Zoos have important lessons to teach, as they do to millions of children who pass through them each year.
Zoos teach us that, where there is no diversity in a species, a single virus or invasive predator can wipe it from existence.
Zoos show us that, where there is no equity or balance in a habitat, the whole ecosystem can be at risk of collapse.
Zoos put us on notice that, when we humans make no room for inclusion, we erase the natural world from the earth.
Zoos demonstrate that diversity, equity and inclusion are not just things that happen on college campuses or in your company's HR department, but are vital things from the natural world.
At the zoo, you can't look the other way, even when an animal is off-exhibit."
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