It occurred to me after a recent conversation that not everyone is familiar with current standards for zoos and aquariums. A lot of todays zoos are committed to only caring for animals that need it. Many of the animals at the zoo are there because they don’t have another choice. This is a massive change from decades ago when animals were brought to captivity from the wild just because they were “cool”. When choosing a zoo or aquarium to go to, I tend to look up whether the institution is Association of Zoos and Aquariums […]