Post your comments and questions here for everyone to see. Are zoos a good thing? Chris, London: Just been to the local zoo with my kids awful! Hated seeing the animals locked up in those tiny cages. So little space. They looked really unhappy and it seemed quite cruel
Tania, Boston: Sorry Chris that you went to a zoo like that. Most zoos are quite good although that one sounds very bad. We have a fantastic zoo here The animals have lots of space to move around. Actually, think it's really important that children can see different animals face-to-face. Then they can learn about them. Also, nearly 12,000 species are in danger of extinction. Zoos can help save some of them!
Katie, Dublin: Although I think Tania's right in some ways, mainly agree with Chris. Animals shouldn't be locked up. They should be free to go where they want. Yes, it's important that kids have information about animals but they can get that from the Internet and TV.
Dave, Manchester: Take my advice: have a break and go on a safari in Africa. See the animals in their natural environment. It's completely different to seeing animals in zoos! I don't think I could go to a zoo again. Ac