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The '''International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos''' is held on June 8 every year. It is a worldwide event aimed at raising awareness about the condition of elephants in zoos and, ideally, sending elephants in zoos to sanctuaries. | The '''International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos''' is held on June 8 every year. It is a worldwide event aimed at raising awareness about the condition of [[Elephant|elephants]] in zoos and, ideally, sending elephants in zoos to sanctuaries. | ||
During its first year, dedicated activists in 33 cities across seven countries held outreach events and demonstrations, attracting attention from the media and educating the public about the tragic consequences of keeping elephants in tiny, unnatural zoo enclosures where they have been suffering and dying prematurely. | During its first year, dedicated activists in 33 cities across seven countries held outreach events and demonstrations, attracting attention from the media and educating the public about the tragic consequences of keeping elephants in tiny, unnatural zoo enclosures where they have been suffering and dying prematurely. | ||
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* [[List of captive elephants]] | * [[List of captive elephants]] | ||
* [[List of deceased captive elephants]] | * [[List of deceased captive elephants]] | ||
* [[Elephant tourism]] | |||
* [[Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus]] | |||
* [[Lists of captive animals]] | * [[Lists of captive animals]] | ||
[[Category:Elephants]] | [[Category:Elephants]] | ||
[[Category:Animal awareness days]] | [[Category:Animal awareness days]] | ||