| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2472807 | Der Zoologische Garten | 2015 | 12 Pages |
More space for the elephants, more proximity for visitors. The new Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park marks a further milestone at Zoo Zurich. Thanks to the new management form of „protected contact“ the elephants move around more freely, display their natural behaviour, maintain social contacts and even go swimming, and the public will have the chance to get closer to the animals than ever before.The Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park at Zoo Zurich is named after the largest national park in Thailand. The eclosure is dedicated to support projects to help protect Asiatic elephants in Thailand, which includes attempting to resolve the conflicts that oppose farmers and elephants.Zoo Zurich's commitment to the Kaeng Krachan National Park is reflected in its design and a series of educational exhibits. The park includes an observation hut and protective fencing and illustrates how Thai farmers can protect their plantations around the National Park. A hut in ruins and tracks leading along the footpaths display the destructive consequences a visit from the elephants may have.
