Absolutely! Good zoos are amazing tools for conservation. People clubbing such great places with other horrible roadside zoos that exploit animals and damning all zoos really need to educate themselves
@@krishbohra5536I think you actually need to educate yourself on zoos and "conservation" when the vast majority of the animals don't need this "conservation" and many of those who might need it actually cannot be released to nature.
@@kingsharkoon Please name a single species that DOESN'T need conservation. Even animals of least concern are at risk due to fragmentation of their environments, which lead to quick decline in genetic diversity of populations. And THOUSANDS of animals are released into the wild every year from zoos. The problem is that people don't care about these animals. People only think of elephants and lions and tigers, but what about all the birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, less interesting mammals and fish that are being released? Just off the top of my head I can think of the Guam rail, California condor, black-footed ferrets, Panamanian golden frogs, bongos, Galapagos tortoises, all animals that have been bred by zoos and helped reintroduce their populations and add genetic diversity to wild populations! And these are just ones I can think of! Zoos (accredited ones!) do more for conservation that any industry, company, or person in the world!!
Such a labor intensive career. Much love and respect to all the zoo keepers who put a tremendous amount of work and effort to maintain and care for every animal in our zoos. Thank you Gareth for putting together this special bts vlog of our own well renowned San Diego Zoo. 🐘🐢❤
This was terrific to see the zookeepers doing their work 👍😊 I have been to the San Diego zoo several times but never seen it from this perspective. Thank you so much Gareth‼️
I really enjoyed your collaboration with people and the animals. I’ve been to San Diego zoo with my family and visited the sea world but never imagined the hard-work behind feeding all animals. Thanks for sharing again, Leonard. Cheers from landownunder!! 🇦🇺
@@linusreimschuesselno they are captive bred the ones that were wild were either orphans or animals who were “pest animals” which they shouldn’t be but that’s how the world goes but all the other are captive bred
I was part of a youth group at the Johannesburg Zoo 🇿🇦and it was an incredible experience to see just how much goes on in the day to day. I’m so glad you made this to show that zoos aren’t all bad. Your discussion about the role they play and the ‘love hate relationship’ really hit the nail on the head. Great video- thanks again🫶
As a keeper, thanks for highlighting the work that goes into the day to day! This career can be really tough with the intensive labor and compassion fatigue, and often times people misunderstand what we do, so it’s nice to see a positive video for the field.
@@mickeybara6894 which percentage of your animals is endangered in the wild (so it would be strictly necessary to conserve such animals)? How many animals do you repopulate in the wild? Which education programs are offered and how do you avoid that especially children are educated in a negative way because they think that the behaviour of your animals would be the behaviour of wild animals?
@@mickeybara6894 and just because no animal came from the wild they are still locked up. People also don’t come from the wild and still prefer not being locked up… as I said I am sure you really care about the animals but for me this does not legitimate a zoo which keeps huge amounts of animals which are not even endangered
This video was recommended to me so I checked out your channel - 7 months ago you talked about hitting a cross roads, and now you've changed the course of your content. Honestly, bravo for taking the steps to do that, because now I'm here and there's lots of content to catch up on. Hope you feel more fulfilled!
the fact that these are exactly the type of people I would think to find as keepers in there specified fields is funny 🤣 They match there jobs, especially the bird keeper guy.
I know how much hate and negativity zoos recieve and some of them deserve it. But it's so good to see a zoo like this where the people are so passionate and caring for the animals. You can really tell that they're doing everything in their power to give them the greatest life possible.
too many negative comments in a row. thanks for the video dude. zoos are a necessary thing in our world right now, but it's good to know people care so much about the animals to give them habitats like this.
Yeah, it's too bad people don't watch the full episode and understand the context before they comment "zoos suck" - I get it, I wish there wasn't any need for zoos either.
I'd like to see a zoo where animals are free to wonder their wild life environment like the African Safari. I think it would be more fun and exciting to get a closer look at all the animals especially the lions and tigers.
there are some zoos that have exhibits and areas set up like this. However, it isn't possible for all animals to be viewed in a "safari" type setup. Lions and tigers would be some of those because they are incredibly dangerous. It isn't something widely advertised but a lot of african safaris have guides with rifles for a reason.
@@robinweyand5327 they'd be better off going extinct then? If you can't see it then you can't prove it exists and if you can't prove it exists then there's no reason to help it thrive. I'm sorry but that has to be the most glaikit comment I've ever seen.
Zoos help to educate people because what we are ignorant of we tend to fear. They also serve functions like scientific research and run breeding programs for endangered species to help bring the populations back.
This was so fantastic to watch. When I was in HS and college I worked as a junior zoo keeper at the Lincoln Park zoo. I have some of the greatest memories from that time. I love my jobs now but I often dream of going back to work or volunteer at the zoo whenever I retire.
I've been going to the San diego zoo for nearly 20 years and I can say it's definitely one of the best zoos in the world , you should cover monterrey bay aquarium because it's the best aquarium by far
Seeing the love and dedication these keepers have for the animals is amazing! While keeping animals in zoos isn't what we wish for, it's the only option for some, and if it helps educate us about them, so we can treat them better and help them more in the future, then I'm all for it!
Such a fantastic opportunity to get behind the scene and participate in caring for the animals. Love the stories of how the employees got to there. The grandkids are going to love this one !
Watching polar bears is great for me, they are my spirit animal. They love the cold, just like me :) I'm from the Midwest and im surprised that we don't keep polar bears there because for 4-6 months out of the year, its basically a frozen tundra.
An excellent video. Always have loved the San Diego Zoo even though I have never been there. Remember Johnny Carson always bringing on people who represented the zoo and would bring all kinds of animals to show the audience. Now thanks to the internet can appreciate the zoo with videos like this. Thank you for a fun look behind the scenes at the zoo.
