Salinas, Calif. PETA has filed a notice in Monterey County Superior Court to appeal a court decision dismissing PETAs lawsuit against the Monterey Zoo and its president, Charlie Sammut, a case involving the use of canes to threaten and control the elephants it exploits. Their interaction and relationship with each other is both inspiring and educational. long, combines a private behind the scenes experience for those participating that day (not with the general public) with an additional hands-on full contact experience with our African Elephants. The Monterey Zoowhich currently has two elephants in its custodyis the only facility in California that still manages elephants through circus-style free contact handling, in which handlers share the same space with elephants and use domination, force, and punishment with weapons to exact their obedience. Their herds wander through 37 countries in Africa. Lifespan: 60 to 70 years. All rights reserved. PETA documented that handlers at Monterey Zoo used canes to control elephants dozens of times in apparent violation of Californias ban on weapons such as bullhooks (fireplace pokershaped weapons with a sharp hook on one end that are used to jab, strike, and intimidate elephants), which went into Height: 11 feet (average) Our elephants have come to us from all walks of the entertainment industry to retire and live out their lives as a part of our Non-Profit elephant program. They are illegally using bullhooks , prods, and other terrifying equipment to beat, stab, and punish their elephants into submission for the sole purpose of human entertainment and monetary gain. Butch and Buffy originally belonged to a company in Florida that participated in fairs and carnivals. Lisa, an African savanna elephant at Monterey Zoo, Elephants of Africa Rescue Society (EARS) in Failed, Mocked, and Still Lonely at Now in Western Africa elephant populations are counted in the tens or hundreds. SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Zoo in Salinas ranked #5 on the top ten list of worst zoos for elephants in North America by In Defense of Animals (IDA) Concerns raised the IDA state elephants are dying at younger ages at the Monterey Zoo by zoo standards along with concerns of potential spread of Careers They spend their days in a multi-species exhibit which is very unique. Open 10am-3pm Every Day. African elephants are highly intelligent, exhibiting a wide variety of behaviors including those associated with grief, learning and sense of humor. Mass: 13,000 pounds (African bush), 6.000 pounds (African forest) In addition to being smaller, forest elephants are darker and their tusks are straighter and point downward. These presentations must be done at the Monterey Zoo. $25 ages 2-14 (under 2 free $8 stroller fee), Enjoy the Zoo year-round! They have since become icons of Monterey Zoo. Many efforts have been made to outlaw hunting elephants for their tusks, but poaching still occurs on a regular basis. Lund defended Hogle Zoos elephant feeding events on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-1:15, and the $15 per person fee. 105 reviews of Monterey Zoo "This place is a hidden gem! When the company closed its doors, Butch and Buffy were no longer needed. African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) The African elephant is the largest animal walking the Earth. Natural Bridge Zoo, Natural Bridge, Virginia. Many efforts have been made to outlaw hunting elephants for their tusks, but poaching still occurs on a regular basis. (Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). The elephants brain is similar to that of humans in terms of structure and complexity. If you love elephants, the Pachyderm Package is for you! Starting at only $110, About Us They have rescued so many from horrible situations. Their interaction with each other is both inspiring and educational. Update: April 29, 2021 Another elephant has died at the Monterey Zoo, and as with the previous deaths of Paula and Kristy, PETA has serious questions about whether Buffy received adequate veterinary care. Because the Monterey Zoo is blatantly, and without remorse, breaking the law. There are two subspecies of African elephantsthe Savanna (or bush) elephant and the Forest elephant. Their herds wander through 37 countries in Africa. These hungry animals do not sleep much, and they roam over great distances while foraging for the large quantities of food that they require to sustain their massive bodies. Monterey Zoo Sued Over Weapon Used on Elephants Salinas, Calif. This morning, PETA filed a lawsuit in the Monterey County Superior Court against the Monterey Zoo and its president, Charlie Sammut, alleging that the facility engages in unlawful business practices by using canes to threaten and control elephants in African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) The African elephant is the largest animal walking the Earth. 1-1/2 hrs. $35 ages 15 and up Elephants there are mistreated Aug 2020 Be aware that when you visit this zoo you're funding elephant abuse. Her necropsy report shows that she was found dead in February after suffering from abdominal pain for 17 days. It's obviously a very small place but I think that makes it even more awesome. It is thought that from 1930-1940 there were 3 to 5 million African elephants roaming the continent. 2016 Monterey Zoo. Monterey Zoo became that home over 20 years ago. Height: 11 feet (average) Open 10am-3pm Every Day. Monterey Zoo offers several different ways to visit, see, learn about and even interact with our animals.