Zoos: Are They Good or Bad?

What is the main purpose of zoos?

• Education

• Research

• Entertainment

• Conservation

When did modern zoos, where the public can watch animals exhibiting their natural behavior, become a thing?

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1800s

• 1700s

What is the longest continuously operating zoo in the world?

• Vienna Zoo

• London Zoo

• Bronx Zoo

• San Diego Zoo

What is the goal of zoos in educating the public about wildlife?

• To raise awareness

• To make money

• To showcase animals

• To entertain visitors

What is the main reason for the decline of habitats all over the world?

• Pollution

• Poaching

• Climate change

• All of the above

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What is the primary criticism of keeping animals captive in zoos?

• High cost of maintenance

• Physical and psychological health issues

• Lack of research

• Lack of entertainment

What is the behavior of large cats like pacing back and forth inside their cages indicative of?

• Hunger

• Excitement

• Boredom and small enclosures

• Aggression

What is the main reason for the compromised mental health of chimpanzees in captivity?

• Lack of exercise

• Lack of sleep

• Lack of food

• Lack of social interaction

What is the outcome for most large carnivores like lions and tigers that are bred in captivity and then released into the wild?

• They die when released

• They thrive and adapt well

• They die due to old age

• They become aggressive

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After watching the video, do you think zoos should exist? Why, or why not?

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