Zoos are good for animals because without zoos many animals would have long been extinct. Many zoos have breeding programs for endangered species that allow the animals to be bred in captivity and later released into the wild. This not only helps zoologists learn valuable information about these animals but also boosts the wild population of them. In addition zoos often have rehabilitation programs for injured animals. The animals are nursed back to health and either released or put on display where they lead comfortable lives. Many argue that zoos are cruel places where animals are held against their will for our amusement. But this is simply not true. Zoos provide an environment where the general public as well as scientists can learn about