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Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169439) • United States 21 May 25

It is a nice, mild day. Not cold, or hot, but since last night my bones are hurting as if it were cold and I could not get warm. Even when we went to the zoo in Emporia. I did feel better when I was eating at the Pizza Ranch in...

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Detoured on the Way Home Yesterday

Four Walls @FourWalls (86583) • United States 10 Jun 23

When I left home yesterday I planned on just another normal, boring day. But I took a detour on the way home and ended up at the zoo! The Louisville Zoo isn’t anything to write home about. The good zoos around here are...

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Playing to the animals

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381837) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Jan 22

Because of covid restrictions, many of world’s zoos have had to close down. Some now have virtually no income coming in (that’s pretty funny – income coming in ). But, moving on , Zoo...

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In Nandan Kanan in Bhubaneswar animals are allowed to roam in the Safaries.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23235) 4 Aug 20

In addition to zoos of forests, in Bhubhaneswar in Orissa, there is an animal Safari. The animals like lions, tigers are allowed to stay in nature's habitat in those places. Travellers can be taken in closed vehicles to see them.

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Dog Crates - Let's call them what they are - Dog Cages.

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 4 Mar 16

With the pet industry worth billions worldwide, interested parties such as vets and entrepreneurs are constantly looking for new ways to part the loving pet owner and their money. One of the recent ideas is caging your dog. Cages...

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Riga Zoo

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (97908) • Daytona Beach, Florida 18 Jan 16

Riga Zoo is located in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is situated in one of Riga’s largest parks Mezaparks or Forest Park. The zoo sits on the banks of one of the largest lakes in Riga Kisezers. It was founded at the beginning of...

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This Is A Really Horrible Story

bostonphil @bostonphil (4459) • United States 5 Nov 12

Yesterday, a mother brought her two year old son to a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Zoo. She put him on top of the railing to get a better view of the Wild African Dogs. He lost his balance, fell in and died. It is not yet known if he...

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Should we Really be Supporting Zoos..

Jshean20 @Jshean20 (14347) • Canada 14 Aug 12

I know that zoos tend to be a family favorite when it comes to day trips, seeing all the animals is cute and the atmosphere might seem nice. These are wild animals we are talking about here, I'm sure they are not happy to be...

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went to manila zoo last thursday with my daughter and ...

allen0187 @allen0187 (59647) • Philippines 8 Jun 12

we genuinely enjoyed the experience. admittedly, there are better zoos around (avalon zoo, malabon zoo, zoofari in subic to name a few) but nothing beats the old-school charm of manila zoo. i must admit that when i was younger...

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Importance of zoo. what are the uses of zoos.

tenrajj @tenrajj (910) • Bhutan 8 Aug 11

Zoos are often controversial because many people believe they are necessary or even harmful. If properly managed, I fell that zoos have a lot of value. In fact, I believe zoos are useful two main ways:Educating the general public...

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Zoos shouldn't viable

Polang @tkonlinevn (6427) • Vietnam 28 Feb 11

I have visited all zoos in this city. They're dirty and to have nasty smell! Animals were put in cages. They look poor! I don't like zoos. Why do we must see animals in cages instead of natural environment? As me, zoos...

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What are your feelings on zoos?

dare2defyy @dare2defyy (138) • United States 13 Jul 10

I myself am not against zoos. I don't particularly love the idea of animals being taken from their natural habitat and placed in captivity for the entertainment of humans. But I feel that as long as they are well taken care of,...

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What do you think about the killer whale incident at Sea World yesterday?

RachelleNH @RachelleNH (1396) • United States 25 Feb 10

I just heard on the news this morning that a woman trainer was grabbed and killed by a killer whale during a show at Sea world yesterday. This is certainly not the first time a killer whale has attacked a trainer...it also...

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Do you visit zoos while you are on holiday?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 21 Feb 10

I am not much in favour of captive animals in a zoo. Especially big animals that are taken out of their natural habitat. However the sea lions in the Melbourne zoo have found a haven there after being rescued and given treatment....

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Do wild animals belong in zoos?

Chrissy @Java09 (3075) • United States 14 Jan 10

I think of the animals that are in cages in the zoo,I don't think a wild animal is happy like that.I think they prefer to be roaming out in the jungle somewheres.They belong out in the wild.It's nice to look at them,but they want...

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What do you think about zoos? Should they be banned?

mjcookie @mjcookie (2271) • Philippines 28 Dec 09

As a kid I loved going to zoos. I've always been fascinated by animals, especially those that I don't normally see around. But as I grew up, I've realized that the rights of these animals are somehow being violated, as they are...

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Wild animals as pets........

celticeagle @celticeagle (189820) • Boise, Idaho 11 Nov 09

What are your thoughts on wild animals as pets? I just started a topic on a woman whose face was torn off by a chimpanzee. I think wild animals should be left in the wild where they belong! What is your opinion on this? I don't...

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Do you think zoos are safe?

amanda08 @amanda08 (647) • United States 14 Jun 09

I have heard many news reports within the past couple of years about animals escaping from zoo exhibits and attacking people...... so I wonder do you think zoos are as safe as they could be? I myself love the zoo and think it...

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A polar bear attacked a woman at Berlin Zoo

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 11 Apr 09

Apparently she climbed a fence and jumped into its habitat during feeding time. "One adult polar bit her several times after she plunged into the moat, police said. Zoo workers tossed rescue rings toward the woman to hoist her out...

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Confessions of a zoo-aholic!

Patrika952 @Patrika952 (156) • United States 31 Jan 09

I am definately a zoo addict, and my 5 year old daughter is too. During the summer months we visit zoos at least once a month, sometimes a lot more. Unfortunately, we live in a remote area, so that adds up to a lot of driving! We...

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