![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They are simply there for entertainment purposes, and a very small proportion of ticket money goes back into wildlife conservation. Helena has discovered that the conservation claims fall flat, too, and most animals in zoos will never be returned to the wild. However, the ticket money is funding a world of pain for many sensitive animals which do not cope well in the confines of captivity, as the ever mounting evidence proves that many zoo animals live tortured, shortened lives - and in some cases, our most beloved creatures, including the magnificent elephant are driven mad with pain away from their natural habitat. After all, zoos are the home of golden childhood memories - and it is believed that they are the pinnacle of conservation, preserving gene banks of our most treasured species in case they become extinct in the wild. Is it ever acceptable to go to the zoo? This is a question which a handful of years ago would have been thought of as ridiculous. ![]()
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