cage

A good way to protect them is fairly basic: Put up protective cages.

I see something in its eyes, the same caged look that the neighborhood stray cats get when Ma catches them clawing up our mailbox.

“Missing? How is that possible, dear? I thought the cage was locked.”

“Bravo! What an adventure you had! And it also explains the smell. But children, remember, climbing into zoo cages is not something to make a habit of. I hope you will keep that in mind.”

The panda refused to be lured into the transport cage, so a tranquilizer dart was used.