Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority
Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority
Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority
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Definition Interpretation?<br />
Proceedings <strong>of</strong><br />
Training Programme<br />
<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong><strong>Zoo</strong>s</strong><br />
• Interpretation is defined as educational activity, which aims to reveal meaning<br />
and relationship through the use <strong>of</strong> original objects by first hand experience,<br />
and by illustrative media, rather than simply communicating factual information.<br />
In a zoo, such programme helps visitors to understand the uniqueness <strong>of</strong> each<br />
animal and its relationship to its surroundings.<br />
How the interpretation can be done in zoos?<br />
• Interpretation can be done through a variety <strong>of</strong> means and media -<br />
• exhibits • signages<br />
• publications • booklets<br />
• brochures • guided tours etc.<br />
Scope <strong>of</strong> interpretation in zoos<br />
• <strong><strong>Zoo</strong>s</strong> are visited by millions <strong>of</strong> people from diverse<br />
groups<br />
• Living animals have enormous power <strong>of</strong> attraction.<br />
• People visiting zoos are interested about the animals,<br />
their habitat, behaviour and conservation status.<br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Education –<br />
Past, Present & Future<br />
(Woollard 1998)<br />
The living<br />
animals on<br />
show elitist/<br />
imperial, no<br />
interpretation,<br />
ignorance<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
MENTALITY<br />
Age <strong>of</strong> discover,<br />
little<br />
interpretation,<br />
interest in<br />
taxonomy-what<br />
is it?<br />
Performing<br />
animals,<br />
feeding, rides,<br />
souvenir<br />
booklets and<br />
pictures<br />
&<br />
ENTERTAINING<br />
CURIOSITY<br />
Beginnings <strong>of</strong><br />
interpretation,<br />
basic animal<br />
labels, keeper<br />
talks and shows<br />
feeding what?<br />
Where from?<br />
Diet? Info.<br />
Husbandry<br />
techniques<br />
learnt<br />
&<br />
CONTEXTUAL<br />
CURIOSITY<br />
&<br />
Emergence <strong>of</strong><br />
education as a<br />
zoo job based<br />
on schools<br />
provision<br />
didactic<br />
develop.<br />
Themes <strong>of</strong><br />
adaptation,<br />
behaviour,<br />
taxonomy.<br />
Worksheets<br />
developed<br />
BIOLOGICAL<br />
CURRICULAR<br />
Interactive<br />
interpretation,<br />
focus upon<br />
curriculum,<br />
endangered<br />
species.<br />
Conservation<br />
and role <strong>of</strong> zoo<br />
widespread<br />
employment <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong> Education<br />
cross-curricular<br />
themes, ed.<br />
Packs and<br />
resources<br />
&<br />
INNOVATIVE<br />
CURRICULAR<br />
&<br />
EE focus,<br />
education in<br />
exhibit design<br />
habitat focus<br />
public education<br />
develops,<br />
humanenvironment<br />
relationships<br />
highlighted<br />
experiential<br />
learning<br />
campaigning<br />
ECOLOGICAL<br />
IMMERSION<br />
&<br />
Education and<br />
interpretation<br />
integral to all<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> zoo.<br />
EFS and ed. For<br />
biodiversity focus<br />
action and<br />
empowerment,<br />
conservation<br />
from<br />
understanding<br />
HOLISTIC<br />
EMPOWERING<br />
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