Breaking News: Shamu Kills Trainer at Sea World

[challer]

I agree, I am starting to think that way too. I saw the movie Hatri (sp?) with John Wayne and after that I only wanted to see animals that were born in captivity or "rescued". Now I'm begining to question of any zoo or aquarium is really ethical. Zoo's and aquariums do lots for introducing people to animal live and conservation, but how do the animals there benefit?

At least in an aquarium they aren't made to dance and jump and perform for the human folk. They can at least remain marine life and act like it.

 

[Justin Jett]

The training to do tricks is mental stimulation, and the admission cost makes quality care possible. As someone who raises and trains animals, I personally see many benefits to the shows at SeaWorld, for both the animals and guests alike.

I am very saddened by the negative comments about SeaWorld. I personally think SeaWorld is a wonderful place.

People will always debate animal issues, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Animal shows have been around for well over a century, and SeaWorld is the best at what they do.

 

[challer]

Hooray, Pete, for watching "The Cove." Here's to more discussion...

 

[Justin Jett]

Please remember that the information in "The Cove" may have been factual at one point in time, but animal handling procedures change with time.

Remember that Pete said he has not had time to do his own research, and he does not really know if the stuff in the film is propaganda or not. I encourage Pete and everyone to research CURRENT methods of acquiring and caring for marine mammels. Also, do some research into who Ric O'Barry is as a person.

Please dont let this one film detour anyone from visiting SeaWorld's wonderful parks.