Circus Animals Banned

Are Zoos Unethical By:Kalynn Deppe An issue that has been hotly debated since the brink of zoos has been whether they are ethical or not. Although some believe that zoos can be beneficial to animals, thousands of research has shown this not to be true. The main reasons zoos are devious is because, there artificial environments are harmful, the animals are more prone to diseases, and it can damage children's views on society. To begin, zoos are unprincipled due to the fact that they take animals out of the wild and place them in synthetic environments that have failed to meet the animals designated standard of living. For example, research has shown that some larger animals need for space is not fulfilled in their confined cages.

However, critics of the modern zoo compare the zoo to a prison. There are benefits to having zoos, but there are still negative impacts on animal’s lives. When animals are not behaving as they normally would in the wild, visitors are not observing natural behaviors. Now, like I’ve stated before would you like to be stuck in an enclosed area with nothing to do and no room to walk around? I’m hoping your answer is still no.

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without zoos? Would animals have more freedom and prosper? From my perspective, they would. Some might say that zoos and captivity organizations help save endangered species and can provide a source of entertainment and education, but the benefits of keeping animals in zoos, circuses, and the like are far outweighed by the disadvantages and drawbacks. In my opinion, animals should not be taken into captivity because of their inhumane treatment, lack of natural freedom, and lackluster regulations to defend them.

Animal rights activists argue that it is inhumane to house animals in inadequate habitats and are upset that many species that aren’t considered endangered are being held in zoos around the world. Zoo advocates argue for the conservation and research of endangered species, and thoroughly work to benefit different species and keep them healthy. Both arguments base their reasoning off of varying ideas, animals rights activists address the physical downfalls of animals in captivity, how it is nearly impossible to perfectly recreate an animals natural habitat, and the abuse of animals in captivity. Zoo advocates argue that the conservation and research of endangered species is necessary to keep them from extinction, they fight for humane treatment of animals around the world and work hard to show the real problem in today’s environment. Endearing Emotions As you can imagine, stories of animal abuse and the destruction of natural habitats around the world cultivate a strong emotional foundation that drives many people’s

Zoos have been around since the eighteenth century. A zoo is defined as a compound where wild animals are kept for viewing and studying. The purpose of a zoo is mainly for education and protection, preserving animal species that are either at a risk of becoming extinct or for increased collection size (Jamieson). Animals from around the world have been enclosed in an area where we can admire and study these fine creatures. However, many modern zoos around the world have introduced animal shows, petting and feeding sessions to attract more visitors in order to earn more money.

Having exotic and large animals secured in enclosures, these places also allow researchers and scientists to perform studies to better help us understand the way animals work. This could be helpful in saving more of them. 3. Zoos help with animal survival. Out in the wild, some animals would have a very little chance to survive, especially those on the endangered list.

These days there are several different animal breeds in zoos for people to look at. They are all over the world, some are in good conditions and the animals are treated well, but then there ´s the ones that are opposite of that. Are these zoos really necessary for the well being of the animals, or is it just cruel capturing them and closing them in much smaller places than what they should have and letting them be abused? Every kind of animal is ready there to just be looked and used as an entertainment in zoos. Some animals have a big environment around them, but what about the animals stuck in the less fortunate countries with little money to support what every breeds requires and needs in order to survive and live a satisfied life?

According to the article, Self-Injuries Behavior in Zoo Primates, frustration associated with environmental events can lead to self-injuries behaviors. These self-injuries consist of over-grooming, hair-pulling and biting themselves repeatedly. Secondly, aggression has been one major factor among primates. If an enclosure is too crowded then there isn’t enough room for them to wonder, also there could be conflicts related to ranking status. Fights over territory can also arise.

The animals are locked in cages and are not free to roam as they would in the wild. “Whether it’s lack of space and exercise, or lack of social contact, all factors combined show it’s a poor quality of life compared with the wild…” (Call for wild animals to be banned from the circus 3). Due to the lack of exercise and being caged all day the animal aggression is higher than if they were in their natural habitat. An example of this would be Kenny the elephant. “The elephant crew gave Kenny rehydration fluids and shackled him in his stall.

Others stay nestled in the corner, fearful. Row after row of animals sit in cages. The line may seem endless. Why do so many animals end up in shelters, and how is it affecting the lives of these animals that prevents most of them from being adopted? Overcrowding remains the number one issue in animal shelters worldwide.