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40 YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH!
On May 19th, 1977 Lucy was brought to the Edmonton Valley Zoo (formerly known as the Storyland Valley Zoo). We wanted to address her 40 years in captivity by asking individuals, groups and organizations around the globe to speak up for Lucy. We are thrilled and honoured by the contributions we received. Some are powerful, others are creative, but most of all, each one speaks to the EVZ and the City of Edmonton and all their supporters to please, let Lucy retire! Thank you to those who helped us on this project by writing to organizations on LEAP's behalf and most of all, to all the groups that sent in videos. Please take the time to thank these groups on their pages. And please share the video!!
Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Gods In Shackles - An Epic Documentary
Honey-Hill Angelinakova
Rescued by angels
Save Nosey Now, Inc.
Titan & Ellie To The Rescue
United for Animals Florida
Voice for Animals Society - Edmonton
Q&A After "Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants" Documentary Premeiere - March 19, 2025
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy's 50th Birthday/LEAP 10 Years - March 10, 2025
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Ethical Tourism by Thyra Rutter (Arte for Elephants) - August 2024
Edmonton VegFest - Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Mary-Ann's Lucy Speech to Stews 4 Elephant Volunteers at Elephant Nature Park - February 2024
Video made by Gary Fadden and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lek Chailert's Interview on CTV Edmonton - October 16th, 2023
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
LEAP's World Elephant Day 2023 Video - August 12, 2023
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy's "Mud Bath" at the EVZ - May 25, 2023
Video courtesy of Karen Murphy. Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Walking at the EVZ Part 2 - April 15, 2023
Video courtesy of anonymous. Edited by Sam Whincup
Bridge Brigade - October 1, 2022
Video made and edited by Sam Whincup
Zoo Visit - August 21, 2022
Video courtesy of anonymous. Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy in Winter at the Zoo - January 15, 2022
Video courtesy of LJ Wocky
August Rally at the Zoo - August 15, 2021
Video courtesy of Sam Whincup
Lucy's 44th Year in Captivity Video - May 19, 2021
Video made and edited by Amy Bedard
A Cake for Sook Sai at Elephant Nature Park for Lucy & LEAP Supporters - March 9, 2021
Video courtesy of Elephant Nature Park & Kathleen Johnson
Lucy's Song - January 2, 2021
Video courtesy of Maria Daines & Paul Killington
Lucy Eating Over a Fence - August 4, 2020
Video courtesy of Darlene Cardinal
Children Speaking Out for Lucy - April 11, 2020
Edited by Amy Bedard
What Has LEAP Done? - March 5, 2020
Edited by Sam Whincup
Private Vigil Photos for the 2020 #Vigil4Elephants
Edited by Sam Whincup
LEAP Video - July 18, 2019
Filmed & Edited by Amy Bedard
Lucy's Walk Around the Zoo - June 27, 2019
Filmed by Sandra Gloux
Elephant Transportation - February 2019
Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Barn Is So Noisy! - July 2018
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm
Zoo employee explains how Lucy like the snow and our "Nice Winter Days" - July 2018
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm
Director/Actor Ashley Bell Skype Session - June 2018
Filmed and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Stands and Stares - November 2017
Filmed and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy at the Edmonton Valley Zoo 2016 - December 28, 2016
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm, Gary Fadden & Amy Fadden Edited by Sam Whincup
GMFER 2016 - September 24, 2016
Filmed & Edited by Sam Whincup
Candlelight Vigil and Light Brigade - May 21, 2016
Filmed & Edited by Sam Whincup
LEAP Talks with Lek Chailert of ENP - February, 2016
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm & Gary Fadden Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy's Former Life - February, 2016
Filmed & Edited by Mary-Ann Holm
Lucy - Fall 2024 - September 22, 2024
Video made by Thinley Choden and Edited by Sam Whincup
What Has LEAP Done? (Updated) - March 2024
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Mary-Ann's Lucy Speech at Elephant Nature Park - February 2024
Video made by Gary Fadden and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lek Chailert's Visit to Edmonton - October 13th - 20th, 2023
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
The EVZ Violates AZA Laws - June 6, 2023
Video made and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Walking at the EVZ Part 1 - April 15, 2023
Video courtesy of anonymous. Edited by Sam Whincup
Speakers to Edmonton City Council - November 29, 2022
Video courtesy of Mary-Ann Holm. Edited by Sam Whincup
Zoo Visit - August 26, 2022
Video courtesy of anonymous. Edited by Sam Whincup
Delivering Petition to City Hall - May 6, 2022
Video made and edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy's Cold and Solitary Life at the Edmonton Valley Zoo - Oct 21, 2021
Video made and edited by Amy Bedard
Spring 2021 Lucy in Yard Compilation - May 19, 2021
Video courtesy of Sandra Dames
1st Video of Lucy since March 2020 (Pre-Coivd) - May 13, 2021
Video courtesy of Sandra Dames
Darrick Thompson of ENP Speaks about Kaavan & Lucy & transporting elephants to sanctuary - January 3, 2021
Video courtesy of Darrick Thompson
Lucy Just Out of Reach of a Pond - August 4, 2020
Video courtesy of Darlene Cardinal
Advocates speak up for Lucy at 43 Years Captive - May 19, 2020
Edited by Amy Bedard
Lucy's Deteriorating Feet - March 7, 2020
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm
A Talk with Lek Chailert of Elephant Nature Park - January 2020
Filmed & Edited by Amy Bedard
#Vigil4Elephants 2020 Live Vigils Around the World - January 4, 2020
Edited by Sam Whincup
No Water for Lucy - May 31, 2019
Filmed by Sandra Gloux
Lucy Displaying Zoochosis - May 2019
Filmed by Sandra Gloux
#Vigil4Elephants - January 5, 2019
Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Walking - Her rear left leg looks to be giving her problems - July 2018
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm
LEAP Presentation Before Edmonton Premiere of "Love and Bananas' - June 2018
Filmed and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy's "Tricks" - What Breathing Problem? - November 2017
Filmed and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy at the Edmonton Valley Zoo 2017 - May 28, 2017
Filmed and Edited by Sam Whincup
Lucy Walking on a Slope - December 28, 2016
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm, Gary Fadden & Amy Fadden Edited by Sam Whincup
#PrideForLucy 2016 - June 4, 2016
Filmed & Edited by Sam Whincup
Worldwide Candlelight Vigil - May 21, 2016
Edited by Sam Whincup
Can Lucy Be Moved To A Sanctuary? - February, 2016
Filmed by Mary-Ann Holm Edited by Sam Whincup
Kids Speak Up For Lucy - February, 2016
Filmed & Edited by Sam Whincup
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