Name 1 zoo or aquarium mentioned in this lesson.
- Ripleys
- MarineLand
- African Lion Safari
What do most zoos/aquariums prioritize more than their animals?
Profit
Name 3 pro's of Zoos/Aquariums.
Preventing extinction
Providing Specialized Animal Healthcare (rescuing injured animals, etc)
Increase tourism
Provide jobs
Boost economic success
Educate (people learn more about animals and wildlife)
Fun experience
breeding programs for endangered species (some zoos)
Play a role in research
What was the name of the 'World's Loneliest Whale' in the world?
Kiska
Name one way animals are exploited at MarineLand, mentioned in the lesson.
Forced to perform tricks, for 'entertainment'
How many years has captivity been going on for?
5000+ years.
Repetitive behaviours like rocking or biting bars, common in animals are called?
Stereotypic Behaviour
True or False: the Toronto Zoo is a non-profit organization.
FALSE
What was the name of the oldest zoo?
The Vienna Zoo
The article states: "At nearly every facility we visited, we saw suffering animals exhibiting these behaviours." What behaviours are they referring to?
Stereotypic Behaviours
Name one way zoos can improve?
TBD
Mentioned in the article, what law are we urging the government to pass?
Jane Goodall Act.