Animal Communicator Update on Spirit

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  • Update - 18th June 2023: Spirit left his body peacefully today, assisted by kind curators and vets who accurately determined that his cancer was uncomfortable and untreatable. He lived to an amazing 21 years of age - almost unprecedented for a leopard.
    This video filmed last year features Anna sharing news of Spirit and his cat friends from their home at Jukani.co.za in South Africa. Thirteen years after he featured in the documentary The Animal Communicator, Spirit was enjoying his old age at this ethical, no-petting sanctuary.
    Several years ago he was joined by two adult leopard sisters who were surrendered by a zoo that was closing. Miraculously, they turned out to be the grown-up cubs that Spirit knew from years before. Based on their love for each other, they were reunited to spend the rest of their natural lives together. Months later when the paperwork for the transfer was concluded, details came forward about the history of the two leopards’ locations and moves, proving that they are indeed the same two whom Spirit had known. What a wonderful happy ending for all concerned!
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    Filmed at Jukani in South Africa, a member of saasa.org.za/
    Directed and produced by Anna Breytenbach © 2022
    Edited by Garth Ensley garthensley.co.za
    Videography by Garth Ensley garthensley.co.za and Stuart Barnes stuartbarnes.net
    Copyright: Anna Breytenbach 2022
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  • @hanisi962
    @hanisi962 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The fact that the universe brought spirit and the 2 cubs back together is amazing ❤

  • @quistunes
    @quistunes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    I got chills & tears when you revealed that the 2 other leopards were the cubs from the previous place. I think my heart chakra just exploded.

    • @johnswimcat
      @johnswimcat ปีที่แล้ว +25

      So did I. How wonderful that they could be together at last

    • @LeBeau1
      @LeBeau1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Now this is what life is about. We spend our life's never knowing. Thankyou for sharing.

    • @emmat7643
      @emmat7643 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same here

    • @KatWoodland
      @KatWoodland ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My heart chakra blossomed opened. The original story moved me so:
      th-cam.com/video/gvwHHMEDdT0/w-d-xo.html

    • @zindi1138
      @zindi1138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what an amazing otello.. these events

  • @iambreytie6610
    @iambreytie6610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Thank you for this precious update. Thank you for being "the voice" of animals. - AnneMarie Breytenbach

    • @Coincidence_Theorist
      @Coincidence_Theorist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think Anne Marie would like you me and everybody else to realize that she isnt some anomaly and ,.. more specifically that we can and should all have be part of this exchange.
      ---------/
      (And now speaking from my own heart, so as not to put words in hers..🫀)
      Part of the whole rather than bits bytes, cuts and holes of a an incomplete deck.
      Everything a seperate parcel and piece. Dissected collectdead and boxed. Division. Separation.
      Awl’d different. Languishing Independent. Indecision. The forbidden. Incisions the living. Views skewed in two. Die’vision…of Death. Looping endlessly. First to last breath.
      The wrong vision has corrupted the all living things with a lie.
      Made to die. Now idea why.
      That is a question. One of many to question and realize in amazement the
      Quest-i-on is in a-maze-ment ….. but….for what??
      I suggest starting with the definition of “amazement”
      And think word breaking. Compound anagrams.
      “The Language key”
      to
      “The Golden Web”,…
      ChironLast ..

    • @ThatPugBug
      @ThatPugBug 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Coincidence_Theorist You really think this means literally anything? You could've at least used a thesaurus to make a tangible thought with your vision quest.

  • @__NewEarth__
    @__NewEarth__ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Oh my god that touched my heart, I'm crying, that's sooooo beautiful 💓💓💓🙏🙏🙏Thank you🌟

  • @carolebner2091
    @carolebner2091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just as they should be...very beautiful...

  • @WhiteTiger333
    @WhiteTiger333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The leopard cubs...wow!! Yes, I remember.

  • @catherinefitzgibbon4615
    @catherinefitzgibbon4615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    amazing story and dropped on Sox's birthday to.

