My personal $.02 on zoos is this: I think they are way too commercialized. It's great if the desire of the zoo is to preserve & protect certain breeds that are on the brink of becoming extinct. However, I think that desire tends to get lost in making $. How many breeds are there that AREN'T ready to become extinct?? Lots. It bothers me that the animals are never left in peace and quiet. All day long everyday, little children are screaming and throwing things at the animals. I think that the quietness of nature can never be reproduced, and that animals suffer because of the chaos.

Don't get me wrong though, I love to visit the zoo. I love watching the animals, but I always feel sorry for them.