Why We Need Zoos
(Your Name Here)
Photo Essay
English IV
Mr. Fox
August 6, 2014
Zoos can give visitors a close-up view of animals that they cannot get close to in the wild. (Fox, Russell.
“Alligator at Louisville Zoo." 2006. JPEG image.)
Zoos allow amateur photographers to take photos of animals without the expense of travel and without the
risk of encountering them in the wild. (Fox, Russell. “Lion at Louisville Zoo." 2006. JPEG image.)
Animal behaviors, such as feeding, can be observed at zoos. (Fox, Russell. “Bald Eagle at Louisville Zoo."
2006. JPEG image.)
Zoos promote the appreciation of animals because they can be seen for their beauty in a safe
environment. (Fox, Russell. “Puma at Louisville Zoo." 2006. JPEG image.)
Zoos do more than simply entertain people. Zoos
educate people about animals and the status of
endangered species in the wild. Education promotes
conservation. (Untitled. “Why We Have Zoos: Educate.”
JPEG image. Accessed August 6, 2014.
http://www.whyzoos.com/Educate.html)
Today’s zoos make every effort to re-create the animals’ natural environments. (Untitled. “Why We Have Zoos:
Study.” JPEG image. Accessed August 6, 2014. http://www.whyzoos.com/Study.html)
The life of an animal in a zoo is much less stressful and safer than the lives of animals in the wild.
(Fox, Russell. “Bengal Tiger at Louisville Zoo." 2006. JPEG image.)
Zoos provide protection for endangered species. (Fox, Russell. “Emily with Indian Elephant at
Louisville Zoo." 2006. JPEG image.)
Some zoos, such as the Cincinnati Zoo, have excellent breeding programs for animals that are
endangered in the wild. (Untitled. “Why We Have Zoos: Home.” JPEG image. Accessed August 6, 2014.
http://www.whyzoos.com/Index.html)
Some species would likely be extinct if it weren’t for the efforts of
zoos. There are several species that are actually extinct in the wild, but
still exist in zoos. (Untitled. “Why We Have Zoos: Conserve.” JPEG
image. Accessed August 6, 2014.
http://www.whyzoos.com/Conserve.html)