A Wilder Kingdom: Rethinking Nature in Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Beyond Minteer Ben a.
A Wilder Kingdom: Rethinking Nature in Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Beyond Minteer Ben a. Zoos have always had a troubled relationship to what is considered the "real" wild. Zoo animals' diet, care, and…
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A Wilder Kingdom: Rethinking Nature in Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Beyond Minteer Ben a.
Zoos have always had a troubled relationship to what is considered the "real" wild. Zoo animals' diet, care, and reproduction are under pervasive human control, with natural phenomena like disease and death kept mostly hidden from public view. Even the most immersive and naturalistic zoos, critics maintain, are inherently contrived and inauthentic environments.
What would a "wilder" zoo--one that shows the public a wider range of ecological processes--look like? Furthermore, despite their growing commitment to conservation and education, zoos are entertainment providers that respond to visitors' expectations and preferences. Is it achievable or even desirable?
What roles can or should zoos play in encouraging humanity to find meaningful connections with wild animals and places?A Wilder Kingdom is a provocative and reflective examination of the relationship between zoos