Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1980
Abstract
Animals in captivity have traditionally been kept in sterile and inappropriate environments. Typically this situation still prevails in zoos. Cages are designed only for restraint of the animals, expediency for the public, and convenient maintenance by keepers. The animals' behavioral needs are often ignored. By using nature as a norm, and by using natural materials, the spatial and temporal environment of a captive animal can be easily and greatly enriched. Several examples which have been used at Woodland Park Zoological Gardens are discussed. Their application and expansion are appropriate for most urban zoos.
Recommended Citation
Hancocks, D. (1980). Bringing nature into the zoo: Inexpensive solutions for zoo environments. International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems, 1(3), 170-177.
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