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The use of technology to enhance zoological parks
Author(s) -
Clay Andrea W.,
Perdue Bonnie M.,
Gaalema Diann E.,
Dolins Francine L.,
Bloomsmith Mollie A.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.20353
Subject(s) - visitor pattern , biology , welfare , sample (material) , animal welfare , quality (philosophy) , marketing , ecology , business , political science , computer science , philosophy , chemistry , epistemology , chromatography , law , programming language
Technology can be used in a zoological setting to improve visitor experience, increase research opportunities, and enhance animal welfare. Evaluating the quality of these technological innovations and their use by nonhuman and human counterparts is a critical part of extending the uses of technology to enhance animal welfare and visitor experience at zoological parks. Survey data from a small sample of institutions housing primates suggest that computers, television, radio, and sprinklers are the most prevalent types of technological enrichment currently used. Survey respondents were positive about the technology implemented, stating a desire to increase its use. Zoo Biol 30:487–497, 2011. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.