(June 3, 2013 at 4:30 am)Gilgamesh Wrote: I can't justify exploiting them for entertainment (like zoo's.) If letting living things live happy is preferable, and we can entertain ourselves without locking animals up, then there's no reason to exploit them that way.This entirely depends upon the zoo. I've seen zoos where the habitats are tiny, and no large animal should be forced to live. I've also seen zoos where the animals have great habitats and seem very content and happy. The former should be either closed or upgraded. The latter perform a great function for society, teaching and showing the public about animals.
I'm a zoo goer. If there's a zoo where I'm going, I go check it out. Great zoos with happy animals are much more fun. The bigger ones tend to be better in terms of happy animals. Not everyone can afford a safari to Africa or a trip to the Amazon, zoos are a great way to showcase the diversity of life on this planet. Though I'll give you the safari I went on was way awesomer than any zoo I have ever seen, but it's not a viable option for many.
