vegan-nature:

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Do NOT support Zoos. Animals belong to their habitats nor to cages. Stop the animal slavery.&nbsp;


What is YOUR solution to the captive breeding programs zoos provide to endangered and vulnerable species&amp;#8217; funded by zoological groups (and public donation). Many habitats are no longer suitable for these animals and are not viable until these areas have been rehabilitated etc
I work in a facility that successfully breeds a native australian marsupial and large native bird, without the existence of the park these programs are located within the advancement of these species back to sustainable numbers would be greatly hindered. greatly.
As an animal lover/vegan/zookeeper/conservationist I used to have the romantic hardline view that animals should not be in zoos, but its not as easy and romantic as placing endangered species in a facility located in habitat appropriate area if that habitat is still available and does not pose any threat from encroaching dangers (many areas are not good for people to live and work for periods of time as well). I used to be vehemently anti-zoo until i started working to help animals and working WITH these animals. The situation of helping animals is more grey than black and white.&nbsp;
but really, I would like to hear what YOUR real life achievable solution to the s