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How effective are zoos in conservation efforts changing/challenging public perceptives?

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How effective are zoos in conservation efforts changing/challenging public perceptives?

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even though built for conservation purposes, only small percentage of endangered species are exhibited, impacting reintroduction programs

even for captive breeding, with the small population of the species, it may be unsuccessful to breed

further impacted with the lack of space and moreover, the comfort for the species

this lack of space thus failed to replicate its natural habitat to develop its natural behavior and furthermore, it may be close to impossible to replicate exactly the interactions and wide territory of species

this thus cause stress and behavioral changes upon species in captivity

public may view it as affecting their welfare/wellbeing trapped in captivity and cause them despair, thus immorality

even with reintroduction to the wild, the ecosystem are ever-changing, impacting the adaptability of that species/individual

the goal of the zoos can easily be swayed by stakeholders for greed/profit which highlights that the mission of zoos is primarily 'window-dressing'

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zoos are aimed for entertainment, education, scientific research, and conservation

with the overwhelming negative impacts on species, zoos can be used as a solution to helping the species from dislocations or even extinction (especially small population in the wild where they can then be better manage and monitor, as preservation of habitat may not be enough to slow/stop the extinction rate)

provide ex situ conservation, such as captive breeding and reintroduction

both the zoos and public have the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts (if manage/goal is as appropriate/intended)

genetic management for small population of captive animals can be beneficial for the small and declining populations in the wild

ultimately, there is a need for a good management of zoos which a honest, ethical intention for conservation

better engage the public in its education and lead the public through its efforts

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How does captivity impact animal welfare?

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How does captivity impact animal welfare?

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mentioned in cons (q)

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Does the educational benefit justify the impact to animal welfare?

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Does the educational benefit justify the impact to animal welfare?

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Pros:

Seeing live animals in the zoo should (will) increase one's awareness and appreciation of other life forms, enhance one's respect for wildlife, encourage an interest in and commitment to conservation and provide a vital connection with "Nature" in an ever more sterile technological society

Cons:

Public do not care of the display panels on the species' description and come to look at the animals

Taking animals out of their natural habitat at the expense of 'education' is not reasonable as sanctuaries are able to better managed species in the natural habitat more freely

there is definitely better alternative to educating the public with advancement in technologies to raise awareness

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with increase growth in ecotourism, can also bring lot more damages to the environment

hidden agendas, potential gains (profit) and competition within the tourism industries (public vs private agencies) which increase potential misuse/abuse the true goal of ecotourism

varies in developed and developing countries where investment on efforts may benefit or detriment to conservation areas for tourism

moreover, developing countries may need high financial aid from developed countries for implementation

this is influenced by social, economic, political, and governance pressure locally, regionally and globally

policies and regulations to be heavily implemented or there will be uncontrolled consequences

furthermore, with competition with the big companies, locals can be outcompeted and taken over as big companies exploit the conservation areas for profitability

there is importance for stakeholder communication to build a strong framework for ecotourism planning

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with its rapid growth ecotourism can bring in tourists, thus income and jobs for the locals, improving their standard of wellbeing, contributing to sustainable development and the country revenue

locals are better involved in its local biodiversity thus able to contribute more to conservation efforts

it can also highlights on biodiversity and conservation, taking into account the sensitivity and preservation of the wildlife and its habitats, thus increasing public's awareness

profit gain can also be used to improved conservation management and its operation

with ecotourism, developing countries can take that opportunity to bring in new investment to increase its economic developments and at the same time, educating of varied cultures and heritages

as compared to other land uses, ecotourism bring in lot more income to the country