Zoos are harmful for several reasons. Firstly, they confine animals in small, often inadequate enclosures, depriving them of their natural habitats and behaviors. These conditions cause immense psychological distress to the animals, leading to mental health issues and abnormal behaviors. Secondly, zoos prioritize profit over animal welfare, often breeding animals excessively and separating family units for commercial purposes. This disrupts social bonds and deprives animals of natural reproductive patterns. Lastly, the educational value of zoos is questionable, as visitors may only see animals in unnatural and unhappy conditions, leading to misconceptions about conservation and the well-being of animals in the wild.
