Nine elephants have a new home that’s as big as 5 MCGs. The move from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo took five days and careful planning, like moving a very large family to a new house. Luk Chai, a male elephant weighing four tonnes, went first. “He was very calm and comfortable for the entire journey,” said Dr. Bonnie McMeekin, who looked after him during the move. The new home costs $88 million and includes dense vegetation, mud wallows, and interconnected waterholes for swimming and socializing. Think of it as a specially designed natural space, with all the … Continue reading Nine Elephants Relocate to Werribee’s 21-Hectare Habitat