The claim that animals have “rights” has been the subject of much debate since the 1970s. Are zoos helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, all around the world, we can observe that animal protection is an important factor. Many people argue whether

zoos

help

animals

or they do more harm to the

animals

. Others believe that

zoos

should be banned. I am in favour of protecting the

animals

,

thus

I think that

zoos

do protect

animals

and should

therefore

not be banned.

Zoos

play an important role in a country as they definitely help to protect

animals

and ,

likewise

they are a source of education , especially for kids. When a child visits a zoo, he learns about the different

animals

and species.

Additionally

,

zoos

help countries to increase their financials.

However

, I am not in favour of depriving

animals

of their freedom. It is unfair that

animals

are kept enclosed with barriers all their lifetime and are used to entertain people. But, when analysing the facts, these

animals

are more protected, being in cages, rather than in their natural habitats. There are many hunters who illegally kill wild

animals

for example

, in African countries, elephants are killed for the trade of ivory and leopards are being hunted for their skins which are very expensive.

Although

there are

zoos

, the government should find other ways to protect

animals

such

as natural reserves. There are lots of endemic species and

zoos

are not appropriate places for

such

animals

, they require a safer habitat where they are not stressed and live peacefully in a natural environment. In conclusion, I believe that

zoos

are important to protect

animals

and is a fundamental part of society for a long time. The government should ensure that these

animals

are protected and get the required treatments.