Captive populations can be used as advocates for conservation and environmental issues by raising awareness, and could one day be returned to their natural habitat, should this be appropriate, its website adds. With all the glitz and glamour that comes out of Tinseltown (not to mention the endless tabloid fodder), it's not always obvious that many celebrities are animal lovers, too. Instead, she chooses compassionate fashion including faux leather and faux wool alternatives. That zoo had no intention of giving up its animal. Munn participated in an interview with the organization to share her thoughts on the mistreatment of animals on fur farms. It is a policy he has successfully followed at his Port Lympne and Howletts wild animal parks in Kent where he says animals come first. Its both! Zoos argue that they are fighting for the conservation of the Earth, that they educate the public and provide refuge and support for vanishing species. Tell authorities in Pakistan to follow their citizens' demands and release this poor, suffering bear to an appropriate sanctuary now! Animal activists have long been speaking out against zoos because they exploit animals for profit, keeping them captive in unnatural environments that could never replicate their natural. They just walked into the forest and started exploring, he said.If youre a true conservationist and you truly believe in nature, the ultimate goal is you dont need zoos. In conclusion, I fully support keeping animals in the zoo Reading skills practice: Are zoos a good thing? Opinion | Zoos Are Bad for Animals - The New York Times Actress Kirstie Alley is a confirmed lemur lover. Explore In Touch Weekly's magazine "In Touch", followed by 384 people on Flipboard. Thats why I eat the way I do. Natalie, years, making the compassionate choice after he learned how chickens are horribly, the benefits of a plant-based diet during interviews and has discussed how easy and convenient it is to, follow a vegetarian diet, even while touring full-time. Kim Kardashian and PETA. Hoppus and his vegan bandmate Travis Barker recently recorded a song for the charity compilation album Dog Songs, to benefit animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey. 1620982127. 11 Celebrities Who Speak for Animals. Cage claimed to have spent more than $270k on a fancy pair of cobras which he named Moby and Shelby. The zoos foundation had recently generated media coverage, and cash, by campaigning to rescue a polar bear living in a Mexican zoo. Save Cats . Years later, Sunder was released to a safe sanctuary with the help of these celebrities and the public's awareness. She is just one of his collection of alligators. Thats why I eat the way I do. NataliePortman. But, for every story that casts zoos in a bad light from Vince the rhino's poaching at Paris' Thoiry Zoo in March; Cincinnati Zoo shooting endangered gorilla, Harambe, last year after a child fell into his enclosure; or Copenhagen Zoo killing and publicly dissecting Marius, a two-year-old giraffe in 2014 there are heart-warming tales too.