The Zoo

[sheneebo]

Yesterday I went to the Hanoi Zoo. I was a bit apprehensive before going because I feared the conditions that the animals lived in would make me sick and sad. What I found was less than appealing, but better than the nightmare I had pictured

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helloo

[itsallornothing]

shenee, i love reading about your adventures! also, i hate zoos, they make me feel horrible. i know many people love them but they give me a terrible feeling. i dooo love the san diego wild animal park though. it's awesome.

[sheneebo]

It's quite the situation. On the one hand I know that zoos serve important functions like education and preservation of endangered species, but it just makes me sad that it has to be like it is. I've never been to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, but I would certainly love to go some time.

[twinggle]

i visited the southwest reasearch in san antonio and went on a tour last yr. some of the primates were in a huge area that resembled a desert. They said it was once filled with trees, but the primates tore them down since they are use to more foliage in the natural jungle environment. It was kind of sad but also very interesting because I have always been interested in animals and especially "monkey" type. I would like to hear/talk to you about any of your ideas on the improvement of life for them in the future.

[sheneebo]

That is interesting to know. I also am interested in learning more about our primate cousins. I wouldn't know how to better the situation because I don't know anything about primate psychology, but I would definitely be interested in learning more in order to help out these intelligent creatures.