True, but what of the animals that cannot be released, either for legal or medical reasons? In captivity, these animals can serve as critical animal ambassadors, connecting people to wildlife and promoting scientific education. As I said in the post, the animal shows may seem cruel, but they are actually beneficial to the animal when you really understand what is happening (I would never do shows here at our facility if I felt our animals were stressed or suffering as a result!)

Yes, at the end of the day, animals should be in their natural habitat. I will never argue that.