Essay On Wildlife In Captivity

Wildlife in Captivity Throughout the years, we have been made to believe that wildlife in entertainment is fascinating. However, what we do not know, is the way these animals are being treated behind closed doors. Since 1959, SeaWorld has made it seem, as if it is an incredible place for their marine animals. Though, what SeaWorld does not advertise, is how these animals have been captured by SeaWorld’s own poachers. Now SeaWorld is not the only entertainment park that exploits their wild animals for entertainment. There a number of carnivals and circus animals that are in captivity as well, these animals are cage for the majority of their life. Therefore, these animals are made to perform day in and day out for a large crowd for the rest of their lives. Life in captivity for exotic animals, such as killer whales and carnival animals can cause a serious amount of stress and anxiety which can lead to a serious psychosis. In 2013, CNN released a documentary called “Blackfish” were it shows how the life of orca whales have been in confinement. SeaWorld composes one of the largest chains of marine parks in the United States, that range from San Diego, Orlando, and …show more content…
This idea eventually would lead them to open up` an amusement park known as SeaWorld; however, what is not told is how SeaWorld has come in possession of their marine wildlife. Since 1960, SeaWorld has been capturing orcas for the entertainment industry, there are claims made by SeaWorld that their sole purpose is to do research on orca whales. “Orcas are undeniably the main draw. SeaWorld trained he original Shamu and own around half of the roughly 50 orcas living in captivity.” (Raja). If SeaWorld claims are that their sole purpose is to do research, then how come there has been little action of SeaWorld’s involvement in the research