Oh, no, no, no!
The Zoo is built into the fabric of the school! Everyone does community service, and one set of jobs is caring for the animals! Every student rotates through the zoo, and if they like it, they do more. My son’s favorites were the lemurs. You can hear the red wolves howling right near you. The Zoo has resonated with some kids, influencing their careers and life paths. (For example, Thomas Lovejoy: "Godfather of Biodiversity" Thomas Lovejoy Dies at 80 | The Scientist Magazine®)
I actually am surprised that more people don’t realize the significance of the zoo. It is accredited and part of wildlife conservation efforts (e.g. to reintroduce red woves into the wild). It is the only high school in the world with a zoo!
I love that the animals are in as natural a habitat as possible. For example the river otters have a fairly large river flowing through their enclosure.