Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Conservation Centers

by Vernon N. Kisling, Jr (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032252797
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/11/2022
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	447
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Vernon N. Kisling is an expert in history of zoos, and University of Florida Chair Emeritus, Marston Science Library. Kisling earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida, a master's degree in library studies from Florida State University, a master's degree in wildlife management from the University of Georgia and a doctorate from Nova University. He has served as a librarian at the UF Marston Science Library since 1989 and is responsible for various subjects, including the history of science, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.

Table of Contents

Preface: From Wilderness to Megazoo. Acknowledgments. Editor’s Biography. Contributors. Ancient Collections and Menageries. Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland. Zoological Gardens of Western Europe. Zoological Parks of Eastern Europe & Russia. Zoological Gardens of the United States. Zoological Gardens of Canada. Zoological Parks of Australia & New Zealand. Zoological Gardens of the Middle East. Zoological Gardens of Israel. Zoological Gardens of Asia. Zoological Gardens of India. Zoological Gardens of China. Zoological Gardens of Japan. Zoological Gardens of Africa. Zoological Gardens of Latin America. Appendix. Index.

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating insight into the background of zoos and aquariums around the world. This update shines a spotlight on what will become the most important historical legacy of zoological collections in years to come- their role in science, conservation and education. As zoos evolve to have a wider societal and global impact, so has this text expanded to explain the principles and purposes of what zoos and aquariums stand, providing context for their continued existence in a world of rapidly changing opinions, ideas and challenges. Full of detailed and descriptive text, and useful case studies, that is accessible to the experienced zoo professional and armchair enthusiast alike.

— Dr Paul Rose, Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, UK

A super interesting read! A book that does not shy away from controversial subjects such as war, colonialism and anti-zoo campaigns. It gives us real insights into how zoos have weathered and adapted through the ages, to become the organisations that we see today. I thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting to work, or conduct research, in zoos.

— Dr Robyn Grant, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

A fascinating insight into the background of zoos and aquariums around the world. This update shines a spotlight on what will become the most important historical legacy of zoological collections in years to come- their role in science, conservation and education. As zoos evolve to have a wider societal and global impact, so has this text expanded to explain the principles and purposes of what zoos and aquariums stand, providing context for their continued existence in a world of rapidly changing opinions, ideas and challenges. Full of detailed and descriptive text, and useful case studies, that is accessible to the experienced zoo professional and armchair enthusiast alike.

— Dr Paul Rose, Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, UK

A super interesting read! A book that does not shy away from controversial subjects such as war, colonialism and anti-zoo campaigns. It gives us real insights into how zoos have weathered and adapted through the ages, to become the organisations that we see today. I thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting to work, or conduct research, in zoos.

— Dr Robyn Grant, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

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