I worry for their happiness, but realize some are being rescued from extinction. I hear you on the mixed bag, Jim. Your wonderful image of this wistful primate says a lot.
Depends on the zoo I guess ... some are torture for those poor animals, but others are safe, well cared for and have all the best vets and food. If I were an elephant or a gorilla ... maybe I'd prefer to be at the San Diego Zoo than in the African savanah ... where every bush hides a poacher!
I fully agree with you, Jim. Zoos have always deeply depressed me. But the quality of your photography is always remarkable, even though I prefer when you offer us other subjects
'don't fence me in' is one possible reading here...there is a zoo near Vancouver, but I never go there...imprisoning animals seems so cruel and unjust..
I share your feelings, Jim. On the one hand, if they can help preserve a species in as natural a habitat as they can create, that is one thing, but on the whole, I find zoos terribly depressing and sad. However, you have caught a feeling here with your shot.
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