  • @mushroombutton5107
    @mushroombutton5107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Baie dankie for the update..............An old Rhodie here........My wife says that I too belong in a cage at my age......but not for the same reason as Spirit.........I wish I could have met you when I was in SA.........You are an amazing person

  • @lorenalivoli9516
    @lorenalivoli9516 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also I have so much respect for the owners of the sanctuary to give these beautiful gracious animals the opportunity to live in peace. I love with my whole heart and I forgive the people that hurt animals and I hope they find it in their heart someday to realize what they have done and to stop hurting animals. Many many years ago I think I was 16 and I adopted a tiger for many years and I wonder what happened to Kuza. I’ll find someday as I am more open with my spirit side.

  • @Kla-Klaudinsky
    @Kla-Klaudinsky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This makes me so happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I often think about him 😊

  • @Carolineduna
    @Carolineduna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful..😍❤️😻 Blessings for all people than help Mother Earth and her Babys🌍

  • @biancawalkerrr
    @biancawalkerrr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the fact that it's the exact 2 cubs he mentioned now that is such an amazing touching story I'm glad spirit is at peace ❤

  • @eevagirl
    @eevagirl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How truly beautiful. Thank you Anna and the wonderful Jukani people for their very caring nature. Blessed x

  • @TheClaptonisgod1
    @TheClaptonisgod1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are just the most special being Anna ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    Wish you could have been here when our wee boy Misty suddenly became unwell and the vet decided within 24 hours to put him to sleep. I'd have paid with all my love, heart or money to know what should be done. I've subscribed and will be asking others to do so. May the universe bless every breath you take x

  • @hugs_nicolle7263
    @hugs_nicolle7263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m crying 😭 😊 it brings me so much joy spirit got to be the cubs. He was so worried years ago! This is a very happy ending. So precious and sweet❤

  • @hellfire5108
    @hellfire5108 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spirit is the most majestic creature. Just looking at him you can tell he exudes charisma.

  • @justinemcqueen5614
    @justinemcqueen5614 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is how it should be for all of us living on this planet. Doing what is in our hearts and our passion, rather than being guilt tripped into working just for our survival. We could, with love, collaborate together to create a sustainable paradise for us all. All manifestations begin with a dream. Let it be so, I say

  • @Tygerlady99
    @Tygerlady99 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really enjoyed the update. I was teary-eyed with your first visit to see Spirit and hearing the horrors he had to endure before coming to the sanctuary. I've thought about him on and off over the years. He's magnificent. I could stare at him all day.

  • @yellowleaf28
    @yellowleaf28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOAH, that’s three reunions for me (with Anna, spirit, and unexpected cubs). He’s still insanely gorgeous

  • @feliciacollins4716
    @feliciacollins4716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember when Spirit asked about the two cubs! Your story and Spirit’s changed my life.

  • @naticongored
    @naticongored 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    תודה ❤❤❤

  • @telepattes6188
    @telepattes6188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wonderful to see Spirit so well and in good company. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

    • @AnimalSpirit
      @AnimalSpirit  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Spirit left his body on the 18th June this year unfortunately. See this short tribute here: th-cam.com/users/shortsZ3MwmSBkdLo?feature=share

  • @aukjevanwilligen6370
    @aukjevanwilligen6370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anna I thank you so much, from the heart, for who you are and what you do - Please keep on inspiring the world with your great, soul touching work 💞

  • @danielmichalski2436
    @danielmichalski2436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I could not forget your interaction with Spirit. I envy your ability to connect so deeply. I was indoctrinated a lot as a kid, so I still have tons of fear when getting back to heart consciousness. Work in progress.

  • @finflwr
    @finflwr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What a wonderful update. Thank you :)

  • @margaretpatricio1162
    @margaretpatricio1162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To me you're a very special being and your eyes, empathy, serenity and respect for mother earth I see written in your face and voice. You touched my soul. Thanks for teaching us and be the ambassader of those beings who need you so much.❤

  • @TREMULOUSPRIMROSE
    @TREMULOUSPRIMROSE ปีที่แล้ว

    Spirit and Anna Breytenbach changed the whole course of my life overnight, 8 years ago - the deepest gratitude to both and for this beautiful update. ♥

  • @JacquelineHerreraOnGoogle
    @JacquelineHerreraOnGoogle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love you spirit! Yours is a story I will cherish for ever. Rest in Peace

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a magnificent cat! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @carlacable4353
    @carlacable4353 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a beautiful story , I was so moved by the original story, He’s such a magnificent spirit, Wonderful to hear of the reunion of the cubs … The Universe blessed these beautiful creatures 🤍✨🕊

  • @sbkenn1
    @sbkenn1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😔 I had assumed that he moved on years ago. Such a fabulous person he was. Since I had Jungle Book read to me 60 years ago, I have always loved black leopards. Someone my family knew in India had one as a pet. Thankfully, most people have moved on from "keeping" large wild animals in small spaces.

