Wrong to keep animals in captivity (zoos), or there are benefits for the animals and for humans

1. mental issues range from repetetive behaviour to eating disorders

2. zoos is unnatural way in which animals live

3. captive animals do not need to hunt or raise offspring, and they are not living as nature intended

4. animals probably suffer mentally when kept in captivity

5. zoos add little to animal conversation

6. zoos offer a secure and peaceful setting for animals

7. zoos and animal parks are part of an integrated system of protection animals, involving habitat protection, breeding programmes and disease control