Education of Zoo Visitors and Advocacy of Kea - Kea Conservation ...
Education of Zoo Visitors and Advocacy of Kea - Kea Conservation ...
Education of Zoo Visitors and Advocacy of Kea - Kea Conservation ...
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Abstract<br />
This paper reports on the information <strong>and</strong> techniques used as educational<br />
opportunities available for zoo visitors concerning captive <strong>Kea</strong> (Nestor notabilis) in<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. Questionnaires were used to investigate the education techniques used<br />
in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> captive facilities. <strong>Zoo</strong> visitors were surveyed in order to assess the<br />
level <strong>of</strong> knowledge concerning <strong>Kea</strong> before they entered the zoo an as they left. Areas,<br />
which influence free choice learning in zoos, are enclosures, signs <strong>and</strong> zookeeper<br />
talks, all <strong>of</strong> these areas have the need for improvement. The level <strong>of</strong> visitor learning<br />
occurring in zoos regarding <strong>Kea</strong> was found not to be significant in this study. The<br />
general knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kea</strong> by zoo visitors was found to be satisfactory, but with need<br />
for improvement. <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>of</strong> this species was also addressed <strong>and</strong> attitudes zoo<br />
visitors have regarding <strong>Kea</strong>. Visitor attitudes <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kea</strong> were satisfactory, however future<br />
studies may highlight differing perceptions <strong>of</strong> those who live or work within <strong>Kea</strong><br />
range <strong>and</strong> habitat. <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>of</strong> this species could be promoted more effectively.<br />
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