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Time Out
08-05-2025
- Time Out
Sydney's rare Asian elephants have moved interstate
Sydney's Taronga Zoo is home to more than 5,000 different animals, which means on any given day you'll be able to get up close to giraffes, lions, sea lions, chimpanzees and even a cute-as-heck pygmy hippo. However, if you were hoping to get your peepers on the pair of Asian Elephants who have called Taronga Zoo home since 2006 you've unfortunately missed your chance. On Tuesday April 29 Tang Mo and Pak Boon packed their bags and made the trek to their new digs in South Australia. CEO of the Taronga Conservation Society Cameron Kerr told ABC News the Asian Elephants were being relocated to a larger space where they will have an opportunity to be more social with other elephants. 'We've always been looking for another big site where we can bring elephants from different groups together to form a new community, because they are very complex social animals," he said. "They are dearly loved by all our teams and so many of our visitors and zoo friends as well, so it's very sad to see them go. But there's two of them here and we feel there needs to be a bigger social group than that." The pair travelled to Adelaide's Montaro Safari Park via semi-trailer and every effort was made to ensure their commute was as comfortable as possible. It's understood Tang Mo and Pak Boon were given seatbelts, a safety team to chaperone them and hopefully unlimited Netflix to aid the 22-hour drive. This will be the first time Taronga Zoo has not had elephants on site since 1916 - but fear not a one-horned rhino and a water buffalo will be filling Tang Mo and Pak Boon's very big shoes.
9 News
01-05-2025
- General
- 9 News
Elephants settle into new SA home after mammoth interstate journey
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Monarto Safari Park has announced the successful integration of two new Asian elephants, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, into its existing herd. Following a 22-hour, 1300-kilometre journey from Sydney's Taronga Zoo, the elephants are adjusting well to their new home in South Australia. The arrival of Pak Boon and Tang Mo represents the culmination of two years of planning and logistical coordination, uniting the four founding females of the herd. Monarto Safari Park has announced the successful integration of two new Asian elephants. (Nine) The two new arrivals join Permai, who arrived from Perth, and Burma, who was transported from Auckland last year. "Moving elephants around is a big job," Monarto Safari Park director Peter Clark said. "And what happened yesterday, I think went as smoothly as it could go." Keepers from Taronga Zoo, who accompanied the elephants on their journey, will remain at Monarto for six weeks to facilitate a smooth transition. "We were really relieved that the journey went well," Taronga Zoo's Mandy Everett said. Following a 22-hour, 1300-kilometre journey from Sydney's Taronga Zoo, the elephants are adjusting well to their new home in South Australia. (Nine) The final member of the herd, male elephant Putra Mas, is expected to arrive from Perth in the latter half of the year. His arrival will allow for breeding programs aimed at bolstering the population of Asian elephants to start. This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . South Australia national Australia Adelaide 9ExPress zoo animals CONTACT US
West Australian
01-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Two more elephants join former Perth Zoo elephant Permai in South Australia
Former Perth Zoo elephant Permai has two new friends who have just made the journey from Taronga Zoo to their new home in Adelaide. Asian elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon arrived at Adelaide's Monarto Safari Park on Wednesday morning, where they met Permai and Burma. The pair completed their 22-hour mammoth move overnight, settling into their new home for a well-deserved stretch, bath, and snack after unloading. The elephants relocated to meet their social needs. It is hoped the new elephants will bond with Permai, who has been struggling to settle into her new home — so much so, that her and Burma were struggling to get along. 'These guys are going to form another social herd, and so they're going to get that extra social behaviour that they need,' Taronga Zoo senior elephant keeper Ian Gleichman said. Permai was moved from Perth Zoo in January following the death of matriarch Tricia in 2022. Tragically, an elephant never forgets. And Perth Zoo acting zoology manager Holly Thompson said Tricia's death had a big impact on Permai, leaving her battling depression. In March, zookeepers said Permai was still struggling to build a relationship with her enclosure mate but was showing signs of friendship including supporting each other during a storm. Once her integration is complete, Permai will have as much space in her enclosure as the entirety of Perth Zoo. It was a long journey to get Permai to her new home, which involved transporting her in a modified sea container across the Nullarbor over two days. Perth Zoo's final elephant, Putras Mas, will also be moving to Montaro Park later this year, marking the end of the elephant exhibit in WA. The moving of Tang Mo and Pak Boon has marked the end of the elephant exhibit at Taronga Zoo with the space set to make way for a multi-species habitat, which will include Hari the greater one-horned rhinoceros.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Two new friends join former Perth Zoo elephant Permai in SA
Former Perth Zoo elephant Permai has two new friends who have just made the journey from Taronga Zoo to their new home in Adelaide. Asian elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon arrived at Adelaide's Monarto Safari Park on Wednesday morning, where they met Permai and Burma. The pair completed their 22-hour mammoth move overnight, settling into their new home for a well-deserved stretch, bath, and snack after unloading. The elephants relocated to meet their social needs. It is hoped the new elephants will bond with Permai, who has been struggling to settle into her new home — so much so, that her and Burma were struggling to get along. Asian Elephants Pak Boon and Tang Mo reunited after their 22-hour journey to Monarto Safari Park Credit: Supplied 'These guys are going to form another social herd, and so they're going to get that extra social behaviour that they need,' Taronga Zoo senior elephant keeper Ian Gleichman said. Permai was moved from Perth Zoo in January following the death of matriarch Tricia in 2022. Tragically, an elephant never forgets. And Perth Zoo acting zoology manager Holly Thompson said Tricia's death had a big impact on Permai, leaving her battling depression. After not having had elephant company for a while, both girls were supported by their dedicated carers. Credit: Perth Zoo / Perth Zoo In March, zookeepers said Permai was still struggling to build a relationship with her enclosure mate but was showing signs of friendship including supporting each other during a storm. Once her integration is complete, Permai will have as much space in her enclosure as the entirety of Perth Zoo. It was a long journey to get Permai to her new home, which involved transporting her in a modified sea container across the Nullarbor over two days. CCTV cameras captured Permai having a good rest in her new elephant barn. Credit: Monarto Safari Park/Perth Zoo / supplied Perth Zoo's final elephant, Putras Mas, will also be moving to Montaro Park later this year, marking the end of the elephant exhibit in WA. The moving of Tang Mo and Pak Boon has marked the end of the elephant exhibit at Taronga Zoo with the space set to make way for a multi-species habitat, which will include Hari the greater one-horned rhinoceros.
ABC News
23-04-2025
- ABC News
VIDEO: Taronga's elephants pack trunks for SA
Tang Mo and Pak Boon, the Asian elephant pair at Taronga Zoo, are preparing to leave Sydney for a larger heard in South Australia.
