This week marks 50 years since Patty first arrived at the Bronx Zoo. For decades, Patty and her fellow captive elephant, Happy, have been deprived of their freedom in a small exhibit. Both are confined alone. This is undeniably wrong—but, now, elected officials have the power to make it right.
Right now, the New York City Council is considering a first-of-its-kind bill to ban elephant captivity in the city. The bill will also require those holding elephants captive in New York City to relocate them to a sanctuary that meets their complex needs, creating a more just life for both Happy and Patty.
We’re honored to have been able to work closely with Council Member Shahana Hanif and Voters for Animal Rights (VFAR) to develop this groundbreaking bill, and we need your help to reach New York City residents about it. Will you share this action alert on social media, and reach out to any friends and family in NYC about supporting a ban on elephant captivity? |
Together, we’ve made so much progress for elephants this year, and this is only the beginning. Thank you for being with us as we work to #FreeHappy and #FreePatty and create a just future for elephants everywhere! Courtney Fern Director of Government Relations, the NhRP |