The sad reality is that every single living creature on this planet including us are all competing for the same resources since time began. Zoos, whether you hate them or not are going to be the only places to see some animals that once existed, and they do play a part in ensuring that the wildlife have chance to live. Cool video 👍
Two points about that: 1) Does the possible or even certain extinction of a species as a hole (which cannot suffer) justify the obviously appearent suffering of individual animals (which are proven to can suffer)? 2) The part Zoos play in the preservation of animal species is minimal at best. In Germany our parliament was asked this by one of the opposing parties. The ratio of animals set free to animals captured (not rescued) was 150 to over 800 and I highly doubt these numbers to be better outside of europe.
@@robinweyand5327 Would you rather the animals just die then? Most of them can't be released back into the wild where they'll die. If they aren't born in the wild and taught by mom, they aren't going to survive in the wild. The wild is a deadly unforgiving place. It's not peaceful or safe. Would you rather the two polar bear siblings who lost their mother at 3 months old have also died not long after their mother did? They wouldn't have died peacefully either. An adult male polar bear would've eaten them alive. You'd rather that happen? Is a 3 month old life cut short by being eaten a more fulfilling life than a 20 year life in a zoo where they'll die of old age?
@@sirus804 I think you don't understand how horrible the life inside captivity is for the animal. A cub beating eaten by an adult, as gruesome as it sounds, is nature. A 20 year life in a prison is nothing an animal would ever want if they had a choice. And yes the zoos try to entertain the animals, but you can tell simply by watching the animals behaviour, that they are mentally ill because of the zoos.
@@sirus804 And you are right that most of the animals can't be released back into the wild where they will die. But then stop breeding them, just to entertain humans.
@@robinweyand5327 well , zoos have come a long way in keeping animals, when I was a kid the zoo near me had tigers and lions in concrete enclosures, now it’s more natural. The truth is , whenever animals and humans interact, there is always a change in behaviour by both, sometimes good and sometimes not. Some wildlife have adapted very well to human activity, you should see the bush turkeys here in Sydney, they are all over the shop as for breeding, zoos are places that are able to breed animals that are at risk at extinction. Even if the percentage is low, but it’s better than nothing. Do wildlife belong in the wild , absolutely they do, no matter how one looks at it, there are no easy solutions or quick fixes, in most countries there are a whole host of issues which impact wildlife by humans in a negative way. There things being done to combat the poaching and other environmental problems, but it’s a battle that is a constant one
Been to the san diego zoo twice, it is incredible and huge, you can really see the quality of care that goes into the animals care. Its my absolute biggest dream to work at one, hopefully someday I will.
Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY is my hometown favorite. Currently, ANOKI is the lone polar bear - her Mom , Aurora, and Dad, Yukon, were here . ANOKI went to another zoo, and finally returned "home"! Polar bears are my favorite animals to watch for hours. Here in W Palm Beach, there is Lion Country Safari - a drive thru plus a walking area. Obviously no polar bears. Great video! Thank you for sharing.
I had a buddy who worked at the San Diego zoo for years and he took us back stage at the Polar Bear exhibit and had the male stand up just a few feet away from us and my heart literally stopped in terror at the size of this alpha predator standing 12 feet high with his paws raised. He stated that they would eat him in a second if they had a chance even though he was their primary caretaker at the time. I still have a few friends who are senior caretakers there so always keep an eye out when I’m at the zoo in hopes of getting another behind the scenes adventure. It is a great zoo.
Every zoo should be like this no less. I have no hate for zoos that are run properly, they benefit animals and research in so many ways and provide so much happiness towards animals in need and guests.
Bro you literally asked all the questions I was thinking in my head. I just got back from Seaworld today my first time in SD , and I couldn’t help but think how far they’ve come since Blackfish documentary
Unlike the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld is still primarily an entertainment company. They've gotten a lot better, but I still wouldn't support SeaWorld. My friend who works there says it's much worse than you think
Hello Gareth , Thanks for this interesting and educational video about the famous San Diego Zoo , to be honest I have never been to the San Diego Zoo , Now I'm looking forward to go !. Cool Video , Thanks !🏆🥇
very educational video for anyone considering the career and I think especially for anyone who doesn't like the idea of zoos and needs to see how hard these people work for the sake of the animals!
It’s not about the people that work at a zoo. It’s about the animals, if they really wanna protect them, work where they still live and protect their environment. Zoos are not an option!
As someome who dislikes the idea of zoos I don't blame these people at all. I believe them that they love "their" animals and don't want to harm them. But you can't change the fact that zoos are prisons for animal. Not a single animal kept in a zoo went there voluntarily. And that is the problem with zoos, not the staff.
@@noname-dw9teyou mean safe large open enclosures where they are feed and taken care of instead of habitat loss and destruction, bush meat, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides being hunted because of superstitions and or traditions, global warming I could go on but if you don’t get it by now your helpless.
This is awesome! Honestly, when I was a kid, this was something that I always wanted to do! Watching you fulfill a dream - and me watching you fulfill my dream.. this is great! Can’t wait to see what else you try!
Been going to the Zoo & Safari Park since before I could walk (we don't need to talk about just how long that's been), and it's great to see how it has evolved over the years (and continues to!). Great job, this was a lot of fun to watch!
