Oregon Zoo seeks to expand bear, elephant habitat

“The polar bears are pacing, the elephants need more elbow room and the chimps are treated like chumps, with no running water, no forest canopy and no neighboring wildlife to screech at in their sterile habitat at The Oregon Zoo.
” - The Oregonian

Buffalo Zoo elephants move out for summer while habitat is expanded

“There will be no gawking at elephants this summer at the Buffalo Zoo. Two of the three female Asian elephants were transported to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday night to make way for expansion of the Elephant House, and the third followed them to Ohio on Monday night.” - The Buffalo News

Zoo to add more space for elephants

“The number of elephants worldwide has dropped by 50 percent in the last century, and now the animal is on the endangered species list. Officials at the zoo hope a new $8.5 million expansion will save the species.” - News 14 Carolina

Council Approves Expanded Elephant Habitat

“A 3.7 acre, $39 million elephant exhibit will be built at the Los Angeles Zoo under a plan the City Council approved today.” - abc7.com

Council OKs larger home for elephants

“Reid Park Zoo will get an $18.6 million expansion that includes a new learning center and a larger enclosure for its two elephants thanks to a City Council vote yesterday.” - Tucson Citizen

City Council: Vote could mean start of new elephant enclosure

“The Reid Park Zoo could begin a major expansion immediately if the City Council approves an $18.6 million financing plan tomorrow.” - Tucson Citizen