Prospect Park Zoo

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…

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…

Have you ever visited a zoo? Perhaps you enjoyed seeing a variety of wildlife without fearing the danger of your life? Or perhaps, instead, you wondered the happiness of the animal in its new environment? As long as humans have been on Earth, we’ve found that our progress was not altered by the wellbeing of other animals. We’ve often destroyed their environments and domesticated them beyond the point of no return, sometimes hunting them to the point of extinction. Now we’ve tried to halter our…

You’re in a zoo and you see animals and you think this question many times over and over again, “are zoos really good for animals”. People around the United States wonder if zoos are really good for animals and what they do to take care for animals. Many people believe that zoos are good for animals. For one thing zoos take care for animals.In the article Behind the Invisible bars it tells us that zoos give animals food and they also give them shelter.That proves that zoos takes care for…

Zoos cannot offer the space wild animals need. Imagine yourself not having everything you need to survive. Animals are getting taken from their natural habitats and families to be held in captivity. This makes their lives worse little does everyone know they can’t live the same and make a living. Zoos provide unnatural habitats for the animals. Animals are naturally born and bred to live and die in their natural wilderness habitats. Zoos pose several risks that affect animals mentally…