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Panda Edinburgh Zoo giant panda plans – entertainment over conservation?
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Panda
 
Polar bear Plight of polar bear cubs in a German zoo has caused worldwide debate about the cruelty of zoos. More Ben’s Zoo: Will a new TV series show the reality behind Dartmoor Zoological Park?
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Kenya the elephant
Whipsnade chimp Whipsnade Zoo Shoots Chimp Dead
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Zoos Kill Healthy Tigers
For Their Skins

Investigation finds zoos killing animals for taxidermy. More
Tiger
lion CAPS objects to zoo licence application - CAPS calls for rejection of licence at Dartmoor Zoological Park. More Maggie the Alaska Zoo elephant
Alaska Zoo Board of Directors
to relocate Maggie. More
Maggie the elephant
Jungle zoo parrot CAPS call for closure of
Jungle Zoo

Investigation highlights failings at Cleethorpes attraction. More
CAPS’ Zoo Video Launched
in Croatia

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Sad Eyes and Empty lives
jaguar Public inquiry into zoo called for
CAPS calls for an inquiry after jaguar escapes. More
Zoo enclosures
Scientific report reveals
facts about zoos
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Read Sad Eyes & Empty Lives, the reality of zoos The reality of zoos - our updated and fully referenced factsheet
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The facts
Animals in zoos
The facts about animals in zoos
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Suffering
Stereotypic behaviour
Stereotypic behaviour
The conservation con Captive breeding
Conservation or con?
Zoo licensing
Who holds the key?
Read the article in the Guardian

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