Standards stated in documents like the Animal Welfare Act aren't always enforced, which can lead to the mistreatment of animals. For example, animals in zoos can be fed food that is not good for them or not enough food. The living conditions of the animals, while better than it has been in the past, is still not very good. Animals often do not have enough living space. Because of this, the animals cannot walk or run as far as they would in the wild. For example, elephants can walk around 30 miles a day in the wild, but are forced to live in small habitats in zoos. Some animals might not get enough exercise, cannot hunt, or are bored in zoos. In addition, animals may not have as many companions as they would have in the wild, making them lonely and possibly
Standards stated in documents like the Animal Welfare Act aren't always enforced, which can lead to the mistreatment of animals. For example, animals in zoos can be fed food that is not good for them or not enough food. The living conditions of the animals, while better than it has been in the past, is still not very good. Animals often do not have enough living space. Because of this, the animals cannot walk or run as far as they would in the wild. For example, elephants can walk around 30 miles a day in the wild, but are forced to live in small habitats in zoos. Some animals might not get enough exercise, cannot hunt, or are bored in zoos. In addition, animals may not have as many companions as they would have in the wild, making them lonely and possibly