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Death of Zimmer Zoo Bill not the end for roadside zoo animals - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Death of Zimmer Zoo Bill not the end for roadside zoo animals

Jun 5th, 2007 11:49 AM

ONTARIO: Death of Zimmer Zoo Bill not the end for roadside zoo animals Interview Opportunity - Melissa Tkachyk, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Programs Officer Toronto, June 5, 2007--As the Ontario legislature adjourns today, the Zimmer Zoo Bill (Bill 154) is dead. Melissa Tkachyk (Ta-kaw-chik), WSPA Programs Officer, is disappointed that the government didn't act on this issue which is clearly in the public interest. Ms Tkachyk also says there are still options for ensuring the well-being and safety of roadside zoo animals, their handlers, neighbours and visitors. For more information or to arrange interviews: Melissa Tkachyk, WSPA Programs Officer Cell: (416) 712-3468 www.ontariozoos.ca World Society for the Protection of Animals 90 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 960, Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3 CANADA Tel: (416) 369-0044 ext. 108 Fax: (416) 369-0147 e-mail: tkachyk@wspa.ca Internet: http://www.wspa.ca