Elephants Flown To California

Three elephants will travel from the Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary in California aboard a private plane, thanks to long-time animal activist Bob Barker. A spokesman for the 88-year-old TV icon says Mr Barker offered to fund the $880,000 flight after learning that one of the elephants wasn't well enough to withstand the long trip by truck.

Three elephants will travel from the Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary in California aboard a private plane, thanks to long-time animal activist Bob Barker. A spokesman for the 88-year-old TV icon says Mr Barker offered to fund the $880,000 flight after learning that one of the elephants wasn't well enough to withstand the long trip by truck.