Two elephants with chained legs released from Thu Le Park.

This information was provided by Mr. Le Si Dung, General Director of Hanoi Zoo One-Member Limited Company, on the afternoon of August 17th.

According to Mr. Dung, yesterday afternoon (August 16), the unit purchased new electric fence equipment to replace the old, broken equipment and installed it in the elephant enclosure.

The director revealed that, after being unchained for almost a day, the two elephants at the zoo have basically adapted very quickly because they are already used to their living space there.

"Since being unchained, the two elephants have adapted very well. Even when they get close to the fence and stand next to each other, there is no conflict or aggression. We were very worried that releasing the two elephants might lead to conflict or an accident, but fortunately, nothing has happened yet," Mr. Dung said.

Two elephants at Hanoi Zoo have been unchained and are now free to roam within their enclosure (Photo: Hanoi Zoo).

Explaining why the elephants were chained and unable to move despite being in a cage equipped with an electric fence, the Hanoi Zoo director said that the equipment in the area where the two elephants lived was broken and needed repairs.

"Each elephant weighs over 2 tons, and if they fight, no one can intervene, so we have to chain their legs. The leg chains are only to restrain them and ensure a distance between the two elephants, while the chains remain long. This measure aims to ensure the safety of both the elephants and the staff who directly care for them," Mr. Dung explained.

After being unchained, the two elephants are gradually adapting to their new living space (Photo: Hanoi Zoo).

Earlier, in late July, information and images of two elephants being kept in cramped, chained cages at the Hanoi Zoo caused a public outcry.

Many believe that the Hanoi Zoo needs to implement other preventative measures to restore freedom and improve living conditions for the two elephants. Others speculate that there must be a reason why the elephants were chained up in that manner.

Subsequently, Animals Asia sent a letter to the Hanoi People's Committee proposing a plan to transfer the two elephants from Hanoi Zoo to Yok Don National Park ( Dak Lak ).

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