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I think we’re all jumping to conclusions here in assuming that they’re already in Australia. The import laws would still be the same as when Taronga and Melbourne did their elephant 15 years ago, which would mean a substantial stint at an offshore quarantine facility (Taronga/melbourne use the cocos islands) before their eventual arrival in Australia. As well as that they’d then also have to go through another quarantine once they do arrive in Australia. Basically what I’m trying to say is I wouldn’t be too shocked if we don’t see anything about these elephants for a while.
 
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I think we’re all jumping to conclusions here in assuming that they’re already in Australia. The import laws would still be the same as when Taronga and Melbourne did their elephant 15 years ago, which would mean a substantial stint at an offshore quarantine facility (Taronga/melbourne use the cocos islands) before their eventual arrival in Australia. As well as that they’d then also have to go through another quarantine once they do arrive in Australia. Basically what I’m trying to say is I wouldn’t be too shocked if we don’t see anything about these elephants for a while.
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The policy has changed since then. Now there is a pre-quarantine before export to Australia, then direct transport into Australia followed by quarantine here of at least 30 days. There are also more countries from which elephants may be imported (as of the previous import policy only Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand were permitted countries - now there are multiple European countries as well as Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand and the USA).
 
Riley said:
I think we’re all jumping to conclusions here in assuming that they’re already in Australia. The import laws would still be the same as when Taronga and Melbourne did their elephant 15 years ago, which would mean a substantial stint at an offshore quarantine facility (Taronga/melbourne use the cocos islands) before their eventual arrival in Australia. As well as that they’d then also have to go through another quarantine once they do arrive in Australia. Basically what I’m trying to say is I wouldn’t be too shocked if we don’t see anything about these elephants for a while.
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No conclusion jumping here ;)
 
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Sydney Zoo have now publicly announced the arrival of the two new Asian Elephants.

Link: Sydney Zoo Welcomes Two Bull Elephants
Sydney Zoo is delighted to welcome two bull elephants Kavi and Ashoka to their brand-new world-class facility.

Kavi and Ashoka, both just over six years old, arrive in Australia following an expert recommendation by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) and will make an important contribution to the Asian Elephant breeding program in Australasia led by the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA).

The move to the NEW Sydney Zoo was important as the bull’s genes are already well represented in European breeding programs and with limited housing options available for bull elephants globally, the opportunity to move the pair to a brand-new, purpose-built facility was the best outcome for the elephant’s welfare.

The pair travelled from Europe and were joined by a dedicated team who ensured the bulls were closely monitored and cared for throughout the journey.

Kavi has a calm and steady nature, much like his father Upali, while Ashoka, who is a month younger than Kavi, is confident, playful, and a very quick learner.

The bulls have joined the NEW Sydney Zoo’s resident female Asian Elephant Saigon, who immediately showed great interest in the newcomers.

Elephants are a social species and thrive from close relationships they have with one another. Before arriving to Sydney Zoo, Saigon had lived alone for over a decade, so it was important for Sydney Zoo to reunite her with her own species and give her the opportunity to form a new social group and become a matriarch.
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