trade in exotic animals, especially big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards and their connection to celebrity conservationists,” said Naman Ramachandran for Variety.
“The film explores the largely unregulated U.S. The Conservation Game, which held celebrity conservationists under a microscope, features interviews with prominent figures in the conservation world, like Carole and Howard Baskin, Dave Salmoni, and former Columbus Zoo director Jack Hanna. The Conservation Game And Other Questionable Practices “We are asking ourselves how did we not see this during prior accreditation cycles?”Īccredited since 1980, and reaccredited every 5 years, the zoo is experiencing its biggest blow of 2021 and its first loss of accreditation in history.
“The puppy milling of animals for the entertainment business is quite troubling that’s damaging to Columbus’ reputation and the AZA reputation quite frankly,” Dan Ashe told 10 WBNS. The film “cast a dark shadow” over the zoo and ultimately led to its loss of accreditation, according to Dan Ashe, CEO and president of the AZA. Hanna’s questionable practices were highlighted in Michael Webber’s 2021 documentary film, The Conservation Game, among other things. The AZA decided to revoke accreditation after discovering improper business practices from former zoo employees, like famous zookeeper Jack Hanna, the zoo’s director from 1978 to 1992. The zoo made famous by late-night television appearances starring its exotic residents has been dealt a big blow.Įarlier this week, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio lost its Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation.
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