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Zoos and aquariums, provided they’re held to rigorous standards and audited constantly, can directly fund important conservation projects and produce scientific data. They also keep the public informed and invested in wildlife. After all, how many workers and scientists found their calling visiting zoos as kids?
Circuses/sideshows that use live animals should definitely be banned though. Making an animal do tricks for our amusement is a far cry from holding them in an environment designed to safely contain them whilst making sure all their needs are met so they can form a solid routine.