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Depending on the zoo, a lot function as very large animal shelters. My hometown has a really good zoo that’s run by a nonprofit organization, and they go to huge lengths to make sure the habitats for the animals fit their natural environments.
Most of the animals there have suffered injuries, or have some sort of defect or medical issue that prevents them being able to be released. Part of the property is also a wildlife reserve.
I get your knee jerk reaction but zoos do have a place
Their natural habitats don't include having them put on display. I know people love zoos but there's just no arguing with that. And there's tons of research that supports that being on display causes animals anxiety. You can do wildlife preservation without exposing the animals to the public, I don't get why that's so controversial.