Thanks for the educational video really enjoyed , your videos always make my day, thanks very much , keep making people smile , I love your positive vibes 😊❤
Gary you are amazing. Once in northern Canada I saw a moose much closer than I would prefer. I truly believe my skin froze and I thought I had kissed my ass goodby. My brother while kayaking in Hawaii saw a hammerhead underneath his kayak and he yelled like a little gril and shat himself. Had it lasted a little longer he would have gotten up and fallen in the water. We are not very much in tune with the fauna. We are city folks for sure. You are brave. I'm glad you didn't eat any of the animal food or any of the animals.
the thing about zoos is that people dont understand that zoo animals could never survive in the wild.... so its either zoos or byebye to weaker or less "wild" animals. I know thats how nature is supposed to work but as long as they are in good shape both physically and mentally its a plus for us to study them and have the pleasure to be so close to that animal without any side being harmed
Dude I grew up in Australia, and I’ve loved animals since I was a kid. I’d chase blue tongue lizards in backyards, I’ve had bin chickens nick rubbish from my bins, and I’ve slept in tents where wombats would be wandering around at night. Seeing any animal was always the coolest feeling, and I was always all for it
I’m actually planning to work at their Safari Park! So I’m very glad to see it people begin to appreciate the San Diego Zoo (and it’s Safari Park counterpart) for its beauty!
I went to the San Diego Zoo with my dad many years ago. The last time I’ve been in a zoo. It is definitely the best zoo in the world. Nice video and you’re killing it with this channel and Garett eats. Looking forward to what’s next.
What a stunning zoo ❤ zoos are so important for not only research but also inspiring passion and empathy etc in humans which furthers conservation funding ❤
@@zooempire4390nobody educated on zoo business would be pro zoo. look at how sea world is stalking orcas that beach. they can just go back to see but sea world would 'save' them 😂
13:05 she is doing a good thing. The fact she doesn’t want to look at the camera is so sad. YOU GO GIRL. You should be proud of taking care of these animals. They literally need you, and they would have un alived without you and your team.
When I was in girlscouts I was able to spend a week there even at night! They had special camps set up for us and we did daily activities and helped with feeding the meerkats and a few other animals. Truly an unforgettable experience.
Thanks for showing us a slice of what zoo keepers and workers due to keep the animal fed. It looks like a lot of hard work. I've been to that Zoo years ago and it was interesting and fun. I have been to other Zoo's and Sea World. I have mixed feelings about them being in captivity for our enjoyment.
@@Useryofcsdnx*sigh* do more research and the SDZ literary has saved species and they have an alliance plz stop wasting ur time watching peta their the dumbest ppl on the planet
This is a great piece! Especially awesome seeing Shaba and Sundzu. I spent so much time visiting with both of them at the Reid Park zoo in Tucson! Oh how I wish I could go back in time and go to school to do this. I can’t wait to volunteer at our zoo in the future 💜
Great video to educate future generations. It’s heartbreaking to hear that most animal species are down 70% because of us humans. People always want to argue about how zoos are horrible when we humans are the reasons why they ended up in zoos. Let’s just stop to think that maybe in the future all animals may end up in zoos and secluded due to human overpopulation.
if humans did not exist, there would be zero zoos and zero animals in captivity. This video is actually promoting and glorifying zoos for entertainment. humans are the issue here and i wish these "youtubers" would showcase the truth instead of appealing to the sheep masses.
I’ve been to the San Diego zoo and it was huge , beautiful and I enjoyed it. I wish more zoos were large like sanctuaries so the animals could stretch out and not feel trapped The big cats at Sam Diego were pacing when I went, which means stress 😢
Like they said bitter sweet, sober of these animals are being poached to extinction and pushed out of their homes by humans with money. Why do you think there are no bears in the wild in California anymore? Because they eradicated them to build homes.
I’ll preface with this: I am in no way an animal rights activist. I also enjoy going to the zoo. That said, I cannot help but notice the similarities between a barricaded prison and a barricaded zoo. Really sad to see the quality of life of these animals or lack of
As much as I love how much these zookeepers care for their animals, i hate seeing animals like Polar bears that roam hundreds of miles in the cold being in a pen in warm San Diego. Same with Elephants
they litelarly said their mother died when they were young so the scientists tracking here saved the cubs and they had to be raised in captivity which means they cant go to the wild because they dont have the knowledge of survival, also they said that the bears can live easily in san diego even though its hotter by adjusting diet and making them build up less fat which heats them in the wild also they have cooling systems for water and enclosure
If you still believe zoos are good, I would advise you to read this comment. I feel like people have never seen a wildlife documentary. Zoos are bad. There is a massive difference between a lion in the wild and one in the zoo. It is amazing to see how they hunt in the wild, how their shoulders move, how their eyes are focused on the target, how they hunt and live, take care of their pups and their other pack members. You don't see that in zoos because animals in zoos are abused. I am not saying zoo keepers do not love their animals. Quite the opposite. But they are not educated enough or simply ignore the truth. Zoos are based on four pillars: Relaxation, Education, Conservation, and Research. I will be destroying every single one of these in this comment. Relaxation: This might be true for some people, even though I don't know where you get the relaxation from seeing mentally ill animals. However, these animals are not relaxed. Once again, we are putting our rights before animal rights. Education: The "Evaluating Children's Conservation Biology Learning at the Zoo-" Study shows that 62% of the 2.800 observed children learned either nothing or wrong information. There are many ways to learn about wild animals, like documentaries, articles, etc. You learn so much by watching a documentary because you see how these animals act in their natural environment. The only thing that zoos teach people is how to NOT treat animals. For example SeaWorld: They often say orcas live up to 30 years which is bullshit. Females can live up to 60 years or more in the wild. One of the main problems of parents is that they do not put enough effort into learning about animals to teach their children. I believe the majority of parents are too lazy to teach their children and go to zoos for that reason. Why do you not teach children to appreciate local animals? Why does your child need to see lions? Bees are just as interesting, and you just have to walk into a field to observe bees. But no, it has to be an exotic animal. That's speciesism. That's another thing: "My child needs to see these animals in person. Otherwise, they are not interesting to them." Bullshit. Ever heard of dinosaurs? Yeah, exactly. Conservation: Conversation happens locally. Zoos make a ridiculous amount of money, and if they donate to organizations, it is not enough. It's barely anything. 75% of animals are abused in the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We could still save habits and animals if people would do something instead of going to zoos. Most fish in aquariums are wild-caught. Zoos are the ones harming the habitats. Many organizations help animals in their natural environment and are successful. They just need money. There are so many ways to protect the animals and the environment, but most people are just too lazy to change their behavior. Also, explain this: It's a little ironic to treat animals so "greatly" in zoos and then sell non-vegan products. That's speciesism level 100%. The few species that have been saved because of zoos are great, of course. But that does not justify the suffering of thousands of animals every day. Most of these zoo animals will never be released in the wild. Again: Conservation happens locally. Research: Do I even need to talk about this? It's bullshit to observe people in a prison and then say: "Yeah, that is how all humans act." That is exactly what it's like to observe an animal in captivity and say: "Yeah, that's how they act."
