Zoos do more harm than good

Not many zoos keep their animals this way any more. That set-up is very much a thing of the past, and the habitats are built to be as close to each animal's natural home as possible.

Zoos vary considerably so a zoo in America would probably try to keep its animals in the best way that they are able to think of. They can't recreate the natural environment though. The animals are unlikely to have the same amount of space the wild animals in their native habitat have. Polar bears come from a winter like environment not somewhere like San Diego. In Indonesia I have seen crocodiles very crowded together and a sign saying that tourists could pay a fee to see the crocodiles feed. Certainly wild crocodiles in Australia have a happier life. Even in a wildlife park there they would have decent treatment. Some zoos do important breeding programs. Children like to visit zoos. I am lucky because I have traveled to see wildlife like kangaroos in Australia, penguins in New Zealand, sharks in French Polynesia, orangutans in Indonesia and lions in Kenya. Not everyone has had the same opportunity as me. I think zoos do harm some animals. I have a vegan diet and I love animals.

i dont disagree with you because i think that the animals are better when they are free, but it does bring animals to people that normally would never see them.