Zoo Tourism: Biodiversity Conservation Through Tourism

Catibog-Sinha, Corazon

doi:10.1080/14724040802140527

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“…However, the potential of zoos to aid conservation through education is a contentious issue. Some scholars argue that it is not possible (Conway, 2003;Davey, 2007;Fennell, 2013;Spedding, 2000) while equally strong support has been presented for the opposing position (Catibog-Sinha, 2008;Falk et al, 2007;Perdue, Stoinski, & Maple, 2012;Smith & Broad, 2008). This paper is not focused on attempting to discuss these opposing views or their validity instead readers are invited to read the article by Carr and Cohen (2011) for an introduction to the debate.…”

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confidence: 85%

Star attractions and damp squibs at the zoo: a study of visitor attention and animal attractiveness

Carr

2016

Tourism Recreation Research

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The importance of this paper relates to the need to construct zoos that meet social and ethical obligations to be economically viable centres of both wildlife conservation and education in the twenty-first century. Recognizing the importance of the attractiveness of animals to the success of visitors' zoo experience, this paper provides an analysis of the attractiveness of differing types of animals in a zoo setting. The paper is based on the data that was gathered in 2013 at Durrell Wildlife Park, UK, using a non-participant observation method that incorporated the collection of multiple types of verbal and visual data concerning visitor and animal behaviour. The animals studied possess differing levels of charisma and encompass a range of taxonomic categories. The results highlighted in this paper demonstrate that the ability of animals to attract and retain the attention of visitors varies significantly and suggests that the reasons behind this are related to a complex interaction of the characteristics that define animal attractiveness. However, the activity level of animals and their visibility appear to play a key role in determining the ability of an animal to attract and retain visitor attention. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Star attractions and damp squibs at the zoo: a study of visitor attention and animal attractiveness

Carr

2016

Tourism Recreation Research

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“…The specific label of this segment is a proof of high importance of zoos in tourism. This term is also used, for example, by Tribe (2004), Mason (2000), or Catibog-Sinha (2008.…”

Section: Zoo As Theme Parksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoo Tourism: What Actually Is a Zoo?

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Fialová

2018

Czech Journal of Tourism

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Zoos are one of the most visited tourist attractions worldwide - we should perceive them, therefore, not only as places where animals are kept, but also as places frequented by large numbers of people. This is why we talk of zoo tourism. However, there are different definitions of a zoo. This wide range of possible approaches to what actually the zoo is poses a major methodological problem for the research analysis as well as for the zoo management and related legislation. Zoos are historically and socially determined. We can talk not only about the evolution of zoos but also about the co-evolution of zoos alongside many types of zoos. Nowadays, there is no doubt that there is a large number of modern and naturalistic zoos oriented on conservation, but there are also many zoos designed as popular animal-based attractions where animals live in unsuitable conditions. The principal aim of this article is to introduce and discuss problematic approaches to what zoos are and to suggest a use of a wider zoo definition.

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“…Some theorists contend that the reason that animals are bred in zoos is not so much for the reintroduction of wild animals, but rather for the purpose of trade with other zoos and the circus (Cui & Jiang, 2011). Furthermore, reintroduction efforts are challenged by the fact that less than 20 species of 120 reintroduced have become self-sufficient in the wild (Catibog-Sinha, 2008). To this end, ZooCheck New Zealand (n.d.) argues that zoos have put the 'con' in conservation.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…(p. 368). Conservation includes captive breeding, animal welfare, environmental enrichment, reintroduction and support for in situ conservation (Catibog-Sinha, 2008;Turley, 1999aTurley, , 1999b. These conservation themes permeate every element of the site -from gift shops and bathrooms to exhibits.…”

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Contesting the zoo as a setting for ecotourism, and the design of a first principle

Fennell

2013

Journal of Ecotourism

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This article uses animal ethics theory to address the issue of whether zoos are a morally acceptable form of ecotourism. Arguments in favour of the zoo as ecotourism have justified this stance according to education and conservation factors. However, a survey of literature on zoos points to the fact that they are not as effective in the area of conservation as they contend, nor do they educate visitors at a level that would be deemed meaningful and long-lasting. In the absence of success in these areas, it is argued that zoos should not be viewed as a morally acceptable setting for ecotourism; a contention supported through the use of animal ethics theory -in particular utilitarianism, animal welfare and animal rights. The article concludes by offering a first principle for ecotourism that may be useful in determining what constitutes the acceptable use of animals for ecotourism, and what does not.

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Zoo Tourism: Biodiversity Conservation Through Tourism

Cited by 24 publications

References 55 publications

Star attractions and damp squibs at the zoo: a study of visitor attention and animal attractiveness

Star attractions and damp squibs at the zoo: a study of visitor attention and animal attractiveness

Zoo Tourism: What Actually Is a Zoo?

Contesting the zoo as a setting for ecotourism, and the design of a first principle

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