Lots of zoos are some of the leading helpers in conservation. What about those animals who are extinct in the wild? Without zoos they’d be completely gone. As well as that, if you watch the video, many animals brought into zoos are animals that would die in the wild. Lots of education happens in zoos as well. Most of those numbers are inflated because of zoos that aren’t good, which sadly is a lot of zoos. But if you only look at them, you won’t see how good some zoos are for animals that will completely die out if unattended because of things like disease and poachers.
Good zoos are essential in order to: Breed endangered animals from, for instance, war torn countries where left in place they would rapidly become extinct. Allow people to come into contact with animals so that they develop empathy for them. Study animals up close in order to help protect them in the wild. I could go on and on….
I work at a zoo and if animals aren't kept at zoo you might never see them. Only 400 Samaritan tigers in 🎉the wild. Palm oil is destroying them by taking their land and food disappears.
OMG! I loved your behind the scenes video of the zoo! So Amazing! Thank you! We are always wondering if the animals are well taken of or how they got there. Thank you for answering those questions and making us feel good about going to the Zoo!!! Thank you!
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Can you do this but for my personal favorite zoo the oakland zoo?
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I think the belgium zoo is better
I love seeing how an accredited zoo runs and how much work goes into caring for these animals in the best way.
thank you.
San Diego is the best zoo for a reason
Absolutely! Good zoos are amazing tools for conservation. People clubbing such great places with other horrible roadside zoos that exploit animals and damning all zoos really need to educate themselves
@@krishbohra5536I think you actually need to educate yourself on zoos and "conservation" when the vast majority of the animals don't need this "conservation" and many of those who might need it actually cannot be released to nature.
@@kingsharkoon Please name a single species that DOESN'T need conservation. Even animals of least concern are at risk due to fragmentation of their environments, which lead to quick decline in genetic diversity of populations. And THOUSANDS of animals are released into the wild every year from zoos. The problem is that people don't care about these animals. People only think of elephants and lions and tigers, but what about all the birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, less interesting mammals and fish that are being released? Just off the top of my head I can think of the Guam rail, California condor, black-footed ferrets, Panamanian golden frogs, bongos, Galapagos tortoises, all animals that have been bred by zoos and helped reintroduce their populations and add genetic diversity to wild populations! And these are just ones I can think of! Zoos (accredited ones!) do more for conservation that any industry, company, or person in the world!!
Such a labor intensive career. Much love and respect to all the zoo keepers who put a tremendous amount of work and effort to maintain and care for every animal in our zoos. Thank you Gareth for putting together this special bts vlog of our own well renowned San Diego Zoo. 🐘🐢❤
Every year when we vacation in San Diego the Zoo and Safari Park are top of our list.
Nice to see animal In prison so much respect to all animal abuser yes
@@MrPawnyouit keeps them alive sometimes and they’re well taken care of
@@bluecollarmenproductions There are no happy animals in zoos.
@@MrPawnyousome can’t survive in the wild, if you set them free they won’t live.
This was terrific to see the zookeepers doing their work 👍😊
I have been to the San Diego zoo several times but never seen it from this perspective. Thank you so much Gareth‼️
I really enjoyed your collaboration with people and the animals. I’ve been to San Diego zoo with my family and visited the sea world but never imagined the hard-work behind feeding all animals. Thanks for sharing again, Leonard. Cheers from landownunder!! 🇦🇺
Did those animals ask for a collab or if people can catch them? 🤔
Please don't visit SeaWorld it just contributes to keeping the giant whales in captivity
seaworld is not the same as a zoo, seaworld houses orcas which is cruel
@@prettybrii3469 I’m aware of Sea World and I just mentioned that we visited the area as well.
@@linusreimschuesselno they are captive bred the ones that were wild were either orphans or animals who were “pest animals” which they shouldn’t be but that’s how the world goes but all the other are captive bred
I was part of a youth group at the Johannesburg Zoo 🇿🇦and it was an incredible experience to see just how much goes on in the day to day. I’m so glad you made this to show that zoos aren’t all bad. Your discussion about the role they play and the ‘love hate relationship’ really hit the nail on the head.
Great video- thanks again🫶
As a keeper, thanks for highlighting the work that goes into the day to day! This career can be really tough with the intensive labor and compassion fatigue, and often times people misunderstand what we do, so it’s nice to see a positive video for the field.
Zoos are animal prisons and should all be shut down. Animals do not exist for your entertainment.
I am sure that you have the best interest for the animals. But in the end you are still locking them up for mainly entertainment reasons
@@MK-yt9ei2 none of our animals came from the wild. they are here for education and conservation purposes
@@mickeybara6894 which percentage of your animals is endangered in the wild (so it would be strictly necessary to conserve such animals)? How many animals do you repopulate in the wild? Which education programs are offered and how do you avoid that especially children are educated in a negative way because they think that the behaviour of your animals would be the behaviour of wild animals?
