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LA Zoo's Elephant Exhibit Can Stay Open Despite Allegations of Animal Cruelty, Judges Rule
On January 14, 2016, A panel rejected calls to close the zoo's elephant exhibit, but affirmed an order to exercise the animals and cease shocking them.
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On Tuesday, July 24 2012, the 5 year lawsuit seeking to close the LA Zoo elephant exhibit ended when the Judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs actor Robert Culp (deceased) and real estate broker Aaron Leider. Judge Segal stated in his 60 page decision, "All is not well at the Los Angeles Zoo. Contrary to what the zoo's representatives may have told the Los Angeles City Council in order to get construction of the $42 million exhibit approved and funded, the elephants are not healthy, happy or thriving." |
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Judge Orders LA Zoo to Improve Elephant Exhibit After Allegations of Abuse