Treasuring The LIFE In Wildlife
The Campaign For Mona's Retirement To A Sanctuary
Mona is the Birmingham Zoo's remaining Asian Elephant. Her companion, Susie died on January 31, 2005. They were companions for fifty years. Mona's loss is now said to be expressed in her behavior.

After 50 years of confined service to the citizens of greater Birmingham, Alabama, the time has come to respect Mona's social and  physical needs, by allowing her to retire to an elephant sanctuary.
What Do You Think Mona Would Prefer?
Solitary confinement, such as this?
Or, the rolling pastures and enriching companionship of other elephants in a sanctuary?
For Mona, Alone Now at the Zoo
Mona, are you lonely
without your only friend?

Do you remember putting your
trunks together?
Do you miss having
someone next to you?
Is it hard to sleep all alone?

Mona, are you lonely
without your only friend?

Who will you
tell your secrets to?
Who will make you
laugh now?
Is it hard to be brave?

Mona, are you lonely
without your only friend?

--A Birmingham Second-Grader
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WHAT YOU CAN DO!
* Please contact Dr. Foster, of the Birmingham Zoo,
   and politely request he release Mona to a Sanctuary!

   
Dr. Bill Foster, CEO
    Birmingham Zoo, Inc.
    2630 Cahaba Road
    Birmingham, AL 35223
    205-879-0409
    888-Zoo-Bham (888-966-2426)
    205-879-9426 (fax)
   
wfoster@birminghamzoo.com

* Write 'letters to the editor'  
   
epage@bhamnews.com

* More 'What You Can Do'...additional Information
CONTACT ALABAMA WILDLIFE ADVOCATES
PLEASE SIGN MONA'S PETITION!
'We the undersigned compel Dr. Foster to retire Mona to The Elephant Sanctuary
in Hohenwald, Tennessee.'
Mona's foot-care protocol 04/17/05
Read the letter  from The Elephant Sanctuary
Click on the RETIRE MONA bracelet: Learn how you can help raise awareness about Mona and her opportunity to go to The Elephant Sanctuary.
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AZA Standards vs Mona's Situation
Mona's foot-care & vet instructions 06/05/05
What is Mona's TRUE age?
Visit Mona's Blog
Charity Navigator Comparison:
The Elephant Sanctuary vs Birmingham Zoo