Zoo Animals & Zoos

The public, the media, even zoos themselves and their staff frequently speak of zoos as needing to justify their existence. Here's why that is wrong.

The Smithsonian’s Zoo in Washington, DC has 1,800 animals representing 300 species in 13 exhibits. The zoo spans 163 acres. It has large open areas for most of its large animals. This makes it good for the animals and good for viewing. This article is largely based on my personal experience.

Zoo Keepers the world over are inadvertently promoting the cruel and illegal trade in exotic endangered species. With a little thought they can reduce it.

The difference between a good and a bad zoo is not black and white. The article describes a personal zoo journey and raises issues for people to think about.

See images & videos regarding the largest zoo in Texas. The spacious Dallas zoo offers not only a great way to spend time but teaches visitors about endangered species & more in a beautiful setting.

Is ZooNews Digest Pro Zoo or Anti Zoo? The answer is that it is both. ZooNews Digest is against any zoo which does not commit itself 100% to the provision of the Five Freedoms and Good Zoo works.

Blackfish induced criticism against SeaWorld, zoos, and keepers of captive wild animals debunked.

Zoo visits are popular in the United Arab Emirates. Here there is a list of all public zoos and a few of the private animal collections.

What do we learn from visiting zoos? Is it ethical to have zoos for education?

Looking for something to do in Oklahoma City? Ranking third place for America's best zoos, the Oklahoma City Zoo is a wonderful educational experience for adults and children alike.

The controversial practice of zoo animal euthanasia has an easy resolution: Other zoos and private exotic pet owners.

Elephants are beautiful and enchanting animals who spark the imagination of all who see them. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Orangutans are facing severe threats in the wild due to habitat loss. Their forst homes are being felled to make way for Palm Oil plantations. There is nowhere for the Orangutans to go.

You won't believe what I learned about the symbiotic relationship between the cat-sized African Banded Mongoose and the ferocious-looking full-of-warts Warthog.

The Seattle Times has released a report stating that zoos are "failing in their efforts" to produce a self-sustaining population of captive elephants, among other overblown and hyperbolic attacks.

The Leipzig Zoo is a great 1-2 day experience for adults and children alike. With themed exhibits, great viewing areas, restaurants and children's activities, it's a must-see destination in Leipzig. This 'zoo of the future' also plays an extremely important role in protecting many endangered species, with successful breeding and re-introduction programs.

For many, the zoo is just a place where animals suffer in an unnatural environment, sitting in a cage and thinking about freedom. But for many of these animals, the zoo gives the only chance to live...see it yourself!

The Ankus is an ancient tool used by man for the management of elephants in captivity. In the correct hands it is the best instrument for the job. In the wrong hands it becomes an abusive weapon.

The infamous Angkor Zoo is now closed. It was one of the worst zoos in Asia but remained popular as a diversion for those suffering 'temple fatigue'.

Dysfunctional Zoo is another name for a bad zoo...one more concerned with the commercial exploitation of animals rather than conservation, education or research.

Koh Kong Safari World is in Cambodia but located very close to the border with Thailand. It is an attractive, well maintained zoo collection but more geared up to circus type shows than most places.

By Zoo Biology I mean anything relating to zoo management. Heini Hediger, the father of Zoo Biology described this as “the science which embraced everything which was biologically relevant to the management of the zoological garden.” Running a...

Some people have always thought that elephants can talk to one another and to us. Rudyard Kipling's story about elephants dancing in the jungle on a special night adds magic to this thought. At the same time, researchers have found actual elephant language, cataloging its vocabulary. A whale dictionary is likely not far behind.

How does an animal lose its tail? I don't know, but it seems to happen a lot!

There was once a Royal Menagerie in the Tower of London? Find out about the exotic wild animals, gifts from royal rulers, once kept there and their royal owners

Knowing a few tips to protect yourself from an inner city zoo Big Cat attack can possibly save your life. A list of Big Cats that eat humans is not as broad as you might think.

There are many different jobs available in the zoo and aquarium industry that do not require a biology degree. This article touches on what kind of jobs to look for and how you can make a difference working for a zoo or aquarium, even if you do not want to be a zoo keeper.

