Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

It is often argued that

zoos

are brutal and should be shut down, whereas others think that wildlife reserves are practical for conserving endangered

animals

. While I think that

zoos

are necessary for protecting and preserving endangered

species

, I

also

believe that it is an abuse of animal rights. On the one hand, the majority of the wildlife reserves protect the

species

which are about to go extinct by giving them the care they need

such

as doing regular medical

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and providing them with the nutrients which are necessary for growth and development.

Moreover

,

zoos

conserve threatened

species

by assisting in breeding programs by measuring the hormone levels and reproductive period. A compelling example

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is the panda of Singapore. Pandas having small reproductive windows require human intervention to procreate

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and are likely to go extinct without human assistance. With the help of the zookeepers and vets, two pandas have been bred successfully in Singapore.

On the other hand

, holding

animals

in captivity is unethical. It is a breach of animal rights for people to use

animals

for entertainment purposes or for making

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.

Animals

should be happily roaming in the wild

instead

of being ill-treated and locked in cages.

Furthermore

, as they are being confined in a small space, they do not have much space to move around, and

this

lack of exercise can cause physical and mental health disorders. Research has found that 60% of

animals

die within the

first

2 years on arrival to

zoos

due to depression and psychological health problems. In conclusion,

although

zoos

safeguard and conserve threatened

species

by providing the essential care they need, I strongly think that holding

animals

in captivity is inhumane and

zoos

should be closed down.