Frequently Asked Questions from visiters at the Zoo

FAQ’s about the Zoo
Many people go to the Henry Vilas Zoo, and many of those people think up questions; questions that Beth the Zookeeper have gotten time and time again. Here are some frequently asked questions that many visitors of the zoo have:
Q:“Why can’t I see the animals?”
A: Wild animals don’t really care to have people right up next to them, and many people go right up to the glass and expect to see the animals right away. Usually, you have to spend a little time just looking through the exhibit in order to spot the animal.

Q:“Why don’t any of the animals have babies?”
A: If there is a certain species of animal that is thriving in the wild that’s living in the zoo, then it wouldn’t be responsible for the zookeepers to let those types of animals to have babies with no place to put them: They’re wouldn’t be enough room. ‘If we let the animals have babies all the time there would be zoos full of just prairie dogs or just camels. No one wants a zoo of just camels! There are a lot of issues that come into play when we decide if any of the zoo animals are going to have babies,’ Beth explains.

Q: (To a Zookeeper) Is that pepper spray you’re wearing?”
A: Yes, all of the Zookeepers are required to carry mace with them in case an animal attacks them or puts a life in jeopardy. It’s should distract them for long enough so that any human could escape.

Thanks!
~Brooke