Zoos and aquariums are magically exotic places where childhood fantasies flourish through the experience of new sights and sounds. A zoo creates earthly adventures for a child to explore as visions of fantastical animals race through his or her imagination. An aquarium, an attainable representation of the underwater mystery revealed from the depths of the ocean, offers a window into the unknown for the young mind to explore the strange aquatic creatures and alien environment of a water-filled abyss. Zoos and aquariums, also called menageries, are a necessary part of educating the public about living organisms, conducting scientific research, and inspiring younger generations to delve deeper into the natural world. However, around the world, zoos and aquariums are vulnerable targets for men and women who simply see only one side of the zoological coin. Many people would agree that eradicating zoos and aquariums would be an ideal situation since animals should live in their natural environments, but nowhere is there such an idealistic place or world. Major issues for animal facilities, such as zoos and aquariums, range from the ethical issues of captivity to the creatures themselves. Although animals retain a strong reliance on their innate, natural instincts, the way they use their instincts has been demonstrated countless times. In some facilities, engaging in unexpected behavior is highly considered dangerous and often punished accordingly. For example, in the San Francisco Zoo, Tatiana, a tiger, expressed aggression towards a worker in the form of a physical attack, but the incident was isolated because it was motivated by territory protection and was not given much thought. In another case, the same tiger... in the center of the card... d. Memegen. Network. May 1, 2014.Leelaryonkul. Elephant foot. Nd Thailand. Shutter shot. Network. May 1, 2014.Lovett, Edward. “Five Shocking Zoo Attacks.” abcnews.go.com. ABC News, July 20, 2012. Web. April 17, 2014. Marino, Lori, Scott O. Lilienfeld, Randy Malamud, Nathan Nobis, and Ron Broglio. "Do Zoos and Aquariums Promote Attitude Change in Visitors? A Critical Evaluation of the American Zoo and Aquarium Study." Society and Animals 18 (2010): 126-38. Network. February 19, 2014.Robertson, Nicole. "Are zoos cruel? The pros and cons of zoos and natural parks" Cereplast. Cereplast Inc. January 4, 2012. Web. April 21, 2013Rey, Marget. Curious George at the Zoo: A Book About Touch and Sensation. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Print. “The Tiger Next Door, a documentary film about captive white tigers in the United States.” The Tiger Next Door. Rolling River Films Production, 2009. Web. 7 April. 2014.