Should animals be used for entertainment purposes?

[nintendofan61]

Yeah, I can't change history. Animals what you see in a zoo are really not their natural behavior, either. But I sure do feel sorry for those animals who are not in their natural habitat, playing with others, and with their families. . For example, I went to a zoo with a lynx in it. The poor lynx was walking up and down for several hours, looking bored and depressed for being locked in a cage. Felt so bad for the poor thing.

 

[Colour Bandit]

Yeah, I can't change history. Animals what you see in a zoo are really not their natural behavior, either. But I sure do feel sorry for those animals who are not in their natural habitat, playing with others, and with their families. . For example, I went to a zoo with a lynx in it. The poor lynx was walking up and down for several hours, looking bored and depressed for being locked in a cage. Felt so bad for the poor thing.

I can see I'm not going to be able to persuade you to see the benefits of a zoo, so I'm just going to give up now. Hopefully my posts have educated other users.

 

[nintendofan61]

Don't get'em wrong, I've enjoyed reading your posts. Some animals behave normal in a zoo. Like monkeys and birds. But when we have large animals like lynxes, gorillas, whale sharks, I think it is totally wrong to keep them in small confinements. Tanks (and cages) make seem big to us. But to bigger animals, tanks are kiddie pools.

 

[Ethereal]

As a vegan friend once said "why bother putting animal rights (or, in this case, animals for entertainment) on the table when people put animals on plates"?

 

[SockHead]

If they enjoy it. If they don't, then what the **** get that **** out of here.

 

[Ethereal]

If they enjoy it. If they don't, then what the **** get that **** out of here.

I'm not allowed to quote others? o_o

 

[nintendofan61]

As a vegan friend once said "why bother putting animal rights (or, in this case, animals for entertainment) on the table when people put animals on plates"?

True. I rarely eat meat. I'm more of a pasta and salad person. xD

 

[Superpenguin]

Zoos and Aquariums and the like...yes. Circus, I never really like the circus, I don't think I have ever even been to a circus...maybe one. It's fine to use them as entertainment as long as they're not resisting.

For zoos, the animals that are in there aren't just animals that people were all like "Hey, we need a lion for the zoo, that one over there looks to be perfect!" No, they rescue animals that were injured or are endangered. Then, of course, animals start getting born in the zoos and are being raised in captivity and that's all they will know for their life, they won't be able to survive in the wild.

 

[Elijo]

Slightly off-topic but what is everyones opinions on dancing bears? I was doing a persuasive topic on this at school earlier in the year. If anyone doesn't know what dancing bears are then click here.

Zoos and aquariums... Yes.
The circus... I don't have a set opinion.

 

[Suave_Spencer]

Entertainment is a broad spectrum. For example, a zoo can be classed as entertainment but so can dog fighting or things like that. It all comes down to how the animal is being treated really. I don't agree with using animals for fighting or forcing them to "dance" by cruelty.

However, I think zoos are wonderful (that said, I'm biased as I want to work in one when I finish my degree). A lot of them are breeding endangered species so they can be re-released to keep the species alive. Basically, they're an excellent resource for conservation and education.

 

[Garrett x50 cal]

You keep on going back to your point that putting them in a tank is cruel and awful. When actually a zoo is probably the best place on Earth for an animal virtually zero chance of death from a predator.

I mean wouldn't you want to live in a nice safe area with all your friends being fed on a constant routine? (If you were a gazelle for example)

Side note: I apologize if Mint Bunny already made this point.

 

[broadwaythecat]

Slightly off-topic but what is everyones opinions on dancing bears? I was doing a persuasive topic on this at school earlier in the year. If anyone doesn't know what dancing bears are then click here.

Zoos and aquariums... Yes.
The circus... I don't have a set opinion.

Dancing bears is animal abuse!



I mean, if that's what the animal is born to do, like horses with races, then I guess it's okay as long as they aren't abused.


FORCING the animal to entertain people.... That's bulls.hit!(Sorry for language). And the real animal here might as well be the human!

 

[Bones]

If the animal is cared for properly, then I don't see the big deal.

I'm honestly not too big on circuses myself, but I am a huge fan of zoos and aquariums, because I would not be able to experience most of that stuff were it not for those establishments. It may sound selfish, sure, but as long as they're not being mistreated, then I don't see the big deal. Humans are constantly doing far worse to other creatures every single day; I'd rather worry about them instead of animals who usually life fairly comfortable lives in a safe environment.

 

[Suave_Spencer]

I've thought of another point, the majority of species in zoos and aquariums live longer than they would naturally in the wild. Even animals kept as pets often do.

 

[kittenrobotarmy]

Animals should NOT be used for entertainment purposes. I can't believe people are willing to torture animals for money. Zoo and aquariums are okay, though. They are giving the animals a safer place to live and preserving the species. Circuses, however, are absolutely terrible at treating animals fairly. They are beings too, and without them the Earth would never be the same.

 

[Psydye]

A big fat NO! For many reasons others have already stated, but I'm too lazy to list 'em.

 

[Zebra]

No, I don't think so. There are some animals that just should not be kept in captivity at all.

 

[oath2order]

Do you consider pets as an animal being kept for entertainment?

 

[puppy]

i dont see why they shouldnt be used for entertainment if they arent being abused.??

and the whole taking them out of their natural habitat argument is meh
there are certain species that are so close to being extinct that the zoo is probably the best place for them

 

[Byngo]

i dont see why they shouldnt be used for entertainment if they arent being abused.??

... I don't know if this is what you meant, but it looks as if you're saying animals are meant for the entertainment of humans. o-o...

and the whole taking them out of their natural habitat argument is meh

Please elaborate more. Why is it 'meh'? Why can't animals just simply live in their natural habitat? Why do they have to be forced from their home for the enjoyment of humans?

there are certain species that are so close to being extinct that the zoo is probably the best place for them

I do agree with you on this. The Zoo's may help to keep those species going.

Anyways, to answer the OP's question, I think Zoo's are okay. Most of them, anyways. But a circus? Absolutely not.