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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Alison - thanks, I'm going to check out that book - there was just a thread discussing that book, so it's the 2nd time something is showing me I need to read it  .
I was very disappointed to see the announcement that Sea World is keeping Tilikum, rather than release him to a sanctuary to live in peace  . One can't help but be suspicious of Sea World's true motivations in their decision in keeping him there - I'm sure now that they've reopened, their shows are more populated than ever, especially since they'll be keeping Tilikum.
So sad to see reporters interviewing people on the street who say "yeah but, we need whale shows like this bc most people can't afford to go see whales where they really live and we need to learn about whales" -- oh WOW. Yeah, bc seeing whales do tricks with humans is what they do in their natural habitat  (sorry for the sarcasm).
I hope Jane Goodall isn't watching this stuff... |
Ya, get the book Ann.....you will enjoy it!
I used to think shows such as Sea World could serve a purpose by allowing the average person accessibility to live animals that they normally would never have. As magnificent as these and other creatures are though, I do wonder now, if as people we should have to go the extra mile just to see them. If someone truly wants to see a whale, is it not worth that extra effort? I mean, if I want to see a whale, a tiger, an elephant, I would much rather see them as God intended them to be, in their natural habitat, even if it costs me a considerable amount of money and time.
I do get it, that by keeping some species in captivity we have learned invaluable information, which is a good thing. At what point though is it enough and no longer necessary?