Across the U.S. and around the world, hundreds of thousands of wild animals are held captive at zoos, living stressful lives under human observation, unable to move about freely or live according to their natural needs and instincts. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown zoos into crisis and has raised important questions around the long-term viability of the industry.
Taking into consideration practical, financial, ethical, and animal welfare factors, this webinar considers whether or not, in a post-COVID world, there is a future for zoos at all.
The conversation is moderated by Born Free USA CEO, Angela Grimes, featuring Dr. Chris Draper, Head of Animal Welfare and Captivity, Born Free Foundation (U.K.), Amanda Howell, Staff Attorney, Animal Legal Defense Fund (U.S.), and Dr. Liz Tyson, Programs Director, Born Free USA (U.S.).
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Take Action to Build a Future without Zoos
– Make a donation to Born Free USA’s primate sanctuary to help us rescue more monkeys from roadside zoos, private homes, and research labs.
– Sign and share Born Free USA’s Zoo Pledge, a promise not to visit the zoo or any other venue that keeps wild animals in captivity.
– Watch and share Creature Discomforts: Life in Lockdown, a short animated film by Born Free Foundation about the plight of animals imprisoned in zoos.
– Raise the Red Flag to report animal welfare concerns at specific zoos to Born Free. You can also search the existing database of zoo reports from across the globe and get advice for taking further action.
– Learn more about captive wildlife, and the legal efforts to save them, with our friends at Animal Legal Defense Fund.