![]() ![]() There are more than 200 accredited institutions, and in 2013, they donated nearly $160 million to support about 2,450 conservation projects in more than 120 countries. After a visit to the zoo-listening, seeing, smelling-people often leave with a newfound understanding and compassion for wildlife.ĪZA accreditation requires excellence in animal care and welfare, conservation, education and scientific studies. Animals in zoos are ambassadors to their cousins in the wild-they educate people about the importance of wildlife. Zoos and aquariums play a critical role in the survival of endangered species and allow people from all walks of life to experience and learn about the animal world. More than 175 million peoplevisit zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) each year. Visiting zoos and aquariums is the largest recreational activity in the United States. ![]() I am confident we can co-exist and be more productive if we work side-by-side. Although zoo critics and zoo champions have some differing philosophies, we all have the same priorities-animal welfare, conservation, and education. I’m growing weary of the us-versus-them mentality. I encourage other zoo critics to do the same thing-engage in a meaningful dialogue so that together we can do the best thing for animals. Goodall will also engage in a conversation with SeaWorld about her concerns. Goodall for her willingness to learn more and re-evaluate her initial comments. After the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle invited her to learn more about the zoo’s decisions regarding elephants, she took them up on their invitation. She said two elephants in a zoo in Seattle should be released to a sanctuary and that SeaWorld should be shut down. Jane Goodall recently made two statements critical of zoos and aquariums. ![]() Time Magazine recently ran an opinion column from Hanna where he discusses the role of zoos in animal conservation and addressed zoo critics.įrom Time Magazine: We all have the same priorities-animal welfare, conservation, and educationĭr. He’s the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and the host of Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown and Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild. He’s a frequent talk show guest and recently made his final appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. The Awesome Ocean crew are huge fans of “Jungle Jack” Hanna. ![]()
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