Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session IV
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Animal exhibits for education
n Should excite, enthuse and create interest
n Should encourage understanding of conservation issues
n Provide range of experience for diverse visitors
n Revitalize focus on education, maximize educational activities
n Develop appropriate resources
n Use variety of interpretation techniques
n Increase visitors receptivity for programmes
Zoo education outcomes
n Zoos affect human emotion and thinking and change their behaviour
n Empowers people to act positively on Wildlife and Environment issues
n Zoos help people to appreciate, understand and respect nature
Zoo - A learning centre
n Biological Science n Ethology
n Animal Husbandry n Bio-diversity
n Ecology n Cultural Enrichment
n Genetics n Nature Conservation
n Captive Breeding n Wildlife Management
Informal education
• Presentation • Graphics
• Keeper's talk • Immersion exhibit design
• Bio-theme exhibits • Hands on experience
Formal education
Associate with Schools/Colleges/Universities
Prepare exciting, interactive,structured, education programmes
Customize for a category/class
Interlink with school curriculum
Cross curricular – incorporate arts with socio-economic features of environment
& nature
Develop links and partnership with NGOs
Extension programmes - Visit schools and colleges
Themes for Education
Animal classification
Discussion about species, habitats, behaviour & conservation
Understanding of importance of eco-system
Socio–economic value of species and habitats
Impact of human behaviour on wildlife & conservation