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Tortoises win support, hyenas face doubts in survey on adding exotic wildlife to UK parks

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Briefings

A 2026 survey indicates that UK residents may support zoos introducing exotic wildlife like zebras, potentially aiding climate change mitigation. The study found that while some public concerns exist, a significant portion of the population views such additions as beneficial, challenging previous assumptions about public opposition to conservation efforts.

Key points

• A 2026 survey found that a substantial portion of the UK public supports adding exotic wildlife like zebras to UK parks, suggesting public opposition to conservation efforts may be overstated.
• The study suggests that introducing animals such as zebras could contribute to climate change mitigation, though the specific mechanisms and long-term impacts remain to be fully understood.

Context and limitations

The survey data is from a 2026 study and may not reflect current public sentiment. Results are subject to sampling bias and may vary by region or demographic group.

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