Essays about: "zoo education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words zoo education.

1. 1. Conservation education at the zoo

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Anna Pettersson; [2022]
   Keywords : Zoo; conservation education; communication; the theory of planned behaviour;

   Abstract : Historically, the first existence of zoological gardens (zoos) goes back as long as 4 500 years ago. At that time, keeping animals in captivity was a way to show high societal status with money and power. Much has happened since then, and the modern zoos of today have a main focus on conservation, education, research and animal welfare. READ MORE

3. 2. Taphonomic Markers and 3D-Modelling - A Non-Intrusive Method for Micromorphological Distinction of Metal and Stone Butchering Tools

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Historisk osteologi

   Author : Gianni Bello Cifuentes; [2021]
   Keywords : Osteology; Experimental Archaeology; 3D-modelling; Photogrammetry; Microphotogrammetry; Taphonomy; Bone Surface Modification; Cut Marks; Butchery Patterns; Digital Visualisation; Digital Zooarchaeology; Digital Osteology; History and Archaeology;

   Abstract : Digital tools in (zoo)archaeology have great potential for education, mediation, and research. Microphotogrammetric 3D-modeling offers new non-intrusive analytical approaches to old problems and questions. READ MORE

4. 3. Zoo animal welfare assessment : a review of current research and protocols concerning welfare assessment and feasibility of application in a zoo environment

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Veronica Samelius; [2018]
   Keywords : welfare assessment; zoo; assessment protocols; animal welfare; Welfare Quality®;

   Abstract : Modern zoos work with conservation, education and research which are all affected by the welfare status of the animals. This makes animal welfare assessment in a zoo environment important. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of enclosure design, with focus on wild predators in Swedish zoos

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Isabella Grötting; [2017]
   Keywords : enclosure design; predators; zoo; stereotypic behaviour; environmental enrichments;

   Abstract : In today’s modern zoos, there are five primary goals that are focused on: research, animal welfare, conservation, entertainment and education of the public. Entertainment is stated to be one of the main factors to why visitors come to zoos. READ MORE

6. 5. Evaluation of enclosure design, with focus on wild and domesticated herbivores in Swedish zoos

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Fredrika Karlsson Lindgren; [2016]
   Keywords : enclosure design; animal behaviour; domesticated herbivores; wild herbivores; zoo; stereotypic behaviour; feed enrichments;

   Abstract : What is the meaning of zoos today? Some states that they are used for conservation and education, while other believes it’s a place for entertainment. When evaluating factors such as animal welfare and ability to perform natural behaviours, enclosure design is an important factor. READ MORE