Nov 9, 2006
About Zoo links
1. Wikipedia
For the definition and history of the zoos look up
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoo
Wikipedia is the greatest free encyclopedia on the internet .
2. The Humane Society of the United States
( info from the site)
Zoos engender strong feelings from both advocates and opponents. Because of the complexity of the issues surrounding them, it is problematic to characterize zoos and similar exhibitions of wild animals as a homogenous entity. One basic standard, however, can and must be applied to these institutions: If they are unable to provide animals with appropriate and humane care, they should not have those animals in their facilities.
The Humane Society of the United States strongly believes that under most circumstances wild animals should be permitted to exist undisturbed in their natural environments. However, we recognize the widespread existence of zoos and acknowledge that some serve a demonstrable purpose in the long-term benefit of animals, such as the preservation and restoration of endangered species, and the education of people to the needs of wild animals and their role in ecosystems.
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/zoos
3.Zoos of the world
This is an interactive site , which shows a map of the world, and you can click on it to see the zoos in that location.
In each continent the zoos or sanctuaries listed by name and the link to that site.
This is still growing, and you may not find all the places on it. But still a good site.
4.The Good Zoo Guide Online
(From the Site)
The essential guide to the best zoos, wildlife parks and animal collections on the planet.
Now more than 200 Pages of Zoo Reviews and discussion – and growing with the help of Internet Zoo Critics from all around the world
World Association Of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA)
WAZA’s mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.
5. Big Cat Rescue
(From The Site)
Big Cat Rescue is a non profit. We receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of thousands of individual donors to support the cats. We are an educational sanctuary, which means that our dual mission is both to take care of the cats and to educate the public so we can eliminate the abuse and abandonment that causes them to need a sanctuary. To learn more about our mission, history and beliefs see About Us.
http://www.bigcatrescue.org/zoos.htm
ZooSeek.com
(From The Site)
ZooSeek.com is a project that is scheduled to launch sometime in 2007. It will contain in-depth information on hundreds of zoos around the world, and on the thousands of various animals in those zoos. With articles on zoo conservation projects, to forums about every zoo and animal, to puzzles and games for kids, ZooSeek.com will be the source for any zoo-related information. From ZooSeek.com, you will be able to find out all the information you need about any zoo in the world you want to research or visit. You will be able to learn about the various animals kept at zoos, including captivity statistics, their endanged species rating, mating habits, dietary requirement, life cycle and life style information, and much more! You’ll be able to interact with real zookeepers from around the world, watch animals from zoo cams at various zoos, and even adopt your own animal from a zoo. Check back soon to see if there are any updates to ZooSeek.com.
If you are interested in helping with this project, or would like to be notified when we launch and be a part of our zooseek mailing list, drop us a line by emailing us at info@zooseek.com and we’ll be in touch as quickly as we can.