1/7/2023 0 Comments All animals in planet zoo![]() ![]() The forerunners of the modern zoo, open to the public and grounded in science, took shape in the 19th century. It is these boastful collections of animals, these autocratic menageries, from which the modern zoo, with its didactic plaques and $15 hot dogs, springs. William Randolph Hearst created his own private zoo with lions, tigers, leopards and more at Hearst Castle. Power-mad men from Henry III to Saddam Hussein’s son Uday to the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar to Charlemagne all tried to underscore their strength by keeping terrifying beasts captive. Throughout history, men have accumulated large and fierce animals to advertise their might and prestige. As we snap a selfie by the sea lions for the first time in so long, it seems worth asking, after our collective ordeal, whether our pleasure in seeing wild animals up close is worth the price of their captivity. After being captives of the pandemic for more than a year, we have begun experiencing the pleasures of simple outings: dining al fresco, shopping with a friend, taking a stroll through the zoo.
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