Comments on: Animals in prison. The innocent don't know why they are behind bars.

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By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:18:57 +0000

OP should go join PETA. Good Lord, I haven’t heard this much ignorant whining in a VERY long time. This biology major says OP doesn’t know very much of anything to be saying zoos are intrinsically evil.

By: catcaley

catcaley — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:15:06 +0000

I am glad that the writer has brought up the subject of zoos. I no longer visit zoos. It breaks my heart to see the animals caged and/or confined to small spaces so different from their natural habitat.
There is no need for zoos for us to learn about the animals. We can learn more about the animals from videos. National Geographic, Discovery Channel and BBC have excellent films of animals in the wild.
Animals that need to be closely monitored to prevent their species from extinction can be placed in animal reserves or sanctuaries where they are free to roam.
I agree that zoos should be banned. There is no need for them. Most of all, zoos should be banned because it is cruel to keep animals in zoos, confining them to a life of misery.
Let us apply the Golden Rule not only to fellow human beings, but also to our fellow citizens of Planet Earth.

By: A Sad Truth

A Sad Truth — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:16:16 +0000

While agree with the OP, is disagree that no animals should be “behind bars”. True there are a great many animal farms claiming to be “zoos”. They obviously are not. These need to be shut down on a federal/governmental level and the animals moved to better facilities.

Not all zoos are bad and frankly, without zoos, some species would be extinct. Not all animals have shorter life-spans in these places, in fact it is quite the opposite.

No to horrible people keeping animals in horrid conditions. Yes to reputable not-for-profit organizations trying to protect animals from the shameful things humans are capable of.

By: oneyedowl

oneyedowl — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:30 +0000

fail.

this is the worst article I have ever read. sure, “many” zoos take poor care of their animals, but any accredited zoo (which most in the US are) is required to provide ample nutrition and enrichment for their animals. and why?

zoos raise millions of dollars for endangered wildlife preservation, reproduction, and rehabilitation

they raise awareness in the general public of animal needs and educate people that otherwise wouldn’t give a damn about animals’ plights in the wild.

they are also QUITE effective at breeding many, many different endangered animals. did you know that the repopulation of bald eagles in ohio is due mainly to the efforts of the cincinnati zoo’s breeding program?

I could go on and on. do some research. go talk to some zookeepers at an AZA accredited zoo. or, don’t. they’ll probably kick your ignorant ass out.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:50 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly! Wish all the zoos would be closed. Sadly, I doubt it will ever happen and the animals will continue to suffer.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:15:14 +0000

I think these animals should be given the chance at freedom. I have not been to the zoo since I was a kid, and the reason is it breaks my heart to see these innocent, beautiful animals caged up with barely enough room to walk around. People that understand this and agree with me I would hope do not support zoos. I know kids like zoos but as adults we need to understand what they do to these animals. The environment alone is so stressful on them.

By: SickSadWorld

SickSadWorld — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:00 +0000

Very good points. These animals have done nothing at all yet are imprisoned for people to stare at. Unfortunately until humans can get over their hate for each other and sort out taking care of humans these animals and millions more will be imprisoned and murdered for entertainment, food, clothing and sport.

The polar bear is one of the saddest photos i have even seen, and you can see in the lemurs eyes it is suffering.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:46:16 +0000

while I hate animals behind bars i hate them being killed in the wild more and every single animal shown has a very dangerous life in the wild thanks to poachers an encroachers on their land and have been getting slaughtered specifically for that. Wheither they spoke or not would not be relavent as there is mass human slavery going on today an children being sold as toys in phenominal numbers as I type. Keep in mind according to Europeans neither blacks or Native peoples had souls until around 1900 but even then that still didn’t give them many rights. There is no freedom beyond self in an anarchist society but i do believe in productive anarchy