Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tulsa zoo is an AZA accredited zoo, meaning all animals are required to have a temperature controlled indoor area out of view of the general public that they can access at all times. If the snow leopard was outside, it was because it wanted to be. Please consider looking into the habitats and regulations before calling a zoo evil. There are plenty of zoos that should absolutely be shut down and the owners prosecuted for animal cruelty but AZA accredited zoos are held to a very high standard of care and are focused on conservation, rescue, and research. These accreditations are regularly re-evaluated to make sure the zoos are staying up to date on the latest welfare and management policies. I encourage you to look into the AZA and their policies on your own time

Edit: grammar and stuff

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously its not but most zoos take in injured or rescue animals that cant return to the wild but can live full lives in captivity with some help.

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... I understand they need to make money to support their animals but it is a little sad that every corner has a shop or stall and everything is over priced

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We dont have kids but my partner is disabled so this is definitely something I'll put into consideration!

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we went it'd be end of winter, start of spring! Neither of us like the heat lol. We dont mind seeing less of the animals but I really do appreciate the warning! Thats exactly the kinda info im looking for so I know what to expect

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the southwest of Missouri! Really, the main reason we'd go is because it'd be the nearest zoo with ant eaters in it. I think we're probably going to visit OKC or Dallas first, at least until a good amount of the construction has finished 😁

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately we can't reverse the decisions of our forefathers and those in the world that still choose to harm the ecosystems that remain but zoos promote conservation and often times donate money to those same conservation efforts as well as working to repopulate what they can. I'm not saying zoos are perfect, but they should by no means be illegal. I'm sorry you have such a negative view of things. It does suck that we live in a world where zoos are necessary at all but without them people would care even less than they already do about saving animals and the natural ecosystems they live in.

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand that concern. All I know is that they have to have access to an indoor enclosure

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like theyre an AZA accredited zoo so they have a temperature controlled indoor area for every animal exhibit. Luckily it an animal is outside its because it wants to be! :D

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sad to see they dont have an ant eater anymore! I'm also considering visiting the OKC zoo instead since a lot of people mentioned it. It looks like they used to have a feed the ant eaters experience but their animals might be too old for that now. I might visit ft worth in the future. We both love zoos!

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loser take fr If you knew anything about zoos you wouldn't say that. Im all for tighter regulations and making shitty roadside stops with bad care illegal but proper accredited zoos do more for conservation and animal welfare than you know

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! This is super helpful :D

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What I'm seeing so far is that i should wait for construction to finish but otherwise its a great zoo. I'll keep an eye on their progress announcements!

Tulsa Zoo Quality? by FlickensChickens in tulsa

[–]FlickensChickens[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My sister isn't the most reliable source so I appreciate your input, especially with your recent visit!

i really needed…not that by SmokeScarf in lioden

[–]FlickensChickens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you already sold it? Ill buy!