Zoos
Essays

The history of zoos is entwined with the history of human civilizations. Zoos represent the relationship between human beings and their natural environment, and especially between human beings and other animals.

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Most people have fond memories of going to the zoo as children to see the animals. Younger people probably remember clean places with no barred cages and some attempt at a natural setting for the animals.

Zoos are categorically utilitarian in their purpose and function. Even when zoos participate in the preservation of species, education, consciousness raising, and fundraising, they are still performing a utilitarian…