  • @frenchiedekent8572
    @frenchiedekent8572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ending for all 3, beautiful beasts.
    I remembered the time I watch Spirit, when you helped him and got rid of that awful name he had previously, which made me felt so uncomfortable for him. It was a great relief.
    Thank you.

  • @NachiketaFire
    @NachiketaFire 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are amazing Anna, and an inspiration to all, thank you for who you are and what you do 🙏

  • @cattheminion
    @cattheminion ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ♥ sad to hear of his passing but glad he got to spend the back half of his life in peace. amazing that he got reunited with the cubs he had known.

  • @zeevanatashazazhinne3136
    @zeevanatashazazhinne3136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh THANK YOU for this WONDERFUL UPDATE! I remember when the story of Spirit was first posted. I am so very very glad to know this. It's is not even sad at your Update - 19th June 2023. In Spirit. With LOVE.

  • @whatnow9159
    @whatnow9159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is good to know. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

  • @macdevasmith
    @macdevasmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the update Anna! .🌸💗🌸

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel7440 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anna that's wonderful. I have wondered occasionally about that magnificent cat, and to hear that the two kits he asked about had come to him. All I can say is wow. You didn't mention the man who was so touched by him, and Spirit's reaction I wanted to ask.

  • @petemayes1940
    @petemayes1940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou, this broke my heart in a good way

  • @kerryhughes8455
    @kerryhughes8455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WWWOOOOOOWWW !!!
    ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING !!!
    THANK U
    THANK U
    THANK U
    SOOOOOOOO MUCH
    4
    MAKING THIS PLACE FOR SPIRIT,
    &
    THE OTHERS IF THERE R ANY !!!

  • @allanhagan8922
    @allanhagan8922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. This broke me as did the original story of Spirit. It just humbles me each and everytime as I realise how in control GOD is of EVERYTHING. Thank you Anna. What an amazing Human being you are.

  • @joycelyndeep9246
    @joycelyndeep9246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely wonderful! I've watched the initial video many times and cried every time I've watched it. Thank you for your work...and the update! 💞💫🙏💞💫🙏💞💫🙏

  • @laurenraine
    @laurenraine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How wonderful to hear this. Thank you! And what a beautiful creature Spirit is.

  • @susanaquezada7671
    @susanaquezada7671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a lot for the update

  • @LuisaN-u7u
    @LuisaN-u7u ปีที่แล้ว

    First off, spirit is the most gorgeous gigantic leopard I've ever seen.
    What a majestic creature
    Second, Anna, if by a miracle you read this, you are such a gentle amazing unique beautiful soul !
    Your energy passes the barrier of this video ...
    How I wish I could meet you In person to develop the ability to communicate with beautiful animals of all types.
    We - humans - are so ignorant & in such, cause so much harm & damage ...
    Thank you for showing us what a lovely balance can be

  • @annesom5648
    @annesom5648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow I am crying… this is such an incredible turn of events and makes me so happy. At we’re the odds.

  • @margaretmaher6027
    @margaretmaher6027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this wonderful top up. I had thought of him often after previous video. It's great to know he is having such a good life.

  • @sii6531
    @sii6531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No way!! ✨💗✨💗✨That's increadable 🌸 truly magical. ✨
    Congratulations guys ✨
    Watched the first video a few times to see if truth be... And I am 100% un-sceptical of Anna.
    As a clairvoyant and sometimes Audiant, yet analytically sceptic, I am inspired by Anna's balanced wisdom, along with her gifts.

  • @manuellopes7144
    @manuellopes7144 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love an light

  • @debra9393
    @debra9393 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow....just wow. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. 💖💖💖💖

  • @whatnow9159
    @whatnow9159 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you.
    That's good news.
    All the best.

