Should Zoos Exist?

Name: Should Zoos Exist?
Uploaded: 2018-08-14T16:53:46Z
Duration: 7 min 5 s
Description: Wild animals are not meant to live in cages, but instead live freely among wildlife. Unfortunately, todays world doesn't give many animals the opportunity to do so. Although zoos can be problematic in ways, they play an important role in creating a safe living space for animals. Furthermore, they educate humans about how to make choices that are less harmful to animals and wildlife.

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Colin Van Dyke |

TEDxBeaconStreetSalon

• June 2018

Wild animals are not meant to live in cages, but instead live freely among wildlife. Unfortunately, todays world doesn't give many animals the opportunity to do so. Although zoos can be problematic in ways, they play an important role in creating a safe living space for animals. Furthermore, they educate humans about how to make choices that are less harmful to animals and wildlife.

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