IELTS Writing Samples

Response: Nowadays many people do not consider zoos useful, that is why they should be closed. Personally, I agree that today zoos do not have any purpose, especially when there are better alternatives which cause fewer problems. Many are concerned about the problems which zoos cause to the environment, wild animals and the natural world itself. According to the Oxford University research, in the areas where the zoos are held, there are worse situations with environmental issues. Furthermore, animals who are kept in zoos are often held there for no reason, as they are not injured and can survive on their own in the wild. There are often overcrowded spaces in such facilities, so animals do not have the opportunity to live in their natural ways, and more importantly are not given the proper care, which they need in conditions of living in an unnatural environment. As I have mentioned earlier there are better alternatives to zoos if those are closed. For example, there is an option of people taking care of the natural world, on specifically dedicated to this purpose areas, where people can go to learn about wild nature in its full glory. This way no animals are to be taken away from their usual habitat. This is called ecotourism and the popularity of this activity has grown very fast, after the New-York Times did an article about this nice alternative of the zoo. In the article, it has been clearly stated that ecotourism will eventually become a new ''zoo'' which is more natural-friendly and can actually tell people about being thoughtful of nature. In conclusion, I would like to say that zoos are not necessary anymore, as there are better alternatives, like ecotourism, which causes less problems and can benefit all - people's need for entertainment and the natural world.