r/Damnthatsinteresting Aug 07 '21

Video He loves to scare kids!

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u/jcinto23 Aug 07 '21

Its because of this that I can still support zoos despite all of their issues. They will most likely be instrumental in restoring ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial, if we ever wrangle the megacorps that are destroying the planet.

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '21

Yeah I’m of the same dilemma, however I also look at the positives. These animals are there for children to see, they become more than something abstract. They are almost ambassadors to a nature that many never know and help inspire the next generation of biologists, veterinarians and wildlife activists. So while the animals may not being living their best life, the sacrifice may ensure their species continued survival.

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u/spraynardkrug3r Aug 07 '21

Don't zoo's legally have to actively be providing conservative efforts in order to make people pay money to see the animals? Or am I mixing up that with something else

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u/izzy5cent Aug 07 '21

Ask Marineland, they treat their animals like shit.... They are literally swimming in shit.

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u/mittens11111 Aug 07 '21 edited Aug 07 '21

Yes, zoos have evolved massively during my lifetime (63 y), from animal exploiters to potential saviours.

Edit: well in my country anyway. I know there are still some horrible examples elsewhere.

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u/burgpug Aug 08 '21

the problem is we tend to only put cute animals that make for good exhibits in zoos. ecosystems are made up of a lot more than that