Limba, an Asian Elephant at Bowmanville Zoo in Ontario, Canada, has done enough for us (although she never should have had to in the first place!), and it is now time for her to get a much deserved 'retirement'..... but who better to describe the event more than the creators, below is quoted directly from the Facebook events page:
Activists from across Canada are invited to come and join in being a voice for Limba on IDA's International Day of Action for Elephants. We will be hosting a peaceful demonstration to push for the retirement of Limba, who is the oldest captive elephant in Canada at 50 years. Limba has lived at this zoo since 1985 in cramped conditions and, for the past two years, has lived solitary. She travels hundreds of miles to perform stressful and dangerous circus acts, which no animal should have to endure.
Our goal is to see her retired to a warmer, more spacious sanctuary where she can have the company of other elephants and do things of her own free will. We would like to see her embraced as an individual with desires, not a tool for profit. Signs will be provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own as well. We will also have leaflets and megaphones. It is a rain or shine event so please dress accordingly.
Our first demonstration was an incredible success, with 80+ supporters. We would like to aim to pass 100 this time! Free Limba!
The link to this page is: Free Limba facebook page - we encourage all who can come out to attend! this page also has information regarding your rights as an activist which are recommended reading in order to be informed of what it is that is that we can do as activists
This event will be taking place on June 8th from 12-3pm at 340 King St E, Bowmanville, ON
There will be a contingent coming to the event from Peterborough, ON and so if anyone is interest in attending from there then they can contact us at animalequity@gmail.com and we may be able to help arrange ride-shares/sort out bus schedules and the like!
The importance of this event for Limba cannot be understated, but it should also be remembered that this is a zoo with many other non-human animals being help captive against their will and that we are responsible for improving their lives, thus our commitment to equity should continue on from Limba's struggle to include the other captives of this zoo as well...
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