title: In defense of zoos and aquariums: the ethical basis for keeping wild animals in captivity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservation and Science, American Zoo and Aquarium Association, 8403 Colesville Rd, Ste 710, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hutchins
authors.forename: Brandie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Allard
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000941:ethics* / Q000379:methods; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D006799:Housing, Animal