Join wildlife activist Rob Laidlaw as he explores the myths and realities of zoos and our relationship to animals. This talk will explain why most zoos are a manifestation of our societal view that nature is there to be altered and manipulated; examine some of the current problems that captive animals face and; look at where captivity may be moving in the future.

The presentation takes a holistic approach to understanding the experiences of animals and our relationship to them on both a personal and societal level. Rob Laidlaw is the founder of Zoocheck Canada, a charity dedicated to protecting wildlife in captivity in the wild and is the author of the newly published book Wild Animals in Captivity.

What: Illustrated presentation on wildlife in captivity and the efforts to protect them

When: Friday, October 3, 5:30pm

Where: Fanshawe College Building D room 1052

Who: Presented by Rob Laidlaw

Hosted by: Fanshawe Social Justice Club, FSU, Zoocheck Canada