Perth Zoo hits out at 'inflammatory and baseless' animal abuse accusations

By Hannah Barry
Updated January 31 2017 - 1:09pm, first published December 14 2016 - 5:57pm
Tricia the elephant at Perth Zoo.
Tricia the elephant at Perth Zoo.
Permai enjoys a swim. Photo: James Mooney
Permai enjoys a swim. Photo: James Mooney
The ele-art in question. Photo: Perth Zoo
The ele-art in question. Photo: Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo has hit back at allegations of animal abuse, after activists accused them of using bullhooks to force their Asian elephant population to 'exhibit unnatural behaviour'.

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