Zoo Studies: Living Collections, Their Animals and Visitors

Zoos and aquariums are important for culture, history, and science, with some people considering them animal prisons and others recognizing their role in conservation and education. This interdisciplinary volume brings together research on animal behavior, visitor studies, zoo history, and more, aiming to strike a balance between praising zoos and recognizing their challenges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Zoos and aquariums hold immense cultural and historical significance, serving as cherished destinations for families to unwind and explore the wonders of exotic animals. These institutions often boast remarkable architectural feats, adding to their allure. While opinions on zoos vary widely, some view them as mere cages for animals, while others recognize their vital role in conservation and education. Extensive academic research has been conducted on zoos, with findings scattered across various literature sources. This comprehensive interdisciplinary volume brings together a wealth of research on diverse topics such as animal behavior, visitor studies, zoo history, human-animal interactions, veterinary medicine, welfare, education, enclosure design, reproduction, legislation, and zoo management, conducted at approximately 200 institutions across the globe. The book aims to strike a balanced approach, appreciating the positive contributions of zoos in conserving certain species while acknowledging the challenges they face in adapting to the modern world.

Zoos and aquariums have a rich cultural and historical significance, providing families with leisure opportunities and serving as vital research centers for scientists to study exotic animals.

These institutions often showcase remarkable architectural feats, adding to their appeal.

While opinions on zoos vary widely, some view them as mere cages for animals, while others recognize their crucial role in conservation and education.

Extensive academic research has been conducted on zoos, with findings scattered across various literature sources.

This comprehensive interdisciplinary volume brings together a wealth of research on diverse topics such as animal behavior, visitor studies, zoo history, human-animal interactions, veterinary medicine, welfare, education, enclosure design, reproduction, legislation, and zoo management, conducted at approximately 200 institutions across the globe.

The book aims to strike a balanced approach, appreciating the positive contributions of zoos in conserving certain species while acknowledging the challenges they face in adapting to the modern world.

Weight: 1060g
Dimension: 250 x 174 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108475068