Feb02
Government Nixes Zoo Handouts
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While that's all well and good (as zoos are no vacation homes for animals), we've come up with a proposal that's a win-win situation for some big zoos.
We have offered to provide a lifetime supply of fruit or a donation toward animal care of $1,000 for every animal if the zoos end their breeding programs and reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for exotic animals rescued from circuses, abusive owners, and roadside attractions. Or, a zoo can get our money or fruit if it becomes a modern "virtual zoo" with animatronics and video footage of wildlife instead of real captives. That way, the animals are happier and the zoo has less work, more visitors, and some funds.
Do you think they'll go for it? Click here to read our letter to the Denver Zoo, and then tell us what you think.
Posted by Christine Doré
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If they really care about the animals as they alway claim to do so then they should accept this kind offer.
Posted by: roxanne | February 2, 2009 03:43 PM
PETA rocks!
Just this weekend I watched a news report on the underfunding of zoos and aquariums because of our currently bleak economic forecast. Many zoos are closing down exhibits because of this!
From my point of view, we should be jumping on the coat tails of this situation by reminding people that it is not economically feasible to continue doing things the way that "they" are used to doing things. Does the idea of "CHANGE" ring a bell to anyone?
Can we afford the economic consequences of a wild animal, used for entertainment, rampaging through our communities? Can we afford to commit to continue breeding captive animals and feeding them for their entire lives? ...and the list goes on and on.
Stand up activists for animals! This is our cue!
Posted by: Michael Essi | February 2, 2009 07:27 PM
Wow. The government can bailout the loser greedy sob's in banking and the auto industry, but when it comes to what really counts..animals and zoo's...the government BAILOUTS.
Posted by: Pommawolf | February 2, 2009 09:37 PM
Thank you for doing this!
It would be a slap in the face to all of us who have boycotted zoos if "our" government were to bail them out.
I like the idea of turning zoos into sanctuaries, however I am unsure how this will work in cities without keeping the animals in close confinement.
Posted by: Brad | February 2, 2009 10:07 PM
pommawolf - we dont want zoos to get money to continue what they're doing. Zoos are not nice places for animals - I think you missed the point of this post, that these animals need to be in sanctuaries, not on exhibit as props.
Posted by: stray | February 3, 2009 11:28 AM
Great letter! Dennis Kucinich state rep from Ohio is vocal about animal rights. I wonder what he is doing in his home state for other species regarding the stimulus package.
Posted by: Susan Ballarini | February 4, 2009 02:37 PM
Great offer, Peta.
Posted by: lynda downie | February 4, 2009 11:29 PM