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For a brief period in 2013 the facility was looking for money and allowed public visitation. I visited during that time, and I loved the experience of seeing th
by tuna-piano 6y ago
For a brief period in 2013 the facility was looking for money and allowed public visitation. I visited during that time, and I loved the experience of seeing these animals face to face (through glass) in person. Sue was not there (supposedly sick... but perhaps looking back this was just an excuse). It was a little weird how the staff interacting with the Bonobos were (I believe) all related to Sue.
Few photos of my visit (felt a little like Jurassic Park while entering).
https://imgur.com/a/RhbqWLy https://imgur.com/a/RhbqWLy
Another long article about Kanzi and another famous ape, Koko: https://slate.com/technology/2014/08/koko-kanzi-and-ape-language-research-criticism-of-working-conditions-and-animal-care.html https://slate.com/technology/2014/08/koko-kanzi-and-ape-lang...
Disclaimer: Like many things I've done in my life (visiting zoos and aquariums, eating meat, etc) I'm not sure whether I made the right ethical choice to visit. Certainly was a selfish decision, not sure I caused any harm or if that harm was worth my enjoyment.