T3 W1 Writing Why I think Zoos are bad.

 Here is my writing for T3 W1 and we had to persuade someone into thinking whether zoos are good or bad.

RT: Use research to extend my ideas and use evidence.

Zoos are places where you can see animals, and learn about them. A place where endangered species can breed and be safe. But what if I told you that the animals in zoos are in a dangerous place. It’s time that I unravel the truth  about zoos, and why I’m against them.

Firstly, mental problems of captive animals in zoos show signs of mental instability, as a result of boredom. The term “Zoochosis”, refers to the psychological problems that affect animals and usually results in repetitive behavior. For example, at the Berlin Zoo, the lions pace back and forth in their cages.

Secondly, when captive animals are released  into the wild by zoos, they usually die. Most large carnivores usually die when released into the wild. The reason behind this is because they haven’t developed the natural skills to survive; they were raised at the zoo.

Finally, animals are trapped in unnatural environments. Some zoos have cages that are confined, having little space for the animals. For example, in the Berlin Zoo, the lions have dark concrete rooms as cages. They have a tree stump but other than that, that’s it. Also another thing is that zoos are not like the animal’s natural habitat.

In conclusion, zoos are bad. In zoos, the animals look fun, contented, playful. But really, they could be mentally ill. That's why I strongly believe that zoos are bad.

I enjoyed this activity because it was fun looking at different perspectives of the argument.

What is your opinion on this argument?