Hawaiian Humane Society believes that wild animals generally should be permitted to exist undisturbed in their natural environments. Where zoos and aquariums exist, their role should be focused on conservation, education and the propagation of endangered species, not entertainment. Animals kept in a zoo or aquarium environment should be housed in natural settings that are safe, clean and meet their physical and behavioral needs. We oppose the capture of animals from the wild for use in zoos and aquariums, except when necessary for the propagation of endangered species. Action should be taken to prevent the breeding of a species whose placement in a humane environment is not guaranteed.