It’s either get “rid” of the depressing beast, invest millions in renovating their prison cells, or give them Valium.
New York City’s famous depressive “bi-polar” bear was trapped at the Central Park Zoo for 27 years before he died. You would find him alarming visitors by compulsively swimming figure eights in his pool, sometimes for 12 hours a day. He stalked children from his underwater window, prompting zoo staff to put up barriers from people watching him.
Gus was on pharmaceuticals. Just like for most zoo animals. It’s either get “rid” of the depressing beast, invest millions in renovating their prison cells, or give them Valium. Drugs are a thing. so next time you are at a zoo, remember Gus.
Love you, Gus.