Persuasive Essay On Zoos And Aquariums

The exhibits are also very fascinating, and after going to the zoo you can catch a glimpse of a certain animal's way of life. Without zoos we wouldn't have the unbelievable experience of seeing Earth's most beautiful life forms. Zoos keep endangered species safe, and out of harms way. We need to start caring about the life forms on this planet. Showing each animal compassion, and love. My knowledge on zoos has been stretched after my reading analysis today. Based off of the articles, "The Stripes Will Survive", "The Zoos Go Wild", and "Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment", we can truly get in-depth analysis about the role zoo's

Zoos, SeaWorld, and circuses are places for families to enjoy entertainment. However, most people do not realize how the animals in each of these establishments are handled. Yes, they all bring in revenue and present the tricks these animals can do, yet these places preform detrimental acts to the animals. For example, the killer whales at SeaWorld are sometimes starved if they do not perform the way the trainer wants them to. In comparison, circuses torture lions and tigers until they are submissive to how the show-people want them to act. Zoos do not necessarily torture their animals, but it is proven the animals live much shorter lives in captivity. “Lives of animals in the wild versus captivity are literally worlds apart, and even the best captive facilities can’t recreate the conditions of the wild — not exactly. Most don’t even try, leaving animals in tiny enclosures with no socialization, enrichment or joy. Captivity is unnatural and unhealthy” (Sentenac). People are starting to recognize the danger of continuing these practices, but there’s a long way to go.Furthermore, animals in all of these places have suffered many traumatizing and even deadly events. There was a recent report that two circus lions, whom had severe head injuries, were killed by poachers who snuck into the sanctuary. “Last year poachers bypassed an advanced security system at a lodge near the town of Tzaneen in the Limpopo province, killing two lions by feeding them poisoned meat” (Graham).

Marine parks around the world introduce the public to an animal that they would never encounter on their own. Seeing the majestic whales perform and listening to what the trainers share about the killer whale educates large groups of people about killer whales and creates excitement about the wild animal. However, some of the information being shared may not be accurate. Marine parks exist to make a profit. It would be in their best interest to tell the public bits of information that would keep them interested in the illusion created by the performance….that the killer whales are happy,

As a child I remember going to SeaWorld at least once a year. My favorite thing to do there was watching the Shamu show. It touched my heart to see these trainers bonding with such a big whale. I always told myself when I grew up; I wanted to be a trainer for the killer whales. I figured I would have to go study marine biology and the schooling would take years. While researching I found that anyone off the streets can be a trainer for the orcas, all you need to know is how to swim. Even now, having children of my own, I took them to Sea World to see Shamu and watched them enjoy it like I did. Earlier this year I noticed a documentary on Netflix about the killer whales at Sea World, it opened my eyes to a whole new perspective.

Orcas are complex social creatures deserving freedom and respect, not captivity in theme parks under the guise of public education and entertainment. Aquarium staffs say captive whales are priceless educational tools. However, people can educate their children by bringing them to the wild instead of bringing the wild to them at the expense of the Orcas health and well-being. "The price of a family admission ticket is what continues to drive this cruel spectacle," according to Michael O' Sullivan, the Executive Director of The Humane Society of Canada (Whales in Captivity, 2010, Para. 3). Orcas suffer in many ways in

Who does not love to see dolphins and whales flipping and doing tricks? Although the animals look happy and unharmed, there is a dark truth behind the captive marine life in amusement parks and zoos. Yes, attending zoos and marine life amusement parks are a part of childhood; but recently researchers have discovered just how cruel the environment is for the marine life in captivity. After studies of comparing the quality of life of marine animals in the wild and in captivity, there are multiple examples shown in Blackfish, PETA, and the Animal Welfare Institute that show that animals prosper and live longer in their natural

Animal entertainment is when you use animals to entertain people for their pleasure. It began in the 1960s, when corporations such as SeaWorld, captured wild animals from their natural habitats. In 1993, when Free Willy, a film about a captive orca and his journey to freedom came out, it was the first time a worldwide audience fell in love with these amazing creatures of the ocean. However, the issue with orcas being held captive is still an issue today. There is animal captivity all around the world, but the issue at SeaWorld, is one of many documentaries, articles and speeches, made to fight the neglect towards orcas in SeaWorld. SeaWorld’s entertainment has caused arguments and disagreements since the 60s.

Blackfish is a documentary based on killer whales who are captured to serve as performers, confined to small spaces, and mistreated while in captivity. The film features Tilikum, a male killer whale who not only has displayed disturbing behaviors but has also injured and killed people throughout his lifetime. The film also focuses on Sea World who despite their attempts to appear as a safe, and nurturing environment for these animals fails to provide proper training to their employees, accurate information to its guests, and mediocre living conditions for their animals. We meet several former Sea World trainers who recall the personal and emotional struggles they faced during their time at SeaWorld, and the incidents they witnessed which caused them to question not

When the circus comes to town, children’s eyes boggle with amazement as excitement fills the air. Under the big top, the stunts of humans and animals alike mesmerize and capture the audience's attention. Spectators become astonished at the miraculous accomplishments of the animals, and they are willing to pay massive amounts of money to see exotic creatures outside of their natural habits. However, circuses are not what they seem. “It's a classic image: elephants lumbering trunk to tail.

At SeaWorld millions of students have the chance to learn and see the animals up close. Students are able take field trips to visit those places and learn all about the interesting facts about the sea animals. The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums released a poll that had 93% of people said they are now inspired to take conservation after the zoological parks taught them. Imagine how great and how many lives would be saved if people took more action to help save sea animals. When sea animals are held in captivity, they help contribute to education for

Dolphin assisted therapy is a subfield in animal assisted therapy and considered a component of complementary and alternative medicine. The clients that usually turn towards this type of treatment are suffering from mental or physical disabilities and possibly psychopathologies (Fiskdal 2012). The different types of treatment usually depend on the ailment the client has and his or her needs in means of assistance. Animal assisted therapy has shown improvement for children with autism and development disorders by giving them a routine and putting them in charge of the animal. An increase in contact with the animal resulted in the lowering the clients’ anxiety and fear. When they were given the responsibility of taking care of the animal it increased their problem-solving skills, social interactions, receptive and expressive language and improvement in self-confidence (MdYusof 2012). It wasn’t until the later that dolphins started being used in animal assisted therapy. MdYusof states, “Among the many different animals used in animal-assisted therapy, dolphins have been a subject of research interest to help individuals with disabilities to improve their cognitive skills, physical mobility or socio-emotional behaviors as far back in the 1970’s” (55). This was due to David Nathanson, a clinical psychologist, who developed the

It was dark outside. Clouds loomed over the skies as I walked into the enormous colorful building. Blazing rays of LED lights shone through the entrance’s translucent windows. Brightness and gleams engulfed my vision like a wildfire. My eyes blink, trying to focus where I was walking. As I paced myself through the crowded corridors of the large hallway trying to find my group of friends, I could see murals of sea animals everywhere and signs directing where each exhibit was. Animated and overjoyed, I pranced to the first exhibit where the baby sand sharks were. They were extraordinary, swimming around their tank but sadly not able to leave their confined space. Their tank only allowed them to swim continuously in circles. Although animals in captivity tend to live longer than animals in the wild, it is depressing to mull over how they were stripped of their freedom. There was nowhere to escape when housed in such small enclosures.

Background Info: Zoos in American have changed a lot over the years, but they have not made the full transition to where they should be yet.

The first SeaWorld, which was originally supposed to be an underwater restaurant, opened up in San Diego in 1964. The founders were George Millay, Ken Norris, David Demott and Milt Shedd. The first park started off with only a few dolphins and sea lions and had about 400,000 people visit the park within the first year. Today there are 3 SeaWorld parks in the United States, 1 in Orlando, another in San Antonio and the original park in San Diego.

During my time as an intern at the Ridgefield Animal Hospital, I was given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience behind the scenes in an animal clinic. One of the most frequent duties of mine was to follow the doctors into the exam rooms as they examine their patients and speak to the owners about their pet’s health. In the exam room, the doctors typically obtain an updated weight for the patient, take the animal’s temperature, and briefly inspect the patient’s mouth/teeth, ears, and skin. Often, the doctor would also give vaccinations in the