@@mickeybara6894 and just because no animal came from the wild they are still locked up. People also don’t come from the wild and still prefer not being locked up… as I said I am sure you really care about the animals but for me this does not legitimate a zoo which keeps huge amounts of animals which are not even endangered
This video was recommended to me so I checked out your channel - 7 months ago you talked about hitting a cross roads, and now you've changed the course of your content. Honestly, bravo for taking the steps to do that, because now I'm here and there's lots of content to catch up on. Hope you feel more fulfilled!
the fact that these are exactly the type of people I would think to find as keepers in there specified fields is funny 🤣 They match there jobs, especially the bird keeper guy.
I know how much hate and negativity zoos recieve and some of them deserve it. But it's so good to see a zoo like this where the people are so passionate and caring for the animals. You can really tell that they're doing everything in their power to give them the greatest life possible.
too many negative comments in a row. thanks for the video dude. zoos are a necessary thing in our world right now, but it's good to know people care so much about the animals to give them habitats like this.
Yeah, it's too bad people don't watch the full episode and understand the context before they comment "zoos suck" - I get it, I wish there wasn't any need for zoos either.
In the same time ,they have big dogs in small apartments , goldfish in round bowls , birds in cages , but they will say it is not the same
grew up in SD, the Zoo was always one of if not my favorite places to go as a kid. Hell I'm 21 and still have an amazing time every time I go
Zookeepers really do do so much behind the scenes! Thanks for showing the world what loving zookeepers do 😊
I'd like to see a zoo where animals are free to wonder their wild life environment like the African Safari. I think it would be more fun and exciting to get a closer look at all the animals especially the lions and tigers.
there are some zoos that have exhibits and areas set up like this. However, it isn't possible for all animals to be viewed in a "safari" type setup. Lions and tigers would be some of those because they are incredibly dangerous. It isn't something widely advertised but a lot of african safaris have guides with rifles for a reason.
@@silversiren7046 Maybe some animals are just not meant to be looked at
@@robinweyand5327 they'd be better off going extinct then? If you can't see it then you can't prove it exists and if you can't prove it exists then there's no reason to help it thrive. I'm sorry but that has to be the most glaikit comment I've ever seen.
Zoos help to educate people because what we are ignorant of we tend to fear. They also serve functions like scientific research and run breeding programs for endangered species to help bring the populations back.
Something sortive like this exists at Disney World in Orlando Florida
WOW, WOW, WOW, What a wonderful opportunity!!!!
This was so fantastic to watch. When I was in HS and college I worked as a junior zoo keeper at the Lincoln Park zoo. I have some of the greatest memories from that time. I love my jobs now but I often dream of going back to work or volunteer at the zoo whenever I retire.
I've been going to the San diego zoo for nearly 20 years and I can say it's definitely one of the best zoos in the world , you should cover monterrey bay aquarium because it's the best aquarium by far
i wonder what youd say if animals captured you in your natural habitat and put you in a zoo or aquarium so we can profit off of looking at you.
@@Useryofcsdnx😂 99% percent of the animals are captive bred did you even watch the first 10 minutes of the video? And plus stop watching too much peta
This is the best thing ever, dude!
Seriously ….thank you! 🙏🏻
Seeing the love and dedication these keepers have for the animals is amazing! While keeping animals in zoos isn't what we wish for, it's the only option for some, and if it helps educate us about them, so we can treat them better and help them more in the future, then I'm all for it!
What a beautiful episode.
Thank you SO MUCH ! 💗
Taking care of each of the animals at the zoo is so labor intensive! Thanks for this behind the scenes video!
It's true. I wish no animals had to be kept in captivity, but that just isn't the reality anymore.
one day in the life of a human having the best job in the world ❤
To fuck animals?😢
This was incredible. I can't believe how you caught the scale of how big polar bears are. Absolutely wild. Love this so much
Just went there with my daughters on Monday! What a fun place! Fun to watch this as I was just there and saw all these animals 48 hrs ago! Good times
As a keeper this! This is what the profession is about caring about these animals welfare and helping their conservation
What a FUN video Gareth. Thanks so much 4 sharing it. Cheers !! 😎😎
Such a fantastic opportunity to get behind the scene and participate in caring for the animals. Love the stories of how the employees got to there.
The grandkids are going to love this one !
Watching polar bears is great for me, they are my spirit animal. They love the cold, just like me :)
I'm from the Midwest and im surprised that we don't keep polar bears there because for 4-6 months out of the year, its basically a frozen tundra.
An excellent video. Always have loved the San Diego Zoo even though I have never been there. Remember Johnny Carson always bringing on people who represented the zoo and would bring all kinds of animals to show the audience. Now thanks to the internet can appreciate the zoo with videos like this. Thank you for a fun look behind the scenes at the zoo.
The sad reality is that every single living creature on this planet including us are all competing for the same resources since time began.
Zoos, whether you hate them or not are going to be the only places to see some animals that once existed, and they do play a part in ensuring that the wildlife have chance to live.
Cool video 👍
Two points about that:
1) Does the possible or even certain extinction of a species as a hole (which cannot suffer) justify the obviously appearent suffering of individual animals (which are proven to can suffer)?
2) The part Zoos play in the preservation of animal species is minimal at best. In Germany our parliament was asked this by one of the opposing parties. The ratio of animals set free to animals captured (not rescued) was 150 to over 800 and I highly doubt these numbers to be better outside of europe.
