Some people think it is cruel to keep animals in zoos. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Ever since the early civilizations, societies have encountered

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powerful source of amazement and entertainment.

However

, over the

last

few decades, social awareness of animal rights has aroused ethical questions regarding how cruel can the zoo industry be. From my perspective, keeping animals in cages should definitely be eradicated but some ways of protecting endangered animals from extinction need to be developed. There are some understandable reasons why zoos are still so popular all over the world. Defenders of these establishments tend to argue

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not only a way of keeping fauna safe from predators but

also

a magnificent source of learning for the youngsters. Children’s excitement when feeding a giraffe or a monkey in the mouth is impossible to deny and is likely to become one of the greatest memories of their childhood.

Therefore

, school visits are still one of the main arguments justifying the existence of the business.

On the other hand

, activists insist on the cruelty of having animals locked just for entertainment or basic learning. There are definitely less invasive methods that

also

promote educational environments without jeopardizing animal’s wellbeing.

For instance

, the experiences of sanctuaries or protected reserves are clear examples of how to take care of endangered species keeping human interference to the minimum. As a consequence, activists believe that the replacement of traditional zoos with these models is the

first

step to pay the long debt humanity has with the animal kingdom. On balance,

although

zoos have always been a massive part of societies helping children understand the wonders of wildlife, it is time to modify the structure of the business to a more free and friendly environment. I strongly believe is the government’s responsibility to lead the change by encouraging the transition with financial benefits and protective laws to prosecute those against it.