Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others believe that zoos are useful for protecting rare animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Zoos have long sparked debate—some label them as cruel relics that should vanish, while others champion their role in safeguarding endangered species. Both perspectives carry weight, and exploring them reveals a complex issue worth pondering. Critics argue that zoos inflict suffering. Animals, stripped of their natural habitats, are confined to artificial enclosures—think of a tiger pacing a concrete pen instead of prowling vast grasslands. This captivity often breeds stress or abnormal behaviour, hardly a life worth living. Moreover, many zoos…

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Zoos are there in many places, but people have different thoughts about them. Some say they are cruel and should close, while others think they help rare animals. I will discuss both views and give my opinion. People who don’t like zoos say it’s bad for animals. They are kept in cages, not free like in jungles or forests. This make them sad—lions or birds can’t roam or fly much. Also, some zoos only want money from visitors, not care…

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