.1 Tombi 1976.00.00
0.1 Ivory 1982.00.00
0.1 Zahara (Ali × Ivory) 2006.08.31
Total: 1.5.0 (6)

Topeka Zoo - Topeka, Kansas, USA
0.1 Tembo 1971.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

Sedgwick County Zoo - Wichita, Kansas, USA
1.0 Ajani (Maclean × Ivory) 2000.08.04
1.0 Titane (WILD × Simunye) 2009.00.00
0.1 Stephanie 1971.00.00
0.1 Simunye 1997.00.00
0.1 Zuberi 2008.00.00
0.1 Arusi 2009.00.00
0.1 Xolani 2009.00.00
0.1 Talia 2010.00.00
Total: 2.6.0 (8)

Louisville Zoo - Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1.0 Fitz (Jackson × Mikki) 2019.08.02
0.1 Mikki 1985.00.00
Total: 1.1.0 (2)

Maryland Zoo - Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1.0 Tuffy 1983.00.00
1.0 Samson (Willie × Lil Felix) 2008.03.19
0.1 Anna 1975.00.00
0.1 Lil Felix 1983.00.00
Total: 2.2.0 (4)

Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1.0 Tamani (Bulwagi × Ellie) 2005.10.17
0.1 Lady 1968.00.00
0.1 Tattoo 1978.00.00
0.1 Megan 1978.00.00
0.1 Lea 1978.00.00
0.1 Lois 1978.00.00
0.1 Zoe 1984.00.00
Total: 1.6.0 (7)

Henry Doorly Zoo - Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1.0 Callee (Jackson × Savannah) 2000.09.22
1.0 Louie (Bulwagi × Renee) 2003.04.30
0.1 Jayei 1992.00.00
0.1 Kiki 2004.00.00
0.1 Claire 2008.00.00
0.1 Lolly 2010.00.00
0.1 Omma (WILD × Jayei) 2011.00.00
Total: 2.5.0 (7)

Seneca Park Zoo - Rochester, New York, USA
0.1 Genny C 1977.00.00
0.1 Lilac 1978.00.00
0.1 Mokala 1982.00.00
Total: 0.3.0 (3)

North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro, North Carolina, USA
1.0 C’sar 1974.00.00
1.0 Artie 1983.00.00
0.1 Tonga 1978.00.00
0.1 Rafiki 1981.00.00
0.1 Nekhanda 1988.00.00
0.1 Batir (Willie × Tonga) 2002.01.21
Total: 2.4.0 (6)

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1.0 Willy 1978.00.00
0.1 Moshi 1976.00.00
0.1 Martika 1981.00.00
0.1 Kallie 1982.00.00
0.1 Shenga 1982.00.00
Total: 1.4.0 (5)

Toledo Zoo - Toledo, Ohio, USA
1.0 Lucas (Jackson × Renee) 2011.06.03
0.1 Renee 1979.00.00
0.1 Twiggy 1985.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Wildlife Safari - Winston, Oregon, USA
1.0 George 1981.00.00
0.1 Tava 1978.00.00
0.1 Valerie 1982.00.00
0.1 Moja (Chico × Wankie) 1982.05.24
Total: 1.3.0 (4)

International Conservation Center - Fairhope, Pennsylvania, USA
1.0 Jackson 1976.00.00
0.1 Bette 1982.00.00
0.1 Sukiri 1993.00.00
0.1 Seeni 1993.00.00
Total: 1.3.0 (4)

Pittsburgh Zoo - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
0.1 Natasha 1976.00.00
0.1 Savannah 1983.00.00
0.1 Victoria (Jackson × Moja) 1999.09.12
0.1 Angelina (Jackson × Savannah) 2008.07.09
0.1 Zuri (Jackson × Moja) 2008.07.25
Total: 0.5.0 (5)

Roger Williams Zoo - Providence, Rhode Island, USA
0.1 Alice 1985.00.00
0.1 Ginny 1985.00.00
0.1 Kate 1985.00.00
Total: 0.3.0 (3)

Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1.0 Tonka 1979.00.00
0.1 Jana 1980.00.00
0.1 Edie 1983.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Memphis Zoo - Memphis, Tennessee, USA
0.1 Tyranza 1965.00.00
0.1 Daisy 1975.00.00
0.1 Bambi 1975.00.00
0.1 Gina 1983.00.00
0.1 Asali (Macho × Juju) 1985.08.29
Total: 0.5.0 (5)

