It started as a great idea. I had no clue that my great idea would backfire and affect me for months - not in a positive way!
When I was a little girl, a highlight of my summer was a trip to the Detroit Zoo. In later years my opinion of zoos did change as it began to bother me to see the animals caged rather than running free. I realize that many of the animals in zoos are born in captivity and some have been rescued and given a new lease on life.
I certainly am not one who will rant and rave about this issue. I merely understand both sides. But, I will probably never visit a zoo. Ever. Again. I do realize that zoos have improved over the years and cages have been replaced with enclosed areas where the animals can roam freely but it still does not come close to what it should be and that is disturbing.
My husband and I have rescued over 30 dogs which made this subject close to my heart.
Our children and grandchildren have grown up in rural areas so it was not unusual to see a bear wandering down the street and at times, arriving on your deck looking for garbage.
I heard about a "Game Farm" within three hours driving distance and imagined it would be a real treat for our grandchildren to see wild animals in their "natural" habitat. The date was set. It would be an adventure. We loaded up three cars with everything we could possibly need. Our lunch, umbrellas, granola bars for snacking on, sunscreen, bottled water, and some Frisbees to play with after lunch.
We were excited - young and old.
When I was a little girl, a highlight of my summer was a trip to the Detroit Zoo. In later years my opinion of zoos did change as it began to bother me to see the animals caged rather than running free. I realize that many of the animals in zoos are born in captivity and some have been rescued and given a new lease on life.
I certainly am not one who will rant and rave about this issue. I merely understand both sides. But, I will probably never visit a zoo. Ever. Again. I do realize that zoos have improved over the years and cages have been replaced with enclosed areas where the animals can roam freely but it still does not come close to what it should be and that is disturbing.
My husband and I have rescued over 30 dogs which made this subject close to my heart.
Our children and grandchildren have grown up in rural areas so it was not unusual to see a bear wandering down the street and at times, arriving on your deck looking for garbage.I heard about a "Game Farm" within three hours driving distance and imagined it would be a real treat for our grandchildren to see wild animals in their "natural" habitat. The date was set. It would be an adventure. We loaded up three cars with everything we could possibly need. Our lunch, umbrellas, granola bars for snacking on, sunscreen, bottled water, and some Frisbees to play with after lunch.
We were excited - young and old.
