Statistics show that animals simply live longer in captivity. If properly cared for, most of these animals are noticeably happier. Most of the time, animals are removed from their natural habitat under certain drastic circumstances, and 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, they do not destroy it. Many people have destroyed an animal's natural habitat by cutting down trees and dirtying their water sources. This makes it extremely difficult for the animal to find food and causes it to starve. Animals teach their young to survive on their own and if the young animal's parent is dead or out of sight, it will not survive. This is when the decision is made for humans to raise and care for the animals left behind. In conclusion, zoos are not an internment camp for animals. There is more to zoos than how they are represented. The way they care for their animals must be recognized and informed to the public. There are too many animals in the wild that cannot survive on their own and must undergo a rehabilitation and breeding program to survive. Ninety percent of the animals that participate in these programs are released into the wild. If not, it is in the zoo's best interest to provide a safe, exciting and happy environment for its permanent visitors.