People can develop an appreciation for the animals who live near them.

Everybody has memories of the zoo from their childhood. Your zoo is still here.

There is a huge diversity of things.

The Christmas after Mom & Dad split up, they both went crazy buying us presents. Matt, Jonny, and I were showered with gifts at home and at Dads apartment. I thought that was great. I was all in favor of my love being paid for with presents.

This year all I got was a diary and a secondhand watch.

Okay, I know this is corny, but this really is what Christmas is all about.

You get a real appreciation of what we as a people once were ? and can be, ... All of this is very emotionally satisfying to me.

It's to get people to realize what they have and feel thankful, in hopes that if they gain an appreciation for what they have they might want to save it in the future when land becomes very scarce. We want to maintain a sense of connection with the natural world.