@@robinweyand5327 Would you rather the animals just die then? Most of them can't be released back into the wild where they'll die. If they aren't born in the wild and taught by mom, they aren't going to survive in the wild. The wild is a deadly unforgiving place. It's not peaceful or safe. Would you rather the two polar bear siblings who lost their mother at 3 months old have also died not long after their mother did? They wouldn't have died peacefully either. An adult male polar bear would've eaten them alive. You'd rather that happen? Is a 3 month old life cut short by being eaten a more fulfilling life than a 20 year life in a zoo where they'll die of old age?
@@sirus804 I think you don't understand how horrible the life inside captivity is for the animal. A cub beating eaten by an adult, as gruesome as it sounds, is nature. A 20 year life in a prison is nothing an animal would ever want if they had a choice. And yes the zoos try to entertain the animals, but you can tell simply by watching the animals behaviour, that they are mentally ill because of the zoos.
@@sirus804 And you are right that most of the animals can't be released back into the wild where they will die. But then stop breeding them, just to entertain humans.
@@robinweyand5327 well , zoos have come a long way in keeping animals, when I was a kid the zoo near me had tigers and lions in concrete enclosures, now it’s more natural. The truth is , whenever animals and humans interact, there is always a change in behaviour by both, sometimes good and sometimes not.
Some wildlife have adapted very well to human activity, you should see the bush turkeys here in Sydney, they are all over the shop as for breeding, zoos are places that are able to breed animals that are at risk at extinction. Even if the percentage is low, but it’s better than nothing. Do wildlife belong in the wild , absolutely they do, no matter how one looks at it, there are no easy solutions or quick fixes, in most countries there are a whole host of issues which impact wildlife by humans in a negative way. There things being done to combat the poaching and other environmental problems, but it’s a battle that is a constant one
Been to the san diego zoo twice, it is incredible and huge, you can really see the quality of care that goes into the animals care. Its my absolute biggest dream to work at one, hopefully someday I will.
Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY is my hometown favorite. Currently, ANOKI is the lone polar bear - her Mom , Aurora, and Dad, Yukon, were here . ANOKI went to another zoo, and finally returned "home"! Polar bears are my favorite animals to watch for hours. Here in W Palm Beach, there is Lion Country Safari - a drive thru plus a walking area. Obviously no polar bears. Great video! Thank you for sharing.
My hometown Zoo as well 😊 I actually did a summer camp there when I was growing up! haha
Ted speaks to my heart. Exactly why I joined the field
I had a buddy who worked at the San Diego zoo for years and he took us back stage at the Polar Bear exhibit and had the male stand up just a few feet away from us and my heart literally stopped in terror at the size of this alpha predator standing 12 feet high with his paws raised. He stated that they would eat him in a second if they had a chance even though he was their primary caretaker at the time. I still have a few friends who are senior caretakers there so always keep an eye out when I’m at the zoo in hopes of getting another behind the scenes adventure. It is a great zoo.
Great story Gareth!! Interesting and informative. Good job! ❤
As a kid that wants to be a zookeeper, I would say San Diego zoo is a good job to have.
Every zoo should be like this no less. I have no hate for zoos that are run properly, they benefit animals and research in so many ways and provide so much happiness towards animals in need and guests.
Depressing. The simple fact that they find no problems keeping polar bears in California says a lot about this place.
Bro you literally asked all the questions I was thinking in my head. I just got back from Seaworld today my first time in SD , and I couldn’t help but think how far they’ve come since Blackfish documentary
Unlike the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld is still primarily an entertainment company. They've gotten a lot better, but I still wouldn't support SeaWorld. My friend who works there says it's much worse than you think
Hello Gareth , Thanks for this interesting and educational video about the famous San Diego Zoo , to be honest I have never been to the San Diego Zoo , Now I'm looking forward to go !. Cool Video , Thanks !🏆🥇
You should definitely go!
@@LMat_MX Thanks !👍
very educational video for anyone considering the career and I think especially for anyone who doesn't like the idea of zoos and needs to see how hard these people work for the sake of the animals!
It’s not about the people that work at a zoo. It’s about the animals, if they really wanna protect them, work where they still live and protect their environment. Zoos are not an option!
As someome who dislikes the idea of zoos I don't blame these people at all. I believe them that they love "their" animals and don't want to harm them. But you can't change the fact that zoos are prisons for animal. Not a single animal kept in a zoo went there voluntarily. And that is the problem with zoos, not the staff.
Unfortunately the love of the zookeeper's cannot make up for the conditions many animals have to live in
@@Shoazothey we’re literally born there 😂 or rescued as a baby therefore they can’t survive in the wild.
@@noname-dw9teyou mean safe large open enclosures where they are feed and taken care of instead of habitat loss and destruction, bush meat, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides being hunted because of superstitions and or traditions, global warming I could go on but if you don’t get it by now your helpless.
Hands down best pole bear scene ever! Made me appreciate them a whole lot more
This is awesome! Honestly, when I was a kid, this was something that I always wanted to do! Watching you fulfill a dream - and me watching you fulfill my dream.. this is great! Can’t wait to see what else you try!
Omgoodness, seriously do a day in the life of a Porto's bakery baker in Los Angeles!!!! It's our favorite place, they work incredibly hard!
Been going to the Zoo & Safari Park since before I could walk (we don't need to talk about just how long that's been), and it's great to see how it has evolved over the years (and continues to!). Great job, this was a lot of fun to watch!
Thanks for the educational video really enjoyed , your videos always make my day, thanks very much , keep making people smile , I love your positive vibes 😊❤
Would love to see more of this, it was amazing thank you.
Gary you are amazing. Once in northern Canada I saw a moose much closer than I would prefer. I truly believe my skin froze and I thought I had kissed my ass goodby. My brother while kayaking in Hawaii saw a hammerhead underneath his kayak and he yelled like a little gril and shat himself. Had it lasted a little longer he would have gotten up and fallen in the water. We are not very much in tune with the fauna. We are city folks for sure. You are brave. I'm glad you didn't eat any of the animal food or any of the animals.