Looking for BIG CAT ZOO KEEPER EDUCATION? How to get Specialized Big Cat Internship and practical experience. Coveted big cat internships, education, and jobs require "Big Cat Formal Education." Knowing where to begin, creates a new and exciting opportunity toward working with Big Cats!

How did Zoos become such a pivotal part of society. Where did the history of Zoos come from? Modern zoos compared to road side zoos and zoos as entertainment attractions. How long ago did the popular zoo come into existence. Big Cat pictures and captive exotic animals.

The information about Zoos in Dalian on the Liaodong Peninsula in Northeast China can be quite confusing in spite of the amount of information available on the internet. This is largely due to people copying information from each other and so...

Most people will be surprised to learn that it is the Good zoos which euthanize some of their animals and the Bad zoos do not. Good zoos manage their Species populations responsibly through cooperative breeding programmes with the aim of...

There are an estimated 4,000 tigers in captivity in Texas, more than in the wild in India, a dangerous situation for citizens; a cruel situation for the animals. Sanctuaries are running out of room.

Everyone likes elephants. They seem to touch a special spot in the soul of many. People care. People care about their plight in the wild and the threats they face from ivory hunters. It would be a sad and bleaker world without elephants. People care...

A Hub featuring the symbolic and dream meanings of animals (beginning with the letter A through C).

The subject of Live Feeding To Zoo Animals is an emotive one. It is readily accepted in some cultures by the majority of the the population. In others then the opposite applies. Perhaps today it is accepted by more people as they have been brought...

Dubai Zoo is the oldest zoo in Dubai. It is a small mixed collection which today serves as a rescue centre for exotic animals confiscated by Dubai Municipality.

The Pata Zoo in Bangkok is getting some renewed criticism in February 2010 and so has appeared on Thailand National Television, the local and some International press. The zoo is, quite naturally defending itself. This will in turn lead to more...

The Vigan Zoo is located on the coast of the South China sea of north Luzon island in the Philippines and just short distance outside of the old Spanish city of Vigan. Like so many zoos around the world it has two names and the Vigan Zoo is also...

There are zoo keepers and people who work with animals in zoos. The two are not one and the same. Both work within the same environment and do the same work but here the similarity ends. Within the affluent West most (but not all) of the staff...

Songkhla zoo is the largest zoo in the South of Thailand and is the best place to see zoo animals in the area. It is a relatively new collection having first opened its gates to the public in 1989. It is one of the very few Thai zoos which are...

The Zoo Hubs is a collection of links to Asian and some other zoos plus articles related to zoos.

The Surabaya Zoo is also known as the Kebu Binatang Surabaya, or KBS for short. The zoo was first built in 1916 but changed location in 1918 before settling at the present site in 1920. The zoo claims not only to be the biggest in Indonesia but also...

The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is located on the outskirts of Bangkok. It makes an interesting visit but sadly lacks educational value unless you look on the negative as a positive.

Zoos in Thailand seeks to put together a comprehensive list of all the zoos operating in Thailand. Includes both the good and the bad zoos.

There they are, the cute fluffy little lion, tiger or whatever cubs in the newspaper photo. That should bring some visitors in to the zoo, sanctuary, rescue centre or whatever you like to call it. We have all seen them. Such photographs appear...

Ragunan Zoo (Taman margasatwa Ragunan) and Jakarta Zoo are one and the same. It is rather like London Zoo and Regents Park being known by two different names. The Zoo was first established in 1864 but moved to its present 135 hectare location...

The Jurong Reptile and Crocodile Paradise, also known as the Jurong Reptile Park is located only a short distance away from the magnificent Jurong Bird Park in Singapore. If one were to visit the Bird Park first I imagine that most people would...

The Vientiane Zoo is the only 'official' zoo in Laos. There are captive animals on display in other locations I have visited however. Vientiane Zoo is located in beautiful countryside some 65 Km from the city of Vientiane. The zoo itself has a...

The Perfect Zoo Enclosure would surely have to be an exact replica of the territory the animal lived in in the wild. Visitors to the zoo could wait for the animal to appear...and wait...and wait...and wait. The animal may arrive, today,...