Zoos repeatedly failing animals
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Freedom for Animals has been campaigning for over 65 years for an end to keeping animals in zoos. Animals do not belong in captivity and there is sufficient evidence that many species, for example elephants, do not cope well with life in captivity. Captive elephants live shorter lives on average than wild living elephants, have poor reproductive success, high rate of stillbirth and infant mortality and significant foot, joint, and muscular problems.
Organisations like the British and Irish As...
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