tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270324635714119391.post1514546495989445874..comments2023-10-26T04:41:33.310-05:00Comments on Critter Alley: Water for ElephantsPat Wahlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270324635714119391.post-21015189363759646302008-12-05T06:50:00.000-06:002008-12-05T06:50:00.000-06:00I think more enlightened zoos have made every effo...I think more enlightened zoos have made every effort to provide better facilities for these huge, intelligent creatures. The nearest zoo to us is called Chester Zoo and they have a relatively new Elephant facility that combines the three elements the creatures need for a happy life. They have a large, open space to patrol and ramble around. They have a huge enclosure where they can take shelter, have their babies and feel safe. Best of all, they have an area with water to wallow in and play with. There is a fantastic elephant 'shower' they swiftly learned to use and it is hard to know who gets the most fun from it, the elephants or the visitors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270324635714119391.post-54614061871448859532008-12-04T20:39:00.000-06:002008-12-04T20:39:00.000-06:00Animals were meant to live free. Unfortutnately, i...Animals were meant to live free. Unfortutnately, in many cases, we've taken their living space for ourselves. If it comes to a choice between a zoo and a sanctuary, I'd vote for the latter anytime.The Word Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283938312275406325noreply@blogger.com