Never heard of zoos doing road shows.

See that’s lame because if you go to the zoo right now the capys aren’t even out cuz it’s too cold so why not spread the love on the road

I mean they’re not pets they’re wild animals. You’re better off contacting a petting zoo at least those animals are domesticated and used to being touched. And this is all assuming you’re not a troll.

Yes I agree I’m just not aware of any petting zoos with capybaras

Well that’s because they aren’t an appropriate animal for hoards of students petting to calm down.

You’d have better luck with Animal Adventures

I actually remember doing some digging on this awhile back and learning that they're actually pretty suitable pets? They're not endangered and are pretty social.

I never said anyone was gonna touch them, I don’t care if they’re observed from two meters away, I don’t want any animal to be upset. Can you go solve some actual animals problems and not argue over a hypothetical capybara event where guidelines would be respected

If they’re being protected from the cold, why bring them out and risk them being exposed to the cold?

Maybe try doc antle

I literally never said they’d be outside :/

I don’t think he takes care of his capys :( I want animals that are loved and cared for. also isnt he in jail?

Thanks I reached out to them, I had no idea they even existed :)

They kinda just vibe which is cool but it’s been reported they could also be floridas next invasive species 😳

But how would they get from the zoo to the school?

I’d assume in truck of sorts, we haven’t yet mastered teleportation

Going from their pen to the truck? Truck to viewing location? What happens if the truck breaks down? Isn’t the notion a little naive-putting these animals at risk for whose pleasure?

I believe Lupa Zoo has a capybara, you may also try Forest Park Zoo. And for the record (for those opposed) a capybara that’s been raised in a zoo is going to be plenty social and happy to receive human attention, I promise you. Look into their temperament and behaviors, they’re like giant chill Guinea pigs.

>I want animals that are loved and cared for

And shipped to your front door like an Amazon package. Jesus Christ...

Also, when I was at GCC, they had Animal Adventures come with a baby bobcat, pale fox, alligator, and crested gecko. You can reach out to them too, it was fun! Pics

Aren't they tropical animals? It's like 20° out. Are you high?

Leave the animals alone. They are not here for our amusement or therapy.

They are a terrible organization.

This is awful for those animals. People who love and care for animals don't do this to them.

I always found animals other than dogs and I'll give cats a pass for therapy animals and uses. Like ok those domesticated themselves of sorts. But like I saw a girl with a therapy parakeet out apple picking. Someone explain how that is helping to me.

Would you like to read the paper I wrote last semester about why zoos are a net positive for conservation? Or maybe you can go to the website I linked and see all the good that they do in using animal ambassadors- to educate the public and raise funds for conservation efforts- who would never be able to survive in the wild (because they were injured or bred in captivity or seized as illegal pets)? I keep snakes that I’ve rescued, should I release them into the New England winter?

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They do, quite often actually. It’s a great way to educate the public about animals- particularly those who wouldn’t otherwise go to a zoo. When I worked in a preschool we had a reptile keeper come in and do a show for the kids, it really helped dissuade them from being scared of snakes and tarantulas for no reason. At GCC they had Animal Adventures visit a few years ago. They have a mobile zoo program as well

What do you actually know about them lol they’re literally an animal rescue

Having worked for them in the past, I have my own mixed feelings about the organization. The owner says almost all the animals are rescues. I can personally attest that this is at least partially true, having witnessed us adopt exotic pets from people who cannot take care of them anymore. A lot of the animals are in spaces smaller than I feel comfortable with, but this gets back to the question of rescues. The place operates on slim margins, with money getting reinvested into new enclosures. A lot of the long term staff there ends up being people close to the owner, but the shorter term staff are typically fierce animal lovers working there as a way station. The place is not AZA-accredited and it’s unclear even to the staff how the place should be perceived.

I dont wanna judge too harshly without seeing the place for myself, but they have countless reviews that go into detail about less than ideal living conditions for the animals; moldy water or none at all, inadequate shade for animals in summer, tiny enclosures etc… just bc theyre a rescue doesn’t make em great if they aren’t providing proper care 😅

Take a field trip to Brasil? 🙄

Maybe baby goat yoga would be a good substitute for this. Baby goat season has got to be coming up.

We just smoke weed, y'all are weird in Mass

Where are you seeing these? Bc I looked at their reviews and see few legitimate reviews with complaints out of over a thousand reviews on Google. Many of the negative reviews seem to be from people who haven’t been there, and they respond to many of them.

First time i went to Brazil i seen capybaras walking around i thought they are the coolest looking animal. lol

but yeah your not going to get any to come to your school

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You looked at reviews. So you've never been?

They came to GCC and I met several of their animals, as I said. They were all happy and healthy and handled properly.

Brazil *

How about some big ass city rats? They are all rodents, so what's the difference?

Dogs make people happy. Not overgrown rodents.

I know a few colleges that have brought animals to campus for wellness/mental health, but it's typically either trained service/emotional support dogs or your typical petting zoo animals that you can feel like goats or pigs.

Meters? You’re no American. Troll Alert!

You’ve got me there

Ok, so you've never seen how they are kept. Correct?

Also, how are you gauging happiness? Are you an animal behaviorist or animal psychologist?

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A Peruvian restaurant might sell Capybara meat

Brasil*

Damn you got downvoted to shit. This sounds like a silly hidea & was chuckling reading all the replies. Redditors like to be serious lol

I don't understand why you are laughing.

"keep snakes that I’ve rescued, should I release them into the New England winter?"

Right here is here is where you are showing a lack of understanding.

But sure! I'll read your paper.

Dude like idek this shit is crazy. I just wanted a capybara to come to mental health now I’m public enemy number 1

Dude it’s not that deep and it not the same as an Amazon package

Talk with CHD that has a lot of offices on campuses across MA. They might be able to coordinate visits at their on-campus offices.