It's A Zoo Out There

"Father... why are those people staring at us?"
"Because we are on display.. my son. Those 2 legged creatures really got nothing better to do..."
The big lion paced around the exhibit.. an air of authority oozing from him. the small lion looked to his father with pride... a role model. One day he will be like him. Commanding respect from the rest of the pack. But one thing is missing.
"Father, why aren't we back in the wild?"
The Big One looked at him with a frown. "No my son... you won't like it out there. It's filled with uncertainty and danger."
"But there is where we belong! We can go hunting... roaming around vast plains.. carefree.. isn't that great?"
The Big One shooked its head. "We have good food here. The keepers are friendly. We are popular.. what else can we ask for?"
"But I want to be free. I don't want to stuck in this enclosure. If I can survive in the wild that shows that I'm the best." The small lion whispered... scared that it will provoke more disapproval from his father.
"If.. still remember the cougar next door that had just escaped last week? Heard that it's dead. Got shot by troopers. Too weak to ran away from them after days of starvation. Poor thing..." The Big One sighed.
Small lion is sad. It wanted to get out from here.. But after hearing what his father had said.. he is not sure anymore. He sensed the crowd is getting excited as he walked closer to the fence. Is it really so dangerous out there? Can he survive if it can get out from the enclosure? What is exactly the world beyond the fence?