Many modern zoos have expanded their roles to include animal rehabilitation and rescue programs, offering support to injured, orphaned, or sick animals found in the wild. These animals often face a bleak future due to injuries from habitat loss, accidents, or illegal poaching. Zoos with dedicated rescue teams provide veterinary care, rehabilitation, and temporary homes for these animals. For instance, rescued marine mammals or birds of prey are cared for until they can be released back into their natural habitats. In cases where returning to the wild is not possible, zoos provide lifelong care, ensuring the animals live in safe, enriching environments. Rehabilitation efforts highlight the compassionate side of zoos, helping vulnerable animals while raising public awareness about the challenges wildlife faces.
