Rally to #FreeThePittsburghElephants

Join the Nonhuman Rights Project and Pittsburgh animal rights advocates as we rally for the freedom of the elephants held captive at the Pittsburgh Zoo and call for their release to an accredited sanctuary. The rally will be near the entrance of the Pittsburgh Zoo, at the intersection of Butler Street and One Wild Place, to raise awareness in the community and among zoogoers about the plight of Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri. There is free parking available at the zoo. WHY JOIN: Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri are individuals who need and want to live freely, and they’ve been stripped of all control over their lives. These elephants are regularly seen engaging in stereotypic behavior such as swaying and pacing. This isn’t normal behavior for an elephant. It’s caused by chronic stress and trauma, as elephant experts make clear. In an ongoing lawsuit, the NhRP is calling for recognition of the elephants’ right to liberty and their release to an accredited sanctuary. THE RALLY: During the rally, NhRP Director of Government Relations and Campaigns Courtney Fern will talk about the NhRP’s litigation to free the elephants and how advocates can support the campaign to free Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri to an accredited sanctuary and help end the practice of imprisoning elephants in zoos. Local animal rights leaders will speak about why they are calling for the elephants to be released to a sanctuary. We’ll provide signs for attendees but feel free to bring your own! It may be cold, so dress in warm and comfortable clothing. We’ll provide water but please bring your own if possible to ensure you’re adequately hydrated. This will be a peaceful and respectful demonstration where we band together to advocate to end the imprisonment of elephants in zoos. Please join us to show your support for Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria, and Zuri’s freedom!