My photos of caged animals

This page is intended to make you think about zoos.

You know...zoos with "wild animals" that you can see close, as you know them from childhood. In earlier times they were intended to offer entertainment, now they go with the time and say they help endangered animals and offer education to people. Do you believe in that?

Have you ever seen those great documentations about wildlife on TV? Are zoos still necessary nowadays?

Have you ever thought how an elephant must feel like in winter with temperatures below zero? And being held captive?

How about cheetahs, lions, birds, orang outans....... and all animals that need lots of space - them being held captive in zoos?

"Animals are often prevented from doing most of the things that are natural and important to them, like running, roaming, flying, climbing, foraging, choosing a partner, and being with others of their own kind. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to interfere with animals and keep them locked up in captivity, where they are bored, cramped, lonely, deprived of all control over their lives, and far from their natural homes."

In: People for the ethical treatment of animals  (www.peta.org)

And further they write:

"An Oxford University study based on four decades of observing animals in captivity and in the wild found that animals such as polar bears, lions, tigers, and cheetahs “show the most evidence of stress and/or psychological dysfunction in captivity” and concluded that “the keeping of naturally wide-ranging carnivores should be either fundamentally improved or phased out.”(8,9)

A PETA investigation of numerous zoos across the country found several bear species exhibiting neurotic, stereotypic behaviors. These frustrated animals spend much of their time pacing, walking in tight circles, swaying or rolling their heads, and showing other signs of psychological distress. In some bear enclosures, paths worn by the bears’ constant pacing could be seen; in others, there were actual paw impressions in the soil where bears had repeatedly stepped in the same spot. These behaviors are not just symptoms of boredom—they indicate profound despondency."

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If you have read until here, I thank you. I think part of the 60s spirit was freedom (not only for humans).

With some help and future partners I hope to start a worldwide movement for the liberation of animals in zoos. This will cost lots of money and work to create a new consciousness, get members, signatures and eventually get the press interested and politicians to rethink old patterns.

The quality of a culture is best seen as it treats humans and creatures. Please think about it and talk to friends.

I start now by offering my pictures above for 49.- Euros each including shipping. A T-Shirt with one photo from above is 69.- Euros.
I will sign them if you want. Buyers can be mentioned as members here if they want. All funds will go into the project of liberating animals.
You can donate if you want with Paypal (email: info@designandfun.com) Purpose: "free animals".
I hope that I can offer a newsletter soon for all donators an buyers.

More Links:

The Aspinall Foundation with Damien Aspinall has successfully reintroduced 50 gorillas in Gabon and Congo!

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Amazing. Did you know that this Zoo Howletts was most successful in breeding rare and endangered animals?
Nice to know that they are now pioneers in seeting animals free.

If you want to help we with writing or the organisation or marketing the idea, please write.