To: Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, Department of Agriculture, the Philippines As Im sure youre aware, in her current environment, Mali is denied socialization, stimulation, room to explore, adequate veterinary care, and everything else that is natural and important to her. Mali endures intense confinement, loneliness, boredom, and isolation in an area a fraction of the size of her natural habitat. But you have a chance to change that. Will you immediately work with PETA in facilitating Malis transfer to a sanctuary, as ordered by a directive from the office of the president? The Manila Zoo has a chance to join a growing number of progressive zoos—including several in the U.S. and the U.K.—who have realized that they cannot possibly fulfill the complex needs of elephants and have closed their elephant exhibits. The government of India has ordered that all elephants in zoos be transferred to government-run sanctuaries. Please help give Mali the life she truly deserves.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:27:38 +0000