 The Taronga Zoo released this Blue Penguin back into her native waters after some much needed care. She arrived at the Taronga Zoo underweight and affected by parasites. She was given the best care possible including X-rays, blood tests and worming medications. She made an excellent recovery and plunged back into the icy waters upon her return to her home of North Curl Curl Beach. (http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au)
Links For Zoos http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=1 ~ Gives an overview of the "zoo debate" ~ shows pros and cons for both sides www.goodzoos.com ~ Provides descriptions of zoos that are operated properly and shows positive aspects of zoos www.defra.gov.uk/wildlifecountryside/gwd/zoosforum ~ Explains zoo licesnsing as well as a wide range of information on animal conservation and zoos' involvment www.aza.org ~ This is the national website for the assocaiation of aquariums and zoos
| Zoos are a positive addition to the communities in which they are located as well as the animals housed in them. Zoos benefit endangered species by breeding, and they also aid in research and knowledge about animals. Communites are provided advantages by zoos. Zoos are also an educational experience for those that visit them.  For our English 1101 class, we were assigned a debate project. This project had to be on a controversial issue. We are working in partners for this debate, and we are debating against two other students. For my debate I am doing if zoos should be kept or not. My partner and I are going to try to prove that zoos are a good part of society and should therefore be kept. We are debating against two of our classmates who think that zoos are unethical and should be abolished. We think zoos help animals through research and breeding programs. Zoos are also a benefit to communities and are very educational. Links Against Zoos www.bornfree.org.uk ~ Organization working to keep animals in the wild www.peta.org ~ The national website for people for the ethical treatment of animals www.bigcatrescue.org/zoos.htm ~ states animals should be treated with respect and allowed to live in natural habitats, specifically cats 5 Ideas for Presentational Aid 1. Charts on how zoos have helped communities 2. Educational handouts from zoos 3. Pictures of well-treated animals at zoos 4. Charts of endangered species zoos have helped 5. Research findings (graphs, charts) that zoos have contributed to
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