Over the years, a number of individuals have spoken out against bad zoos that hold wild animals prisoner. “The saddest thing about zoos is the way they drive animals mad. Much of the behavior we take for granted in zoo animals – repetitive padding up and down, head banging, obsessive paw swinging, or just plain [...]
Orlando’s Animal Kingdom is not just the fifth Walt Disney World theme park; it’s also one of the best animal parks in the world. Visitors can view elephants, giraffes, lions and monkeys as though they are actually out on safari, with no bars separating them from these wild beasts. Of course, the animals are kept [...]
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is credited with “building North America’s largest wildlife conservation movement.” This nonprofit organization started in 1924 to accredit exemplary zoos and aquariums that go over and beyond in their standards for animal care, education and wildlife conservation. They work toward educating the public, soliciting donations, rewarding outstanding team players [...]
Autumn is a great time to visit a children’s zoo, given the number of special programs geared toward kids. For instance, the Henry Vilas Zoo has trick-or-treating, a fun house and music. Fort Wayne Zoo has a mystery maze, meet-Broomhilda-the-Witch, a petting zoo, pumpkin bowling, carnival games and a haunted train ride. The National Zoo [...]
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This is something wonderful about your first trip to the zoo. Many people in large metropolitan areas have never had the opportunity to see animals in the wild. Some children have only seen cows, chickens or even pigs in pictures so the idea of a trip to the zoo is fascinating. Even as adults going [...]
The next time you and your family visit a U.S. zoo, make sure to pick up a program that lists the shows at the zoo. Some of the best Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited parks allow you to watch giraffes, elephants, wild birds, sea lions and primates at feeding time. You may even be [...]
The United States is blessed with a number of wonderful zoos. In fact, some of the shows at the zoo offer unprecedented looks at a number of exotic animals and endangered species. The zoo hosts these shows to drum up interest in conservation and species survival plans, pointing out that our children’s children may never [...]