Woods, Barbara (1998) Animals on display: principles for interpreting captive wildlife. Journal of Tourism Studies, 9 (1). pp. 28-39.

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Abstract

The goals of modern zoos include education, research, conservation and preservation. As tourism ventures, they also depend upon visitor enjoyment. To achieve these goals with people at leisure requires careful planning and interpretation. The exotic, fascinating and beautiful animals on display often trigger the curiosity, appreciation and respect that zoo staff are seeking to instill in visitors. However, it is important to assist visitors to interpret what they experience through accessible and interesting information. In addition, it is vital to avoid giving visitors incorrect or misleading information through presenting wildlife in a manner that is alien to their natural state. This paper reviews research to develop a set of principles for interpreting and displaying animals in captive environments such as zoos, sanctuaries and wildlife parks.

Item ID:	39155
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1035-4662
Date Deposited:	02 Aug 2017 04:23
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