Zoos are outdated and cruel – it’s time to make them a thing of the past

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Zoos are outdated and cruel – it’s time to make them a thing of the past
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Zoos do not play a significant role in the conservation of wildlife, their claims to educate are exaggerated and their research is compromised. Leading conservationist Damian Aspinall reckons it’s time to phase them out

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