Surprise, Arizona, says NO to abused elephants
An Animal Rights Article from All-Creatures.org

FROM

Animal Defenders International (ADI)
September 2016

Mr. Coronado made it clear he appreciated ADI’s professional, fact-based approach which allowed him time to evaluate the evidence, consult experts and make a thoughtful decision.

The town of Surprise, Arizona has made a compassionate choice to cancel an appearance of abused elephants from Have Trunk Will Travel (HTWT) at their upcoming “Surprise Party" and will not have elephants for any other city events moving forward!

ADI shared and discussed our shocking undercover evidence with Surprise’s Community and Recreation Services Director, Mark Coronado, the Mayor and Council. Mr. Coronado made it clear he appreciated ADI’s professional, fact-based approach which allowed him time to evaluate the evidence, consult experts and make a thoughtful decision.

ADI’s video shows elephants at HTWT being violently and routinely beaten with bullhooks and shocked with stun guns. See the evidence and help ADI’s ‘No Fun for Elephants’ campaign.

Have Trunk Will Travel contracts are now canceled at:

  • Santa Ana Zoo
  • San Diego County Fair
  • Los Angeles County Fair
  • Nevada County Fair
  • Kern County Fair
  • Orange County Fair
  • City of of Sierra Madre
  • City of Fountain Valley
  • City of Upland
  • Curacao Children’s Fair in Los Angeles

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