Deadly Destinations

"Habitats" made by humans may appeal to visitors who only look at them for a few minutes, but they're still cages for the animals who are forced to spend their whole lives in them. We buy our cotton candy and move on with our lives; the animals are there to stay. They are housed in cages that don't come close to the jungles, deserts, savannahs, and forests that are their natural homes. They have no choice in their diets, mates, or living companions. Every aspect of their lives is controlled and manipulated.
A few fleeting moments of distraction for humans mean a lifetime of misery for animals. If you care about animals, avoid animal exhibits like you would avoid poison ivy.

At Sea World, orca whales perform tricks for food; swim endless circles in small, barren concrete tanks; and live far short of the 60-year lifespan that orcas enjoy in the wild. In the wild, these whales live in tight family units, with bonds that may last a lifetime.In their ocean homes, dolphins swim together in family pods up to 100 miles a day. At Sea World, their home is reduced to a virtual bathtub. Sea World, which owns most of the captive orcas and dolphins in theUnited States, has one of the worst histories of animal care. At least 36 orcas and 54 dolphins have died at U.S. Sea World facilities.

Here are a few of the saddest spots for animals:

Sea World

Marineland

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Six Flags Wild Safari

Barefoot Landing/T.I.G.E.R.S.