zoos are too important to fail?
147410
Despite their flaws, zoos are simply too important to fail. ... Yet by shrinking their animal populations, zoos could dedicate far more space and resources to a smaller number of highly endangered animals. Exhibits would be smarter, with more focused messaging to teach and inspire visitors.
121421
Although some people are of the opinion that zoos can provide a sanctuary for endangered animals and so should be kept open, I believe that the cruelty that animals suffer outweighs this benefit, and that they should be shut down. ... In conclusion, animals should be protected but this does not have to be in zoos.
158173
Zoos can make the visitors happy, but it might not be the same condition as the wild animal's feeling. I trust that zoos are cruel to the faunas. ... Keeping animals in the zoos can save the animals from extinction than let them free in their habitat. In their wild habitat, the animal might be killed by their enemies.
1202213
In zoos, they are treated badly and do not have laws to protect them at all. Animals are also not always kept in an exhibit related to their habitat. ... Visitors can also throw trash into some of the cages, and the animals do not know any better than to eat it. This could end up killing the animals.
819131
Zoos offer opportunities to educate visitors about habitat conservation through programs and activities, and the way individual habitats and zoos are being designed. Education about wildlife and habitat conservation is important, and must address scientific, aesthetic, and ecological values to be effective.
894006
Zoos give those animals a chance to live. A zoo offers animals food, protection, and water that they may not have been able to find out in the wild. My final reason that zoos are good is that animals are protected from poachers and other dangerous animals. ... Another reason is that the animals need their natural habitat.
1051052
Zoos protect against a species going extinct. A species protected in captivity provides a reservoir population against a population crash or extinction in 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.
570533
But if there is not enough habitat remaining — or circumstances are extremely dire — then placement in zoos can be a last-ditch effort to save the species. In addition, zoos can help endangered species by deploying their expertise, education and other resources to help wildlife in the field.
246797
AZA SAFE: Save Animals From Extinction AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are an essential part of species conservation. ... Conservation projects within SAFE include breeding programs, species reintroduction efforts, habitat conservation, education, and more.
1403131
Zoos are prisons for animals. If you look at the overall concept of zoos, it's a justifiable way of internment camps for animals. Due to these extremities, zoos should be shut down or follow stricter standards. ... Keeping animals in captivity causes immense mental suffering to the species put on display for our pleasure.
1050826
Zoos and aquariums play a critical role in the survival of endangered species and allow people from all walks of life to experience and learn about the animal world. Animals in zoos are ambassadors to their cousins in the wild—they educate people about the importance of wildlife.
15977
By bringing people and animals together, zoos educate the public and foster an appreciation of the other species. Zoos save endangered species by bringing them into a safe environment, where they are protected from poachers, habitat loss, starvation, and predators.
127313
Furthermore, zoos give us easy access to rare animals. Had it not been for zoos, we would have never been able to see what some animals looked like. We enjoy their behavior and it also creates awareness about the extinction of the rare species. Similarly, zoos are a safe breeding ground for animals.
257318
The second reason animals should be kept in zoos is that they are safer in a zoo than if they were in the wild. In the wild, an animal could attack another animal and kill them. ... The third reason animals should be kept in captivity is because they entertain us. When we go to the circus, we are entertained by animals.
1055770
Zoos can provide a purpose of educating, entertaining nation and slighting the distance between human beings, animals. In spite of the poor alternatives to a natural environment people may benefit a huge deal from zoos. It is necessary to keep animals in zoos for the purpose of protection, teaching and study.
576321
As we all are aware of the fact that most of the species are already endangered so need of the hour is to conserve them and zoos provide the perfect habitat for them. By bringing them into a safe environment, feeding them with proper food and with breeding process, a lot of species are saved.
173174
Despite the high standards of AZA zoos and aquariums, some individuals object to zoos on an ethical basis. Some people believe that animals have an intrinsic right to liberty and, therefore they conclude all zoos are inherently wrong, Dr. Hutchins said.