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Mhca t1_j92k6xc wrote

Reply to comment by citytiger in Topeka Zoo’s new female tiger arrived by citytiger

Animals in zoos is kinda gross.

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citytiger OP t1_j92m9rz wrote

You obviously have no understanding of what zoos do. They are not solely for entertainment. These animals weren’t taken from the wild. This is all they’ve ever known.

Many zoos are actively engaged in conservation and breeding programs.

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atridir t1_j95478l wrote

As example: The New York City zoos are also the organization known as The Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world leaders in conservation, education and research that works to preserve the animals and habitats of our planet. They also put many millions of dollars into blueprinting enclosure habitats that are entirely fulfilling and enriching to each species particular needs. (even down to species specific neural mapping for stimulus triggers that our human brains might have overlooked from native habitat!)

What many people don’t realize is that enclosures are designed to allow animals to not be on display if they don’t want to be. In the Bronx zoo for example the publicly visible enclosure area for each species is only about 1/3 of the the total enclosure size.

Plus captive breeding programs are safeguarding species populations from disappearing forever.

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