For all you animal lovers…


http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/YOUTH/zoos//1959//

                Have you ever been to zoo, yes I am talking about the place where most people share fabulous childhood memories? I have, and even worked as a zoo keeper myself. However after working there and going to my numerous wildlife conservation classes I have acquired a completely new outlook on zoos.

                When you walk into a zoo the first thing most people do is run to all the eye catching exhibits but did you know that on average a person only stays at each exhibit for six and a half seconds . When families go to visit, it usually will take about half a day but most people do not realize that their half a day exertion results in a lifetime imprisonment for these wild animals. Not to mention most childrens reaction when they see these animals is too yell and mimic these animals sounds. It was one of my least favorite parts of working in the wolf exhibit and seeing the little kids scare my favorite wolf by woofing at her so she would run away. Its was the worst to see these poor animal be subject to this type of treatment.

                Wild animals are supposed to be just that “wild” not kept in unnecessary zoos for human entertainment.