To be honest are those experiences in the wild not much more impressive and breathtaking then any visit in a zoo?
@@linusreimschuessel I never shat myself in the Zoo. Perhaps it is a POV.
A hammerhead shark has never once killed a person, not even the 20 ft long great hammerhead
San Diego Zoo is so amazing. I'm really glad you got to live your dream
the thing about zoos is that people dont understand that zoo animals could never survive in the wild.... so its either zoos or byebye to weaker or less "wild" animals. I know thats how nature is supposed to work but as long as they are in good shape both physically and mentally its a plus for us to study them and have the pleasure to be so close to that animal without any side being harmed
Dude I grew up in Australia, and I’ve loved animals since I was a kid. I’d chase blue tongue lizards in backyards, I’ve had bin chickens nick rubbish from my bins, and I’ve slept in tents where wombats would be wandering around at night. Seeing any animal was always the coolest feeling, and I was always all for it
Wow 🤩 This episode was amazing! I was smiling ear to ear the whole time. 😄 😁😃😀
I’m actually planning to work at their Safari Park! So I’m very glad to see it people begin to appreciate the San Diego Zoo (and it’s Safari Park counterpart) for its beauty!
This is amazing. What a great opportunity you had
What an amazingly informational video! I loved this! Thank you for sharing!
I learned alot about wildlife in this video so thanks to you and the experts that put it together :) keep doing you
Don’t want to send fish into shock before they become snacks😂
I went to the San Diego Zoo with my dad many years ago. The last time I’ve been in a zoo. It is definitely the best zoo in the world. Nice video and you’re killing it with this channel and Garett eats. Looking forward to what’s next.
Great to see that all the polar bears are literally rescues!
There really should be a Zookeeper's Union. It's a very specialized Profession.
Camera man is really brave for those close shots with the bears 🐻❄️ 😅
G- this is amazing video! Luv the polar bear slow mo shot when they dove in for the fish!
Really liking your series! 😊
What a stunning zoo ❤ zoos are so important for not only research but also inspiring passion and empathy etc in humans which furthers conservation funding ❤
Yo! I met you at the zoo! I’m a janitor at the zoo and I remember you!
Amazing. Thank you for all you do Gareth ❤
Your video changed my perspective on zoos. Thank you for sharing. Loving this new series. ❤
So glad you changed your perspective! So many are uneducated on zoos and follow all those uneducated stereotypes!
@@zooempire4390nobody educated on zoo business would be pro zoo. look at how sea world is stalking orcas that beach. they can just go back to see but sea world would 'save' them 😂
I hope you now realize how horrible zoos are!
@@arrowAFT 🤡 educate yourself
@@arrowAFTconservation zoo’s are fine we need them because we destroyed their habitats without any care
13:05 she is doing a good thing. The fact she doesn’t want to look at the camera is so sad. YOU GO GIRL. You should be proud of taking care of these animals. They literally need you, and they would have un alived without you and your team.
That was wonderful content ❤❤❤❤🎉
i love their dedication and passion for their animals’ wellbeing
Great work, man! I really like the direction you're taking things.
One of the best videos on youtube! Thank you for sharing. Also, these animals eat and live better than 95% of humans.
This was great, thanks for sharing.
When I was in girlscouts I was able to spend a week there even at night! They had special camps set up for us and we did daily activities and helped with feeding the meerkats and a few other animals. Truly an unforgettable experience.
Thanks for showing us a slice of what zoo keepers and workers due to keep the animal fed. It looks like a lot of hard work. I've been to that Zoo years ago and it was interesting and fun. I have been to other Zoo's and Sea World. I have mixed feelings about them being in captivity for our enjoyment.
Having mixed feelings about it is a great start! Atleast you think about it and don't just go to zoos for enjoyment.
right? disgusts me. This video should be up to showcase how to close all zoos down.@@Shoazo
@@Useryofcsdnx*sigh* do more research and the SDZ literary has saved species and they have an alliance plz stop wasting ur time watching peta their the dumbest ppl on the planet
This is easily one of the best videos I have seen on youtube
This is a great piece! Especially awesome seeing Shaba and Sundzu. I spent so much time visiting with both of them at the Reid Park zoo in Tucson! Oh how I wish I could go back in time and go to school to do this. I can’t wait to volunteer at our zoo in the future 💜
im so happy you spoke about wanting to work with animals or dreaming about being around them
Great video to educate future generations.
It’s heartbreaking to hear that most animal species are down 70% because of us humans. People always want to argue about how zoos are horrible when we humans are the reasons why they ended up in zoos. Let’s just stop to think that maybe in the future all animals may end up in zoos and secluded due to human overpopulation.
if humans did not exist, there would be zero zoos and zero animals in captivity. This video is actually promoting and glorifying zoos for entertainment. humans are the issue here and i wish these "youtubers" would showcase the truth instead of appealing to the sheep masses.
I’ve been to the San Diego zoo and it was huge , beautiful and I enjoyed it.
I wish more zoos were large like sanctuaries so the animals could stretch out and not feel trapped
The big cats at Sam Diego were pacing when I went, which means stress 😢
pacing doesnt mean only stress, but its definitely a possibility.
they should not be captive. they are wild.@@lizzymandile2022
youre right they shouldnt be there. Zoos are absolutely disgusting
dude do more research
Big cats pacing can mean a lot of things. A lot of time they are pacing the outskirts of their territory which they do in the wild.
Wow amazing videos. Abosulutly stunning love animals
“Why do you want to move to San Diego?”
