The Role and Responsibility of Zoos: An Animal Protection Viewpoint

Authors

John E. Cooper, Royal College of Surgeons

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1981

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to look at zoological collections from the viewpoint of the animal and, in particular, to draw attention to areas where welfare considerations should be paramount. I do not intend to cover the capture and transportation of zoo animals, although this is obviously of great importance and must be included in any overall consideration of the welfare of zoo animals. In this paper, however, I shall concentrate upon the care of the animal within the zoo environment.

Comments

This paper was originally presented at the Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Protection of Animals (ISPA), 24 May 1979.

Recommended Citation

Cooper, J.E. (1981). The role and responsibility of zoos: An animal protection viewpoint. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems, 2(6), 299-304.