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This article examines the public execution of Marius the giraffe at the Copenhagen Zoo in 2014, exploring the conflicting views of zoo animals as specimens versus companions. Levin analyzes the justifications provided by the zoo, grounded in population management and educational value, contrasting them with the emotional outcry from the public who viewed Marius as an individual worthy of empathy. The article delves into the ethical implications of culling healthy animals in captivity, questioning the role of zoos in conservation and public education, and highlighting the complex relationship between humans and animals in a modern context.

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