general discussion

Something that anti-zoo people seem to bring up a lot as a reason why zoos are bad is stereotypic, stress-driven behavior. "Zoochosis", if you want to use their lingo. A well known example of this is pacing in carnviorans, like felids, ursids, canids, etc. As much as it hurts me, a longtime zoo...

It’s based on a article that when the Anime Kemono Friends Aired, the increases of donations and attendance in Japanese zoos can make an impact for wildlife conservation...

Is there anything you regret doing in a zoo when you were young? I, for instance, kept wiggling the goats' horns at African Lion Safari's Pets Corner in hopes to try and break it off.

What exhibits do you think are otherwise great additions in otherwise mediocre or flatout terrible zoos? One example would be the open-air amur tiger exhibit at Jungle Cat World, which is otherwise filled with tiny cages for its cats.

In contrast to the Most overrated zoo, what do you think is the most underrated zoo in your opinion? Mine's African Lion Safari, if only for their stellar elephant breeding track record.

You've probably heard the saying "so bad its good", especially in movies, when a film is enjoyable despite of or because it has terrible stories, crappy effects, and really subpar acting. Do you think there are any zoos or aquariums which would qualify for it? Mind you, your zoo doesn't have to...