Roles of the zoo Flashcards

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What are the 4 roles of a zoo?

A
  • Education
  • Recreation
  • Conservation
  • Research
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What’s an example of Education?

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  • taught sessions
  • live animal demonstrations
  • keeper talks
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What’s an example of Recreation?

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  • viewing animals
  • talks and displays
  • interactions with animals
  • visitor facilites
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What’s an example of research?

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  • the reasons why research is conducted in zoos
  • ## Doing research of animals in the zoo vs the wild
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What’s an example of conservation?

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  • collection planning
  • insitu
    -exsitu
  • captive breeding - studbooks
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