FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo released a statement in response to the “Top 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants” article.
In Defense of Animals released an article claiming that the Fresno Chaffee Zoo ranked in 9th place in a top ten list of “Worst Zoos for Elephants.”
The article claims the Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been practicing breeding programs that force unnaturally early, rapid breeding and invasive reproductive procedures, leading to shortened lifespans and devastating calf losses…