Some people think that zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoo can help protect animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In today's contemporary world, an increasing number of

animals

can be seen at

zoos

. Members of society would often argue and think it is fair treatment for

animals

,

however

, in my view

animals

should not be captured in

zoos

and should be allowed to live freely.

Firstly

,

animals

living in

zoos

do not get a natural habitat to live in.

This

means they will be raised in captivity and will get cruel treatment like restricted movement.

As a result

, they cannot move around independently and enjoy the liberty of their life.

Moreover

, they do not adequate diet in the zoo as well, which is openly available in forests and wildlife sanctuaries;

hence

their health condition deteriorates with time.

Consequently

, their life spans are not very long and they are prone to many risks of life.

For instance

, when I visited the Melbourne zoo

last

year, I noticed the health condition of both the Lion and the Tiger was not very good, which most probably was because of lack of nutrition. There are,

nonetheless

, some individuals who think that

zoos

protect

animals

from the risks of the external world. It specifically benefits endangered species and the ones who are on the verge of extinction. When

such

fauna is kept in

zoos

, they are constantly monitored by humans who

further

conduct some research on them and provide them with proper medication and nutrition.

Therefore

, their situation improves and they become less likely to be prone to other external risks.

For example

, the Tasmanian devil is regularly looked after by many Australian

zoos

;

hence

increasing their numbers which were decreasing dramatically in the past. In conclusion,

although

zoos

are beneficial for some species of wildlife, they

also

lead to bad living standards for others.

Thus

,

zoos

should not capture

animals

for the sake of public shows and earning money, as

animals

have a right to live in their own space.