Zoos have changed out of all recognition.
There are quite a lot of different species around the planet, which we wouldn't have today if it wasn't for zoos.
What do you think an ideal zoo would look like?
Closed.
All through history, we've seen royal families, powerful people, emperors, have collections of animals.
The king who was a good hunter was probably a good warrior, probably protect his people.
Killing a lion or a bear was a big deal, but bringing back a live one showed even more power.
Virtually all the history of zoos is about human control of nature.
And it was a way of showing off.
Queen Charlotte, her gift to everybody that she liked was to give them a kangaroo.
