Roadside Zoos

There are very few things that anger me more than roadside zoos. The argument of education is laughable when animals are seen in deplorable conditions. It's nothing more than a selfish, ignorant, and archaic form of sadistic entertainment.

And that's putting it nicely.

In fact I think these attractions are detrimental to our morals and values as a society. These types of attractions completely contradict what we say we value as a society (well most of us say we do). We have laws against animal abuse for domesticated animals and push for conservation and animal habitat preservation from our governments but then attractions are legal and popular enough to remain open?



Cherokee's Archaic Conditions for Caged Bears

Peta has a letter that you can send to North Carolina officials regarding that zoo here.

It's not just our American friends who continue to operate roadside zoos, WSPA has had a campaign to end them in Ontario for years. They've also got a link and a letter template for Ontario officials here.





If there's anything you do today to invest in your karma, then send a letter. Or if you feel like visiting one and chaining yourself to cage...that will help too.