Dallas Zoo - Dallas, Texas, USA
1.0 Tendaji 2003.00.00
1.0 Ajabu (WILD × Mlilo) 2016.05.14
0.1 Jenny 1976.00.00
0.1 Congo 1978.00.00
0.1 Kamba 1980.00.00
0.1 Gypsy 1982.00.00
0.1 Mlilo 2003.00.00
0.1 Zola 2003.00.00
Total: 2.6.0 (8)

Caldwell Zoo - Tyler, Texas, USA
1.0 Macembe (Mabhulane × Swazi) 2010.04.12
1.0 Emanti (Mabhulane × Umoya) 2010.05.12
0.1 Tonya 1977.00.00
Total: 2.1.0 (3)

Cameron Park Zoo - Waco, Texas, USA
0.1 Tembo 1977.00.00
0.1 Tanya 1979.00.00
Total: 0.2.0 (2)

Hogle Zoo - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
0.1 Christi 1986.00.00
0.1 Zuri (Jackson × Christi) 2009.08.10
Total: 0.2.0 (2)

Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
0.1 Ruth (Rip × Tanya) 1981.11.02
0.1 Brittany 1981.00.00
0.1 Belle 1981.00.00
Total: 0.3.0 (3)
Parc Safari - Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada
1.0 Jeannot 1983.00.00
0.1 Carole 1983.00.00
Total: 1.1.0 (2)

Serengeti Ranch - Acton, California, USA
0.1 Susie 1986.00.00
0.1 Baba 1991.00.00
Total: 0.2.0 (2)

Monterey Zoo - Salinas, California, USA
1.0 Butch 1981.00.00
0.1 Kristy 1971.00.00
0.1 Buffy 1982.00.00
Total: 1.2.0 (3)

Performing Animal Welfare Society - San Andreas, California, USA
0.1 Lulu 1966.00.00
0.1 Toka 1970.00.00
0.1 Mara 1980.00.00
0.1 Maggie 1980.00.00
0.1 Thika (Tantor × Tequila) 1980.10.18
Total: 0.5.0 (5)

Franzen Brothers Circus - Bushnell, Florida, USA
0.1 Kosti 1982.00.00
0.1 Megu 1982.00.00
Total: 0.2.0 (2)

Wilstem Ranch - Paoli, Indiana, USA
0.1 Makia 1978.00.00
0.1 Lovey 1984.00.00
0.1 Lou 1985.00.00
Total: 0.3.0 (3)

Gary Landry - Franklin, Louisiana, USA
0.1 Jenny 1985.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson, New Jersey, USA
0.1 Tanya 1969.00.00
0.1 Lucy 1971.00.00
0.1 Barbara 1971.00.00
0.1 Debbie 1971.00.00
0.1 Sheila 1972.00.00
0.1 Joyce 1983.00.00
Total: 0.6.0 (6)

Double M Ranch - Hastings, New York, USA
0.1 Reba 1983.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

Myrtle Beach Safari - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
0.1 Bubbles 1983.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

Elephant Sanctuary - Hohenwald, Tennessee, USA
0.1 Tange 1975.00.00
0.1 Flora 1982.00.00
0.1 Nosey 1982.00.00
0.1 Sukari 1984.00.00
Total: 0.4.0 (4)

Trunks & Humps - Conroe, Texas, USA
0.1 Page 1974.00.00
0.1 Chris 1984.00.00
0.1 Jean 1985.00.00
Total: 0.3.0 (3)

Natural Bridge Zoo - Natural Bridge, Virginia, USA
0.1 Asha 1982.00.00
Total: 0.1.0 (1)

With inspiration from @EsserWarrior, the following link will enable others to view the updated population of African elephants in North America: Current North American African Elephant Population. When a transfer, birth, or death occurs within the population, the document will be updated but the link will only be posted to the thread every three months (January, April, July, and October).
 
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0.1 Litsemba gave birth to a female calf on April 6, 2020, at the Reid Park Zoo. The sire is 1.0 Mabhulane (Reid Park Zoo).

Reid Park Zoo Welcomes New Elephant Calf to the Herd | Reid Park Zoo

I'm so elated that Litsemba had a female calf!!! Reid Park Zoo is definitely heading in the right direction towards growing a matriarchal herd with the new female calf. Having Litsemba as the matriarch, Lungile as the supporting auntie, and Nandi and the new calf as the next generation will certainly enable the Reid Park Zoo to grow a multi-generational herd.
 
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Elephantelephant said:
I would dare say maybe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Miami, New Jersey, Rochester, Rhode Island or South Carolina. If you have other information, correct me.
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Rhode Island (Roger Williams Park Zoo) isn’t phasing out it’s African Elephants. Interestingly enough, the zoo wants to bring a male elephant in so the zoo can start a breeding program.
 
