Conflict between activists and zoos shows no sign of going away

Peta says 'conservation is a con' but zoos point to their role as educators despite evidence children learn little from them A great treat for the kids with the gift of species conservation thrown in - or a wildlife prison? Trips to the zoo have become a far less simple day out than they used to be.Animal rights activists have no doubt where the truth lies: "No one should ever support zoos," said Peta, the animal rights organisation. Continue reading...