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Uploaded by on Jan 12, 2009

Facing big budget shortfalls, New York plans to eliminate state funds for zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens.

Do zoos matter? Who should pay for them when times are tough? Weigh in on Dot Earth blog: http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
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  • Yes, zoos matter - far more than most people realize, it seems.

    I think when financial times are tough, everyone who can afford to pay for zoos should. That includes the government, corporations, sports teams and every person earning more than $100,000/yr.

    Why? Because zoos are not just educational, not just entertaining - they are places to go to connect with nature, escape the stress, and hopefully come up with solutions when financial times are tough!

  • I don't know about the porcupine but that guy behind the desk is a natural

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  • Q: Do zoos matter?

    A: To those who visit them, yes.

    Q: If so, who should pay for them in hard times?

    A: Those who visit them.

    Q: When you want something, is your first thought to buy it with somebody else's money?

    A: (Your turn.)

  • Not to mention they house some endangered species.

  • give it to me, i will adopt it

  • pause it at 35 seconds

  • priceless. Good job hahaha

    -Chiv

  • Very sad state of affairs but cleverly done.

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