_QR77 Newsroom
9/25/2009
 The Calgary Zoo says the statue of an elephant that's the focus of criticism by a religious group is meant to symbolize the widely revered culture behind the Asian elephant exhibit.
Spokesman Graham Newton tells the Morning News on QR77 says the statue will not come down.
"The connection is with the Asian culture," Newton said. "Much like the bald eagle stands for the American culture."
He says the attraction has been the source of a handful of complaints but most people love it.
Concerned Christians Canada is upset about the statue because they feel it's inappropriate and religiously offensive.
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