Antizoo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antizoo is an adjective meaning Opposing the keeping of animals in captivity in zoos.
Meaning
Opposing the keeping of animals in captivity in zoos.
Example Sentences
A few years ago, very little antizoo sentiment existed and zoos received little criticism, but today we find ourselves painted with the same broad brush as the consumers of wildlife—i.e., the fur trade and pet shop industry—despite the fact that zoos have reproduced many thousands of animals, including some rare and endangered species.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticaptivity, antitrapping, antipet, antizombie, antislaughter, anticruelty.
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