July 9, 2008
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Turn troubled zoo into a nature center
I think old-fashioned Victorian zoos, where animals are confined in small, concrete cages, are outdated and inhumane.
However, as one reader recently pointed out, Druid Hill Park is a great place for picnics and family outings.
Why not move the larger animals to game reserves and turn the zoo into a nature and conservation center?
The zoo could provide a home for smaller animals and recuperating wildlife while educating the public about local ecology, the bay and sustainable living.
Schoolchildren would love this updated version of their local zoo, and it would be affordable for families.
Sandra Bryant
Baltimore
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