Zoo Rescue!

What is Zoo Rescue?

Zoo Rescue is a project started by us high school students a project in zoology class on animal ethics for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science. This site mainly discusses ethical issues on animals being placed in zoos, and also provides information on where zoos originated. This site will give visitors a look at the conditions of animals in such zoos, how unnecessary it is, and the unethical aspects of such an institution. In the hopes of getting more people to stop going to zoos and understand that there is nothing to be gained from visiting them. Unfortunately, this site is started by us three high school students only so much can be done. That is why this site will be offering a list of other sites that support animals and help campaign against zoos on top of the information we'll be providing. So please check out these sites and the other information this website has to offer! And don't forget to vote on our pole!

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How You Can Help!

Zoos have been around for too long and have over stayed their welcome. They do little good for the animals they “mean” to protect. That is why we are asking you for your help in aiding to make this institution fade away from existence. Please check out the websites that we have provided below and participate in our shared cause, and help save the habitat of animals in the process. Help out with the fight against zoos!

http://www.captiveanimals.org/about-us/our-history

http://my.nature.org/donate/

http://www.defenders.org/

http://marinebio.org/oceans/conservation/habitat-conservation.asp

Sources

· "10 Facts about Zoos." Captive Animals' Protection Society. Captive Animals' Protection Society, 3 Mar. 2010. Web. 14 Mar. 2013. <http://www.captiveanimals.org/news/2010/03/10-facts-about-zoos>.

· Gatland, Allan. "Wildlife New Zealand." Zoos: The Conservation Myths. Wildlife New Zewland, n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2013. <http://www.wildlife.org.nz/zoocheck/myths.htm>.

· Graetz, Michael. "The Role of Architectural Design in Promoting the Social Objectives of Zoos." History of Zoos. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://designforlife.com.sg/thesis/12history.html>.

· "History of Zoos." NIC, n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://www.cza.nic.in/history.html>.

· Horton, Jennifer. "Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals." Animal Planet. Discovery Communications, n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/zoos-good-or-bad2.htm>.

· "Introducing the Modern Zoo." ZSL Living Conservation. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://www.zsl.org/education/the-modern-zoo/introducing-the-modern-zoo,438,AR.html>.

· Jamieson, Dale. "Against Zoos." Ed. Peter Singer. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://www.animal-rights-library.com/texts-m/jamieson01.htm>.

· "A Quick Lesson in Zoo Design History." DesigningZoos.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://designingzoos.com/2008/07/10/a-quick-lesson-in-zoo-design-history/>.

· Tribe, Andrew. "Zoos and Animal Welfare." Australian Government-Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry. Common Wealth of Australia, 9 Jan. 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://www.daff.gov.au/animal-plant-health/welfare/aaws/aaws_international_animal_welfare_conference/zoos_and_animal_welfare>.

· "Zoo." - National Geographic Education. National Geographic Society, n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/zoo/?ar_a=1>.