Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 Dear Mr Williams, I thank you for your prompt but anodyne reply which showed that you hadn't bothered to read my letter. I should be very grateful if you would take the trouble to study what I wrote and send me a more convincing reply. I attach a copy of my letter for your convenience. Yours sincerely, John Wedderburn. - " Williams, Mark " <mwilliams Thursday, 07 June, 2001 10:43 Taronga Zoo > Thank for your e-mail expressing your views on the recent discussions about > elephant rides. > We value all contributions from our friends, supporters and visitors and > consider all of them in our planning and decision making. > The role of Asiatic Elephants in the new Asia display planned for Taronga > under the Zoo's 12 year Master Plan is far broader than the possibility of > reintroducing elephant rides. > The Zoo's Director and CEO, Mr Guy Cooper, described an entirely new display > concept based on Australia's regional relationship with Asia that would > include Asiatic Elephants. > These animals, following proper training, will demonstrate different aspects > of the elephants' relationship and interaction with humans and be a focus > for conservation education material and presentations. > These presentations will explain the elephants' role in Asia and their > relationship with other animals species which will be displayed together > with the elephants. > The concept of the exhibit and the presentations will demonstrate elephants' > historic relationship with humans, their role in the timber industry in Asia > and their skills and abilities in the wild. > The role of in-situ elephant conservation programs in Asia which the Zoos > are conjointly developing with other regional Zoos and local authorities in > Asia will be a key part of the presentation, linking with the regional plans > for Asiatic Elephant breeding and population management. > While there is under consideration the option to provide elephant rides at > Taronga, there are many other considerations which the Director referred to > in his media conference which will have a bearing on whether the Zoo finally > elects several years hence to proceed with the rides. > > Mark Williams > PR Manager > Taronga Zoo > Tel: 02 9978 4607 FX: 02 9978 4511 > M: 0417 293507 > email: mwilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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