Abstract
By now almost everyone associated in
any way with exotic animals has come to
realize that American zoos have fallen
upon hard times. Strange as it may seem,
the realization of this fact is more encouraging.
Collectively, North American
zoos have finally acknowledged that we
are in trouble. The problem is not a simple
one, but rather is most complex and can
be construed as a sign of the times. Simply
stated, this great country of ours has become
a victim of overaction and the pendulum
has shifted from the far right to the far
left, and unfortunately emotion is overruling
logic.