“The general manager of life sciences at Taronga and Western Plains zoos has defended a decision to undertake an asian elephant breeding program in Sydney.” – ABC News Online

“Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell will announce today whether zoos in Sydney and Melbourne will be allowed to import eight Asian elephants from Thailand.” – ABC News Online

“Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell says it could be a
number of weeks before he makes a decision on whether to allow Melbourne Zoo and Sydney’s Taronga Zoo to import Asian elephants for breeding purposes.” – ABC News Online

“The head of Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has rejected allegations a new elephant enclosure will not be appropriate for breeding the endangered animal.” – ABC News Online

“A police escort has been used to help transport an elephant from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo to Dubbo’s Western Plains Zoo.” – ABC News Online