Oct 11, 2006 | Abstract
2006 Abstract: Positive zoo visitor experiences of animals behaving naturally in realistic displays can be enhanced with interactive, dynamic enrichment features. This paper will present examples using inexpensive natural materials which support interpretive storyline...
Oct 12, 2005 | Abstract
2005 Abstract: All zoos the world over are based upon the tradition of managing wild species with captivity and coercion. However, new zoo keeping tools like reward-based training and environmental enrichment show the way to a new concept of zoos, the “Unzoo...
Oct 12, 2005 | Abstract
2005 Abstract: Zoo master planning can be a complex business. This paper summarizes benefits as well as common failings of planning a proposes a process for planning large and small interdisciplinary projects. The advantage of in-house planning versus use of planning...
Oct 12, 2004 | Abstract
2004 Abstract: Immersion exhibits have changed animal zoo exhibition using “nature” as the model for international best practice, yet even the most diverse zoo habitats don’t provide animals occupations and they soon become habituated with resulting...
Oct 12, 1999 | Abstract
1999 Abstract: Recently opened great ape exhibits in Los Angles, Philadelphia and the Bronx are designed to improve the way people and apes relate to each other. This paper defines “Affiliative Design” and suggests ways to increase affiliation within great...
Oct 12, 1999 | Abstract
1999 Abstract: Good Exhibit and facility design depends upon close collaboration between all “stakeholders” on the zoo staff with the professional design team. Animal care staff play a critical role in this interdisciplinary process. It is also essential...
