SeaWorld History
What animals are captivated in SeaWorld?
Marine animals
What type of elephant do the Ringling Bros. circus use? (Hint: they are endangered)
Asian elephants
What were exotic animals symbols of in ancient times?
Power and wealth
Who wrote Laudato Si’?
Pope Francis
What was the name of the orca that was discussed in the presentation?
Tilikum
What circus is famously known for abusing its animals?
The Ringling Brother circus
Where was the first example of a public zoo?
France
True or False: Humans can use animals as sources of food, clothing, labor, and experimentation according to Catholic teaching.
True
True or False: zoos and circuses are similar to SeaWorld in the sense that they were created to display power.
false
How were animals displayed in circus before the end of the 19th century?
they were displayed in a way that showed their power and aggression
What was the name of the gorilla that was shot in Cincinnati?
Harambe
What commandment talks about “respect for the integrity of creation”?
The Seventh Commandment
Who first used sea creatures as sources of entertainment? (Hint: greatest showman)
P.T. Barnum
What does unnatural naturalism mean?
when circus animals are displayed in a way that makes the audience believe that the animals have freedom and are willing participants in the performance
Why do people argue that zoos are moral? (Hint: starts with C)
Conservation
According to Pope Francis, cruelty towards animals is contrary to what?
Human dignity
What is raking?
Flesh wounds caused by teeth
What is the “genial circus elephant”?
an idea that elephants craved attention and wanted to perform in the circus
What was the first public zoo called?
Jardin de Plantes
What is one religion that believes that human souls can be found in an animal form due to reincarnation?
Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism