Although many families have argued that zoos are educational buildings that allow children and adults to learn about wildlife and are not harmful to animals, a closer look shows that zoos are just entertainment centers that should be closed. However, the debate over whether or not to close the zoo has become more serious. Zoos should be closed. Animals suffer from mistreatment, malnutrition and killings. Additionally, people are not gaining the right knowledge about these animals because zoos are not educational and horrible stories about the animals are all reasons why zoos should be closed. Walking down a dusty trail, hearing the laughter of children within earshot and the mighty roar of the king of the jungle screaming for attention. Seeing the “Lions Beware” sign, you enter a dark cave, the air smells of must, you come across a window which allows you to come face to face with the beast. Seeing his still face resting on the hard ground, you lose interest and continue your journey. Many people believe that zoos do everything right to maintain the health and welfare of animals, and even debate whether zoos even have a breeding program to track all species of animals. However, many people are unaware of the cruelty behind zoos and how animals are abused, murdered, and malnourished. Lions are crammed into small cages and sea lions swim in water laced with chemicals, causing them to lose their sight, are just a few examples. The breeding program that many are debating gives the public the false sense that something significant has happened, but in reality the animals might show no interest in mating and the zoo babies are just calls to the crowd... middle of paper ..... .o themselves. Peta is a company that helps and fights for all animal needs. This company strongly advises avoiding patronizing these attractions and instead donating to campaigns that actually protect animals in their native habitats, because zoos are hideous institutions that do not deserve public support. In conclusion, zoos are entertainment centers that should be closed because of the animals. being abused, murdered or malnourished, zoos are also not educational, and stories of animals behind bars in zoos. In order to maintain the cycle of life and continue to be part of the animal world, humans must take fundamental steps to maintain balance and allow animals to live in their natural environment without any negative influence from humans . By taking these measures, most of the world's zoos should be closed..