This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying
a wide range of courses concerned with animal management, zoo
biology and wildlife conservation, and should also be useful to
zookeepers and other zoo professionals. It is divided into three
parts. Part 1 considers the function of zoos, their history, how
zoos are managed, ethics, zoo legislation and wildlife conservation
law. Part 2 discusses the design of zoos and zoo exhibits, animal
nutrition, reproduction, animal behaviour (including enrichment and
training), animal welfare, veterinary care, animal handling and
transportation. Finally, Part 3 discusses captive breeding
programmes, genetics, population biology, record keeping, and the
educational role of zoos, including a consideration of visitor
behaviour. It concludes with a discussion of the role of zoos in
the conservation of species in the wild and in species
reintroductions. This book takes an international perspective and
includes a wide range of examples of the operation of zoos and
breeding programmes particularly in the UK, Europe, North America
and Australasia.
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