Book contents
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Copyright page
- In Memoriam
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Programs and Initiatives
- Part II Captive Care and Management
- Part III Saving Species
- Part IV Basic Research
- 17 “Largest Breeding Colony Outside of Australia”
- 18 Comparative Cognition Research in Zoos
- 19 Learning about Dolphins
- 20 Contributions of Zoo-Based Reproductive Research to Marine Animal Conservation
- 21 Studying Play in Zoos and Aquariums
- 22 Krogh’s Principle and Why the Modern Zoo Is Important to Academic Research
- 23 Does Research Have a Place in the Zoological Garden?
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Index
- References
23 - Does Research Have a Place in the Zoological Garden?
from Part IV - Basic Research
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 December 2018
Book contents
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Copyright page
- In Memoriam
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Programs and Initiatives
- Part II Captive Care and Management
- Part III Saving Species
- Part IV Basic Research
- 17 “Largest Breeding Colony Outside of Australia”
- 18 Comparative Cognition Research in Zoos
- 19 Learning about Dolphins
- 20 Contributions of Zoo-Based Reproductive Research to Marine Animal Conservation
- 21 Studying Play in Zoos and Aquariums
- 22 Krogh’s Principle and Why the Modern Zoo Is Important to Academic Research
- 23 Does Research Have a Place in the Zoological Garden?
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Index
- References
Summary
Heini Hediger (1969) proclaimed that research was always last in the zoological garden. On the contrary, research is a necessity if zoos and aquariums are to elevate their standards and better their practices based on systematic evidence. Empirical zoos, as we have labeled them, are centers for discovery and problem solving to advance the animal welfare, conservation, and management agendas of all zoos. The most effective way to empower a zoo research program is to form scientific partnerships with nearby universities and their faculty and students. The benefits of research are many and the drawbacks are negligible. It is important to upgrade facilities to prepare for serious scientific endeavors, so zoos and aquariums that embrace research need to thoughtfully plan for it. With the support of CEOs and governing boards, robust budgets, and competitive facilities, research may soon be a universal attribute of all zoological institutions.
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- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and AquariumsTheir Role in Conservation and Research, pp. 618 - 645Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019
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