L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City Council have not yet approved this proposal, but
Plans were unveiled Friday detailing a 3.5-acre exhibit that include a lush forest, bathing waterholes and a “behind the scenes” view of elephant quarters. A viewing area is also planned from a variety of distances, from vistas overlooking the enclosure to a barrier-protected area that will provide up-close views.No further commentary on this subject tonight. I'm too tired, and I don't feel like spinning my wheels right now. Let's see what happens with the citiy government. If you're in L.A., and you want to write letters and make phone calls, now is the time to let the mayor and City Council members know how you feel... Nicely.
The project will cost a total of $39 million, funded from private donations, bonds approved under Propositions A and CC, the city’s General Fund and the Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles.
The new elephant oasis will replace a 2-acre, $19 million elephant exhibit that was previously proposed. The Elephants of Surin habitat had called for providing a spacious, natural and enriching environment for the zoo’s elephants.
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