Some individuals believe that keeping animals in captivity, such as in zoos, is always bad. Others argue that there are advantages for both animals and humans. Discuss all sides of the argument and provide your own opinion. You should justify your response with reasoning and examples drawn from your own knowledge and experience.

Even after they’ve developed into ‘animal parks’ or comparable facilities,

zoos

remain contentious.

Animals

are loved by the majority of humans, and there are strong opinions on both sides, which I shall explore today. People who oppose

zoos

point out how strange it is for

animals

to live in

such

locations. Captive

animals

,

for example

, are not required to hunt or rear young, implying that they are not living as nature intended.

Furthermore

, the anti-zoo movement claims that

animals

in captivity are likely to suffer psychologically, even if their surroundings are large and comparable to their natural

environment

. Mental health difficulties manifest themselves in caged

animals

in a variety of ways, from repetitive behaviour to eating disorders.

Finally

, it is sometimes said that

zoos

contribute nothing to animal conservation, which is best served by maintaining their natural

environment

. Those who favour

zoos

,

on the other hand

, argue that in most circumstances, they provide a safe and serene

environment

for

animals

,

such

as in high-quality wildlife parks or reserves. They go on to say that in many situations, the

animals

would face habitat destruction or poaching in the wild, but that in captivity, they are safe and able to reproduce effectively.

Finally

, zoogoers believe that

zoos

and animal parks are part of a larger system of animal protection that includes habitat preservation, breeding programs, and illness prevention. All of

this

contributes to the conservation of endangered species and,

as a result

, the global

environment

for the benefit of all living forms in the future. All in all, I believe that

zoos

offer a significant service to humanity and the animal kingdom by assisting in the conservation of several species. As long as they are adequately manned and maintained,

this

exceeds any potential downsides.