PAWS is Home to 5 Asian and 4 African Elephants
The elephant habitat at ARK 2000 provides the elephants with hundreds of acres of varied natural terrain to roam, lakes to bathe in, and state-of-the-art elephant barns equipped with heated stalls and therapeutic Jacuzzis.
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Zoo to investigate elephant attack
Video from elephant cage will not be released
TOLEDO, Ohio (WUPW) - Toledo Zoo officials are putting together a team to try and figure out what caused Louie, a 7-year-old 4,000-pound African elephant, to attack his trainer Thursday afternoon. Read More »

New Video of Nicholas in the lake at ARK 2000! Click Here!

PAWS Sanctuaries
At PAWS Sanctuaries rescued animals live in peaceful and natural habitats, free from fear, chains, and harsh confinement. They are at complete liberty to act out natural behaviors in the comfort of their individually designed enclosures. PAWS' animals are not bred, traded, sold, rented or forced to perform in any way. PAWS educates the entertainment industry, public officials and the general public in humane care and treatment of captive wildlife.

Through our public awareness campaigns, more and more actively concerned individuals are becoming aware of the problems inherent in the breeding of wildlife in captivity and the use of animals in entertainment. Learn More »

To view Wanda & Gypsy's first swim in the lake, click here.