Write An Argumentative Essay On Animals In Zoos

Animal rights have been a topic spoken about since the mid-1800’s. People would compare to the animals to slaves and wonder why a slave could be given rights but not animals. When people think of the word “rights” they think of what they have for rights. They think of the struggle of gaining those rights and the freedom that comes with them. What they don’t think of is that they are not the only living beings that deserve rights. They are other lives that don’t have a way of communicating with people to tell them they need help. We are not the only living intelligence on Earth. Everyday people pass other living beings, but do not think of them as individuals. Dogs and cats are loved by many, but when do they get to be heard? Animals may not …show more content…
Animals were captured and shoved into cells that they would be forced to call home. Not once did humans think to treat them well. Only up until ten years ago did people start taking notice on how zoos affected an animal's life and well-being. Different studies have shown that animals in zoos can suffer physically, mentally and emotionally (Laidlaw 169). When an animal is put into a new environment suddenly, they can be prone to have new behaviors. They would be scared because they would no longer be comfortable in their home. Across North America new exhibits have been popping up in zoos. One that’s been showing up recently is polar bear exhibits. The zoos have been ignoring the polar bears natural biology and environment, the Arctic, and replaced it with a set that looks like it came from a scene from the Flintstones (169). Zoos are a place people love taking their children to. It’s always fun to see the cute animals. But just put yourself into their place. Would you liked to be stared at all day? Would it be fun to stay in a small space for the rest of your life, doing nothing but eat, sleep, and poop? There goes their life just so that people can have a little entertainment. As PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) …show more content…
PETA, n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Peter Muller. “Hunting Is Unnecessary and Destructive” The Rights of Animals, 2003, pg. 173-174.
Ray Greek and Jean Swingle Greek. “Animal Drug Tests Do Not Benefit Humans” The Rights of Animals, 2003, pg. 105-106.
"Report Animal Cruelty." The Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society of the United States, n.d. Web. 18 May 2017.
Rob Laidlaw. “Zoo Animals Are Mistreated” The Rights of Animals, 2003, pg. 169-170.
"Shelter Intake and Surrender." ASPCA. ASPCA, n.d. Web. 18 May