Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Others believe that there are good reasons for having zoos. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

People have different views about whether or not we have the right to keep

animals

in

zoos

. While some people agree with the idea of having

zoos

, I believe that

this

would be cruel to wild

animals

. The

first

group may have two main reasons for having

zoos

.

Firstly

, it would be better for children to visit these creatures in person. They have been learnt about

animals

in schools but it would not be as effective as seeing them alive. It

also

may help them to become more passionate about other creatures.

For example

, perhaps many zoologists were taken to these places a lot during their childhood which has affected their curiosity.

Secondly

, some species are endangered enough that need to be kept in a safe place to live and breed.

On the other hand

, I agree with the argument against

this

idea. In my opinion, any kind of creature should not be kept in a cage. Wild

animals

need to be as much free as humans and live on their own,

otherwise

, they may get depression. Keeping them in

zoos

also

could affect the food chain and the consequences would not be favourable.

For instance

, the lack of some predators may result in the overpopulation of some species

such

as foxes that would eat crops. Another reason against

zoos

is that some managers and zookeepers would be harsh on these creatures and injure them. In conclusion,

although

there are convincing reasons to keep wild

animals

in

zoos

, I believe that they should be free to leave and hatch or die.