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Jun 10, 2009 7:03 pm US/Central

Pretenders Concert Moved From Minnesota Zoo

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) ― A rock concert featuring the Pretenders has been moved from the Minnesota Zoo after the band's frontwoman expressed dismay over treatment of some animals.

Chrissie Hynde, an animal rights advocate, sent a letter to the zoo's director last week questioning how the zoo can invite children to pet animals at a farm display then later sell the animals for slaughter.

A zoo spokeswoman says the "Family Farm" exhibit is meant to reflect an actual working farm.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says the zoo canceled the Aug. 19 show. But the zoo and the show's promoter say it was a mutual decision based on ticket demand, the size of the show and the zoo's 10:30 p.m. curfew.

The show may be held at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis instead.

 

Information from: Star Tribune



 

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