Category — Maggie

“Alaska’s only elephant is now being eyed by officials from a prospective new home, but the same animal rights group that has pushed for Maggie’s departure is saying if this facility is the leading option, she should stay here.” – JuneauEmpire.com

“The controversy over Maggie the elephant’s health was set aside today as the Alaska Zoo’s lone pachyderm celebrated her 25th birthday.” – KTUU.com

“A top contender to become the new home for Alaska’s lone elephant has recommended the move wait until next May or June so she can be prepared mentally for the move, the Alaska Zoo Board’s president said Thursday.” – SignOnSanDiego.com

“Maggie the elephant is being offered an all-expenses-paid trip to California from an animal welfare group that says it’ll ship her from the Alaska Zoo to its elephant sanctuary. The offer comes from the California based Progressive Animal Welfare Society, also known as PAWS.” – KTUU.com

“Following years of controversy over Alaska’s sole elephant, the decision to move Maggie was finally made by the zoo’s board this month after she fell twice and zoo officials struggled for hours to get her back to her feet.” – NEWS.com.au

“On Jan. 9, the In Defense of Animals group announced the “Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2006.” To hardly anyone’s surprise, the Alaska Zoo was at the top of that list.” – The Northern Light

“Maggie the elephant is easing into her new exercise program. Over the past eight months, Maggie’s trainers at the Alaska Zoo have been slowly getting the 7,500-pound pachyderm acquainted with her new treadmill.” – KTUU.com