| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm |
| Note |
"A Forge hardcover." |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
I: Zoos around the continent -- 1. Zoos around the continent -- II: Zoos then and now -- 2. A brief world history of zoos -- 3. Traveling shows to immersion exhibits -- 4. Design, construction and enrichment -- 5. Who's who at the zoo? -- III: Looking to the future -- 6. On the edge of extinction -- 7. Onto the life raft -- 8. Wild work -- 9. Going home -- 10. Who is watching out for animals? |
| Summary |
Traces the changing psychology and mission of zoos from exhibiting animals in cages to launching massive, expensive campaigns to save endangered species. The behind-the-scenes account shows an intimate world seldom seen by the visiting public. |
| Subject |
Zoos.
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Zoos -- North America.
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| ISBN |
031285322X (acid-free paper) : $29.95 ($39.95 Can.) |
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