Zoos also present an opportunity for scientists to conduct research. In 2002, zoos participated in 2,230 research and conservation projects in more than 80 countries. The information they gather helps them to develop new medicines and techniques to improve animal health [source: Fravel]. Beyond th...
Critics argue that zoos, despite their conservation efforts, often fail to provide animals with environments that mimic their natural habitats. The confined spaces, artificial landscapes, and controlled conditions can lead to stress, boredom, and even abnormal behaviors in animals. Furthermore, the pub...
as we have stressed here, we must be committed to ensuring that captive individuals thrive. Animals have to be able to react naturally to whatever confronts them in their various physical and social environments. And they have to be able
It was in the 1950s that zoo animal welfare began to take centre stage as zoos (particularly those in Europe and North America) were pressured by the general public to improve captive conditions for the animal’s experience [34]. Such a shift came in the wake of increased accessibility to...
It was in the 1950s that zoo animal welfare began to take centre stage as zoos (particularly those in Europe and North America) were pressured by the general public to improve captive conditions for the animal’s experience [34]. Such a shift came in the wake of increased accessibility to...
It was in the 1950s that zoo animal welfare began to take centre stage as zoos (particularly those in Europe and North America) were pressured by the general public to improve captive conditions for the animal’s experience [34]. Such a shift came in the wake of increased accessibility to...
These insights highlight important areas for future research that could help shape how zoos and aquariums evolve and improve. Abstract Zoos and aquariums attract millions of visitors around the world. At the same time, the functions they fulfill and the way they do that have been subject to ...
Internships provide valuable, hands-on experience that prepares individuals for their desired careers [62]. Institutions offering internships must understand the legal requirements for paid versus unpaid internships [18]. Survey and interview respondents emphasized the importance of thoughtfully designing in...
Zoos are increasingly looking at technology-based enrichment as a way to improve the welfare of primates in their care. Touchscreen tasks are an option that have a long and established history of usage by primates in research settings as well as a history in zoos. However, the barrier-to-en...
Internships provide valuable, hands-on experience that prepares individuals for their desired careers [62]. Institutions offering internships must understand the legal requirements for paid versus unpaid internships [18]. Survey and interview respondents emphasized the importance of thoughtfully designing in...