Why I’m a conservationist — and a zookeeper

Sharon Redrobe OBE is a veterinarian and conservationist who used to protest for the abolishment of zoos; now she runs one and believes they are crucial to save endangered animal species. This talk was filmed at TEDxLeicesterWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: instagram.com/tedx_official Like TEDx on Facebook: facebook.com/TEDxEvents