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It depends which zoo you're talking about, obviously, but most (western) zoos have high standards of care. Although the animals are in captivity, they are given enrichment (toys, food puzzles or movement of enclosure features) which allow them to express natural behaviour. If animals are comfortable and happy, they tend not to try and escape!

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How do zoos help injured animals?

Many zoos with endangered animals make efforts to grow and sustain a population of that animal. These zoos participate in the Species Survival Plan Program and treat the endangered animals well.


What are the benefits of having zoos?

the pros of a zoo is that many zoos cure animals with diseases or sicknesses. they also help care for orphaned animals until they are ready to go out in the wild on there own. some zoos also have breeding programs to try and save endangered species of animals.


Do zoos protect or hurt animals well do they?

Zoos employ animal doctors (veterinarians ), nutritionists, and other professionals to give the best care possible to their animals. Most zoos do this, in an attempt to try, and protect their animals, and keep them as healthy as possible. The average zoo does not set out to hurt, or neglect their animals. Some small, and unregulated zoos, (private collections, or petting zoos), may not be as concerned for the animal's welfare as they should be. Anytime, there is a question in a vistors mind, as to the conditions of an animal, or it's living quarters, it needs to be reported discreetly, but quickly, to the proper authorities. But on average, most zoos, try to keep all their animals healthy and happy.


Why do you think zoos have warning sign such do not tease the animal?

Zoos have warning signs posted to protect both the visitor and the animal. Teasing the animals can stress them out and cause the animal to try to attack the visitors or zookeepers.


What is survival in animals?

They hunt/forage for food and try to escape from predators to survive.


How do zoos help animals from being extinct?

They place no part in a "species" survuival plan. However they do play a part in Man's plans to try and save species. Where species are endagered in the wild, zoos try and keep a captive breeding population going.


What zoos try to breed leopards?

Zoos that have bad minds. Get them out of the zoo!


What animals have been saved in zoos?

The most famous was China's giant panda, which avoided extinction in the California Zoo. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has saved bongos and forest African antelopes. These animals were also successfully bred and released back into the wild.


Do zoos abuse animals?

Yes, zoos do protect animals. If they were out in the wild many wouldn't have any chance of surviving. But in zoos their food, water, any supplements, or shots they need are brought to them. Any medical attention they need is available for them. They are usually cared for and have enough room to move, play, and many times they are given "enrichment toys and food". Plus they are protected from their predators, and babies abandoned are hand reared. Almost all zoos protect the animals from the visitors too, not allowing the guests to harass them, throw things at them, or be too loud, or taunt the animals. It's not always perfect or ideal, but as a general rule, most zoos that are accredited, or certified do try to protect and care for their animals.


How can you help the endangered hippos?

Don't purchase products made by rhinos. Support zoos who have them.


How do Wood Ticks protects itself from animals?

They dont they will sometimes try to hide.


Why are animals put in zoos?

Zoos exist because, if there weren't zoos there wouldn't be a place for animals to be cared for. The only place would be the vet's office. Also because we need to care for the animals in need, like the ones that are sick or orphaned. There are bad points about zoos but the zoo is mainly for people to see rare animals and for education, but lots of other reasons too.