Post on 02-Jan-2016
Total number of zoos in the U.S. – 355
There are over 2,800 zoos and aquariums total in the
world today.
As many as 400,000 student will visit any one
zoo annually.
Up to 1,000,000 visitors can visit one park alone in one
year.
Reasons behind keeping
zoos open• Breeding of endangered
animals.
• Bringing education and knowledge to the general
public.
• Raising money to protect these animals.
• Preserving these animals in zoos and the others of the species in the wild.
The other side• Many people see zoos as interment camps
for animals. • Animals are:
• Underfed
• Abused
• Neglected
• illegally sold
• Unethical care
Zookeepers care for the animals that are
in their care
They are like children
Put the animals in their care first
Protection of animals and the
guests
Practice escaped animal drills
Ensure everything is safe for visitors
Safety is always the number one priority.