information & resources

General Information

LUCY IS THE NEW MAGGIE A summary of similarities between the Valley Zoo's Lucy and the Alaska Zoo's former resident elephant Maggie.

OBSERVATIONS OF AN ASIAN ELEPHANT AT EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO (2007) A look at Lucy's daily activity budget.

LUCY'S MEDICAL RECORDS Highlights of Lucy's medical records between 1980 - 2009.

NOTE:The Valley Zoo and City of Edmonton have suggested that medical records have been misrepresented and that particular wording has been extracted and used out of context by Zoocheck Canada and its partner organizations. To correct this erroneous suggestion, Zoocheck has posted copies of additional records obtained through Freedom of Information legislation. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDS.

Hansa's short life - one of deprivation (2007) An Opinion Editorial by David Hancocks.

Reports

One Veterinarian's Search for Truth in the "Lucy the Elephant" Debate (2009). A review of Lucy the elephant's health issues.

The Welfare, Housing and Husbandry of Elephants in UK Zoos (2008) A University of Bristol report. (pdf file). [Report Annex document]

The Sad State of Captive Elephants in Canada (2007). A review of elephant exhibits in Canadian zoos.

A Review of the Welfare of Zoo Elephants in Europe (2005). A report by Ros Clubb & Georgia Mason. Commissioned by the RSPCA.