Not all zoos in Britain and worldwide have the resources for the increasingly sophisticated and expensive technology found in museums and galleries such as computer touch screens, video and audio guides. However an imaginative and well designed information sign, a lively talk by a zoo keeper or presenter, an informative guided tour still rank amongst the most popular and effective ways to engage people’s interest and emotions.
‘Animal encounters, feeding talks and flying displays are other valuable educational tools, demonstrating an animal’s natural behaviour and skills for life, provided this is done without causing stress or compromising the animal’s welfare.
