ENGL 101 Los Angeles Pierce College Functions of Zoos Discussion

Choose one of the following prompts, and write a 3 – 4 page essay (750 – 1,000 words). You may use research as long as you cite it and provide a works cited page according to MLA guidelines. Note that when you upload your paper, it will go through a program that looks for plagiarism.

1. Discuss the function of zoos. Are zoos conservation organizations “committed to saving species around the world” (San Diego Zoo mission statement), or prisons where animals “are forced to spend their lives behind bars just to entertain the public” (PETA.org/issues)? Is it morally acceptable to interfere with animals and keep them locked up in captivity even if the zoo is “committed to saving species around the world” (SD Zoo mission statement)?