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To believe that zoos are unethical and should be abolished?

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YourHonestOchreBeaker · 30/01/2025 18:25

Keeping animals in cages for human entertainment seems cruel, no matter how ‘nice’ the enclosures are. AIBU to think that zoos have no place in a modern society?

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Catza · 30/01/2025 18:27

Zoos moved on from this model like a century ago. They are primarily rehabilitation and conservation facilities.

Runawaytrainer · 30/01/2025 18:27

Completely agree, OP.
The fact that there are wild-caught animals in zoos in the UK is an utter disgrace.

BashfulClam · 30/01/2025 18:26

What about rehabilitation and where the animal will not survive in the wild?