The Role of Modern Zoos

The Role of Modern Zoos

Do we need zoos when we have educational TV programmes focusing on animals in their natural habitat?

Educational reasons

Entertainment reasons

Conservation
&
Research

Things to think about:

What are we being educated about?

Variety of Motives/Opinions

Zoo Livelihood

Zoo Livelihood:

Conservation & Research

Dual attraction

In reality...

Zoo need to attract visitors to make money to pay for

Role of Modern Zoos and Aquariums - WAZA

Role of zoos 2:

Zoos/Aquariums inform visitors of origins of threats to endangered species & advertise to find support

Zoos can:
Conduct field conservation projects
or
Contribute to such projects, through technical support, education, training or scientific research