10 pages in length. The purpose of this proposal is to examine the change in attitude of children who are told the truth about why animals live in zoos. Exposure to animals within a zoo setting is typically the first association children have with species beyond the domestic dog and cat. Giving them a truthful understanding of why wild animals are held in captivity for human enjoyment even though it serves as a tremendous detriment to the animal's physical and psychological well being is the first step in getting children interested in the humane treatment of animals at a very young age. Expectations of this qualitative research questionnaire include a change in attitude from the zoo being a fun place to see wild animals to one of sadness that wild animals are forced to live unhappy lives in unnatural surroundings just so people to look at them. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Exposure to animals within a zoo setting is typically the first association children have with species beyond the domestic dog and cat. Giving them a truthful understanding of
why wild animals are held in captivity for human enjoyment even though it serves as a tremendous detriment to the animals physical and psychological well being is the first step
in getting children interested in the humane treatment of animals at a very young age. Expectations of this qualitative research questionnaire include a change in attitude from the zoo
being a fun place to see wild animals to one of sadness that wild animals are forced to live unhappy lives in unnatural surroundings just so people to look at
them. II. BACKGROUND Animals provide a significant supply of goods for human beings, not the least of which supports mans entertainment needs.
However, in spite of all the various ways animals serve mankind, there has historically been little thought given to their own right to existence, having always been considered little
more than a disposable commodity. Where zoos are concerned, animals have long provided - and will likely continue to provide - humanity with some of its most enjoyable elements
of entertainment, all at the cost of the animals life. A staple of Americana, the zoo is one of the most cruel and
detrimental situations to ever infringe upon animal existence. As children, people are brought up to enjoy the zoo and its ability to display animals most would otherwise never have
an opportunity to see. Yet the tortuous lives these imprisoned creatures are forced to lead represent a secret part of Americana that is rarely noted and even less often
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