Last week marked 47 years since Happy first arrived at the Bronx Zoo. For decades, Happy and Patty–the other elephant at the zoo who has been held captive there for over half a century–have been deprived of their freedom and forced to live in a small enclosure. Both are confined alone. This is undeniably wrong—but, today, we have the power to make it right.
A bill to ban elephant captivity has been reintroduced in the New York City Council. The bill, Intro 213, 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. Only New York City residents can complete the action alert, but you can help ensure the passage of this legislation in other ways! 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? It is very important that only New York City residents contact the city council members, so sharing the alert is the best way you can help right now.
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