The White Rhino—extinct in the wild, existing in captivity (O’Connor). Despite existing only in zoos, critics wonder if this situation is truly acceptable. Those in favor of zoos would argue that absolutely, the species lives and can work towards re-establishment and conservation. On the other hand, critics say it prolongs an inevitable death, forcing the animal to spend the rest of its life depressed and alone. This argument has loomed over zoos’ existence from the dawn of their creation.…
Wildlife Services For my Service Learning Project, I had the opportunity to work with a trapper from APHIS Wildlife Services. This was an interesting project for many reasons. Not only did I get to set two kinds of traps, but I got to learn about the job, what it requires, and all the different kinds of experiences it brings, along with play with some cute hound dogs. The first thing we did was visit a few of the ranches.…
From the inventors of Tiny Tower comes Disco Zoo! Minor Animals. Enormous Fun. Go to areas around the globe and gather everything from pigs to dinosaurs for your Disco Zoo. Find shrouded creatures through easygoing riddle play.…
Everyone is excited to see the wild ponies. Kids pointing, sister picture snapping, husbands talking and laughing, and I’m gripping the seat wondering if Assateague Island will be as enjoyable as our normal beach day. The bus approaches the drop-off point and the chatty bus driver warns us to be cautious of the wild ponies.…
Miami’s Attractions Many cities have very boring attractions but Miami has some great attractions that people may want to think about checking out. This city is located at the very bottom of Florida. Miami could be a great place for people to visit because it has many different places to go. In the downtown area there are many different places to go including places to eat and visit.…
A trip to the zoo is always enlightening as no matter how long ago it was we last visited we can always forget something about the animals that live this world with us. Going to the zoo can remind us that we are creatures just like these animals, but also remind us that we are so much more than just animals. Our lives on the surface seem so much more complex than the primates around us, however if we could take the time to observe the lives and the emotions of the animals around us then maybe we can learn who they are, and maybe who we are. The primate that I picked was a mongooses lemur, native to Madagascar.…
Los Angeles Zoo Primates Our day at the zoo simply started with the objective of completing our visit, by seeing at least one each of the primates of each category around the zoo. That was quickly discarded considering that amount of information that the zoo provided for us about each individual creature. Because of the way that the zoo was structured we were unable to simply follow a particular order in which the animals were categorized. We visited all the different primates (as much as we could possibly see in our time there) and simply observed them each and photograph their actions behaviors and appearance along with potential eats and actives that may undergo on a daily base. Organizing the visits based on categories made it easier to structure and understand why it is that each type of primate belongs to that group.…
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, Alabama, home to hundreds of exotic animals is such a perfect spot to enjoy the weekend with kids. Nestled in the city center, the place lets the visitor have easy access to everything. After greeting the animals, don't hesitate to shop at Rouses Market. If you are about to go for an impressive lunch, stopping by at both Burger King and Hazel's Nook restaurants is truly awesome -- these cool eateries serve lunch buffet. The other attractions such as the Gulf Shores Museum and Zooland Mini Golf can be reached in a few minutes.…
Research Report on Squirrel Monkey On my research at the Oakland Zoo was quite boring in a way that watching monkeys and other animals is a waste of time and waste of $15. However, I did come across the Squirrel Monkey and begin taking some notes on my phone and retype it on my computer. In the observation the Squirrel Monkeys are really active and tends to move in groups. Anyway I hypothesize that male Squirrel Monkey is the same size as the female Squirrel Monkey.…
Luckily their website is a great place to start your trip. Plan your experience before you step in the zoo and determine is your experience going to be better walking around the park or talking the train to the different exhibits you want to visit. I would also recommend planning your budget for the trip before you get there. The facility is partnered with the state which allows them to offer free admission however they do customize a lot to entice you into spending your money in other places. They also have a lot of volunteers and you might want to consider the source if you must ask someone that works there any questions.…
The Smithsonian National Zoo is a large Zoo filled with many different areas and animals, each unique in their own way. Reading the volunteering camp description I hope to experience interacting with many different types of personalities visitors, children and people from all walks of life. I also hope to leave with a better understanding of the different areas of the Smithsonian, working and teaching children about the Smithsonian and helping children learn more about animals and their habitat. Knowing the park is 163 acres; I am looking forward to doing a lot of walking which is something that is very enjoyable for me. Also knowing that there will be children I can help answer any questions they may have and making crafts and much more.…
A wildlife inspection might be the last thing on your mind when searching for a new home. With so many other items on the checklist, there’s a good chance you assume the potential home doesn’t have any unexpected tenants. Prioritize a wildlife home inspection before it’s too late. It’ll cover any unforeseen problems to guarantee you’re moving into a completely empty home. Here’s why you need a wildlife home inspection and the problems it avoids.…
Religion faces the same problem. Certain illusions about freedom plague them both.” (21). This quote can have many different meanings. Pi has heard many people say negative things about zoos, mostly that they take away noble, wild animals of their freedom and trap them in boring, domesticated lives, but he disagrees.…
They are given live fish in a pond to simulate natural hunting behaviour, rotten tree trunks filled with insects including termites to snack on, leaf litter with hidden food treats like walnuts or frozen fruit like watermelon, which also cools bears in warmer weather. Does it seem like the animals are missing out? As long as animals in zoos are top priority and well cared for, it is possible that quite an enjoyable environment can be created. A world without zoos could mean a world without some of the most precious and valued species we have.…
Panda are a big ticket item in all zoos. Pandas bring prestige and fame to a zoo. What most people don’t know though, is that fame and prestige cost a lot of money. For each panda that a zoo has, it cost them one million dollars per year plus another six hundred thousand dollars every time a cub is born. On top of that, the money that the zoos make annually is not enough to cover the cost of the pandas (Washington Post 2).…