It is argued by some that it is inhumane and unnecessary to keep wild animals in zoos and static parks, while others think that zoos play a crucial role in protecting and conserving endangered species. In my opinion, although releasing them into the wild is essential, keeping them in zoos and static parks is a much more effective approach.
On the one hand, keeping animals in zoos is unnecessary and inhumane. This is because they are unwilling to live in zoos. Doing so against their will can lead to some problems, such as loss of their natural abilities, like hunting. For example, an animal living in a zoo can lose or may forget to hunt, resulting in being weak when it is time to release them into the wild. Moreover, in their natural habitat, they may feel more comfortable due to the atmosphere where they have lived since birth, and in zoos they may feel uncomfortable because of an unfamiliar place. Therefore, keeping animals can be harmful to the endangered species.
On the other hand, many animals struggle to live in their habitat due to illegal poaching, which leads to the destruction of animals’ populations. For example, a type of bird called the Dodo died entirely in the 16th century due to illegal hunting. Furthermore, humans should be held responsible for the decline in the animal population. To illustrate, zoos provide a safe environment for endangered species, providing opportunities for people to contact with animals. Therefore, keeping animals from the brink of extinction is vital to save biodiversity educating people to respect wild animals, which may reduce hunting.
In conclusion, while releasing endangered animals into their environment provides some benefits, I strongly believe that keeping them in zoos has more benefits, as it helps educate people about the importance of stopping hunting and saving endangered species.