Zoo prepares for elephants’ arrival

“Jackson, a gentle elephant from Pittsburgh, and Kallie and Bette, eligible females from Philadelphia, will soon rendezvous at the International Conservation Center in Allegheny and Fairhope townships.” - Daily American News

Elephant opposition

“Members of a citizens group — Friends of Philly Zoo Elephants — are opposed to three elephants being sent from the Philadelphia Zoo to the International Conservation Center in Somerset County.” - Daily American Online

Pittsburgh Zoo Breaks Gound For New Elephant Sanctuary In Somerset

“Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium officials broke ground on Friday on construction of a new 10,000 square-foot building at the International Conservation Center in Somerset County.” - Pittsburgh News Story

Elephant-center groundbreaking set

“The Pittsburgh Zoo is planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the zoo’s International Conservation Center near Fairhope to unveil a site plan for the facility, which is to be home to three African elephants by year’s end.” - The Tribune Democrat

3 African elephants move to Pittsburgh Zoo’s Conservation Center

“hree African elephants from the Philadelphia Zoo will be moving to the Pittsburgh Zoo’s 724-acre International Conservation Center in Fairhope, Somerset County, officials from both zoos announced today.” - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review