Lonk Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I went to one of the better zoos located around my area today and loved my time there. Discuss zoos in general (and your experiences with them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Tim Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I go to the Toronto zoo all the time! I love zoos and animals in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I almost broke the aquarium at mine because I saw a [i]stingray's mouth[/i]. There is nothing more frightening. I mean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 [quote name='Clair' timestamp='1341899448' post='5972749'] I almost broke the aquarium at mine because I saw a [i]stingray's mouth[/i]. There is nothing more frightening. I mean it. [/quote] Good thing that Zoos use reinforced glass for all of their exhibits requiring it. Also, Capybaras are unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sage Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I haven't been to a zoo since I don't even remember when. I was on a safari while in South Africa, though. Overall, looking at animals is pretty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 [img]http://randomgeekings.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/zeus.jpg[/img] Oops, wrong Zeus. Personally prefer Safari Parks to Zoo's due to being bigger spaces for larger groups, but yeah. I think zoo's are a good thing in general, especially for young people to be taken to as not just a form of enjoyment, but for understanding of animals and how precious they are because unfortunately a lot of stuff is dying out and soon zoo's will be the only places you'll find many kinds of animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 It is quite sad, but zoos help give an understanding of how critical the lives of the animals are in the zoo, which would lead to a deterrance in environmental destruction. Also, there are only 1800 Bengal Tigers left in existence (I learned that from reading a sign in the zoo in the Bengal Tiger exhibit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihop Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Zoos are amazing places, as they provide entertainment and tourism for people as well as raising awareness of threatened and endangered species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I handfed a bunch of Fallow Deer in their territory (Seriously, there is an exhibit in the zoo that required heavy duty fencing and rules, where people can enter Deer Territory and interact them). Of course, my younger brother (who is 13) was scared, especially since 2 bucks approached him and looked at him thinking he has food. Also, there are rules in there, but no authorities. It means that if someone breaks the rules and something bad happens to them, the zoo isn't responsible because your ignorance caused their pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archbaron Larry Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Zoos smell like poop. Therefore, no. Also, I got separated from my group during a first grade field trip. And I freaked the hell out like a first grader would normally do. Even a bigger reason to hate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Dunno how I feel about them, part of me finds them a little cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren✧ Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I haven't been to a zoo in a VERY long time. Thinking I should go soon... Anyway, I find myself conflicted about the ideas of zoos. On the bright side, it does provide entertainment, as well as a chance for learning. It protects the animals kept there(for the most part), they are fed and watered. On the dark side(lol, dark side), we are containing the wild spirit of animals. I find it sad to see animals stuck behind bars, or glass. It takes away their instinct, and after a few generations makes them domesticated. I find that a wild animal it is much more interesting than an extremely tame one...oh and they usually smell...like really bad. I guess like most things, you have to take the good with bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimiri of the Muse Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 [quote name='Clair' timestamp='1341899448' post='5972749'] I almost broke the aquarium at mine because I saw a [i]stingray's mouth[/i]. There is nothing more frightening. I mean it. [/quote] what about a sting ray dressed up like a clown the spat bees from its mouth... ^^ I love the zoo in my town its aweshum. Except they renevated the aquarium and they have a touch tank now... the line is 30 feet long and theres an old lady standing above it peering down your neck, "touch go, touch go, if you wanna touch something elseback fo the line" and then the butterfly exhibit where they pat you down coming in and out to make sure yuo dont steal butterflies... other than that the zoo is great, but I haventbeen to any others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFauKorean Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 there are only 4 exhibits I actually like at the zoo and that is the orangutan because it is insanely smart and it likes to hit on young blonde female humans, which is quite the spectacle. the komodo dragon, because its a frekin komodo dragon the ridiculously old turtles that were in the zoo when my dad was a kid and the petting zoo, because feeding goats your zoo map was awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I haven't been to a zoo in ages :/ Part of me finds them a bit cruel too, but it's also kinda cool that we can grant people the opportunity to meet these exotic creatures in person when they ordinarily would never get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Death Metal Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I like looking at the bird exhibits. Especially the owl ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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