An introduction to zoo biology and management /

• Main Author: Rees, Paul A.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Subjects: Zoos > Management.; Zoo animals > Behavior.; Zoos > History.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > General.; Zoos.; Electronic books.; History.

"This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management, zoo biology and wildlife conservation, and should also be useful to zookeepers and other zoo professionals. It is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the functio...

Table of Contents:

• The purpose and popularity of zoos
• Conservation
• A short history of zoos
• Zoo organisation and management
• Zoo legislation
• Ethics and zoos
• Zoo and exhibit design
• Nutrition and feeding
• Reproductive biology
• Zoo animal behaviour, enrichment and training
• Animal welfare and veterinary care
• Collection planning and captive breeding
• Record keeping
• Education, research and zoo visitor behaviour
• In-situ conservation and reintroductions.