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Judge refuses to block move of LA Zoo elephants Billy and Tina to Tulsa Zoo
- On April 24, 2025, a Los Angeles judge rejected a temporary restraining order intended to halt the LA Zoo's plan to move its two remaining elephants, Billy and Tina, to the Tulsa Zoo.
- The legal action arose after plaintiff John Kelly alleged the LA Zoo misrepresented the Tulsa facility as a sanctuary, while attorneys sought the order on Thursday.
- Billy and Tina, aged 40 and 59, would move to the Tulsa Zoo’s expanded elephant habitat, which includes a 36,650-square-foot barn and a 10-acre preserve.
- LA Zoo director Denise Verret emphasized that the transfer focuses on the elephants' health and future, ensuring they will be placed in a supportive herd within a stimulating setting.
- The judge suggested resolving the matter through the City Council, while Kelly’s attorney urged public officials and the mayor to intervene to prevent the move.
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Aging elephants quietly moved from L.A. to Tulsa Zoo should be in sanctuary, advocates say
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The Detroit News
Aging elephants moved from Los Angeles to Tulsa Zoo, but advocates say they should be at a sanctuary
The move early Tuesday angered advocates who argue that Billy and Tina would be subjected again to an enclosure that’s too small for aging elephants.
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