Are zoos modern animal prison? Are zoos modern animal prison? That’s a good question. Many people think that animals are not well treated while being kept in zoos, however I do not share the same opinion. First of all, it is crucial to mention the importance of learning from zoos. Certainly, it is important for kids that are just starting school to recognize and learn about all the different spices that live in our planet. Furthermore, it is not just kids that are being educated, but also adults. By having zoos people get a chance to see all the animals from all over the world. Another reason why I consider that zoos are not animal prisons is that they are actually saving a lot of them from extinction. Imagine if we didn’t have zoos were would all these precious animals (pandas, jaguars, elephants) be . By way of conclusion, based on the arguments explored above, I’m of the opinion that zoo is not a place of prison but a place for renewing lives of animals.