  • @nicoletambasco9210
    @nicoletambasco9210 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember the Diablo story and knew what this video was about the second I saw it. Wish I’d seen it sooner. What a beautiful story and I will never forget it.

  • @eveclancy3288
    @eveclancy3288 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just viewed the short giving a "farewell" to the noble Spirit. I assume this wasn't a hoax and am so sad. Thank you so much for what you did for him. I've forwarded the documentary to several people.

  • @marioaleblanc9863
    @marioaleblanc9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much Anna for this update on Spirit! :)

  • @maureenreagan9544
    @maureenreagan9544 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    WOW. As soon as Anna said there were 2 leopard sisters I KNEW they were the cubs Spirit was so concerned over years ago. It was so right for them to be put together with Spirit in his enclosure. Thank you, Anna, for giving Spirit a voice. He seems very content.

  • @spiritseeker1932
    @spiritseeker1932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love spirit.

  • @Lemieux_7
    @Lemieux_7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tear jerker alert! 😭

  • @dlmalley8639
    @dlmalley8639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank YOU are my SHERO🤗 ‼️🙌🥰❤🐈‍⬛

  • @zuzannavee9558
    @zuzannavee9558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered about Spirit and how he got on. Thank you for this update! So beautiful. And the amazing event of being reunited with the leopard cubs! just, wow! Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @mlcurtis4981
    @mlcurtis4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG - goosebumps and joyful tears

  • @christianhuntercascon888
    @christianhuntercascon888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    incredibly beautiful ❤

  • @fireyredbrown
    @fireyredbrown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very moving
    I saw Spirits story some years ago.
    So happy he is with the cubs he was concerned about.
    So sorry to hear of the passing of one of them 🧡

  • @pafsrh4744
    @pafsrh4744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats awesome ,rest in peace Spirit

  • @Tosca68
    @Tosca68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You made my day !
    I enjoyed so much the video you posted, thank you very much

  • @TheShift_OfEnergy
    @TheShift_OfEnergy ปีที่แล้ว

    more of the humanity we need like this,

  • @libusaradkova7928
    @libusaradkova7928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I did not think about Spirit for more than 2 years. This morning I reminded him in my mind. What a surprise the same day afternoon I found this message and a link on Facebook. Nice to hear he is happy. Thank you, Anna!

  • @gitasingh1437
    @gitasingh1437 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful ....Thank you for the wonderful work you do . 😇❤🌈

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anna, it's great to hear from you and I remember Spirit's story well, I even remember he had a different name he didn't like. It's so wonderful to see how he is able to live this peaceful life. I also remember Spirit speaking of these two cubs and how incredible this is. Thank you Anna, you are a very special human man being.

  • @lauraaurelia1388
    @lauraaurelia1388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dear Anna. So glad to hear from Spirit and to see him too. Thank you💖💖💖

  • @alyssiaiannella8140
    @alyssiaiannella8140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This has made my day❤ goodluck spirit and friends xxoo

  • @desdradawning8071
    @desdradawning8071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are such a sweet inspiration for us all. Thank you, for Being you, and for sharing your life with us. I know the animals thank youtoo!

  • @andrearoy4658
    @andrearoy4658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so very much for making the time to post this. Loving kindness

  • @brendag5855
    @brendag5855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this update 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I wish all big cats had this safety 😇😇😇💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏 🐆 🐅 🦁 🐆

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 ปีที่แล้ว

    June 30, 2023
    Rest in Paradise,
    Spirit ~ ❤🐾
    Your courage, wisdom, power and beauty stay on in our hearts.
    You changed us forever ♾️❤.

    • @maryanne2025
      @maryanne2025 ปีที่แล้ว

      She just died ?!?? I literally just learned about her today…
      Ok I just saw in the caption she died June 19, 2023

  • @viridiana989
    @viridiana989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the update of this story 😢❤❤❤

  • @thisgirlreigns
    @thisgirlreigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @annwatson6125
    @annwatson6125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    its a beautiful video Anna - I really love you - I've followed your videos for years...thank you for everything you are doing. Will pass this on.

