Under the principle of fully demonstrating biodiversity, the animal species in the new park has grown significantly, but it is significant that the total number of animals is only about half of the past, and people will not see elephants and bears here. The logic is quite clear: one of the major initiatives of the new park is to change the traditional mode of keeping animals in cages for people to watch, and to maximize the “pressure-free” survival scenario of wild animals – which leads to The cage fence has been greatly reduced, more natural open spaces and animal density have been significantly reduced. As for the absence of elephants and bears, it is because their habits especially require a large space for activities, which is less suitable for living in a narrow area of an urban zoo than other animals. This privileged decision is indeed reflected. The zoo’s respect for the needs of specific animals, in this sense, emphasizes that “we have nothing” is more touching than claiming “what we have".
In order to create a "biobelt" that is more in line with the laws of nature, animals in the garden no longer divide the living area according to the species, but place animals of the same origin together, such as giraffes and ostriches, zebras and rhinos. All animals belong to the following sub-parks according to their geographical origin: Madagascar, Patagonia, Guyana, Europe, Sudan-Sahel, and each sub-park also tries to simulate the local natural environment from all aspects. In addition, the zoo will actively participate in scientific research to help protect endangered species.
Jean Estebanez, an expert on the “symbiotic relationship between humans and animals”, said that the renovation reflects a new trend in zoo development: instead of treating animals as a resource alone, they see them as species that live with humans, or a friend. Therefore, contemporary zoos should not drag animals into a completely unfamiliar environment to show them to humans, but invite people into a “quasi-natural world” that they are not familiar with – where they can also learn How to get along with animals.
Even though the Paris Zoo initiative has reflected a considerable degree of historical change, the French animal rights group is still not satisfied. Compared with the higher standards pursued by environmentalists, the animals in the garden still live in the artificial environment, or the essence of this is just another state of imprisonment. They cannot really live freely in a more comfortable way. In its natural world of nature. Jean-Claude Nou?ts, chairman of the animal rights group La Fondation Droit Animal, Ethique et Sciences, bluntly said: "Pretend that the zoo can play a direct role in nature conservation is itself a lie."
This makes people think that Costa Rica has announced that it will close two public zoos this year. Compared with the Paris Zoo, Costa Rica, known for its biodiversity, has taken a more thorough step on protecting wildlife rights. As a follow-up to this program, the existing animals in the park will be released or sent to animal shelters. The Simon Bolivar Zoo in San José will be transformed into a botanical garden, while the Santa Ana Conservation Center in the west of the city will be transformed into a park. Environment Minister Castro said that “no cage” is a new direction for Costa Rica to protect wildlife. The implementation of this plan is based on one of the simplest logics: the best way to treat animals is to regain their freedom in the wild.
Gandhi once said: "A country's morality is great, it can be seen from its attitude towards animals." The innovative innovation of the Paris Zoo and the subversive revolution in Costa Rica reflect different levels of "animal-oriented" ideas. Their exploration will lead us to further thinking about a more positive symbiotic relationship between humans and animals.
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