tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post524367274251455963..comments2024-03-28T06:02:08.977-07:00Comments on Irons in the Fire: It's a given that where large predators and people both exist,Firehandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-89057702958371409862009-04-13T21:18:00.000-07:002009-04-13T21:18:00.000-07:00That is VERY good news to hear. I'm glad that the...That is VERY good news to hear. I'm glad that there is at least ONE zoo who's concerned about larger areas for the big animals. That is very good news, indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-54793873319737456882009-04-13T15:11:00.000-07:002009-04-13T15:11:00.000-07:00Used to be a big problem at the OKC zoo, too. Hap...Used to be a big problem at the OKC zoo, too. Happily, one of the first things on the list when they got the funding was nice areas for the big critters. Though the elephants still need more room.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-36732368161011735232009-04-12T17:03:00.000-07:002009-04-12T17:03:00.000-07:00I hate stupid people. That's about all I can say....I hate stupid people. That's about all I can say. Kind of like those snake handling churches that handle rattlesnakes and sh*t. "DAMN! It bit me!", cries out one man. "Ahhh, see? He didn't have enough faith. That, or he sinned too much this past week", says the pastor to the congregation.<BR/><BR/>Now, I have to speak up about zoos. YEPPER! You so knew THIS was coming, Firehand.<BR/><BR/>I'm not overly fond of zoos. I mean, sure, they're great for the little birds and some snakes. Oh, and maybe for the lizards...sure, live it up at the zoo. But here at the Louisville Zoo, ahem, that's LOUISVILLE ZOO (I hope the people from the zoo read this) We have two to three elephants on LESS THAN an acre of ground. It's nothing but an area of dirt...no grass, nothing. Oh, wait...I'm sorry. They put a tire in there for the elephants to play with. <BR/>The monkies have plenty of room. The polar bear, I nicknamed "Goober" paces back and forth. Doing the same repetitive movements, time and time again. Goober will take about 5 steps over to the wall, stand up, turn around, and take another 5 steps back. LOOK! It's going to do something different now. Nope. There it goes again, 5 steps, stand, turn, 5 steps. I feel sorry for the animals with VERY LITTLE space. Don't get me wrong, those animals, to the best of my knowledge are being treated wonderfully. But where the zoo screwed up here is giving more room for the Lorikeet Landing. They expanded that exhibit and others....but for the largest animals at the zoo, NO EXPANSION. And THAT's the problem I have with what zoo? Let me REPEAT: (Maybe it would help if I could get other's to voice their opinions...IF your opinion consists of maybe providing more space for the larger animals at the zoo.<BR/><BR/>LOUISVILLE ZOO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com