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Are zoos ethical in the modern age? Are zoos ethical in the modern age?
Yes, zoos are bad Yes, zoos are bad
No, zoos are good No, zoos are good
Zoo animals attack people Zoo animals attack people
Zoos remove animals from their environment Zoos remove animals from their environment
Zoos give animals poor health Zoos give animals poor health
Zoos have inadequate living conditions Zoos have inadequate living conditions
Predators born in zoos are likely to die if released Predators born in zoos are likely to die if released
Zoos are created for profit Zoos are created for profit
Zoos are unethical because they are dangerous for animals Zoos are unethical because they are dangerous for animals
Zoos conserve endangered species Zoos conserve endangered species
Zoos educate about exotic animals Zoos educate about exotic animals
Zoos provide research opportunities Zoos provide research opportunities
Zoos provide quick and advanced medical care Zoos provide quick and advanced medical care
Zoo animals have a longer life expectancy Zoo animals have a longer life expectancy
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Are zoos ethical in the modern age?
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No, zoos are good

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Zoos provide quick and advanced medical care

Captive animals are able to get the medical care they need.
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The Argument

Animals have full access to any medical care they need through zoos. They constantly monitor each animals' health and wellbeing and are able to provide surgery and medication if needed. Most zoos are open with how they provide care to animals.[1] They want the public to know how advanced their medical care is and to prove they can provide fo their animals.[2] For example, the Pittsburgh Zoo has a sea turtle second chance program. They provide rehabilitation and release to sea turtles injured in the wild.[3]

Counter arguments

Underfunded zoos cannot give their animals the correct medical care. They lack the knowledge and research to properly care for a wild animal and are unable to help if it becomes ill. Without the right medical care, animals are not benefitting from being in captivity.

Premises

[P1] Zoos are able to give animals proper medical care. [P2] Wild animals are healthiest at zoos.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting P1] Underfunded zoos do not properly care for animals.

References

  1. https://wellingtonzoo.com/our-animals/animal-care/
  2. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/animal-care
  3. https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Conservation-Effort-Sea-Turtle-Second-Chance-Program/
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