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Copies of this report and related resources are available at:

http://www.elephanttaskforce.org

Cocker Fennessy, Inc. | 401 Second Avenue South, Suite 501 | Seattle WA 98104 | 206-652-9506

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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EXECUTIVESUMMARY

FINAL REPORT

APPENDICES

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EXECUTIVESUMMARY A

TASK FORCE FORMATION AND PROCESS

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FINDINGSHEALTHANDMANAGEMENT

EDUCATION

CONSERVATION

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OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

LONG-TERM OPTIONS

Option 1: Create a multi-generational herd with an effective breeding program.

ThemajorityoftheTaskForcerecommendsthisoption.

Option 2: Improve the existing exhibit but allow current elephants to age out or retire at

the appropriate time.

AminorityoftheTaskForcemembersrecommendthisoption.IMPLICATIONS

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

MANAGEMENT AND CARE

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

CONSERVATION ENRICHMENTS

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TASK FORCE ON THE WOODLAND PARK ZOOELEPHANT EXHIBIT & PROGRAM

FINALREPORTBACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE

TASK FORCE CHARGE

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PROCESS

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PERSPECTIVES

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EXPERT REVIEW PANEL (ERP)

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EXPERT REVIEW PANEL

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ON ELEPHANTS

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KEY FINDINGS

HEALTH AND MANAGEMENTPROCESS

FINDINGS

Health

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Social Wellbeing

Breeding

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IMPLICATIONS

EDUCATION AND CONSERVATIONPROCESS

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FINDINGS

Education

Conservation

IMPLICATIONS

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OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

LONG-TERM OPTIONS

Option 1: Create a multi-generational herd with an effective breeding program.

AmajorityoftheTaskForcerecommendsthisoption.

Option 2: Improve the existing exhibit but allow current elephants to age out or retire at

the appropriate time.

AminorityoftheTaskForcemembersrecommendthisoptionIMPLICATIONS

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

MANAGEMENT AND CARE

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

CONSERVATION ENRICHMENTS

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MINORITY VIEWS

ACTIVITY LEVEL OF ELEPHANTS

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORALWELLBEING OF ELEPHANTS

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ELEPHANT EXHIBITS ANDCONSERVATION

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BREEDING PROGRAM

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NEXT STEPS

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