“Coping in Captivity” is Part 1 of the KOIN 6 Investigates series examining the Oregon Zoo’s elephant program. This report reveals the troubling behaviors elephants exhibit in captivity, such as stereotypical pacing and other signs of stress, highlighting the serious welfare concerns these animals face. Conducted by award-winning investigative journalist Carla Castano, she reveals questionable practices and cover-ups surrounding the care and treatment of the zoo’s elephants, raising urgent questions about ethics, transparency, and the future of captive elephants.
