If you don’t want to risk taking photographs of wild mammals, then most zoos are happy for you to take photographs of their mammal inhabitants as long as you keep your distance and respect the rules. You will also likely need to make changes to your camera’s settings to get better pictures. Photographing animals in zoos has its benefits. For example, it’s much safer and easier to do, you are guaranteed some beautiful mammal photographs, and you can get a little bit closer than you could in the wild. However, some photographers prefer capturing mammals in their natural habitat, exhibiting their daily behaviors, as it feels more authentic. Photographs of animals in controlled areas also mean that the photograph does not count as nature or wildlife photography.