Get rid of zoos, why do we want to cage up animals (negatively affecting their life)?

Question

Zoos are perversion, I can see an animal in a picture or a movie, don't need one locked up so I can see it on some infrequent zoo visit.

Answer 1

I use to wonder the same question. But most of the animals in zoos were born in captivity,so its not like they were all taken out of their natural enviroment. But if you look at all the poachers and every day their natural enviroment is being destroyed, if we(man) keeps it up there might not be any left, not even on T.V. The animals chances for survival are better in zoos than if they were in the wild. I much rather see animals in reservations, but again, that new shopping center is more important or the liver of a lion is for some mumbo jumbo religon or "so called" medical purpose. I agree with you too. I dont go to zoo's. Its very sad to look at them even if they are "animals". Man should take a closer look at himself!

Answer 2

Not all zoos have their animals caged up.

The Singapore Zoo is a model of the `open zoo' concept.

The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

In the case of dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used.

Instead, these animals are housed in beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.

Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent.

The end result is a feeling of openness.

Visit www.zoo.com.sg for more info. Enjoy!

Answer 3

Unfortunately, in some cases, we have destroyed the habitat of some animals to the point where they only place a species can live is in captivity. Horrible isn't it? Between de-forestation, poachers, pollution, and low numbers of endangered species, there are animals that no longer even exist in the wild and/or can only be found in captivity. And until we can give them a healthy habitat where they won't be slaughtered by poachers or pollution and such, we have to try to continue the species in zoos and such. I lived with an herpetologist for a few years and he was very saddened by the fact that there are snake and lizard species that have no where left to live in the wild and the last of their kind were in cages.
Sadly, for many species zoos and the like are the only place they have.

Answer 4

one day most all animals that now exist will need to be in zoos.they need to be protected. we need to see wild animals it trains children to understand them. better, and appreciate wildlife, mother nature needs a little helping hand with her children . we are killing off so many wonderfull creature s it makes me cry.. we are all parisites on the skin of mother earth.theres to many of us.in the future there will be a few parks and zoos for the animals.and a hundred billion people god help us all.

Answer 5

So, you're against chidlren having a nice experience in observing the wonders of God's creations? What do you want them to watch, Will and Grace?

I'll make a deal with you, like Monte Hall. Let's do a prisoner swap. Free the animals and lock up liberals for a more a safe and secure society. They should be willing to make the sacrifice since they believe in this cause.

Answer 6

We have zoos so that we can learn, educate the public about conservation, so that we can try to best assist them in the wild and learn to protect their habitat. Take the Panda for example - they would be gone if it wasn't for zoo's.

Answer 7

What would you do with all the animals that live in zoos and couldn't possibly survive in their natural habitats? That's their home.

Answer 8

ideally i agree with you but at this point it may be the only way (sadly) to preserve what is left of some of the most endangerd species on the planet