I won't disagree about some species looking dejected in their exhibits.... but maybe you don't understand that those animals, even if encountered in the wild are still like 99% lethargic and lazy, especially the big cats & bears.
If they were't there, they would be out in the wild.... or like the Polar Bears, out on cold, barren, blustery glaciers laying around..... looking dejected. They are more pampered and well fed there than they would be in nature. I know it goes against their nature to be caged and not have to fend for themselves, but I think they don't really care considering.
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