I rrreeeaaaallllyyyy need to know about animal cruelty and zoos please read details help!!!!!!?

Question

Thanks for clicking my question XD. I need to know about any kind of animal cruelty around the world, especially if it is affiliated with zoos. If you could share any light on the topic, I will be so greatful!

Answer 1

Overall Zoos in the US are not cruel to their animals, however that is more the zoos that have support from the AZA and SSP programs. There are however many small roadside type zoos in the US that are horrid. The animals live in very poor conditions, they do not get regular and very much needed health care, they breed willy-nilly... the list goes on and on.

If you are looking for reserach on the web I would stay away from such sites as PETA because not only is it extremely bias but I have caught many lies on their page.

In the US you are going to have a hard time finding animal cruelty cases dealing with Zoos since most zoos are under heavy USDA and other regulations. The bad roadside zoos I was speaking of tend to get away with murder that is never reported. Nonetheless you can still try doing a search on them. You might also want to check out exotic pet owners in the US (if you are not confound to just zoos) because there are millions of cases of animal cruelty there. Another place to search would be animal rescue centers (for exotics) such as the Big Cat Resuce in FL. Many times those places will take animals away from cruel onwers or locations and publish on their webpage the details behind the story.

Also if you are not bound to the US you might want to check out facilities in Asia. They have uncovered several facilities in the past few years that were breeding bears just for bile and tigers for bones and pelts.

Just please stay away from the extremely bias sites.... if you do check them out just make sure to check out sites from the other side of the story as well.

Answer 2

Depending on the Zoo, will depend on the care the animals are given. Zoos that are members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums have the animal’s welfare as their highest priority and are diligent in areas of conservation, education and research. To learn more go to www.aza.org.

I can not say as much for "roadside" zoos that are in the business for merely the entertainment and financial value, they are also not likely to be accredited by AZA.

I suggest researching the side you are least familiar with. Go to an AZA Zoo and talk with their staff - I think you will find many highly educated, passionate people who care deeply for the animals they work with and are working hard in areas of conservation, research (the kind to help animals, not "on" animals) and education.

Answer 3

Zoo's have made alot of improvements. You might find some cruelty to animals in third world nations though.

Answer 4

I've read about the zoo in Mumbai, India and apparently the condition of the animals is appalling. Check this link for details:

http://www.aapn.org/mumbaizoo.html

Answer 5

PETA opposes zoos because zoo cages and cramped enclosures deprive animals of their most basic needs. The zoo community regards the animals it keeps as commodities, and animals are regularly bought, sold, borrowed, and traded without any regard for established relationships. Animals are bred because babies bring in money, but their fate is often bleak once they outgrow their "cuteness." And some zoos still capture animals from the wild.

In general, zoos and wildlife parks preclude or severely restrict natural behaviors, such as flying, swimming, running, hunting, climbing, scavenging, foraging, exploring, and partner selection. The physical and mental frustrations of captivity often lead to abnormal, neurotic, and even self-destructive behaviors, such as pacing, swaying, head-bobbing, bar-biting, and self-mutilation

Answer 6

Small cages.
Feeding by visitors (example biscuits and chips). This is harmful as animals are not used to having salt in their diet.
Teasing of animals by visitors. (especially by kids).
Chaining of creatures like elephants.