{"id":407868,"date":"2026-01-14T04:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/407868\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T04:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:16:08","slug":"african-lion-safari-ranks-in-top-10-list-of-worst-zoos-for-elephants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/407868\/","title":{"rendered":"African Lion Safari ranks in top 10 list of worst zoos for elephants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two Asian elephants are shown (Photo Courtesy\/African Lion Safari).<\/p>\n

African Lion Safari has made the list of 10 worst zoos for elephants in North America.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fourth on the list compiled by the group \u201cIn Defense of Animals\u201d.<\/p>\n

The group accuses the park in Rockton, Ont. of prioritizing profit over animal welfare through an aggressive elephant breeding program.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Defense of Animals\u201d says elephants are forced into unnaturally frequent pregnancies, invasive procedures, and live in confined spaces that contribute to disease, stress, and early death.<\/p>\n

Advocates are calling for an end to captive elephant breeding and a move toward sanctuary care.<\/p>\n

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