You’re in a zoo and you see animals and you think this question many times over and over again, “are zoos really good for animals”. People around the United States wonder if zoos are really good for animals and what they do to take care for animals. Many people believe that zoos are good for animals. For one thing zoos take care for animals. In the article Behind the Invisible bars it tells us that zoos give animals food and they also give them shelter.…
The long, spotted neck of a giraffe gracefully swooped down to the biscuit I nervously held in the air. I have never felt more humbled to stand before such a grandiose animal, nor more present in and aware of the fascinations of nature. Historically, zoos have come a long way from entertainment facilities to conservations education centers designed to inspire its audiences. Yet, they have always been controversial even until this day. According to architect and zoo director David Hancocks, author of A Different Nature: The Paradoxical World of Zoos and Their Uncertain Future, zoos have served as an ironic dichotomy of a “humans hold for Nature while simultaneously seeking to dominate it and smother its very wilderness (Hancocks, 6).”…
The question of the impact of captivity on animals remains one of the most challenging and controversial over the several decades. Some people disagree that zoos are an important part of animals conservation as they believe sanctuaries in animal's native habitat would bring more positive results as animals suffer from the constant human presence and lack of space. Others argue that zoos provide animals with even better conditions than in the wild and that without zoos many conservation programs would not exist so that for endangered species it is better to live in captivity than become extinct. Both opinions can exist as there are many zoos in the world and their facilities contrast greatly. It is obvious that ill-designed zoos does not serve…
Well, the problem is to your argument is the majority of the zoo breeding programs is once they save the animals they still keep them in captivity that's the big problem. Most zoos actually don't even release the animal, they just keep them and sell them to people. When zoos claim that they send them to the wild, it's because that they want that animal to be endangered again so they can still own them. Most animals are endangered for manmade, but some are from predators and animals who were designed to eat for eg, small fish and other avians and species. The cycle for that and to save them is impossible, they know that so they take advantage of…
I have not been to zoos often, but when I have I have never witnessed animals in cages, particularly not the generic metal bar cages that are often seen in movies. Animals are kept in natural exhibits, with glass or open areas for viewing. Laidlaw eventually concluded that zoos should either improve their bad habits, or face losing their jobs. I am in agreement with this statement, however, I feel that most zoos do not have to face this choice as they are doing fine as it…
Animals are born with natural instincts that kick in at a very young age. If an animal is raised in a zoo it may not know what to do when released into the wild. These animals may not be able to survive. So which is best for the animals, the wild or the zoo? Honestly, I believe animals should live in the wild.…
In the beginning of my high school career I enjoyed writing because at that point is was more focused on creativity rather than analysis. We eventually began branching out and started writing persuasive essays and research papers. Of course, I enjoyed creative writing the best because it was an outlet to express my opinions. The second type of writing I felt most confident in was persuasive. In high school we made arguments based on a certain topic we choose.…
Animals are still being forced to live inside cages that are radically smaller than the natural environment that they are meant to live in. Animals are meant to roam in the wild, free spaces and not locked in cages with fake tree, rocks, and ponds. Zoos should not exist because they are inhumane, expensive, and…
With the biotic world still being destroyed and harmed at an alarming rate, entire biomes are endangered and whole ecosystems are threatened by anthropogenic pressures. These changes globally have impelled zoos and aquariums to create and establish conservation benefits. This coupled with the growth in economic rationalism and the rise of corporate management, rationalises the feasibility of projects in terms of economic efficiencies. Which has seen the battle between balancing of public entertainment and money with the welfare of animals. It is argued that zoos need to maintain a more concentrated engagement with a range of ethical and pragmatic consideration in the appraisal of animal welfare under the conditions for research.…
Animals don't have as much space in the zoo as they would in there natural habitat. Animals don't get as much space as they need in zoos and they don't live in a similar habitat. They live in an enclosed area with glass all around it so people can see. They have a few plants with metal bars and maybe a tree. They don't have room to run and they are living in a colder or hotter environment then there used to.…
It will kind of help them from going extinct. The animals are in an enclosed habitat that gives them security to not be poached. So they don’t go extinct by going hungry because there getting all of their nutrients. Because zoos are highly intelligent and do a lot of research to find…
Zoos protect animals from these dangers and can help reintroduce endangered species back into the wild. “Quite simply without these efforts there would be fewer species alive today and ecosystems and the world as a whole would be poorer for it.” (Source D). These conservation efforts are important to the environment as the extinction of one species could devastate an entire ecosystem. Zoos are able to take care of animals much better than these animals can on their own.…
Many argue that they are educational to their children and allows them to create a bond with the animals. The only problem is that animals act completely different in the wild vs. the zoo, so how is it educational when their behaviors are altered? Another reason why some people believe zoos should continue to open is because they prevent animals from being endangered. Most of the population in zoos are stolen from the wilderness and have no reason of being held captive. However, there are a few cases were animals were hurt and needed medical attention.…
Dhanishka Pohuja Professor Linda King English 1A- 40396 19 October 2015 Zoos are Inhumane and Animals should not be kept in Captivity Zoos have been around for hundreds of years, displaying wild animals from around the globe for educational purposes as well as a form of entertainment for people. For the context of this research paper, zoo has been defined, by Oxford Dictionaries, as “An establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation, or display to the public.” From The Free Dictionary, wild animal has been defined as “Animals that have not been domesticated or tamed and are usually living in a natural environment, including both game and nongame species.”…
I have considered both advantages and disadvantages and have valid reasons for these. First of all, I am arguing with advantages. Firstly, we can visit the animals every day, if they are kept in zoos. It’s not like if you need to see a penguin, you go to…