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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?

Zoos can be a fun trip for any age, young or old. It may be the only chance most people will be able to see various exotic animals from around the world. Yet, they have also been known to be unethical or dangerous for both the animals and people. What are the sides to the zoo debate? Are zoos truly bad?

Yes, zoos are bad

Zoos are, at their core, cruel to animals and shouldn't be supported.

Zoo animals attack people

There have been many reported cases of animals injuring people at zoos.
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Zoos remove animals from their environment

Placing animals in zoos removes them from their natural environment.
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Zoos give animals poor health

Living in captivity is terrible for an animal's health.
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Zoos have inadequate living conditions

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.
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Predators born in zoos are likely to die if released

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

Zoos force animals to provide entertainment for people.
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Zoos are unethical because they are dangerous for 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.
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No, zoos are good

Zoos are simply a fun day out, and are also ways to support vulnerable animals.

Zoos conserve endangered species

Zoos protect animals that have the threat of becoming extinct.
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Zoos educate about exotic animals

People learn more information about exotic animals while visiting zoos.
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Zoos provide research opportunities

Scientists are able to study and better understand animals and their natural environments.
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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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Zoo animals have a longer life expectancy

Captive animals tend to live longer than their wild counterparts.
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