Why should animals be in zoos/aquariums/circus'/etc... ?
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Preservation and education.
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Animals have rights while they are alive.\n\nRocks, once had rights.\n\nIn due time (billions of years probably), they may have rights again.
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I work in a zoo so I would know. The good zoos (ones you don't see on Animal Cops) use enrichment to make the animals lives more natural and enjoyable. They may hide a carnivores food, or give the animals something to play with. Also they give them large natural seeming enclosures. Keepers will work with the more intelligent animals such as the seals and elephants. And many of the animals are small and would live in a similarly sized ares in the wide. \nBut then there are the bad zoos where nothing is very good for the animals. The cages are small and empty, the food is bad, etc.\nLuckily most of these kind of zoos are shut down when things get really bad. Those that aren't shut down typically lose customers an go out of business.
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From a strict biological perspective human beings are animals. so to keep a single man for exhibit in a zoo, it would break the law. \n\nI wouldn't like to see my male Indian friends in a cage in a zoo! \n\nHuman beings... treated like other animals? I don't think so. \n\nAre there enough women for men? and vice versa?\n\nWhat about the individual's right of choice?
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I know the zoo in Washington D.C. only keeps endangered animals. The idea is that if they go extinct in the wild they can be reintroduced into the wild from the few remaining animals in zoos.
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Too big for it to ever have been built.\nToo many animals to ever carry enough food.\nToo many animals for the smaller ones not to have drowned/suffocated in all the waste they animals would have produced.
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None of the animals in my house were born free. We have domesticated animals through the years for companionship, entertainment and pleasure. Now, animals normally kept in a zoo are never socialized to the point of being a pet and I do believe they should be left to their natural habitat. I have never been to a circus because I believe so strongly that the animals are made to perform things that they aren't supposed to do and would never do in nature. I won't support them. The danger for animals that depend on us are great when left to fend for themselves. They have been domesticated and therefore are dependent on us as their providers. I can see that in the near future though, with land and timber being developed for human convenience we are going to see a lot more "born-free" animals close to our houses. They are running out of natural habitat and have to relocate. But, I'm just as sure that humans will kill them without considering that we have destroyed where their home was and they have to go somewhere.
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i dont think putting them in zoo is good for them \nits really hurt to see animal captive in a zoo captive from freedom animal used to get it in its imvironment \nwe must captive them only if its necessary to them if they have problems or factors will end thier existence in the earth \nlike bear panda that we myst put them in zoo to be able to increase thier numbers
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hamster b/c it's small and easy to take care of. also small dogs and possibly fish if you are good at keeping them alive.
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I'm particularly fond of reptiles. Snakes in particular, I like the large breeds. However, it is an awesome responsibility to take on many types of exotic pets. They require considerable financial and time investiments on your part. Just being "crazy about animals" is NO where near enough. You MUST be willing to take on the very special needs of the pet. \n\nMy Red Tailed Boa, for example, is considered a "giant snake". She will likely reach 10 foot long (she is already 8 1/2 or so) and eats two "collossal sized" rats every 10 days or so. Her cage is 2'X 2'X 8' on a 3' tall cabinet. Its roughly 300 gallons and is simply adequate for her size at this point. Her humidity and heat have to be maintained very precisely. The cage and all the environmental parts and necessities to maintain her in a healthy tropical space is about a $3000 investment (she only cost $80). \n\nIf you have the means and the interest in such an animal, I do have some excellent designs for a humidification system that will manage a vented cage of this size.\n\nHere is a link to some specialty cages.\n\nhttp://www.cagesbydesign.com/\n\nand here is the humidification system and some pictures of Pandora at home:\n\nhttp://www.osagecollies.com/humid
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I cant say I have been there, but if there are no cattleguards or fences, then my assumption would be that they have what they need.  If the park is providing ample habitat, plenty of food, and a good source of water, why would they leave?  I am sure you have some that leave, but generally, if they have a great habitat, then why not stay?  \nAlso, depending on what they are surrounded by, they might be almost forced inside.  Are there highways?  Again, my assumption would be that they have everything they need right there with no predators to worry about (including humans/hunters!)
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I enjoy reptile shows on animal planet.Steve Irwin taught me,you don't muck around with the critters.Respect them and enjoy.
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why would you dio that? the only reason we have animals is so we can have a BBQ. We are the only animals in earth that chose the vegan lifestile when given a choice. have you ever seen a lion go like "Hey Andrew, pass the celery." as Chris Rock says... if you are one of the few lucky people in this earth to get your hands on a steak bite the s&@# out of it
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Yes, the ambience is quite congenial for animal living. The rare species among them are being propagated within the ecological limitations.
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No. It is not fair. The Zoo keeper is the person who would be with the animal most of the time, it is he who would address the animal. He has to name the animal so let it be him to name the animal.
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Hi Bree, first of all it depends on which country you live in. Every country has different laws about animals kept in sanctuary's.  \n\nYou will need permits relating to the animals( again depending on species kept), also knowledge of feeding, habitats, breeding etc. You would also need lots of land to keep different species comfortable, again, this would be in accordance with the governing body of wildlife in your country/state.  Each law is different, and my suggestion would be first, to do recommended training courses and learn about each type of animal that you wish to house in the sanctuary.    Its a lot of hard work ahead of you.\n\nPersonally, i would rather see animals where they belong in the wild and not in a zoo/sanctuary.   I am a wildlife rescuer/carer and in my 10 years doing so, have learnt so much about behaviour of different wildlife, and have also seen the damage that has occured when someone with no knowledge or experience has tried to do the right thing, and not asked for help, end result is usually the animal has to be euthanised due to being fed wrong diets etc, deficiencies in bone growth etc, and other things which are needed for this animals natural hunting instinct and survival.
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Zoo keepers do not work closely with animals - they manage the people who do...\n\nYou will need biology, nutrition, business management, accounting and human resource skills.\n\nThere are not too many zookeeper jobs in the states and most are city, county jobs that go to doctors or other people with a masters or better degree.  You would still most likely need a vet certification too.