animals

Keeping animals in captivity disrespects their intelligence and puts them at risk of abuse. Humans do not have the right to trap animals in enclosures for the benefit of our own entertainment and research needs.

Predatory animals born in captivity are unlikely to survive if released into their natural habitat.

Zoos force animals to provide entertainment for people.

Living in captivity is terrible for an animal's health.

There have been many reported cases of animals injuring people at zoos.

Placing animals in zoos removes them from their natural environment.

Zoos protect animals that have the threat of becoming extinct.

Captive animals tend to live longer than their wild counterparts.

Scientists are able to study and better understand animals and their natural environments.

People learn more information about exotic animals while visiting zoos.

Ultimately, zoos would have to go to great architectural and environmental lengths to provide the animals with sufficient living space. Zoos cannot give an animal the environment it needs due to monetary and geographical circumstance.