Many still believe, however, that putting animals on display in zoos and aquariums brings a significant societal value, especially for inspiring children.
“What I am really worried about is, kids are getting totally separated from the natural world,” said Temple Grandin, a renowned animal-science professor at Colorado State University and the subject of a 2010 HBO biopic.
“Kids get interested in things they get exposed to. I am worried that if people don’t get exposed to dolphins, they are just not going to care about them.”