2011 -Strategic Plan- 2015 History: The Plumpton Park Zoo located in Cecil County began as a small‚ private collection of animals that evolved into a zoo in 1986. The 117-acre Plumpton Park Zoo was once a home for more than 300 animals and over 80 different species. After 24 years in operation‚ the zoo closed in late July following an inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) citing more than 29 potential violations governing animal health and safety. A beautiful
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So you think you can just go and shut down the zoo‚ chuck these animals away and expect them to survive by their selves? If animals were in the wild they would have to take risks to have food and might be attacked by predators. In zoos this cannot happen because the animals are separated. Now that zoos have been around for quite long and animals‚ especially those that have been born in zoos cannot be released back into the wild as they do not have the skills to hunt/forage for food‚ so we will end
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Introduction A. “In most countries‚ it is possible to visit zoos and see bored animals pacing back and forth in cages‚ with nothing to do but wait for the next meal…” - Peter Singer 1. There are 1‚041 endangered species that zoos are holding 2. Zoos generate $16 billion each year from people viewing caged animals. B. This is the reality almost all zoo animals are facing today. C. Some definitions are: 1. Animal Rights - Rights that people believe animals should have so they are not used for medical
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advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in zoos On Sunday afternoons in every major city many families go to the zoo with kids. They always have a lot of fun‚ see many rare animals‚ funny monkeys‚ tall giraffes‚ huge elephants and cute koalas. But what is going on with animals? On the one hand‚ animals are safe in zoos‚ which means they cannot be hurt in their cages. Secondly‚ animals have enough food‚ for example‚ they can always eat in a zoo‚ while they may be starving in nature. Furthermore
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#1) 16 April 2013 Persuasive essay #1 Should animals stay in their natural habitat as opposed to zoos? This controversial topic has been debated for years. Many argue that keeping animals in cages is unethical and could lead to diverse problems for the animals. On the other hand‚ there are many benefits for not only the animals who live in zoos but also for humans as well. For example‚ zoos help educate society on the various species on the planet. They also offer a better home for endangered
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Composition II May 15‚ 2013 Zoos should be Banned. Approximately 175 million people visit a zoo each year. That’s half of America’s population. Zoos are a huge tourist attraction because they allow families to spend a day out in the sun‚ looking at animals‚ and eating overpriced junk food. But what most people don’t know is that zoos are far more sinister than selling $5.00 bottles of water. Statistics show that in all zoos fifteen percent of animals die every year in captivity. Zoos are an unsuitable environment
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There are many controversies when it comes to the topic of the Zoo. The question to ask is if zoos are good or bad for the animals? And reading on in this essay with the main point you will be able to decide for your own will. Discuses in the rest of this essay will be the living conditions of animals‚ if they’re able to have families‚ how they are treated‚ and if they are able to reproduce. These animals suffered with poor health because they had a natural food diet that they’re weren’t used to
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Zoos are beneficial in many ways. They have many ways of protecting animals. For example‚ people can help endangered animals from possible extinction. They can also help animals from losing their habitat. Furthermore‚ people can help animals with their injuries. Also‚ people can get an emotional bond with animals. In the world‚ there are many endangered species. Animals are being threatened by many dangers in the wild. With zoos‚ animals can be protected. According to an online article‚(Arguments
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Zoos are like internment camps and should be shut down. Animals deserve the right to live out their lives in their natural habitat‚ not be the source of human entertainment. Zoos are more detrimental to animals than they are good for them‚ even though there are conservation efforts and educational purposes for having animals in captivity. The negative aspects far outweigh any positive effects when it comes to having animals in captivity due to poor living conditions‚ failure to educate‚ and psychological
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A New Era Zoos in general offer so much to the public‚ but zoos such as The Sand Diego Zoo and The Smithsonian National Zoological Park‚ exceed the expectations of any other zoo. Not only do they provide us with a huge variety of different species‚ introducing us to animals we would only dream of seeing‚ they go above and beyond‚ always keeping the animals’ best interest at heart to ensure them happiness. It’s always rewarding to witness the bliss and joy each animal displays‚ but a lot of hard
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