The other day I went to a local zoo with my family. I’m not a big zoo lover. I hate to see animals in cages and kept from their natural wanderings and habits, but this zoo serves as a rescue, so I didn’t complain too much. As we were walking around I couldn’t help but notice the following container which I can only suppose once served as a food or water bin for one group of animals or another.
I really liked that quote. I wish I knew where it came from. Then, just a few minutes later, I saw this.
Hmmmm….now don’t get me wrong, I’d much rather see trees bound up and tortured than animals. But really, the natural world includes many different living organisms that interact with each other, and with us. Each is deserving of our care and respect. The way this poor tree is planted shows a complete disrespect for its life. Too deep — and it looks like more soil will be applied to fill the bed! This is just sad. Look, if we’re going to have zoos then let’s try to make them into places that celebrate the natural world.
The quote is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi.
I’m guessing the tree was there and that this raised bed was constructed around it…
And now wander over to the concession stand and marvel at the other mistreated beings whose dead bodies are being sold as food