Zoo

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

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

Captive animals tend to live longer than their wild counterparts.

Zoos force animals to provide entertainment for people.

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.

Zoos protect animals that have the threat of becoming extinct.

People learn more information about exotic animals while visiting zoos.

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