The Importance of Zoos
When thinking about a visit to the zoo, most people imagine a fun day spent outdoors observing exotic animals. However, a visit to the zoo means much more. Zoo patrons support an organization that benefits both animals and people in countless ways. Here are just a few.
Which detail from “The Importance of Zoos” best supports the inference that zoos contribute to efforts to return animals to the wild?
A . “A critical mission for most zoos is conservation of animal species.”
B. "Visitors discover how animals interact and the role animals play in their environment."
C. “They also rehabilitate injured animals that would have been unable to heal in the wild.”
D. “In the wild, animals face health threats like pollution, poaching, destruction of habitats, and climate change."