tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28112208.post5440321374737864646..comments2023-11-27T03:38:54.394-05:00Comments on Willing, Wanting, Waiting....: Zoo TripLoren Warnemuendehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11970015967353038870noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28112208.post-28724185184131291212016-10-29T11:45:03.055-04:002016-10-29T11:45:03.055-04:00I have mixed feelings on zoos. I like the opportun...I have mixed feelings on zoos. I like the opportunity to observe the animals up close, but with the multitude of TV shows and video of animals living in the wild, do we really need to keep them in zoos? I am sure that it was an educational visit for your kids, but on my last few trips to zoos it was so disappointing how many adults couldn't tell the difference between a penguin and a flamingo - and wouldn't read the signage to learn. I know that many zoos that participate in breeding programs and research and even funnel admission costs into programs to ensure the survival of species - but I feel bad for the animal that will live out its entire life in an enclosure. I prefer sanctuaries, which take animals would otherwise not survive in the wild. I need to find a list of all of sanctuaries across the states so that we can visit them on our travels. <br /><br />Sorry to hijack....A. Elkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356298691787426281noreply@blogger.com