September 12th, 2015: Zoo Art

Lamplighter · 09-12-2015, 10:19 AM

One of the first "paintings by animals" that I remember was at the
Oregon Zoo by a couple of monkeys ... almost old newsreel stuff.

When we moved to PDX, I got involved with this Zoo and learned that the
entire activity was justified as keeping the animals entertained and not bored.

But then animal rights people made a issue about the Zoo earning $ from selling the "paintings"
and the head zoo keeper was actually forced out of his job over the squabble.

True ? I think so...

09-12-2015, 10:19 AM	#2
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	One of the first "paintings by animals" that I remember was at the Oregon Zoo by a couple of monkeys ... almost old newsreel stuff. When we moved to PDX, I got involved with this Zoo and learned that the entire activity was justified as keeping the animals entertained and not bored. But then animal rights people made a issue about the Zoo earning $ from selling the "paintings" and the head zoo keeper was actually forced out of his job over the squabble. True ? I think so...

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