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Do you believe zoos cruel and exploitative, or a way to educate the public about wildlife?

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Northerner · 70-79, M
I think they are cruel, we can educate ourselves without looking at captive animals.
Soramarie · 26-30, F
@Northerner so we should let hurt animals just die and do nothing ? And let species become extinct?
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Soramarie People like him will never understand.
Northerner · 70-79, M
@Soramarie That is not what I was saying at all.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Northerner Watch the Bronx Zoo on Animal Planet this coming up sunday night, then you will understand the need for zoos a lot better.
Soramarie · 26-30, F
@NativeOregonian ok so we should put them down? Without a facility for them to go to, that’s what happens. And yes there are wild animal sanctuaries but the enclosures are a quarter of the size.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Soramarie Not at all, I am a strong supporter of zoos and the great service they provide for endangered animals.
Northerner · 70-79, M
@Soramarie I have had more experience in looking after wildlife than you and the other guy will ever have .
Soramarie · 26-30, F
😂 hey honey I’m a zookeeper my aunt owns a zoo in NY as well but nice try
Northerner · 70-79, M
@Soramarie You may know about captive animals but get out in the wild and see the real thing.
Soramarie · 26-30, F
@Northerner I have actually. I’ve been blessed enough to be part of the releases! It’s beautiful to watch an animal heal and be on its way.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Soramarie Too cool :D
Soramarie · 26-30, F
It’s beautiful I also got to release an adolescent tiger and a wolf. Now I get to track them and see where they are
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Soramarie Awesome 🥰