Zoo Discussion Possible blog reference
· What role, if any, should zoos play in conservation / education?
I think zoos should be more of a rehabilitation place for indangered animals, as well as injured animals. I think it is crule to keep the animals in such small enclosures. Look at the bears at the Winnipeg zoo, their enclosure is so small, the bears wonder back and forth for some time, because they are board and only wish to roam freely. I think it is wrong that humans see them as amusements, and not something that are crucial for ecosystems. They are not pets, they are creatures that deserve to be free.
· Is it ethical to keep animal or zoo?
o If so, what size / type of animal or zoo?
As i stated the size should be bigger, and zoos should only be meant for re populating a species, and or treating injured animals back to full health, both with regards to returning the animal to the wild. Feeding should also be different, make it more realistic, so that when they return to the wild they are not just hoping for a pile of meat to show up, they will still have that, “I have to hunt for my meal” attitude.
· Do you enjoy visiting zoos?
I do enjoy seeing other species of animals, and zoos make it onvieient, however the enclosurs at the zoo should be designed with the animals natural habitat in mind, and not designed to be a stage for human to view. They should also be alot bigger.
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