Statistics show that animals simply live longer in captivity. When cared for properly, most of these animals are noticeably happier. In most cases, animals are taken from their natural habitat under certain and drastic circumstances, not just to entertain the public. Many animals that enter a zoo are sick or have been abandoned. Zoos help maintain the coherence of animal life, not destroy it. There are many people who have destroyed the natural habitat of animals, cutting down trees and dirtying water sources. This makes it extremely difficult for the animal to find food and causes it to starve. Animals train their young to survive on their own, and if the young animal's parent is deceased or gone from sight, it will not survive. This is when the decision is made for humans to raise and care for the animals that have been left behind. In conclusion, zoos are not an internment camp for animals. There is much more to zoos than how they are portrayed. The way they care for their animals needs to be recognized and educated to the public. There are too many animals in nature that cannot survive on their own and need to undergo a rehabilitation and breeding program to survive. Ninety percent of the animals that participate in these programs are released back into the wild. Otherwise, it is in the zoo's best interests to provide a safe, exciting and happy environment for its permanent visitors