New Polar Bears arrive at Winnipeg

[Catherine]

Quote:I do like the idea of zoos evolving to become places where animals are no longer trapped in poor conditions the whole of their lives -but places of sanctuary and rescue for individuals and species who really need our help.

That is what is happening with zoos now. They have become front runners in the field of conservation and education. They take in endangered species and give them a chance at life. Zoos are also involved in putting animals back into the wild. The offspring of orphaned and zoo raised animals can actually be returned to the wild sometimes.
Right now with the polar bears, at least there is a place they can go when they are orphaned.