The fate of the last three elephants living in a traditional South African zoo now rests in the hands of the courts. Image: PHILL MAGAKOE / AFPThe last three elephants still in a traditional South African zoo entered their enclosure in single file, fruit and vegetables scattered on the ground to encourage natural foraging. For visitors to the popular Johannesburg Zoo, it was a chance to see Africa’s largest land animal in real life. “They are the last three elephants showcased within an exhibition in a traditional zoo-type setting in South Africa and Africa,” she said. Should the three elephants be released or kept at Johannesburg Zoo?