emily and ruth

It would be a mistake to remove Emily and Ruth from the only home they've ever known.

An independent panel of zoo experts has given the Asian Elephant Program at the Buttonwood Park Zoo high marks for its care of elephants Emily and Ruth. Zoo Director Keith Lovett says the review was recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after receiving complaints from animal activists...

An animal protection group has criticized the Buttonwood Park Zoo for its treatment of their elephants. In Defense of Animals ranked the zoo fourth in their annual list of the "Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants." Dr. Toni Frohoff says Emily and Ruth belong in a sanctuary...

The City of New Bedford's five year plan to spend $43 million on repairs to city buildings includes upgrading the home of elephants Ruth and Emily at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.  Mayor Jon Mitchell announced details of the plan on Friday.  I...

It's an ongoing debate. Should elephants Emily and Ruth remain at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, or live out the rest of their lives at an out-of-state elephant sanctuary? Local resident Joyce Rowley has started a campaign collecting signatures to get the question on next year's ballot...