: This concept refers to the preservation of genetic material (sperm, eggs, embryos), which some critics argue reduces animal survival to a purely genetic "reservoir" rather than a behavioral or social one.
Below is an overview of the current research and articles covering these facets.
Modern zoological research often critiques how human frameworks of "reproductive futurism" shape our understanding of animal sex in captivity. Key themes in recent articles include: Breeding vs. Sexuality
In a different context, "zoo" is a self-identifier used by individuals within the zoophilic community . Articles in this field typically focus on:
: Scholars like Marianna Szczygielska explore how the zoo narrative frequently overlooks same-sex behaviors or "non-functional" sexual acts that do not lead to reproduction, arguing that our definitions of animal sex are often limited by human binaries. The "Frozen Zoo"
Development of zoophilic interests and behaviors in the ... - PMC
2. Zoophilia and "Zoo" Identity (The Sociological Perspective)
: Contemporary zoos often prioritize "captive breeding" as a tool for conservation, sometimes distancing biological reproduction from the lived sexual experiences of animals. Queer Animality
1. Animal Sexuality and Captive Breeding (The Academic Perspective)
within zoological institutions, or the sociological and psychological study of (individuals who identify as "zoos").