This statistic shows the share of United States citizens by their opinion on the happiness of animals in zoos compared to the wild in 2016, by age. During the survey, 33 percent of respondents who were under 30 years of age, stated that they think animals in zoos are somewhat less happy than animals in the wild.
Opinion of United States citizens on the happiness of animals in zoos compared to the wild in 2016, by age*
* This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Do you think animals in zoos are more happy or less happy than animals in the wild?".
Respondents base: under 30: 190; age 30-44: 236; age 45-64: 384; age 65+: 190.
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YouGov. (June 7, 2016). Opinion of United States citizens on the happiness of animals in zoos compared to the wild in 2016, by age* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/559712/us-opinion-on-happiness-of-zoo-animals-by-age/
YouGov. "Opinion of United States citizens on the happiness of animals in zoos compared to the wild in 2016, by age*." Chart. June 7, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/559712/us-opinion-on-happiness-of-zoo-animals-by-age/
YouGov. (2016). Opinion of United States citizens on the happiness of animals in zoos compared to the wild in 2016, by age*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 13, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/559712/us-opinion-on-happiness-of-zoo-animals-by-age/
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