WellBeing International WBI Studies Repository 5-1980 The Role of the HSUS in Zoo Reform Anna Fesmire The Humane Society of the United States Follow this and additional works at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/sturep Recommended Citation Fesmire, Anna, "The Role of the HSUS in Zoo Reform" (1980). Miscellaneous Studies and Reports. 1. https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/sturep/1 This material is brought to you for free and open access by WellBeing International. It has been accepted for inclusion by an authorized administrator of the WBI Studies Repository. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. THE ROLE OF THE HSUS IN ZOO REFORM A Report Prepared for THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 1980 Prepared By: Anna Fesmire Member of the Board of Directors The Humane Society of the United States TABLE OF CONTENTS (Part I---1954-1971) Wildlife: A New Perspective............................................... 1 Animal Welfare & Captive Wildlife/The 1960's.............................. 2 HSUS Recognizes a Problem.......................................... 3 Defenders of Wildlife Campaigns against Roadside Zoos.............. 4 HSUS is Urged to Consider the Plight of Wildlife.................... 9 The Federal Regulation of Zoos............................................ 13 Mounting Criticism of Zoos................................................ 18 (Part II---1971-1980) The HSUS Zoo Reform Program............................................... 23 The HSUS Sys tern for Rating Zoos. 28 The