Zoo's, Conservation And Needed Housing For Unreleasable Wildlife - In General and In Our Zoo

Before I launch into the title subject, I want to say something about the post I made yesterday.  I rarely have an after thought about what I've posted about, but even while I was writing it, I had a wonder.  Since I used something that happened to me personally, I had and have hoped it didn't come across as self-serving.  If that photo hadn't come up in Facebook Memories, wouldn't have even thought to bring up my experience.  But it did, and reflecting, I realized how Director Peterson's actions toward myself and my friend, echoed what became regular treatment I have heard she allegedly put forth toward Staff.  When it happened to me, I was shocked, but as time has gone on, behavior in the vein of what I experienced, allegedly became common towards others.  So I thought it was relevant to document considering the past nine months that her mismanagement has been in focus.  Peterson's untruths and illusions, have been a major theme in her defense to hold on to her position, and at the expense of others, both human and non-human. 

Yesterday, I saw this...

https://www.facebook.com/sunday.roast.media/videos/1860502501154183/?mibextid=NnVzG8

I thought it was good, and I learned some things about the Species highlighted.  I thought to share it, because the lead-in text on the post, made me think about the Anti-Zoo Activists who came out of the woodwork as soon as the first Chronicle article dropped last April.  These Close Zoo Zealots as I call them, put forth their agendas that Our Zoo should be closed, or shouldn't exist outside of being rescue only.  The later I just don't think would allow for Our Zoo to thrive financially.  I know Sanctuary owners and follow that network, so I know how hard it is financially.  And changing the current model of Our Zoo to that of a rescue only facility would basically make it a Sanctuary.  I think there are ways to modify what Our Zoo participates in and does not, is doable, but while visitors welcome native rescues, they also come to see Animals that they can't see in our local wild spaces.  So, non-native species that exist in Zoos are needed to sustain consistent attendance.

I also want to say something to anyone who is Anti-Zoo.  I've actually given up getting into it with Zealots on social media because they are not rational, but this is my platform and so I will.  While in a perfect world, I think everyone these days would love to not see captive Wildlife, but that's just not a reality.  These Zealots incite people to Open the Cages and Empty the Tanks, often without any plan for those Animals care.  In captivity, these Animals, at the very least, have food, shelter, and healthcare.  Without fine-tuning the counts, let's use low-ball numbers in North America only.  Let's say there are 200 Zoos, with 200 species.  That's 40,000 Animals these people want turned out to fend for themselves in the wild, because there is no room in Sanctuaries as it is for Animals in current need, so it's delusional that there is space for homeless Zoo Animals as a result of their illogical notions.  

Additionally, most of the Animals at this point in time, were born in captivity, and are not candidates for rewilding.  Closing Zoos will most likely never be a thing in any of our lifetimes, so the logical thing is to not be Anti-Zoo, and to try and bring change to Zoos in your corner of the world.  

I saw this update from Oakland Zoo a couple hours ago.  

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid03482Sx5kXZAqnRKXurkbEttHDwFsbSFmBGdXUgxkhuM5VoahGDi27fBXCz1kpfoKfl&id=100064458473201&mibextid=CDWPTG

Once again, a rescue story about another orphaned Mountain Lion. Sadly this time, it's not a singleton, but triplets, who lost their Mother.  Every time these events happen, my heart breaks for these babies. I have posted my thoughts about their plight before.  Oakland Zoo works with State Officials to find homes for these orphans.  My fear is one day in the near future, there won't be any facilities left with space to offer these orphans homes. I think there's a great need for a Native Wildlife Sanctuary in California to house primarily (because of their size) Mountain Lion orphans, and other rescued native species that are non-releasable.  On our local level, each time I see orphan Cubs, I wish Our Zoo had the capability to offer one or more a home.  In increasing recent times, it gets more upsetting and frustrating, because of how the lack of direction, lack of vision, lack of fundraising, and misuse of funds, the mismanagement of Our Zoo at the hands of Tanya Peterson has denied Our Zoo the growth it could have had over the last sixteen years. All which could have seen Our Zoo having better homes for current residents, and in a better position to offer homes to those in need. Not providing an appropriate home for the Orangutans, claiming no funds, yet raising funds for Pandas, who don't live here, and then wanting to spend funds to build new Lion housing, when they already have a home.  Ths lack of care for the Animals, and disturbingly curious thought process of Peterson is mind-blowing and maddening.

Our Zoo is already involved in Conservation efforts, and has given homes to many wild species in need.  I do think that given the opportunity to be more involved in Conservation efforts, and to give homes to more wild species in need, is something that would be welcomed, both by Staff and Visitors.

Hoping Our Zoo sees change in management soon, so it can begin to heal, thrive at optimum, and be able to reach goals that have not been within reach for too long.  

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