Damien W.
@thatzooguy.bsky.social
I support ACCREDITED zoos/aquariums | Zoology student | he/him | 24 | I made this account to quash anti-zoo rhetoric online | Not all zoos are bad!
You hate what you cannot fully comprehend. You see the word “zoo” and immediately assume the worst.
It’s unfortunate and understandable, but not fair.
It’s unfortunate and understandable, but not fair.
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
You hate what you cannot fully comprehend. You see the word “zoo” and immediately assume the worst.
It’s unfortunate and understandable, but not fair.
It’s unfortunate and understandable, but not fair.
Smiling as in baring his teeth? Or just a smirk-like expression?
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Smiling as in baring his teeth? Or just a smirk-like expression?
Weren’t you going to share this regardless of what I “did?”
If what happened was truly as bad as you claim, you would’ve shared it by now, no?
If what happened was truly as bad as you claim, you would’ve shared it by now, no?
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Weren’t you going to share this regardless of what I “did?”
If what happened was truly as bad as you claim, you would’ve shared it by now, no?
If what happened was truly as bad as you claim, you would’ve shared it by now, no?
I look forward to seeing these videos you have.
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I look forward to seeing these videos you have.
Your hostility only proves my point. Thank you, Jeff. Now people can see for themselves the kind of “activist” you are and make their own conclusions. 👍
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Your hostility only proves my point. Thank you, Jeff. Now people can see for themselves the kind of “activist” you are and make their own conclusions. 👍
End your silence? No offense, but you’ve been at this for some time and have had many opportunities to expose these “evil” zoos.
I have yet to see those exposures. I think it’s less about the animals for you.
I have yet to see those exposures. I think it’s less about the animals for you.
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
End your silence? No offense, but you’ve been at this for some time and have had many opportunities to expose these “evil” zoos.
I have yet to see those exposures. I think it’s less about the animals for you.
I have yet to see those exposures. I think it’s less about the animals for you.
Also this stalker you have is not my friend.
As I feared, you are using half truths to push a narrative. Similar to your activity on Facebook and Twitter.
As I feared, you are using half truths to push a narrative. Similar to your activity on Facebook and Twitter.
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Also this stalker you have is not my friend.
As I feared, you are using half truths to push a narrative. Similar to your activity on Facebook and Twitter.
As I feared, you are using half truths to push a narrative. Similar to your activity on Facebook and Twitter.
Dirtiest secret? By all means share. If you have actual evidence of wrongdoing, expose it.
I don’t think I know anyone at the Cincinnati Zoo of the top of my head.
I don’t think I know anyone at the Cincinnati Zoo of the top of my head.
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Dirtiest secret? By all means share. If you have actual evidence of wrongdoing, expose it.
I don’t think I know anyone at the Cincinnati Zoo of the top of my head.
I don’t think I know anyone at the Cincinnati Zoo of the top of my head.
If you were truly being stalked, I’m sorry to hear that. Regardless, that should not excuse your hostility towards others and especially in the comment sections of zoo posts.
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
If you were truly being stalked, I’m sorry to hear that. Regardless, that should not excuse your hostility towards others and especially in the comment sections of zoo posts.
I base my “opinions” on personal experiences, facts, and accounts from cohorts in the field.
I am not “helping your stalker,” Jeff.
I am not “helping your stalker,” Jeff.
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I base my “opinions” on personal experiences, facts, and accounts from cohorts in the field.
I am not “helping your stalker,” Jeff.
I am not “helping your stalker,” Jeff.
Hi Ellie, this zoo is accredited by the CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums)
There is much more to accredited zoos than “gawking.”
Yes the origin of zoos is Victorian, but the mission(s) have/has changed.
There is much more to accredited zoos than “gawking.”
Yes the origin of zoos is Victorian, but the mission(s) have/has changed.
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Hi Ellie, this zoo is accredited by the CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums)
There is much more to accredited zoos than “gawking.”
Yes the origin of zoos is Victorian, but the mission(s) have/has changed.
There is much more to accredited zoos than “gawking.”
Yes the origin of zoos is Victorian, but the mission(s) have/has changed.
Some are, absolutely.
Not all of them are bad, Cynthia.
Not all of them are bad, Cynthia.
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Some are, absolutely.
Not all of them are bad, Cynthia.
Not all of them are bad, Cynthia.
I understand your frustration, but good zoos are for more than just “entertainment.”
Your loathing is completely justified, but please do research before assuming the worst.
Your loathing is completely justified, but please do research before assuming the worst.
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I understand your frustration, but good zoos are for more than just “entertainment.”
Your loathing is completely justified, but please do research before assuming the worst.
Your loathing is completely justified, but please do research before assuming the worst.
I did not assume anything. If anything, I would argue you are assuming all zoos are bad.
Is that a picture of you with Dr. Jane Goodall? Did you know that she supported accredited zoos?
Is that a picture of you with Dr. Jane Goodall? Did you know that she supported accredited zoos?
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I did not assume anything. If anything, I would argue you are assuming all zoos are bad.
Is that a picture of you with Dr. Jane Goodall? Did you know that she supported accredited zoos?
Is that a picture of you with Dr. Jane Goodall? Did you know that she supported accredited zoos?
Hey Luca, if you truly feel that way, why would you share a video from a zoo?
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hey Luca, if you truly feel that way, why would you share a video from a zoo?
Zoos save species from extinction, Jim. The other things you mentioned do not.
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Zoos save species from extinction, Jim. The other things you mentioned do not.
Hi Juliet, I understand your hatred but I would highly recommend researching this zoo in particular. Not all zoos are bad.
November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hi Juliet, I understand your hatred but I would highly recommend researching this zoo in particular. Not all zoos are bad.
Hi Marc, just like on Twitter, you are vilifying an entire profession using short clips to generate disdain for a profession you know very little about.
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hi Marc, just like on Twitter, you are vilifying an entire profession using short clips to generate disdain for a profession you know very little about.
The species saved by accredited zoos and aquariums would’ve disappeared if not for their conservation efforts.
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The species saved by accredited zoos and aquariums would’ve disappeared if not for their conservation efforts.
That’s understandable. Zoos are also places of education. Visitors may come for “entertainment” but there is much more to it.
November 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
That’s understandable. Zoos are also places of education. Visitors may come for “entertainment” but there is much more to it.
Wildlife parks did not save the California condor or the golden lion tamarin from extinction. Accredited zoos did.
November 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Wildlife parks did not save the California condor or the golden lion tamarin from extinction. Accredited zoos did.
The species saved BY accredited zoos and aquariums would surely beg to differ.
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The species saved BY accredited zoos and aquariums would surely beg to differ.
Accredited zoos in Ireland take place in native wildlife conservation as well as exotic animal conservation.
This generalized approach to the entire profession is not based in reality I’m afraid.
This generalized approach to the entire profession is not based in reality I’m afraid.
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Accredited zoos in Ireland take place in native wildlife conservation as well as exotic animal conservation.
This generalized approach to the entire profession is not based in reality I’m afraid.
This generalized approach to the entire profession is not based in reality I’m afraid.