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14 - The Past and Future of Zoos

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 May 2023

Paul A. Rees
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The future of zoos may be affected by issues relating to their legacy, animal welfare, the long-term viability of captive populations and their financial viability. They are becoming homogenised in a world that increasingly values diversity. Many keep animals that probably should not be in zoos because of their complex welfare requirements. If they can overcome these challenges the very best of the world’s zoos have a future and an important contribution to make towards the conservation of biodiversity.

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Zoo Studies
Living Collections, Their Animals and Visitors
 , pp. 356 - 365
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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