SHOULD THERE BE ZOOS?

Wild animals and captive-born animals are commonly kept in captivity in such places as zoos, safari parks, shelters and aquariums. They are placed in captivity for different purposes - for the protection of endangered species, the welfare of injured animals, as well as for education and entertainment purposes.

Over the next week, students will explore a variety of related information addressing both sides of the issue - against zoos and in favour of zoos. Working together, students are to consider the issue and determine their own viewpoint.

Websites for and against zoos:

bornfree

http://elephants.com/

Granby Zoo

Montreal Biodome

London Zoo

http://sandiegozoo.org/

http://www.torontozoo.com/

Pros and Cons of Zoos

http://wspa.ca/

Animal Planet

http://www.captiveanimals.org/

http://hoglezoo.org/

http://www.keiko.com/

http://switchzoo.com/

http://www.wcs.org/

http://zoocheck.com/

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9eqh_kGg-Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9eqh_kGg-Q&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuMy_hTYXOU&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qboAcvLb58&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-G_AYdVr6M&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l00roqGsYpc