Not only are zoos wonderful ways for those who cannot afford a globe trotting safari to experience some of the wonders of nature close to home, they conduct hugely important preservation research and undergo essential conservation work. If not for zoos, it's likely that most, if not all, of the Panamanian golden frog, and many other amphibians in Central America would have been wiped out a few years ago by the Chytrid fungus.[1] This is just the first example I could think of, but zoos are an essential part of our exploration of nature, as well as our stewardship over it.[1]https://www.marylandzoo.org/conservation/current-projects/pa...
dtagames|6 months ago
They're animals caged for entertainment and don't even belong on this continent, much less in your cages, held out for ticket sales and surrounded by food and beverage and merch vendors.
sickofparadox|6 months ago