2007 Abstract:
Visit the zoo in 2027 and you’ll be amazed! Projecting trends of the past twenty years into the future, the author takes you for a visit to a future medium-size Australian zoo. Key features include: a) animals trained to operate life-support systems and communicate with visitors, b) a blend of virtual and real-time experiences, c) decline in exotic species with a focus on native wildlife, regional/global specialization and eco-tourism, d) adaptations to climate change and e) a shift form “conservation” to “remediation,” then to “accommodation” and a new sustainable symbiosis with nature.