Zoos aren’t for animals. They’re for us. | Zoos say they’re leaders in protecting wildlife. But is it true? - eviltoast
  • wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one
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    1 year ago

    Ive never met anyone who is anti zoo that actually has any experience in animal conservation or wildlife rehabilitation.

    I think of it as the armchair psychology of the biology world, given the near 1:1 comparisons between the two.

    • kozy138@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Exactly. When people here zoo, they usually picture something between the Tiger King and Sea World.

      When in reality, it’s closer to a medical research center for animals.