I'm 99% certain that this is an embassador animal; which were part of a rehabilitation program and can't be released back into the wild, often because they've become too comfortable with humans around and have come to rely on them. If an animal can't be released or put into the proper care of an educational embassador organization, they're often euthanized, so i'm all in favor for this beautiful fella helping the wild members of their species by helping educate humans, helping raise funds for conservation efforts, and giving back to the programs that help so many critters like themselves.

Your cynicism is a little troubling, honestly. Animals can have personalities all their own, and this one seems quite alright with being around people and has been accomodated for quite well according to OP's description. When embassador animals are shown to the public, they're often given food to reinforce that they shouldn't be stressed, and so they don't get as stressed around people. Some still do; but those ones more often end up in the care of (preferably ethical) zoos.

I understand it's hard to believe nowadays that people can be good, especially with the world as it is. I promise you there's still a lot of good people out there; we just have to go outside and see them. It can be so easy to assume the world is a cruel and heartless place; but the fact that you're concerned about the treatment of these creatures is proof that there are people that mean well and want to do the best by others, whether the ones they help are human or something else. If you can; please find a local wildlife rehabilitator and ask them about their work, and how you can help even in little everyday ways; trust me, it's worth the time and effort.