tokens: Should animals be free or live in zoos? Many people state that zoos are a great asset to animals . Others believe that they are inferior creatures and therefore do not deserve our attention . In my opinion, we must help animals live safely and comfortably in their own environment . Many scientific studies have revealed the detriment that zoos have caused to animals . Firstly, like we, human beings, animals are delivered to this world with genetic instincts . Skills which help them live and survive in their residing areas . When we captivate animals and put them to live a style of life that they are unfamiliar with, they begin to loose those in-born instincts . Hence, when they are released or in the worst case, when they escape, they act disorientated and this contributes to the animal mortality rate . In addition to the previous point, various zoos do not have the proper implements or policies that assure the quality of animal care . For instance, I recall my first trip to a zoo, at age eight . I was shocked by the cruelty which animals were treated . I can not think of any staff memeber who did not have an improper behaviour towards the animlas in the zoo . They beat them up because they did not wanted to eat their meals and then excused themselves saying that it was a way to train the animals . In conclusion, I strongly believe that we have to assit animals and provide them the best quality of life possible . Scientific facts showed the damage that zoos can inflict on animals . Moreover, many zoos do not meet the standards of care required for them .