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Celebrity letter to free Packy in the news!

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Bob Barker’s letter to free Packy made the news, read it here.
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  1. DIANE KASTEL says:

    Dear Ms. Dresler:
    In 2008, your predecessor, Tony Vecchio, along with Oregon Zoo spokespeople and
    Metro officials, campaigned for the $125 million Oregon Zoo Bond Measure. When
    voters learned the measure contained money for an off-site elephant “reserve”,
    “preserve” “sanctuary”, where Oregon Zoo elephants would freely roam, almost 60%
    voted in favor .
    The original intention of the 2008 measure was to provide more humane conditions for
    the eight Oregon Zoo elephants. However, your “Master Plan”, violates both the spirit
    and intent of the measure by:
    Promoting the new “Elephant Lands” exhibit as adequate to restore the health and wellbeing
    of the eight Oregon Zoo elephants thereby excusing the zoo from honoring its
    promises for an off-site reserve.
    Calling for the establishment of an aggressive breeding program with the goal of
    bringing scores of baby elephants into lifetimes of captivity.
    Changing what was promoted as an elephant “reserve” into a “Remote Elephant
    Center” to support the misguided elephant breeding program.
    Refusing to allow the elderly, ailing Packy to spend his dwindling years in peace and
    freedom at P.A.W.S. Ark 2000 elephant sanctuary.
    I am writing to request the Oregon Zoo to immediately begin work on the off-site
    elephant reserve, abandon plans for an elephant breeding program and transfer Packy
    to the comfort and safety of P.A.W.S Ark 2000.
    Thank you.
    Sincerely,

  2. info@freeoregonzooelephants.org says:

    Thank you for writing this excellent letter Diane. Please let us know if you get a response from Teri Dresler.

  3. info@freeoregonzooelephants.org says:

    Thanks for writing this Diane!

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