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Maybe I'd found a zoo.

by thomasmallen 18y ago

kirubakaran 18y ago
May I ask why? I suppose the answer is "why not?", isn't it? :-)
- potatolicious 18y ago
  Because most zoos I have been to belong to one of these two categories: - Unbelievably boring places with not enough fun and way too much education. You bring your kids to the zoo so they can learn something, not so some boring guide and put them to sleep with stuff that would probably put a zoology professor off. - Shamelessly profit minded. SeaWorld, I'm looking at you. Blatant animal abuse for the "entertainment" of the masses - come see our lazy, fat animals roam about ready to expire at a moment's notice, but feel free to buy more overpriced feed so you can keep stuffing their gullets! What? Educational factor? Whuzzat? Maybe I wouldn't create a zoo if I were rich, but it wouldn't be a waste of time. The world desperately needs zoos and aquariums that are able to educate as well as entertain.
  - donw 18y ago
    Do a theme park based entirely on feeding geese, and then sell their livers off for a (pardon the pun) fat profit.
- thomasmallen 18y ago
  Because I care a great deal about conservation but am unwilling to put in the many years of education required to become a zoologist. I think that I could run a zoo effectively and compassionately, showing the public these majestic, exotic animals that are at such great risk while doing my best to return their species to viability. Isn't that what zoos are all about?
  - kirubakaran 18y ago
    Cool! My best wishes to you.
RiderOfGiraffes 18y ago
A zoo is a great way to make a small fortune. How do you do it? Start with a Very, Very Large Fortune.
- huhtenberg 18y ago
  Same with the restaurants actually, but at least got to eat in the process.
  - jwinter 18y ago
    If it's your zoo, you can eat there.
h34t 18y ago
Ever visited the Dusit zoo in Bangkok? I don't like most zoos, but thought this one was done really well.
sireat 18y ago
I'd imagine you'd have to love animals as much as this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Durrell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Durrell - fascinating life.

Maybe I'd found a zoo.

kirubakaran 18y ago

May I ask why? I suppose the answer is "why not?", isn't it? :-)

potatolicious 18y ago
Because most zoos I have been to belong to one of these two categories: - Unbelievably boring places with not enough fun and way too much education. You bring your kids to the zoo so they can learn something, not so some boring guide and put them to sleep with stuff that would probably put a zoology professor off. - Shamelessly profit minded. SeaWorld, I'm looking at you. Blatant animal abuse for the "entertainment" of the masses - come see our lazy, fat animals roam about ready to expire at a moment's notice, but feel free to buy more overpriced feed so you can keep stuffing their gullets! What? Educational factor? Whuzzat? Maybe I wouldn't create a zoo if I were rich, but it wouldn't be a waste of time. The world desperately needs zoos and aquariums that are able to educate as well as entertain.
- donw 18y ago
  Do a theme park based entirely on feeding geese, and then sell their livers off for a (pardon the pun) fat profit.
thomasmallen 18y ago
Because I care a great deal about conservation but am unwilling to put in the many years of education required to become a zoologist. I think that I could run a zoo effectively and compassionately, showing the public these majestic, exotic animals that are at such great risk while doing my best to return their species to viability. Isn't that what zoos are all about?
- kirubakaran 18y ago
  Cool! My best wishes to you.

RiderOfGiraffes 18y ago

A zoo is a great way to make a small fortune. How do you do it? Start with a Very, Very Large Fortune.

huhtenberg 18y ago
Same with the restaurants actually, but at least got to eat in the process.
- jwinter 18y ago
  If it's your zoo, you can eat there.

h34t 18y ago

Ever visited the Dusit zoo in Bangkok? I don't like most zoos, but thought this one was done really well.

sireat 18y ago

I'd imagine you'd have to love animals as much as this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Durrell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Durrell - fascinating life.