Arguments for keeping animals in zoos?

Answer 1

1. By keeping animals in zoos, humans are violating various animal rights - choice, freedom

2. Keeping animals in confinement, especially in cages is very cruel

3. Sometimes conditions are very bad and animals suffer due to diseases and hunger

4. Many animals suffer due to mischief by visitors

Answer 2

Pros:

* Better understanding and learning of the animal's anatomy and physiology through tracking of its vital organs and systems * Up close and controlled environment to study animal behavior * Breeding programs that help repopulate and preserve threatened and endangered species.

* The animal is a 'mascot' for its species- by sacrificing a few animals (by pulling them from their natural environment and putting them in zoos) people are moved to understand, help, research and donate time, energy and money to the animals' cause. * Education- Children get to see a real Elephant, they are more exposed to the natural world.

Cons:

* The animals are being taken out of their natural environment and put in smaller spaces which can cause physical and traumatize animals. * The loss of natural instincts to hunt,breed & survive.

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Answer 3

Unfortunately, such environments are increasingly under threat. Rainforests, coral reefs and other habitats are being destroyed and, in the news this morning, it was stated that global warming could lead to the loss of the Arctic ice and snow by the middle of this century. Also, many animals are being hunted to extinction. Zoos can help to preserve endangered animals from becoming extinct and have helped save various species. However Some people state that being kept in zoos is cruel because animals need freedom and a lot of space. Also they argue that our climate does not suit many animals needs .Our weather does not suit many animals like in rare zoos they have polar bears and it is a hot day.

Answer 4

The only legitimate ethical argument for keeping animals in zoos is that it would be exceedingly dangerous to themselves or other animals for them to exist in their typical habitat.

Unfortunately, this argument does not stand up most of the time, particularly when the poachers or developers consuming their habitats are humans, just like the zookeepers. You wouldn't imprison a man because someone blew up his house and he has nowhere else to go, would you?

Also, despite human development, many non-humans still have a natural habitat which they lived in freely before they were captured and placed in zoos for our entertainment.

Many people believe that the animals are better off crammed into artificial surroundings and fed human-processed food than in the wild, but that would be at odds with the intent behind zoos which is to exhibit exotic beasts they've captured or bred, for a fee of course.

Truly, there exists no single, solid, impenetrable argument for the captivity of any animal for the sole benefit of anyone other than themselves.

And we're just kidding ourselves if we actually think we're doing them a favor.

Answer 5

Saving species from becoming extinct. Learning about their behavior, needs and health so that the ones in the wild can be saved.