Today I got on a bus, with no idea
where I was going, but it turned out to be a great day. We visited a couple
beaches which were way fun, but probably the highlight of the day was going to
the turtle zoo called Projeto Tamar, or “The Tamar Project”. There were turtles
of all types there and also manta rays and some fish. I enjoyed taking in every
second of it and even for a second regretted on not following through on my
wish as an 8 year old to get a turtle.
Something that really struck me
was the value of having zoos. I discussed this with Doug, pointing out that
sometimes it must be miserable to be penned up in a cage or a pool. Doug
agreed, but pointed out that by doing so, the animals life was put into a lot
less jeopardy than in the wild. He also pointed out that it helps us appreciate
more these types of animals by being in closer contact with them. I guess I’ll
have to think of that next time I’m about to dump a bunch of toxic sludge into
a river or ocean.
Thanks for reading!!
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