{"id":189293,"date":"2023-11-27T22:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=189293"},"modified":"2023-11-27T22:28:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:28:01","slug":"chris-packham-calls-for-a-radical-reform-of-zoos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/lifestyle\/chris-packham-calls-for-a-radical-reform-of-zoos\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Packham calls for a radical reform of zoos:"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The broadcaster, 62, called for a cultural change at zoos and wildlife parks.<\/p>\n

He wants to see caged animals become champions for their wild counterparts, instead of being used for breeding.<\/p>\n

Chris said: \u201cI\u2019m very clear that I think that our zoos do need to reform quite radically. The culture in zoos is basically about collecting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey still refer to the animals as \u2018their collection\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are complete anathemas, in the sense that a zoo, for instance, will open its doors and it will say, \u2018come and have a fun day at the zoo\u2019. Well, hold on, how can it be justified calling it \u2018fun\u2019 when it basically means you\u2019re going to look at an animal in an enclosure?\u201d<\/p>\n

The presenter is supporting the conservation charity Born Free\u2019s Beyond Zoos initiative, pushing for compassionate conservation, empowerment through education, and effective, non-invasive research.<\/p>\n

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums was contacted for comment.<\/p>\n