[Tripper]

I think the idea of the inner-city zoo, for bigger animals is a bad idea. They just can't make big enough habitats for the animals to feel like they're free in.

They should just have more nature reserves, where rangers can follow-up and monitor the activities of the bigger animals, such as elephants, big cats, bears etc....They could also offer tours for the public, where a group could be taken around in a vehicle to watch the animals...

Much like they do in Africa. It's better for the animals and also makes it a more romantic experience for the public who visit, seeing the animals live in their habitat, happy and acting as they would if they were unwatched.

The smaller animals are easier to cater for in city zoos, basically because of their size - they only venture around in a smaller habitat, and wouldn't notice walls all around them.