Zoos

Animals in captivity live shorter lives than ones in the wild, because they are often more stressed and are unable to do various things that wild animals can do/learn to do in the wild. It can be both! It depends on the animal, some animals like the Black footed ferret, lives longer in captivity. While others like the Whale, lives longer in the wild. So it's yes, and no, depending on the species, the zoo's quality of care, environment and if the animal was born in the zoo. All of these factors, along with many more will effect the life span of an animal. I think that animals in captivity live longer than their wild counter parts, because they are fed everything they need, and if they get a disease, the zookeepers can help them. Unlike in the wild they wouldn't even know and certainly wouldn't have any help. (but the ideas expressed above also have some valid points) Another Thought: While zoos are not the absolute perfect solution, they have become, more often than not, the best, or only solution available, especially when wildlife habitats are being encroached upon or destroyed at unbelievable rates. Some species do seem to live longer, but that seems to be an added bonus for a necessity right now. When it all comes down to it, mankind needs to take responsibility for it's own population, and halt the growth rate explosion that is pushing the animals out of the habitats they belong in. Zoos are but one way we can atone for deforestation and destruction of the lands, and seas.

Amendment: The fact that zoos have changed from square, tile lined display cells to the crafted environments we have of today is because a lion tamer decided that the animals in his care deserved more. Because of his efforts to effect changes, along with the fact that some animals were falling toward extinction at alarming paces, zoos around the world went to great lengths to make changes. Recreating their mission statements, and goals from being isolated entertainment only facilities, to highly advanced institutions employing veterinarians, nutritionists, behaviorist, trainers, and animal psychologists, etc. In the old days, if an animal sickened and died, the zoos hired a hunter to capture a wild replacement. Not so anymore. Zoos around the world now participate and work together to learn everything they can about the animals and how to preserve, breed, and care for them. This is a complete and utter departure from the way things were before and now large percentages of the animals represented in zoos are born and bred in captivity. And in some cases, rare species exist only in zoos, due to the fact that they have become extinct in the wild.

Additional Information: Animals in captivity generally live much longer lives because of better food, better living conditions, lack of predators, access to veterinary care, etc. For example, a squirrel living in the wild has a life expectancy of 2 to 3 years. Whereas in captivity, a squirrel can live up to 12 years. I can say this since I cared for a squirrel named Dizzy who lived that long. Efforts are always underway at zoos all over the world to increase the quality of the environments zoo animals live in, both in physical quality and psychological quality. There are new programs designed for the emotional well being of the animals specifically, some working with an animals natural curiosity, natural hunting instincts, and even problem solving skills. They strive to keep the animals interested and excited about the next adventure. Not all Zoos are practicing these "enrichment techniques" but many are and have found it to be quite successful. There is no question that it is a difficult challenge with some animals, but it is important to learn how to overcome these challenges and work to understand, and provide the basic needs of all the creatures we undertake the care of. For more details, please see sites listed below.

Well giant pandas have arrived at the Calgary Zoo which is very exciting. The zoo also offers a penguin exhibit which is always fun. There are also many types of birds to watch and enjoy. Gorillas are also featured.

because you've taken them out of their natural habitat and forced them into a fake envirnment. As well as many of them are so dependent on human's they wouldn't be able to survive on their own.

Aside from being a place where children can see the animal wonders of nature, and learn all about them. Many zoos have captive breeding programs in order to replenish the populations of endangered species. The spotted leopard, the lynx, and the panda are all examples of endangered animals that are kept in zoos, under programs that aim to preserve, protect,and study the species. Not to mention they are good place of education. Kids, adults, and teens come to learn about their favorite animal and many other species.

They are so cool! You can see all the awesome animals and see how they live and cool stuff. But then again, it is fact that in the wild, male orca whales live to be around 50 and female ones live to be around 90, but in captivity the highest age that an orca lived to be is 20

The most famous was China's giant panda, which avoided extinction in the California Zoo. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has saved bongos and forest African antelopes. These animals were also successfully bred and released back into the wild.

This is a question which really has no easy answer. Originally, zoos were a place where people could see exotic animals in small cages and the general attitude was "plenty more where those came from". Zoos do not look at animals that way anymore. They consider themselves safe havens for the many species whose numbers are dwindling rapidly. Valuable habitats throughout the world are being destroyed on an hourly basis and there are fewer and fewer places for many of these animals to live. Fortunately, the face of zoos is changing and public education, as well as, breeding of threatened and endangered species has become their main focus. There are also many programs that zoos are involved in, where second and third generation zoo-born offspring are being returned to protected areas in their native countries. Unfortunately, these are few and far between and poaching is still a problem even in those places.They have food and water available at all times and don't have to deal with predation and other issues that would factor in, in the wild.Zoos aren't the only answer, but at least they are a safe place for many species to live safely and procreate, and to give people a close-up encounter to appreciate what will be certainly gone from this earth if we continue the path we're on.

