The Phoenix zoo seems empty, devoid of life. The Polar bears look stained and drugged. A crocodile floats morosely in an oily makeshift pond. The puffins stare sadly from their glass cage. Toucans beaks as sharp as Knives. The seals stupidly dive off rocks into swirling black water, barking mindlessly. The zookepers feed them dead fish. A crowd gathers around the tank, mostly adults, a few accompanied by children. On the seals tank a plaque warns: COINS CAN KILL-IF SWALLOWED, COINS CAN LODGE IN AN ANIMAL'S STOMACH AND CAUSE ULCERS, INFECTIONS AND DEATH. DO NOT THROW COINS IN THE POOL. So what do I do? toss a handful of change into the tank when none of the zoo keepers are watching. 