Animals don’t belong in zoos

Humans have been fascinated with animals for most, if not all, of our
history. Archaeologists found evidence of lions that were kept in cages
in Macedonia dating back to around 2000 BC. However, What might
seem amusing to you is a terrifying reality for these trapped animals
that are deprived from their freedom and natural behaviors to
entertain you which is why governments need to ban them.

Zoos protect against a species going extinct. Zoos save endangered

species by bringing them into a safe environment, where they are
protected from poachers, habitat loss, starvation, and
predators.Moreover, Various zoos have breeding programs for
endangered species. In the wild, these animals might have trouble
finding mates and species could become extinct. So, without these
opportunities there would be fewer species. Furthermore, By bringing
people and animals together, zoos educate the public and build an
appreciation towards these animals.

On the other hand, In captivity animals are unable to fully exhibit

natural tendencies like socializing or swimming. Many animals like polar
bears, grizzly bears, and tigers suffer physically and psychologically
when confined. Animals need space to roam, swim, and explore –
especially large animals. Additionally, Wild animals are unpredictable. If
they are alarmed, stressed, or infuriated by something, there is not
much a human can do to stop them from attacking. The tragic death of
Harambe(the gorilla) at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 is an example of wild
animals being killed for exhibiting their instinctual urges. Furthermore,
The vast majority of captive breeding programs do not release animals
back into the wild. The offspring are forever part of the chain of zoos
and the exotic pet trade that generally exploits animals. For example,
an Asian elephant named Ned was born at zoo, however, he was later
confiscated from an abusive circuses trainer and finally sent to a
sanctuary.
While zoo advocates and conservationists argue that zoos save
jeopardized species and educate the public, however I agree with
numerous animal rights activists that the expense of confining animals
(abuse and animal exploitation) outweighs the advantages, and that the
violation of the rights of individual animals even in efforts to decrease
extinction cannot be justified.