The White Rhino—extinct in the wild, existing in captivity (O’Connor). Despite existing only in zoos, critics wonder if this situation is truly acceptable. Those in favor of zoos would argue that absolutely, the species lives and can work towards re-establishment and conservation. On the other hand, critics say it prolongs an inevitable death, forcing the animal to spend the rest of its life depressed and alone. This argument has loomed over zoos’ existence from the dawn of their creation.…
Another issue concerning the living conditions of animals is the amount of room they have in their enclosures. Many of these animals are taken from their natural habitats to live in cramped quarters where they simply do not have room to thrive. This problem of being confined to such small spaces has been known to cause health, behavioral, and reproductive problems (Evans, 2010). Imprisoning animals to live in small enclosures where they may not get the proper care necessary to live is immoral and…
Imagine this. Your entire life is spent living in a small, confined space that isn’t big enough for you to do anything you enjoy. Exploring? Traveling? No.…
World of Zoo is a zoo simulator game where you can make as many animals as you like and you can pick their colors, body parts, gender, trait, and name. The goal of this game is to have fun and make relationships with your animals. There are 11 animal families in the game, Antelope, Bear, Big-Cat, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Horse, Koala, Panda, Penguin, and Small-Monkey. You can choose the species of the animals, after you do that, it shows you where you can find that species. Also there is a button that has info on the animal, if you want to find out more about that animal.…
Stepping inside a zoo is like setting foot in the wild; with the only difference that the animals are enclosed behind bars and some are within a distance for public safety. Zoo animals, who are held in captivity, are restrained from having the freedom they were evolved to take advantage from because they are preserved for public education and amusement. What may seem like a friendly establishment for wild animals is in reality a park where animals: are used for “educational” purposes, are deprived from having an adequate environment where they can act like animals, suffer from stereotypical behaviors where their behaviors alternate, and are considered to be money makers rather than animals who are being preserved. When humans enjoy visitations…
In these zoos, animals are treated cruelly and are killed for no reason, animals go through mental/psychological disorders, and lack the nutritious values that are only given to them in the wild. These reasons prove that zoos need to be shut down and these helpless animals deserve to live and thrive in the environment and habitat they come from. It is disturbing to think of how positive zoos are seen and how they are a popular attraction for people of all ages. Next time people go to a zoo, they should look closely at these animals and see the misery and depression in their…
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.…
I find the current state of zoos immoral. For the reasons that Dale Jamieson (2012) has listed, for example amusement, education, scientific research, and species preservation, zoos are immoral. I agree that the reasons listed are insufficient to justify depriving animals of freedom and the opportunity…
Everybody make mistakes, if you are human you will make mistakes. I strongly agree with the saying a person should not be judged by their mistakes but how they learn and better themselves after it. The bigger the mistake the more you will learn from it. I have made many mistakes, there was a time when I was younger that I made a huge mistake by stealing from the zoo gift shop. Every kid loves to spend the day at the zoo and I also, loved going and looking at all the animals play.…
Why can’t they run free? On this earth when a humans acts in a wrong way they are sent to prison. So by saying this, why are animals caged up and forced to have a life where they cannot control what they want to do. Many people say the purpose of zoos, aquariums and circus is to proved endangered animals with a home and a place to reproduce, but is this what it is being used for?…
Animals need to have access to enrichment activities that allow them to express their natural behavior. These enrichment activities or toys aim to encourage natural behaviours such as hunting, use of scent and hiding food, provide animal welfare by increasing exercise, satisfying ‘behavioural needs’ and stimulating animals, and to promote visitor education so that visitors can gain a better understanding of their natural behaviours and interests. An example of enrichment provided to animals in captivity is the lions. Lions are given ostrich eggs or pumpkin seeds to spark their curiosity, fragrant herbs and oils to excite the senses and specially made toys to encourage natural behaviours such as hunting and stalking. Another animal which receives enrichment is bears.…
Zoos have been a popular destination for people for as long as they have existed. It is exciting to go see the animals. People can feel the joy of spending time with family and friends while also experiencing the closeness of wild animals. It can create quite a rush and bring excitement to those peering through the animal’s habitat. There are many things that bring people to the zoo and many good deeds done by the zoo.…
Have you ever been to a zoo? Zoos are very popular and everyone has been to at least one, at some point in their life. They are known for showing off the wild animals, and educating you on them at the same time. I don’t think zoos do very well with that. To me, a zoo is a large business that captures wild animals and changes their lives forever.…
Name: Lily Date: Endangered Animals How would you feel if animals were staring at you as you sat in a small cage? That’s how animals feel in zoo’s. Some people think zoos aren’t prisons I think critters should be saved from animal prisons or zoos.…