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Dear Wonderful Supporters,

All of you want to hear fact instead of fiction, truth instead of lies. Here is the first of three reports by Dr. Ensley, a world-renowned expert on elephants in captivity. 

In this first installment of a three-part series, we examine Dr. Philip Ensley's eye-opening 2020 report about Billy, the LA Zoo's bull elephant. Billy suffers from repetitive behaviors like head-bobbing and swaying—classic signs of mental and physical distress caused by his environment. Learn more about what Billy endures and why urgent action is needed to relocate him to a sanctuary where he can finally thrive.

The Untold Story:
The History of Elephants in Captivity And Specifically at the LA Zoo

In recent times, the wonders of technology have begun to change the way we explore and learn about the world around us. From the comfort of our homes or local tech centers, we can virtually travel to distant lands, dive into the ocean, or even wander through dense forests. Now, imagine if this technology could let us meet and learn about wild animals like elephants without having to take them away from their natural homes. Sounds exciting, right? That's the kind of potential a place like the Las Vegas Sphere holds. Although it's not hosting virtual zoos yet, it's a peek into how we could redefine our zoo experiences.

The Sphere in Las Vegas is a marvel of modern technology, offering immersive experiences that could be extended to the animal kingdom. With the ability to create realistic virtual environments, a venue like the Sphere could take us on a safari to see elephants living happily in the wild right from the buzzing heart of Vegas!