Wild animals have been housed in zoos and aquariums for 5,000
years, fascinating people living in virtually every society. Today,
these institutions are at a new milestone in their history. This
second edition of Zoo and Aquarium History takes the reader on a
journey through the transition of private collections to
menageries, to zoos, then zoological gardens, and more recently
conservation centers and sanctuaries. Under the direction of Vernon
N. Kisling, an expert in zoo history, an international team of
authors has thoroughly updated the only comprehensive, global
history of animal collections, menageries, zoos, and aquariums. The
resulting book documents the continuum of efforts in maintaining
wild animal collections from ancient civilizations through today,
explaining how modern zoos have developed their mission statements
around the core aims of conservation, education, research and
recreation. This new edition pulls together regional information,
including new chapters on zoological gardens of Canada, Latin
America, China, Israel, the Middle East, and New Zealand, along
with the cultural aspects of each region to provide a foundation
upon which further research can be based. It presents a
chronological listing of the world's zoos and aquariums and
features many never-before published photographs. Sidebars present
supplementary information on pertinent personalities, events, and
wildlife conservation issues. The original Appendix has been
expanded to include over 1,200 zoos and aquariums, providing an
invaluable resource. This is an extensive, chronological
introduction to the subject, highlighting the published and
archival resources for those who want to know more.
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