Although many families argue that zoos are educational buildings that allow children and adults to gain knowledge about wild life and are not harmful to animals, deeper examinations show that zoos are merely entertainment centers that should be closed. However, the debate over whether or not to close the zoo has become more serious. Zoos should be closed. Animals suffer from mistreatment, malnutrition and murder, also people do not gain the right knowledge about these animals because zoos are not educational and horrible stories about animals are all the reasons why zoos should be closed. Walking down a dusty path, hearing the sound of children's laughter within earshot and the mighty roar of the king of the jungle shouting for attention. Seeing the sign labeled "Beware of Lions", you enter a dark cave, the air smells of must, you come across a window that allows you to come face to face with the beast. Looking at his motionless face lying on the hard ground, you lose interest and continue your journey. Many people believe that zoos do everything correctly to maintain the health and well-being of animals, as well as arguing that zoos even have a breeding program to keep up with all species of animals. However, many people are unaware of the cruelty behind zoos and how animals are mistreated, killed and suffer from malnutrition. Lions being confined in small cages and sea lions swimming in waters that contain chemicals, causing them to lose their sight, are just a few examples. The breeding program that many debate gives the public a false sense that something significant has happened, but in reality the animals may show no interest in mating and the zoo babies are just pleas from the crowd... middle of paper.. .or themselves. Peta is a company that helps and fights for the needs of all animals. This company strongly advises you to avoid patronizing these attractions and instead donate to campaigns that actually protect animals in their native habitats, because zoos are horrible institutions that don't deserve public support. Bottom line, zoos are entertainment centers that should be closed because of animals. they are mistreated, killed or suffer from malnutrition, zoos are also not educational, and the stories about animals behind zoo bars. To maintain the cycle of life and continue to make animals part of the world, humans must take fundamental measures to maintain balance and allow animals to live in their natural environments without any negative influence from humans . By taking these actions most zoos around the world should be closed.