The Importance of Zoos, by Brittany Long Olsen

A friend of mine who is not in the profession shared this link with me today.  I appreciate Ms. Olsen's beautiful, brief description of the important work that zoos and aquariums can accomplish, not only in helping to conserve animals in the wild, but by making their visitors into better environmental stewards.  Also, it always makes me happy to see these points coming from someone who is not a zookeeper, aquarist, or educator - it makes me feel like the message really is getting out there.

Thank you!

Zoos are often vilified, but they also act as important hubs of education and conservation