Zoos are improving, the Atlanta zoo was repulsive for many years but has had a complete makeover. And unfortunately with the political instability and expanding populations of many third world countries (where many of the most endangered species live) the zoos are the last refuge of some of the rarest animals.
Thanks for your input; I can only agree with your additional comments. Let’s say in a perfect world, my point would stand. But it is far, far from a perfect world.