Zoos are the ultimate learning experience. Fun and educational.

Total number of zoos in the U.S. – 355 There are over 2,800 zoos and aquariums total in the world today. As many as 400,000 student will visit any one zoo annually. Up to 1,000,000 visitors can visit one park alone in one year.

Certain zoos are currently doing research to help find ways to prevent animals from going extinct.

Reasons behind keeping zoos open Breeding of endangered animals. Bringing education and knowledge to the general public. Raising money to protect these animals. Preserving these animals in zoos and the others of the species in the wild.

The other side Many people see zoos as interment camps for animals. Animals are: Underfed Abused Neglected illegally sold Unethical care

Those places are not zoos. They just call themselves zoos.

Zookeepers care for the animals that are in their care  They are like children  Put the animals in their care first

Protection of animals and the guests  Practice escaped animal drills  Ensure everything is safe for visitors  Safety is always the number one priority.

Born to Be Wild