3 points
Why not save animals from unsafe/illegal conditions and provide enrichment, without turning the animals into an attraction?
17 points
Because the attraction rallies support for preserving and protecting their natural habitat. Zoos act as promotional centers for conservation.
-6 points
Zoos act as promotional centers for conservation.
But they aren’t necessary for conservation. Conservation can occur without zoos.
9 points
Yes, but conservation is not a binary condition. Zoos are responsible for more conservation than we would otherwise have without them.
5 points
4 points
8 points
Because people wouldn’t support spending their taxes on it without making them aware of the value. Which is done by educating them.
-9 points
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