Zoos

Negatives

• Animal enclosures are very small
• Animals can become fat and unhealthy
• Zoos can cause animals stress
• The animals can get bored

Positives

• Zoos can prevent animals from extinction
• Animals can get good medical care
• Animals can live a lot longer
• Zoos can be a great place to learn

Rebuttal

• Animals aren't cut out for cities
• Animals can end up hurting themselves
• Animals should live where they are most comfortable

Citations

• Winders, Delcianna. "Zoos: Misery Behind Bars." People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 26 Aug. 2013: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 28 May. 2014.
• Roylance, Frank D. "Learning to Care for Aging Zoo Animals." Baltimore Sun. 04 Mar. 2011: A.1. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 28 May. 2014.
• McRary, Amy. "Zoos' Plans Serve As Arks for Animals' Survival." Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, TN). 19 Jul. 2009: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher.Web. 28 May. 2014.