Asha the elephant has been alone and depressed for 31 years

Tell Natural Bridge Zoo That It's Time to Send Lonely, Abused Asha to a Sanctuary Sign Now Dear friends, Elephants don't belong in zoos. Asha the elephant has spent the last 31 years of her life alone in a Virginia roadside zoo, forced to give visitors rides in the sweltering summer heat and humidity. She must be sent to a sanctuary before it's too late! When Asha isn't being used like an amusement park ride, she spends her time in a tiny, barren paddock. With little shade, no pool, or toys for stimulation, she simply stands there rocking back and forth out of boredom and depression. During the winter months, Asha spends most of her time in a very damp, cold barn with a concrete floor. Keeping her in these types of enclosures can lead to all kinds of mental and physical ailments. Despite numerous USDA investigations resulting in suspended licenses and heavy fines, the Natural Bridge Zoo remains open. And Asha remains one of its biggest attractions. But how much longer can she last in these deplorable conditions without any interaction with other elephants? This is not the life that elephants are meant to live. In the wild, they live in tight knit communities and roam for miles. They certainly don't spend any time standing in the snow or on cold concrete floors. Asha is being abused for human entertainment and financial gain. Please sign the petition to free her to a sanctuary.   Kelsey B. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Asha has spent 31 years alone, rocking back and forth in the cold. Sign this petition right now to demand that the Natural Bridge Zoo send Asha to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.