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Is Your
Home a
oo?
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How Zoo Animal Welfare Is Connected
to Us and Our Pets’ Welfare
t Brookfield Zoo, the science of animal care and welfare is
multifaceted and comprehensive. Behind every healthy
Aanimal are experts in husbandry, veterinary medicine,
environmental quality, behavior, and nutrition—
all paying close attention to its welfare.
While most of us don’t have a team of scientists at
home monitoring our welfare, we can apply principles
ofzoo animal care to our own and our pets’ care.
The very best welfare is critical for all animals, whether
they live in a zoo or in a home.
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