I think the other key benefit of zoos is introducing kids to these animals. They aren't going to be watching documentaries, the closest they get is the lion king. By taking them to the zoo they get to see and enjoy these animals and learn about how loss of habitat is putting many of these animals at risk in the wild. Once three to five year olds are interested in these animals they might actually watch these documentaries when they are older.
As an aside I would assume you are a vegetarian because if not Inthink you should reevaluate your anti zoo position.
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