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Is human interaction with wild animals right?
In a zoo/sanctuary setting?
I've been to one sanctuary that strictly forbids petting. They only take in abused and abandoned animals, giving them a nice place to grow old in, since they can't be returned to the wild. I've watched videos of poor lion and tiger cubs being over handled and heard stories that these babies often don't live long. And if they do.. Who knows what happens to them when they're not cute and cuddly any more. If a place has babies year round for people to pet and take pictures with, but then their adult population doesn't increase… Well you do the math.
But then there are places that seam to have the animals best interests in mind. Where you can pet not only baby cubs, but monkey's and wolves etc.
Regardless of their intentions.. Is it harmless for the public to pet animals? Or should it be avoided at all costs?
I personally am leaning towards it being wrong. Regardless of the places intentions. I'm sure the animal would rather be left alone. And some animals clearly looked stressed and "trained". But then others look completely relaxed and like they're having fun. So this is where I get confused.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
This is my personal opinion
I think that people should be very careful to interact with wild animals. Even though they are "tame" and used to people, you should not forget where they come from. I have walked with "tame" Lions in Zambia, but it was still quite dangerous. The only reason that i used my money to buy the experience is because I could see that the animals were treated well and their offspring was not planned to be handled by humans. It was the plan to release them into the wild again. so it was a conservation programme. It is important to think about how the animals are treated. Dolphins dont have a nice life when trapped, they can swim up to several hundred kilometers a day in the wild and that is impossible in a bassin.
The Tiger sanctuary dopes the tigers so it is not a natural experience. My best advice is to stay away from all animals and not support the industri that uses dancing bears, dolphins, sea lions, Tigers, Lions etc. to earn money. Animals are always better of in the wild away from humans. If you can you should go on a safari etc. and watch animals in their natural environment, it is the best experience ever :)
