“Animal Rights Uncompromised: Zoos.” peta.org. Peta, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2011.
PETA’s very opinionated article addresses the issue of zoos and animal rights. The organization makes it clear that animals that are put in the presence of a zoo have a limited ability to behave naturally as they would in the wild. This restriction strips animals of their rights and has a number of negative effects on them. PETA directs their thoughts towards those who work at zoos and wildlife parks, along with the people who visit them. Their intent is to persuade people to make changes in regards to the treating of wild animals. It was said that although many believe zoos help to protect endangered species, this is untrue. Most zoos prefer to include popular animals in order to attract customers; therefore, these animals tend not to be endangered. PETA states, “Warehousing animals for life is not the way to save them from extinction. Their salvation lies in protecting habitats, not in creating prisons.” The article also included information regarding the effect that “zoo life” has on animals released into the wild. They tend to be unable to defend for themselves because they adapt to life in the zoo. Overall, PETA supported their opinion by giving strong examples regarding the effect that zoo life has on wild animals. While doing so, they left out all opposing views and focused strictly on their own beliefs. Seeing that they are the “PETA” organization, it is easy to understand why they lean one way so strongly. Although I recognize why this group thinks the way they do, I as a child always enjoyed zoos; therefore, believe they have both good and bad qualities. This topic would be difficult for me to further research and use for an argumentative paper because I agree with both sides in some way. It may be easier for several of my other classmates to use if they feel strongly about one of the two sides.
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