Certainly, I have no gripe with the style of the enclosure [parrots are so destructive that you can keep them in little better than solid metal aviaries. Not easy to get natural enclosures]. My problem with a lot of exhibits is the size and [where appropriate] the numbers. Zoos are realising that flamingos and penguins need to be kept in large numbers, yet parrots are still kept in pairs [I know some species do better in pairs, but I believe sun conure is an example of a community species].
Certainly, I have no gripe with the style of the enclosure [parrots are so destructive that you can keep them in little better than solid metal aviaries. Not easy to get natural enclosures]. My problem with a lot of exhibits is the size and [where appropriate] the numbers. Zoos are realising that flamingos and penguins need to be kept in large numbers, yet parrots are still kept in pairs [I know some species do better in pairs, but I believe sun conure is an example of a community species].
