Zoos for years have brought thousands if not millions of people to have an experience with animals that most people don’t get. The beautiful yet sometimes strange animals have sparked the eyes of children all over the world making a lot of children wanting to go into the pet trade. The question is whether it’s alright to keep animals locked away.

Zoo’s have always gotten a bad reputation for holding animals “in cages” where they aren’t able to socialize and experience life how it was intended. Many parks don’t give the animals enough space, food, veterinary care and water, which has caused many animals to die prematurely or later on due to health problems. Niabi Zoo is a great example. Online reviews such as, “Trip Advisor” have given the Zoo 1-10 stars saying there isn’t enough space and shade for animals during hot days.

Is it ethical? This question is a huge debate among visitors, and there isn’t a clear winner. I personally don’t have a problem with Zoos as long as they are big enough to meet the animals needs and requirements to care for the animal. A blog posted by www.aza.com says, “Zoos are crucial for Breeding programs that help preserve genetic biodiversity and help reintroduce critically endangered species into the wild. Having animals in protection provides a reservoir against a population crash in the wild.” Animals such as the Panda for example are kept at certain zoos to protect there species as they’ve been hunted and taken over by other species.

What do you think should happen, should zoos be destroyed and have the animals roam free in the wild or should some be protected?