Zoos and Aquariums are often perceived as amazing places to learn about animals in a fun and exciting environment. However, in reality zoos and aquariums are not as fun nor as exciting as they are thought to be. These wild and majestic animals are taken away from their natural environment, and placed in cages for the entertainment of others. Wild animals in captivity is wrong because it is inhumane, it shortens animal’s lifespan, and animals don’t have enough space.
Firstly, wild animals in captivity is inhumane. Animals in zoos are often thought of as objects instead of living beings with feelings and emotions. An example of a situation that was inhumane and proves that zoos care more about income than animals took place at the Copenhagen …show more content…
According to an article by www.peta.org “Animals are unable to thrive in small enclosures, especially with unnatural weather and climates.” An example mentioned in the article is about “Lucy, the lone elephant at the Edmonton Zoo, [who] is locked inside a barn when the zoo is closed and during Edmonton’s frigid winter months, which means she spends most of her time indoors, without much room to move.” This lead to Lucy developing painful arthritis. Another example of an animal in aquariums that doesn’t have enough room is dolphins. According to an article by www.whalefacts.org “No tank can be big enough [for dolphins] as they can swim up to 100 miles a day and it is also impossible to replicate their natural environment in captivity.” Both of these animals are large and require a lot of space, but are only given a fraction of the space they require. These are a few examples that prove that animals aren’t given enough space at the zoo or aquarium.
These are a few of the many reasons that explain why wild animals in captivity is wrong. Animals in captivity is inhumane, shortens an animal’s life expectancy, and doesn’t provide animals with the space they require. It is important to be educated about this issue, so you can be the voice of animals, and protect them from these negative
Firstly, wild animals in captivity is inhumane. Animals in zoos are often thought of as objects instead of living beings with feelings and emotions. An example of a situation that was inhumane and proves that zoos care more about income than animals took place at the Copenhagen …show more content…
According to an article by www.peta.org “Animals are unable to thrive in small enclosures, especially with unnatural weather and climates.” An example mentioned in the article is about “Lucy, the lone elephant at the Edmonton Zoo, [who] is locked inside a barn when the zoo is closed and during Edmonton’s frigid winter months, which means she spends most of her time indoors, without much room to move.” This lead to Lucy developing painful arthritis. Another example of an animal in aquariums that doesn’t have enough room is dolphins. According to an article by www.whalefacts.org “No tank can be big enough [for dolphins] as they can swim up to 100 miles a day and it is also impossible to replicate their natural environment in captivity.” Both of these animals are large and require a lot of space, but are only given a fraction of the space they require. These are a few examples that prove that animals aren’t given enough space at the zoo or aquarium.
These are a few of the many reasons that explain why wild animals in captivity is wrong. Animals in captivity is inhumane, shortens an animal’s life expectancy, and doesn’t provide animals with the space they require. It is important to be educated about this issue, so you can be the voice of animals, and protect them from these negative