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39 – The Differences Between Animal Sanctuaries And Petting ZoosOrganizations where animals, either rescued, bought, borrowed, or bred, are kept, typically for the benefit of human visitor interest. – The Open Sanctuary Podcast

Episode Notes

Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss how animal sanctuaries differ from petting zoos. While this topic might seem evident to many in the sanctuary movement, expectations from the public based on past experiences might lead to conflations between the two environments. We also discuss how animal sanctuaries and advocates can educate the public and avoid creating unsafe dynamics between sanctuary residents and visitors.

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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• The Differences Between An Animal Sanctuary And Petting Zoos | The Open Sanctuary Project
• What Defines An Animal Sanctuary? | The Open Sanctuary Project
• Avoiding Harm To Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Animal Sanctuary Project
• Microsanctuary Resource Center
• An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
• A Guide To Fostering Farmed Animal Agency In Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project

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