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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

    TRANSMITTAL LETTER

    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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