#30: In Case of Emergency
The fact that zoos would need to have contingency plans for emergencies is quite odd. It’s kind of crazy to think about having to prioritize which animals to sacrifice to feed the others. I can’t imagine having to make that kind of decision. But at the same time, having a plan in place for worst-case scenarios makes sense.
We, humans, tend to think of ourselves as the all-mighty creators, but when push comes to shove, animals are more important. It just goes to show that there’s so much more that goes into running a zoo than most people realize. It takes a lot of work and preparation to keep both the animals and the visitors safe.