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Rhode Island (Roger Williams Park Zoo) isn’t phasing out it’s African Elephants. Interestingly enough, the zoo wants to bring a male elephant in so the zoo can start a breeding program.
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That’s interesting. The outdoor habitat is fine but not adequate in my opinion for a herd and bull. The indoor space is real small though. Unless the zoo phases out giraffes and expands the elephants into their space, as well as expanding the female enclosure into the other african exhibits its hard to picture.

Also its current trio are post-reproductive.
 
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That’s interesting. The outdoor habitat is fine but not adequate in my opinion for a herd and bull. The indoor space is real small though. Unless the zoo phases out giraffes and expands the elephants into their space, as well as expanding the female enclosure into the other african exhibits its hard to picture.

Also its current trio are post-reproductive.
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I think they would rather remove the crowned cranes and move those birds to the zebra, wildebeest, and watusi cattle exhibit so that their exhibit can be absolved into the elephants. I know there was a rumor floating around that the elephants were going to be replaced by rhinos but that isn’t true. What I kinda want though because the penguins, sea lions, and shorebird aviary is going to take up where the zebra exhibit is, they should remove the elephants, and combine the giraffe and elephant exhibits together to make a mini African plains sort of deal. Put the cranes, zebra, wildebeest, and watusi cattle where the elephants were, and maybe make a smaller exhibit for cheetahs, and the cheetah exhibit should house lions
 
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I think they would rather remove the crowned cranes and move those birds to the zebra, wildebeest, and watusi cattle exhibit so that their exhibit can be absolved into the elephants. I know there was a rumor floating around that the elephants were going to be replaced by rhinos but that isn’t true. What I kinda want though because the penguins, sea lions, and shorebird aviary is going to take up where the zebra exhibit is, they should remove the elephants, and combine the giraffe and elephant exhibits together to make a mini African plains sort of deal. Put the cranes, zebra, wildebeest, and watusi cattle where the elephants were, and maybe make a smaller exhibit for cheetahs, and the cheetah exhibit should house lions
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Putting cranes, marabous into an open range savannah exhibit is the death knell from an animal welfare perspective of these iconic bird species. They have been demonstrated to not do well in any of that. Birds require restive areas and seclusion to thrive and breed, and thus exhibits separate from any of a themed safari park experience (complete with the PR mumbo jumbo).

BTW: This has been known for decades in bird husbandry and it is sad to see so a good number of conventional zoos continuing to make that animal welfare mistake. I feel often this is brought on by those parts in the organisation that are not in line with current bird husbandry techniques and baseline criteria and - perhaps - lesser concern for and only looking at visitor services, the "experience" mumbo jumbo and PR and marketing at the heart.

Back on top after this diversionary observation: How big is Roger Williams Park Zoo and is there additional land available for expansion (around the zoo ... towards the lower end or is that designated greenfields / parkland)? I guess not, but ...

Link: https://www.rwpzoo.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Master Plan_20years.pdf

Incidentally, on their website the elephant plans are not indicated in the 20 years masterplanning designs up.
 
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Kifaru Bwana said:
Putting cranes, marabous into an open range savannah exhibit is the death knell from an animal welfare perspective of these iconic bird species. They have been demonstrated to not do well in any of that. Birds require restive areas and seclusion to thrive and breed, and thus exhibits separate from any of a themed safari park experience (complete with the PR mumbo jumbo).

BTW: This has been known for decades in bird husbandry and it is sad to see so a good number of conventional zoos continuing to make that animal welfare mistake. I feel often this is brought on by those parts in the organisation that are not in line with current bird husbandry techniques and baseline criteria and - perhaps - lesser concern for and only looking at visitor services, the "experience" mumbo jumbo and PR and marketing at the heart.

Back on top after this diversionary observation: How big is Roger Williams Park Zoo and is there additional land available for expansion (around the zoo ... towards the lower end or is that designated greenfields / parkland)? I guess not, but ...

Link: https://www.rwpzoo.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Master Plan_20years.pdf

Incidentally, on their website the elephant plans are not indicated in the 20 years masterplanning designs up.
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The zoo is 40 acres. I’ve gotten insider information that what they were planning to do is where the tiger exhibit is, they would make the land beside that as either another adjacent exhibit that’s part of the zoo or just another parking lot. They can’t damage the wild pond because it’s a protected site.

Also I know that the elephants weren’t mentioned in the Master Plan. I was in the youth advisory council for a little bit and I asked about a rumor if the elephants were gonna be replaced and that’s the answer they gave me.
 
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