Comments on: Bad Zoo News Can't Be Contained

By: Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:05:50 +0000

I started watching a show on Public Television the other night about chimpanzee’s. Although today, they are still used for research tests, I never realized that years ago, they were even used as crash test dummies for research. I had to turn the channel before I was in tears. If I would ever have the chance in life, I would love to open up a huge natural wildlife rehabilitation area for all the zoo animals and all the elderly animals that need so much help and care, far from what the environment they are currently situated in.

By: rochelle308

rochelle308 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:03:04 +0000

I agree with Shonna, I am an animal activist, especially for elephants. My heart breaks every time I see or hear of these animals being held for human entertainment. Elephant Awareness on myspace

By: Shonna

Shonna — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:56:37 +0000

Thanks Mike for this post . This is a question I’ve struggled with myself – I have a close friend who is a zookeeper and I understand the research and educational service that zoos provide but at what cost to the animals? I think the time has come, especially for the larger animals, to end their captivity. It’s clearly not the best environment for them and the cost to their well being out weighs the benefits.