Ethical Zoos – What they are and how to find them
A day out to the ethical zoo can fill your week with excitement. Whether it’s a family day out, a school trip, or a date, visiting a zoo can enable you to see animals you’ve never seen before and provide new and exciting memories.
However, at what cost does this entertainment come at? You hear stories of animals being overworked, malnourished, unhappy, and neglected, so how can we avoid supporting these zoos?
How to know if a zoo is ethical?
Accreditations
A little research goes a long way when choosing which zoo to visit. The quickest way to assure a zoo is more ethical is to check if the zoo has a form of Accreditation. Any ethical zoos in Britain would have an accreditation from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). This would ensure that the institu...