They are both. They are helpful because they take in animals which need help and are becoming extinct through the rape of the environment by man. Through breeding programmes animal numbers are increased and can be re-introduced into the wild, or at least a game reserve. Zoo animals live longer because they are protected from disease, famine and predators. Typically a lion will live 20-25 years in captivity or 15-18 years in the wild. The probability, right or wrong, of weaker offspring surviving to adulthood is greater in captivity. Zoos normally have a strong symbiotic affiliation with the local veterinary college. As knowledge through study develops, so the care of the animals, worldwide, is improved. Zoos allow us to get close-up and personal with animals that we cannot keep as pets. Many wild animals from hot climates tend to do little in the day, so to see them lazing about or looking lethargic in their compounds is not as unnatural as it seems. It's harmful on the other hand because it takes animals from different parts of the world, breaking up colonies, and moves them to a different environment with diverse climate and habitat and restricts their natural movement from miles to feet. The animals will be in close proximity with neighbours they would not normally encounter and contract diseases they cannot fight alone. It is proved that science experiments involve zoo animals. The regulation of zoos in emergent countries and private collections in the 'developed' world is abysmal and the keepers often untrained. The animals are fed inferior processed food as their meagre diet. Without proper stimulation and space, animals become bored and develop behaviours like sucking and biting the bars, pacing back and forth. The likelihood of attacks on keepers increases and can lead to the animal being destroyed. A zoo is nothing compared to an animal's original environment. Animals become dependant on their keepers for everything. They have no control. They expect the food and water to come at the same time everyday and if it comes an hour or two later they feel starved and become distressed.

they shoudl stay in zoo's because if poachers keep on going to kill all these animals in Africa than there will be no more left for the next generation of children and if there is none left then they cannot learn about them zoo's allow these animals to live on for the next generation

Good things about science are.

- It can help us determine whether there is life on other planets.

-Helps find out , if people have sicknesses or not.

-Determines the life cycle on the planet earth.

-Experience fire water light etc.

-Know how machines work.

-Know the difference between aliens and human ^_^

They go out into the wild and hunt down a certain species of animal, and sometimes either put it to sleep for a short time until it is in a cage or capture it in a cage and take it back to their zoo. Sometimes other zoos buy animals from other countries so they have a variety of animals.

yes, zoos don't give the animals enough space to do what they want, most zoos mistreat and abuse their animals when the animals don't do what they want them to do also zoos don't feed the animals enough if you look at some of the animals at a zoo they can be really skinny from were their not being fed enough

First, because its inhumane, second because some zoos put them in cages that are much too small, leaving the animals stressed, and overly confined. Lastly, they get so much attention, everyday they have people looking at them, the constant noise is overwhelming, and getting poked, prodded by vets.

zoo is short for zoological garden, zoological comes from the greek word zoion which means animal

I personally think we should have Zoo's in the world because the are a really big help to endangered animals. When you watch old films and T.V programs it shows a Zoo as a hard, cruel place but in truth its not that bad. I mean, Animals get fed, cared for and don't life in cages. The live in open plains to suit the species. As in, monkeys have a lot of trees, penguins have lakes and rocks, tigers have bushes and caves to hid in.

(Btw.. I'm not Lecturing you.. this was a topic for a debate at school)

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We capture endangered animals and keep them in zoos and sanctuaries so that we can help them breed to make a come back. A lot of the time the offspring of animals in a sanctuary end up in the wild again. The animals in zoos though, their offspring either go to another zoo of to a sanctuary for breeding, but they live a happy life!!

I can recall as a kid in the 1950s that an aquarium was burnt down prior to my arrival in North Carlton. I always thought that it was on the site of current Festival Hall, in Dudley Street, and I can clearly remember that most of the fish died, which is not surprising. Records show that Festival Hall - The Stadium was first built in 1915 and it was indeed destroyed by fire in 1955. My grandparents came to North Carlton in 1925 so I presume that the original aquarium where-ever it may have been, was destroyed between 1925 and 1950. Some clarification would be helpful. Ceryainly the forst aquariumn in Melbourne was not that now on the Yarra.

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€15.00

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€10.50

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Free

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The Lowry Park Zoo in Florida is located at 1101 West Sligh Avenue. The zoo has rides as well as many different animals for the family to enjoy.

The lincoln park zoo is located in lincoln park Chicago. You can also attain extra information about the lincoln park zoo at their website regarding any questions about the zoo's location or times.

The phone number of the Mississippi Childrens Museum is: 601-981-5469.

The Bronx Zoo is located in New York City. It is easily accessible by public transportation and is a good way to spend the day with children. It is open year round. There is a fee for the car park of apprx $10. You may also purchase a combination ticket for admittance to various parts of the zoo.

many zoos at this time do not keep their animals in cages, but in large, fenced in enclosures wich allow them to feel comfortable in a more natural habitat. cages for smaller animals, such as turtles or mice, are large enough to have a few areas; one for resting, one for food, and one for play. cages for small mammals and reptiles should be large enough that the animal has room to exercise and at least turn around. a lot of the time at zoos, animals have display cages and areas where they live, which are much larger than display cages.

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the above is true, but not for all countries, poorer and less educated countries dont care about animal welfare as much as we do or at all sometimes

some lions and tigers are kept in cages no bigger than a large box, this is one of the reasons why there are so many people angry at the treatment of zoo animals.

most westernized countries and zoos are great places now for animals and they live happy productive lives and as above poster says they live in lager outdoors orientated enclosures.

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NOTE:::zoo's use large fenced in enclosures = supersized CAGE