Zoos regularly build new exhibits, many of which cost millions of US dollars. It is important
that exhibits deliver from an animal, visitor, and staff perspective. It is rare for zoo exhibits to …

One of the main goals of zoos and aquariums (hereafter 'zoos') is to connect visitors with
animals. Unfortunately, COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in these organizations closing around …

Promoting human contact with wildlife can be harmful to animal conservation and welfare by
exposing animals to unsafe situations and driving demand for wildlife tourism and exotic …

The support of local stakeholders is crucial for the sustainable tourism management of
nature-based destinations (NBDs). Local people near NBDs may have more interaction with …

People form perceptions of the approachability of wild animals from images and statements
pertaining to non-domestic animals under human care. The exact perceptions have been …

Zoos and aquariums offer unique opportunities for their visitors to engage with a variety of
animals, including many nonnative species. These human–non-human animal interactions …