Denver Zoo to build $50 million exhibit for elephants

“The Denver Zoo will start building a $50 million exhibit for its elephants next year at a time when five major U.S. zoos are closing their pachyderm houses.” - VailDaily.com

Lawsuit to stop elephant exhibit is dismissed

“There’s nothing like an elephant… in a zoo… to get many Angelenos riled up. Should the elephants stay or should they go? And what about that $40-million new elephant habitat under construction? Today, City News Service reports that a lawsuit filed to close the Los Angeles Zoo’s current elephant exhibit and stop the construction of a new one was dismissed.” - Los Angeles Times

New $39M Elephant Exhibit Causes Controversy

“A 3.7-acre, $39 million elephant exhibit will be built at the Los Angeles Zoo under a plan the City Council approved Wednesday. ” - cbs2.com