Beastly business: zoos under the microscope (I simply loved this picture. I can't help but believe animals want privacy at times, too.)

Mane attraction … zoo attendances are up for the first time in five years.Photo: Bryan Obrien

So, when it comes to survival of a species the creatures in the zoos and aquariums, while ambassadors for their species, also pay a price. I am quite confident there is stress these particular members of a species have; their wild partners do not. These zoo 'inmates' are quite unique in their role to keeping their species alive while finding ways to enjoy their lives to the extent they can within the limits of their instincts.