Are Zoos Helping or Hurting?

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Are Zoos Helping or Hurting?

Animals play an important role of human life, without them life would be different. Animals in captivity have allowed human beings to study animals and learn more about animals. Numerous opponents against zoos believe that they do not help educate visitors or help animals in any way. Breeding programs at zoos have helped multiple endangered species such as golden lion tamarins, cheetahs and tapirs (Keilin). Zoos have always been helping animals and our society, and they have been doing this by providing education to youth, science research, homes for endangered species, and a link to nature.

One of the several ways, and probably most effective ways to prove that zoos are helping our society is that they teach children about animals. Opponents against zoos, state, “There is no compelling evidence that zoos…promote attitude changes, education, or interest in conservation in their visitors.” (Do zoos and aquariums really educate public?). Most zoos require zookeepers to have a bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology or animal science, which is how zookeepers...

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