Me: working at the San Diego zoo
San diego zoo is the best in the world!!!!
Talk about a depressing thumbnail
Like they said bitter sweet, sober of these animals are being poached to extinction and pushed out of their homes by humans with money.
Why do you think there are no bears in the wild in California anymore? Because they eradicated them to build homes.
Fr I thought it was gonna read "Day in the life at the world's worst zoo" lmao love the video tho 😎 😅😂
@@Dadeezythat’s what I read the first time xd
Ya the thumbnail could be a bit better
😂😂😂bro
Beautiful ❤love how they treated the animals
The zoo looks beautiful and natural I like it 👍
They have the logistics of a small country. Amazing
Yes finally a video about the best prison for animals
I'm glad to know you're still active ❤️
Animals population cut by 70%in 50 years has alot to do with poaching its sad to know some animals will become extinct 😢
This is 😍 amazing. The thought of giving the animals the choice of staying or leaving is wow
I’ll preface with this: I am in no way an animal rights activist. I also enjoy going to the zoo. That said, I cannot help but notice the similarities between a barricaded prison and a barricaded zoo. Really sad to see the quality of life of these animals or lack of
This was phenomenal, thank you
As much as I love how much these zookeepers care for their animals, i hate seeing animals like Polar bears that roam hundreds of miles in the cold being in a pen in warm San Diego. Same with Elephants
they litelarly said their mother died when they were young so the scientists tracking here saved the cubs and they had to be raised in captivity which means they cant go to the wild because they dont have the knowledge of survival, also they said that the bears can live easily in san diego even though its hotter by adjusting diet and making them build up less fat which heats them in the wild also they have cooling systems for water and enclosure
The polar bears are soooo cute😍
If you still believe zoos are good, I would advise you to read this comment.
I feel like people have never seen a wildlife documentary. Zoos are bad. There is a massive difference between a lion in the wild and one in the zoo. It is amazing to see how they hunt in the wild, how their shoulders move, how their eyes are focused on the target, how they hunt and live, take care of their pups and their other pack members. You don't see that in zoos because animals in zoos are abused.
I am not saying zoo keepers do not love their animals. Quite the opposite. But they are not educated enough or simply ignore the truth.
Zoos are based on four pillars: Relaxation, Education, Conservation, and Research. I will be destroying every single one of these in this comment.
Relaxation: This might be true for some people, even though I don't know where you get the relaxation from seeing mentally ill animals. However, these animals are not relaxed. Once again, we are putting our rights before animal rights.
Education: The "Evaluating Children's Conservation Biology Learning at the Zoo-" Study shows that 62% of the 2.800 observed children learned either nothing or wrong information. There are many ways to learn about wild animals, like documentaries, articles, etc. You learn so much by watching a documentary because you see how these animals act in their natural environment. The only thing that zoos teach people is how to NOT treat animals. For example SeaWorld: They often say orcas live up to 30 years which is bullshit. Females can live up to 60 years or more in the wild.
One of the main problems of parents is that they do not put enough effort into learning about animals to teach their children. I believe the majority of parents are too lazy to teach their children and go to zoos for that reason. Why do you not teach children to appreciate local animals? Why does your child need to see lions? Bees are just as interesting, and you just have to walk into a field to observe bees. But no, it has to be an exotic animal. That's speciesism.
That's another thing: "My child needs to see these animals in person. Otherwise, they are not interesting to them." Bullshit. Ever heard of dinosaurs? Yeah, exactly.
Conservation: Conversation happens locally. Zoos make a ridiculous amount of money, and if they donate to organizations, it is not enough. It's barely anything. 75% of animals are abused in the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We could still save habits and animals if people would do something instead of going to zoos. Most fish in aquariums are wild-caught. Zoos are the ones harming the habitats. Many organizations help animals in their natural environment and are successful. They just need money. There are so many ways to protect the animals and the environment, but most people are just too lazy to change their behavior.
Also, explain this: It's a little ironic to treat animals so "greatly" in zoos and then sell non-vegan products. That's speciesism level 100%.
The few species that have been saved because of zoos are great, of course. But that does not justify the suffering of thousands of animals every day. Most of these zoo animals will never be released in the wild. Again: Conservation happens locally.
Research: Do I even need to talk about this?
It's bullshit to observe people in a prison and then say: "Yeah, that is how all humans act."
That is exactly what it's like to observe an animal in captivity and say: "Yeah, that's how they act."
Lots of zoos are some of the leading helpers in conservation. What about those animals who are extinct in the wild? Without zoos they’d be completely gone. As well as that, if you watch the video, many animals brought into zoos are animals that would die in the wild. Lots of education happens in zoos as well. Most of those numbers are inflated because of zoos that aren’t good, which sadly is a lot of zoos. But if you only look at them, you won’t see how good some zoos are for animals that will completely die out if unattended because of things like disease and poachers.
Thanks Gareth enjoyable seeing the beautiful creatures
Good zoos are essential in order to:
Breed endangered animals from, for instance, war torn countries where left in place they would rapidly become extinct.
Allow people to come into contact with animals so that they develop empathy for them.
Study animals up close in order to help protect them in the wild.
I could go on and on….
thank you.
This was genuinely awesome to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Sad to see those animals stuck in some kind of confinement.
In the wild they are one of the most majestic animals you can find
They are captive bred and plus they don’t know so it’s not that bad so more research plz🙏
I work at a zoo and if animals aren't kept at zoo you might never see them. Only 400 Samaritan tigers in 🎉the wild. Palm oil is destroying them by taking their land and food disappears.
OMG! I loved your behind the scenes video of the zoo! So Amazing! Thank you! We are always wondering if the animals are well taken of or how they got there. Thank you for answering those questions and making us feel good about going to the Zoo!!! Thank you!