Denver Zoo

Zoos exist for one main reason, conservation, but does locking animals up actually help a species survive? When zoos keep animals captive, they often become depressed, not successful in conservation and exposed to harsh habitat conditions. Animals experience unfair and cruel lives while humans use the excuse of protection to keep them captive.Therefore, I take the position that keeping animals captive is a cruel thing. Animals in captivity are often depressed, lonely, and aggressive due to human…

“He was put on display in the store, between the kittens and the sheepdogs”. I know lions belong in the wild not in a pet store. The lion was in the city long time he was sold three times. I know this because in the text it says “He’d been born in a zoo in England. Two of his sisters had been sold to a circus, and he had been sold to a London department store called Harrods. Now in November 1969,…

Why are people against owning exotic animals? I understand that exotic animals should be free, but injured ones could become pets. Some animals do not have any hope of surviving in the wild. It is already legal to have them, so why change now. Private ownership should be legal if animal welfare is taken care of. Owning exotic animals should stay legal if born in captivity, not stolen from the wild. Most people are responsible enough to own exotic animals as pets. Captive breeding can…

times eat her child for nutritional values. In this case this is what happened at the Smithsonian National Zoo when Khali, a sloth bear, soon after giving birth devoured her cubs. Apparently the birth was monitored via zoo staff and they cheered when the first little cub cam out into the world but 20 min later, still in labor, she bent down and ate her cub. The cub was presumed sick by the zoo staff but no tests could be run since there was no body. She gave birth to two more cubs and was…

to the Toronto Zoo, and I visited the site throughout my years in elementary school for field trips. I found a great pleasure in staring at these big, beautiful, and mysterious animals through the wide glass windows; and during the course of being adolescence, I marveled at the fact that, still, living in the city, we had the opportunity to be exposed to an animal in its “natural” habitat. (sites.psu.edu) However, amidst the entire fun one has at a facility like the zoo, can zoos be telling…

From zoos, to aquariums, to petting zoos, and even our own pets, humans have always been fascinated by animals, and have gone to certain extents to use them for learning purposes, preservation, survival, companionship, and occasionally entertainment. Menageries allow people to learn about animals from a safe distance and see some animals which they would never have seen if it were not for wildlife parks. Many argue that captive animals are not happy in their environment, and should be set free…

Using Captive Breeding for Conservation of Exotic Animals: Are there Ethical Concerns? Imagine a hypothetical observance of an enclosed lion exhibit, proudly displayed in a local zoo. Stationed at the apex of a nearby hill is Tamarin, a spectacular example of an immaculate exotic animal, practicing his patience while playing with his cubs. Curiosity stimulates a concern for this animal. Does he enjoy inhabiting this place? How does he compare to his wildlife counterpart? Is it just and ethical…

extinctions occur every year. I believe that animals should stay in zoos. Animals should stay in zoos because they wouldn't have to worry about getting killed and they will always get food. Zoos are helping less and less of animals each year that are going extinct, zoos are providing a safer environment for the animals. As Dr Dave Hone form The University of London “Zoo's protect against a species going extinct.” (Hone, Dr. Dave. "Why Zoos Are Good."). Zoo’s are a safe place where animals can…

heaven.”Wonder How cool would it be to see extinct species alive and kicking again?”First,What would it be like to even touch a animal that was once none living on this planet?Able to see a new animal you have never seen before roam are lands or in zoos!The Author mentions that” If people pushed plant and animals species into extinction, perhaps we owe it to these species to try and bring them back.”Next,The animals were put here for a reason and we took advantage of it. Maybe they weren't made…

Having a puppy is hard enough, so imagine owning a tiger. Imagine the expenses of owning exotic animals and the dangers and hazards of owning exotic animals. It is not a smart decision to buy exotic animals and have them as pets. It is a ton of work, and it is also extremely dangerous. Exotic animals are not good to have. Exotic animals do grow up and that cute little baby tiger it used to be will not be as cute and it will also be dangerous and strong. It is also a wild animal and it is very…