Zoo Book: The Evolution of Wildlife Conservation Centers - Hardcover

Koebner, Linda

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031285322X ISBN 13: 9780312853228

Publisher: Forge, 1994

Synopsis

Looks at the history of zoos, describes their conservation function, and shows how they educate the public

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From Library Journal:

Although Koebner has done her homework-her list of acknowledgments reads like a "who's who" of the zoo world-Zoo Book faces competition from Colin Tudge's Last Animals at the Zoo (LJ 3/1/ 92), Janine Benyus's Beastly Behaviors (LJ 9/1/92), Jake Page's Zoo: The Modern Ark (LJ 5/1/90), and Allen Nyhuis's The Zoo Book (LJ 5/1/94). While Zoo Book is enlivened by numerous full-color photographs, the text is average. Koebner has carefully written this book to foster appreciation for the development of zoos, conservation efforts, and humanity's attitude toward animals. Yet her first section, "Zoos Around the Continent," is sadly limited; interested parties will find Nyhuis's travel guide of greater value. She seems to have her facts straight when discussing zoo history and conservation efforts, so one wonders why she refers to the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA) as the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). An optional purchase. (Index not seen.)-Edell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., Wis.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly:

Today's zoo is a laboratory of species preservation. In May 1984, a horse gave birth to a zebra at the Louisville Zoo; later, bongo embryos were flown from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and implanted in an eland that produced healthy bongo babies. The Arabian oryx, extinct in the wild, has been bred in captivity and returned to its native habitat. In cooperation with the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), Koebner ( Forgotten Animals ) here surveys the modern zoo, its goals and its achievements. After a brief history of zoos, menageries and traveling shows, she describes specific zoos and their specialities. She takes us inside, introducing zoo personnel and their duties and profiling several directors. Koebner discusses zoo design, the AZA's Species Survival Plan and new techniques for reproduction. Finally, she looks at field scientists and reintroduction in the wild. Accompanied by stunning color photos, this book is important reading for zoo aficionados.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Forge
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 031285322X
• ISBN 13: 9780312853228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192