Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in Zoos. However, others believe that there are good reasons to have Zoos in the 21st century. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some argue that wild creatures are not supposed to be held in

zoos

while others argue that there is enough reason for

zoos

to be necessary for

this

century.

This

essay would argue that despite

zoos

being able to allow viewers to gain insight into rare

species

, animals should not be kept in cages as it strips them of their freedom. On the one hand, visiting

zoos

gives people a chance to have a closer look at endangered animals and gain knowledge regarding their nature.

Zoos

contain a wide range of wild

species

that are not indigenous to the country it is situated in or those that are on the verge of extinction.

Therefore

, it enables people to know more about creatures that they have never seen before, giving them an idea on how to preserve certain endangered

species

and providing motivation to join the cause. In Sri Lanka,

for instance

, the black leopard has become a rare sight but there is one in the Dehiwala zoo where people can see it and the zoo takes donations for measures to repopulate its kind.

However

, I believe trapping them in cages is a violation of their right to freedom.

On the other hand

, caging any living creature is

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cruelty that hinders their freedom and their very nature of being wild. Holding these creatures in

zoos

is similar to humans being in prison and just like humans being enclosed in cages causes them to become depressed and fall ill easily.

For example

, a majority of elephants in the Dehiwala zoo who had been there for over 10 years, had become depressed and physically weak and some had died due to suppressed immunity.

Therefore

, animals should be in their natural habitats free to be wild and roam around as they please. In conclusion,

although

zoos

provide a view of wildlife and educate their visitors regarding endangered

species

, keeping them in

zoos

violates their right to be free.