Persuasive Essay On Zoos
Rebecca Nguyen
Ray Bigauskas
English 092
October 26, 2014
Prison
People are fooled into believing that animals in zoos are happy, safe and cared for. They have never explained that the cages the animals are being held in are not the same as their natural habitats. As a result children, grow up convinced that zoos are identical or even better than natural habitat and that keeping animals in boxes is good. Zoos are basically camps that capture and hold animals against their will. They put animals in isolated and confined cages when they are suppose to be free in the wild. Its disturbing when an animal have their freedom stolen along with their happiness and at times the will to live, all to make income and amuse individuals. I believe zoos should be shut down because they affect the animal’s health mentally and …show more content…
Every aspect of their lives are being controlled and manipulated. They have virtually no choice in what or when they eat, who the mate with, or who they share space with. They are housed in tanks or cages that don’t come close to resembling their homes in the wild. Removing these animals from established social groups and forcing them to adjust to a completely different environment is disruptive and traumatic. Captivity can drive animals insane due to the unnatural environment causing them to develop neurotic behaviour that is rarely seen occurring in the wild such as pacing, swaying, and circling. Animals who are imprisoned in zoos are depressed and frustrated due to being confined in an artificial environment, have people gape at them, listen to children who constantly bang on the glass, and have cameras flashing in their face. In the wild animals have twice the lifespan compared to those living in captivity because they don't suffer from any emotional or chronic health problems. Many of these deaths are thought to be associated with obesity, because the animals are well fed but get very little exercise. Enclosures are not allowing animals to receive
Ray Bigauskas
English 092
October 26, 2014
Prison
People are fooled into believing that animals in zoos are happy, safe and cared for. They have never explained that the cages the animals are being held in are not the same as their natural habitats. As a result children, grow up convinced that zoos are identical or even better than natural habitat and that keeping animals in boxes is good. Zoos are basically camps that capture and hold animals against their will. They put animals in isolated and confined cages when they are suppose to be free in the wild. Its disturbing when an animal have their freedom stolen along with their happiness and at times the will to live, all to make income and amuse individuals. I believe zoos should be shut down because they affect the animal’s health mentally and …show more content…
Every aspect of their lives are being controlled and manipulated. They have virtually no choice in what or when they eat, who the mate with, or who they share space with. They are housed in tanks or cages that don’t come close to resembling their homes in the wild. Removing these animals from established social groups and forcing them to adjust to a completely different environment is disruptive and traumatic. Captivity can drive animals insane due to the unnatural environment causing them to develop neurotic behaviour that is rarely seen occurring in the wild such as pacing, swaying, and circling. Animals who are imprisoned in zoos are depressed and frustrated due to being confined in an artificial environment, have people gape at them, listen to children who constantly bang on the glass, and have cameras flashing in their face. In the wild animals have twice the lifespan compared to those living in captivity because they don't suffer from any emotional or chronic health problems. Many of these deaths are thought to be associated with obesity, because the animals are well fed but get very little exercise. Enclosures are not allowing animals to receive