Index to List of Zoos and Aquariums of the World

Fisken, F.A.

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“…The surveys were available in English, French, Spanish, Czech, Italian, and German. We made a contact list of 384 zoos, cross-referencing a list of zoos accredited by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the list of zoos and aquariums of the world (Fisken 2020 ), and internet searches for zoos in all European countries. Zoos that stated clearly on their webpage that they had no reptiles were not included in the contact list.…”

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Environmental enrichment for reptiles in European zoos: Current status and perspectives

2023

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Zoos and aquaria are paying increasing attention to environmental enrichment, which has proven an effective tool for the improvement of animal welfare. However, several ongoing issues have hampered progress in environmental enrichment research. Foremost among these is the taxonomic bias, which hinders our understanding of the value of enrichment for neglected groups, such as reptiles. In this study, we evaluated the status of environmental enrichment for reptiles in European zoos using a survey approach. A total of 121 zoos (32% response rate) completed our main survey, focusing on the use of different enrichment types for reptiles. We found significant differences in the use and/or type of enrichment between reptile groups. Tortoises (family Testudinidae) and monitor lizards (genus Varanus) were the most enriched taxa while venomous snakes were the least. The enrichment types most used across taxa were structural/habitat design and dietary. A second, more detailed, questionnaire followed, where participants were questioned about specific enrichment techniques. A total of 42 enrichment methods were reported, with two being represented across all taxa: increasing structural/thermal complexity and enrichment objects. Finally, we present information from participating zoos on enrichment goals, assessment methods, sources of information for enrichment ideas, and whether enrichment for reptiles is considered essential and/or implemented routinely. Results suggest that, although usage is widespread across European zoos, our understanding of enrichment for reptiles needs to be re-evaluated, since many of the techniques reported tread a fine line between basic husbandry and actual enrichment.

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Environmental enrichment for reptiles in European zoos: Current status and perspectives

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From exploitation to conservation: a historical analysis of zoos and their functions in human societies

Sampaio¹,

Schiel²,

Souto³

2020

Ethnobio Conserv

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Currently there are many interfaces that allow the relationship between humans and animals, including zoos. Throughout history, the change in zoo structure has accompanied the social and cultural changes of human society. Nevertheless, despite the remarkable progress since early zoos were organized, there is still a great need for improvements of zoos around the world. A critical look at the relationship between humans and animals that led to the establishment of zoos was the aim of this study. Zoos currently follow some precepts (entertainment, education, research and conservation), however has not been enough to bind changes in zoos that still lack in accomplishing these pillars. Such lacks create a scenario for discussions between those who believe in the potential of conservation projects developed by zoos and those who find hostile and inadequate to animal life. It can be suggested that the bedrocks were the result of how human beings have perceived animals over time, since perception interferes with the way people deal with what surrounds them. In this way, the merely utilitarian vision of prehistoric times came from the perception that people had about animals at that time. Understanding the evolution of people's perception of animals and how this perception has influenced the configuration of zoos can tell us the directions they can take from now on. We believe that the next step is to turn our attention to the visitors, not only to meet their leisure expectations, but for them to become allies in the fight for biodiversity conservation.

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Index to List of Zoos and Aquariums of the World

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Environmental enrichment for reptiles in European zoos: Current status and perspectives

Environmental enrichment for reptiles in European zoos: Current status and perspectives

From exploitation to conservation: a historical analysis of zoos and their functions in human societies

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