The Zoological Enlightenment Spectrum

The classic intellectual evolution meme takes on conservation biology! From the simplistic "zoos are fun" viewpoint (blissfully unaware of ethical complexities) to the performative outrage of pseudo-intellectuals (crying about animal prisons without understanding modern zoo science), to finally reaching conservation enlightenment. Modern accredited zoos actually function as Noah's arks for endangered species, maintaining genetic diversity while habitat destruction continues in the wild. Next time someone goes full tearful wojak about zoos being "animal prisons," hit 'em with some captive breeding success statistics. Nothing says "I'm the Chad in this conversation" like citing the California condor recovery program!