Some people think that zoos are cruel and have no place in the modern world. Others feel that zoos still serve a useful purpose. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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can be quite controversial among animal lovers.

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some people believe that

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provide a benefit in some ways, I side with those who feel that

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are inhumane, and should be shut down. On the one hand, it could be argued that there are some pros of having

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.

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,

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could provide a suitable living ecosystem for

animals

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, especially endangered

animals

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. Take Sumatran elephants

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, which are often poached for their ivory tusks; they might probably benefit from a protected environment that protects them from illegal hunters.

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, the

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could probably have better health

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the availability of veterinary care.

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, these two factors might be able to help them to extend their life expectancy.

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, I agree with those who think that

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should be closed for their cruelty.

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, by being captive inside

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,

animals

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can feel extremely uncomfortable living in a cage, where the cage’s size is relatively smaller compared with their natural habitat.

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, whale sharks,

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they have immense size, are often seen being confined in relatively small pools, which

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limits their physical movement and even worse damages their body. Keeping them in captivity likely creates a detrimental effect on their mental well-being, and it is

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categorised as immoral.

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,

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are created just for business purposes, where the

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are often forced to perform a show –

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as a circus show – to entertain the visitors, causing the

animals

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not to have adequate rest and leading to health issues.

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situation happens because the zoo's owners and the management are irresponsible, merely focusing on gaining as much money as possible without considering the negative impacts on the

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. In conclusion,

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zoos

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could protect

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from external threats and serve educational content, these reasons cannot justify their operation simply because holding

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in confinement has questionable ethics.

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, I remain firmly convinced that commercial

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are no longer permitted to operate.