1st Animal Welfare Session

Do we need zoos? Challenges of zoos in future

Do we need zoos? Challenges of zoos in future
Modern zoos consider the core ethical challenges faced by people or organizations who choose to hold and display animals in zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries. Zoos have the potential to be a great educational place, promote conservation awareness, and to prevent animals from going extinct. However, its impacts, including the costs of wild animals losing their 'wild-liberty', daily visited by many people, and exhibiting less naturalistic behaviors by its confinements is still a challenge. What do you think is right? We would like to know your thoughts on this by inviting you to an open discussion at the Kyoto City Zoo Cafe. There is no wrong or right answer, but through discussion, we can potentially reach a better outcome for the animals we keep. Join students, professors, visitors and scientists alike in this exciting discussion!
Report
Location: Library Café in Kyoto City Zoo
Presentation from Dr. Robert Shumaker
Presentation from Josue Alejandro Pastrana (PWS Student)
Group Discussion
Closing Remarks by Dr. Masayuki Tanaka
京都市動物園ホームページ内の、過去のイベントのご報告ページ
『動物福祉を考える@動物園』を開催しました (http://www5.city.kyoto.jp/zoo/event/report/20170828-26216.html)
Date and Time
August 28th (MON)　17：30～19：30
Location
Kyoto City Zoo
Special Guest
Dr. Robert Shumaker (Indianapolis Zoo)
Registration
Now Closed
Please send application including your name, email address, phone number (if you have), to the following email:　animalwelfareku [at] gmail.com (20 seats in order of arrival)
Poster
Download the poster (PDF)
リンク
「動物福祉を考える＠動物園」の開催について
京都市動物園ホームページ内紹介ページ