"Billy and Tina have served their time in confinement. They deserve the chance to live out their lives in peace and dignity," the singer added in a statement.

Activists are urging the L.A. Zoo to stop plans to transfer the last remaining elephants, Billy and Tina, to another zoo instead of a sanctuary.

Cher’s stepping up for the L.A. Zoo elephants, saying they’ve been through enough -- and while their reported move to Oklahoma might offer more space, a zoo’s still a cage, just with a bigger backyard.