the animal is deprived of its natural habitat. … animals bred in zoos may become imprinted on human beings rather than members of their own species – this prevents them fully experiencing their true identity. although animals may live longer lives in zoos than in the wild, they may experience a lower quality of life.
Why are zoos humane?
The zoo or aquarium demonstrates humane treatment of animals by not only meeting the animals’ physical needs, but also by providing safe and appropriate social groupings of animals, and by using positive reinforcement methods to train animals.