... keeping the lion in a zoo we, as zoo visitors can view it from a closer distance and learn more about it. There is always the chance of young children putting their hands through cages, or of keepers themselves being trampled by an elephant, but in general the risk, although always there, is very small. Zoos usually have high educational levels and even people of old age find it interesting and always learn something new. People living in cities can increase their knowledge about nature through making a visit to the zoo. This however can also have its negative effects, when we take into consideration what harm can be done to the animals by keeping them in cages. Zookeepers try their best to keep the animals in good health by cleaning the cages and even washing some of the animals regularly. The fact still remains that no matter how well ...

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