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Lucy Health Update

Elephant expert Dr. James Osterhuis re-examined Lucy in March 2015 when she was 39 years of age. Lucy's health is stable and she has a fulfilling and comfortable life. However, she has a complicated, and unique medical condition which factors into all decisions about her care.

Previous Updates

2015

April 2015 Veterinary Update

August 2015 Veterinary Update

2013

February 4, 2013 Veterinary Update

2011

Edmonton Humane Society confirms zoo complies with legislation in caring for Lucy.

Report by elephant expert

Elephant expert letter

Updated Lucy Treatment Program March 2011

Edmonton Valley Zoo letter of response to Humane Society

2010

Court of Queen’s Bench dismisses Lucy lawsuit

Lucy's treatment program - Updated

2009

Lucy's treatment program summary

Lucy's treatment program

report by third-party specialist

letter from elephant expert Dr. James Oosterhuis, DVM

opinion piece by Dr. Milton Ness, Edmonton Valley Zoo veterinarian

Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums position statement on Lucy

For More Information

Edmonton Valley Zoo

13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7

Telephone In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email attractions@edmonton.ca