US EditionAgents of Deceit: How Ambassador Animals at Zoos Teach the Wrong Lessons
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Agents of Deceit: How Ambassador Animals at Zoos Teach the Wrong Lessons
While the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in North America does not provide public data on the exact numbers, in 2025 most of the 251 AZA-accredited zoos, aquariums, and related facilities have ambassador animals. Ambassador animals are captive wild animals that zoos use as “mascots” for their species in the wild. They are often involved in programs described as “educational,” which can require off-site travel to venues like hospitals, s…
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