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A very good morning to all present .The topic of today’s debate is “Do we need zoos or not”
I am here to speak in favour /against of the motion.

ZOO-AGAINST
Animals belong in their natural habitat in the wild. It is a breach of their natural rights to take them by force into captivity for our own purposes.Life in the wild is complex, unpredictable and frequently dangerous, but it is there that wild animals have evolved to meet the challenges of survival. That is where they belong.*
*Artificial environments are no substitute. Many animals suffer physically and psychologically in captivity. Most could never be released into the wild.
The survival of all species requires us to change our behaviour to minimise our impact on the environment, species survival and animal welfare. We may also need to benignly manage certain wild places and wild species. However, taking an animal away from the wild to the 'safety' of a zoo is not the answer.*

1. ALL the animals that you see in zoos aren't endangered. While some argue that zoos are a means to protecting endangered species, the reality is that very few animals in zoos are actually endangered. In other words, this is really not the reason why zoos exist and so should not be put forward as a justification for them. 2. Small spaces. Animals should be treated with respect and kindness. Whatever the good intentions of zoo-keepers, animals in zoos suffer. They are inevitably confined in unnaturally small spaces, and are kept from the public by cages and bars. They suffer psychological distress, often displayed by abnormal or self-destructive behaviour. Aquatic animals do not have enough water, birds are prevented from flying away by having their wings clipped and being kept in aviaries.

3. Zoo's effect animals mentally. In nature, they consume their energy by running, walking, jumping, climbing, hunting, hiding, playing, cleaning and so on. Captive animals are extremely bored. They vent their energy through those stereotypical movements in the small available space, like continuous tours of the cage. This has severe physiological and mental effects. Animals turn aggressive or fearful and their metabolism is deeply affected, the effect being either weight loss, deformed walk and others or, by contrary, obesity. This change profoundly the typical look of the species.

4. Animal anger. Because of these mental effects these animals attack the keepers or anybody that gets to close and then the animals are blamed for it and are put down. 5. main purpose of zoos is to entertain the public and make money. People do not go to zoos for educational reasons they simply go to be entertained and diverted by weird and wonderful creatures seen as objects of beauty or entertainment. As a form of education the zoo is deficient: the only way to understand an animal properly is to see it in its natural environment – the zoo gives a totally artificial and misleading view of the animal by isolating it from its ecosystem. 6. Animal research does not need to be conducted in confinement. As above, research into animals (when it respects their rights and is not cruel or harmful) may be valuable, but it does not need to happen in the context of confinement and human entertainment. Also, the only way really to understand other species is to study them in their natural habitat and see how they interact socially and with other species of flora and fauna.And the truth is zoo animals are more at risk of dying from diseases than in the wild.
I would like to conclude by asking The question what are zoos doing - and at what price?*
The people everywhere around the world are starting to realise that locking animals up and calling it 'education' or even 'conservation' will not save life on earth.*It is time that all the zoos are banned!
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In a perfect world there would be no need for zoos, or any other conservation organisations. Nor would we be living through this period of mass extinctions. Fortunately, good zoos have risen to this challenge and are becoming a united and potent force for conservation. Thanks to man's impact on and exploitation of the environment, the wild is now a fragmented and dangerous place for many species. The ability of the better zoos to become powerful and influential forces for conservation is having significant positive effects on the future survival of many species and the preservation of their habitats. . Therefore, good zoos are an increasingly important force in conservation.

1. Protecting endangered species- One of the reasons animals are taken into captivity in zoos is because they are under threat if they stay in their natural habitat . One of the main functions of zoos is to breed endangered animals in captivity. If natural or human factors have made a species' own habitat a threatening environment then human intervention can preserve that species where it would certainly go extinct if there were no intervention. There are certainly problems with trying to conserve endangered species in this way but it is right that we should at least try to conserve them. And as long as animals are treated well in zoos For example,though giant panda is on the verge of extinction, zoos take care of them,so the number of them has been increasing.

2. Space – my opponent says zoos do not provide adequate space for their animals. This can be the case in some situations. Obviously, zoos cannot hold the savanna in their backyard. However, the space that is provided (which in most cases in adequate) is beneficial to the animal. As was stated in my argument, most of the animals would be dead if it were not for the zoo. Whatever space they receive helps them.

Many zoos have large, life-like enclosures. Many zoos do not lock animals up in cages. A lot of them have large areas that animals can play in and a lot is done to ensure the animals are happy. The animals' enclosures are made to be similar to the animals' natural habitats and care is taken to ensure natural wildlife is within most enclosures 3. Protect from Dangers- Zoos not only help animals live longer and healthier lives, but it also helps to prevent possible dangers faced in the wild, including other animals, hunters, and land development. Zoos treat animals well, providing them with enjoyable environments, safe areas, and healthy food. And when located in zoos, it's easier for humans to study these animals, leading to creating safer environments outside of zoos for them.

4. He says here that zoos affect animals' mentalities poorly. Again, zoos often rescue "problem animals." Most already have deficiencies. And again, the zoos provide another chance at life. While in rare cases the animals will attack, this is certainly not the norm. In the rare cases that this actually happens, the animal was usually either injured, or had a mental deficiency, and was in no way provoked by the zoo.

5. Zoos nowadays are not marketed as places of entertainment - they are places of education. Most modern zoos have their main emphasis on conservation and education - the reason that so many schools take children to zoos is to teach them about nature, the environment, endangered species, and conservation. zoos play an important role in wildlife education and conservation, and if they disappear, then the world will lack important institutions needed to protect the environment.
In fact, in order for a world without zoos to be the same as one with zoos, Brown said two things must happen. School children must be able to travel the world to see animals in their natural habitats, and people must know how to protect the environment and eliminate endangered species. Since both of these are unlikely, a world without zoos would be a very sad place, he said.

Thanks to man's impact on and exploitation of the environment, the wild is now a fragmented and dangerous place for many species. The ability of the zoos to become powerful and influential forces for conservation is having significant positive effects on the future survival of many species and the preservation of their habitats. , human, have a duty to save them because we have taken the places where animals lived I would like to conclude by saying yes ZOO IS THE MODERN DAY NOAH’s ARK!!!
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