  • @ilovemycat333
    @ilovemycat333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I watched the original interaction when spirit became was named spirit I was BLOWN AWAY and now that spirit was reunited with the leopard Cubs he was concerned about in the original episode it gave me goosebumps. I'm am so glad that spirit was reunited. WOW!!! I wish you had more vlogs on your channel. Thank you for the update. 🥰🙏

  • @LisaFishman
    @LisaFishman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing. Thank you so much for the update and for what you do.

  • @susankovacs8678
    @susankovacs8678 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤Love Eternal Spirit 🐾🐆

  • @larapollock4510
    @larapollock4510 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love❤

  • @MegaHealer
    @MegaHealer ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. Good to see you Anna ❤

  • @aliecarey
    @aliecarey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a treat to hear an update about the mighty Spirit ❤❤🖤

  • @sarahfairchild399
    @sarahfairchild399 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always felt like animals are more connected to source then humans are. I would LOVE to be able to do what you do!! I talk to most animals I come across as if they were other people/personalities. I've wonder if that's why they come back to see me often. At risk of sounding nutts I've noticed trees energetically communicating as well so this is all fascinating to me 😊

  • @teresacalabrese1125
    @teresacalabrese1125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful, so extraordinary.

  • @puremetaphysics
    @puremetaphysics 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So grateful to witness your incredible talents and grace of being. Your documentary helped something deep within me unfold, promoting a return to a helping profession. And as I delve deeper into spiritual technologies, I see more and more just how interconnected all consciousness is through love. Thank you so much 🙏

  • @bridgettestewart469
    @bridgettestewart469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Truly wonderful! Thank you for this update! 🙏💗💗

  • @2Sugarbears
    @2Sugarbears ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for informing us of Spirits situation. I remember the video you made about him and I was so interested to see how you spoke to him and made his life better.

  • @wolfesound
    @wolfesound 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this wonderful update, and the amazing synchronicity of him reuniting with the cubs! ❤

  • @blessedmomma2515
    @blessedmomma2515 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

  • @Dragonfly223
    @Dragonfly223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Anna when you communicated the conversations you had with the animals it was truly heartwarming, but when you spoke with Spirit one of the most beautiful majestic animals I’ve ever seen…This brought tears of joy! Many thank you’s Anna for sharing your gift and providing a follow up to Spirits wellbeing ❤️

  • @TribeOfGaia
    @TribeOfGaia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this update🙏🏼❤

  • @janinegolden1
    @janinegolden1 ปีที่แล้ว

    😭♥️ so beautiful to see spirit again and to know he has a companion. 🙌🏻🫶

  • @rajeshgupta6384
    @rajeshgupta6384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much Anna for this update. I wish you would do more videos. Your videos have a vibe of freedom & tranquility in them which is the natrual state of Life or should be for all living biengs. You radiate that tranquility & stillness which is very infectious for both humans & other living species ad we see in your videos. Thank you for bieng here . Infinite blessing to you 🌸

  • @flagal519
    @flagal519 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Spirit was an absolutely exquisite black panther. What a gorgeous cat. RIP, Spirit. I am so glad your last years were peaceful and happy.

  • @nanarcharmaine9222
    @nanarcharmaine9222 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤how I love spirit

  • @janhaywardvollmer8425
    @janhaywardvollmer8425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautiful follow-up - thank you! 🦁😄 💓

  • @laetid8403
    @laetid8403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, i can't believe it, that is so amazing! I am so happy for them three to be again together in a such wonderful place. Anna you are so inspiring, thanks.

  • @jeanneanekloss7845
    @jeanneanekloss7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautfiul!

  • @YahisMyLife
    @YahisMyLife ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The first time my parents took me to a zoo this was in Rio De Janeiro in the early 80s I was so sad. I begged my father to let the lion go free because his cage is so tiny he would walk back and forth. At the end there was a gorilla they kicked him so he would throw his feces at them. They thought it was funny. I was so distraught and sadden helplessly begging to let the animals free. I never went back. Many years later after moving to the United States and having my own child even seeing how much nicer the zoos were here I still wanted to leave. I had to keep a good attitude for my son not to ruin his day. But later the night I told him what happened to me when I was his age and went to the zoo. He was so sweet he cried with me and said it's wrong to keep wild animals just so we can see them. We stopped going after that.