“CityNews.ca was the first to tell you Wednesday about the sudden death of Tequila, a 38-year-old African elephant who had been a long time resident of the Toronto Zoo. Officials admit they have no real idea what may have caused the giant pachyderm to suddenly collapse and die 24 hours earlier. The animal was found lying in her pen at the facility when experts came to feed all six of them Tuesday morning.” - CityNews

“Toronto Zoo staff is mourning the sudden loss of Tequila, a member of the zoo’s elephant herd.The 38-year-old African elephant was discovered collapsed in the outdoor exhibit early Tuesday morning by her keepers. ” - The Mirror

“A Toronto-based animal rights group says Canada’s cold climate and small zoo enclosures are making elephants sick, stressed and bored.” - globeandmail.com

“The owner of an Ontario zoo was acquitted Wednesday on a charge of breaking a City of Toronto bylaw by having two elephants appear at a fundraiser in October.” - CBC Toronto