For many people, the zoo is a source of childhood amazement and fond memories: swinging monkeys, laughing hyenas and growling tigers. Conservationists say zoos advance their educational and preservationist efforts, but others see zoos as prisons where innocent creatures are unjustly held captive. The next time your child asks you to take them to the zoo, what will your answer be?
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Zoos
True zooilogical centers are not sideshows
Credible zoos should not be lumped together with circus's and sideshows. I understand that most actual zoos in the USA are for research as well as public recreation. Not every zoo in the world or place with zoo in the title at the entrance does this but there is a difference and opposing credible facilitines works against conservation efforts.
- Mcdowelli76
May 29, 2009 8:38PM
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