The Story of Colchester Zoo

The Story of Colchester Zoo PDF Author: S. C. Kershaw
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752497219
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412

Book Description
Colchester Zoo is today one of the finest zoos in Britain. Yet, unlike almost every other major zoo in the country, Colchester Zoo has never had its story told – until now. The forgotten figures of Frank and Helena Farrar are here brought to life once again in these pages which show how they founded firstly Southport Zoo in the 1950s and then Colchester Zoo in the 1960s. Told here is the story of how Frank and Helena's domestic life with their lions and monkeys prompted them to embark on a series of adventures which took them all over the world. Also told is the story of how Colchester Zoo declined in the 1970s and how the Tropeano family turned it into the internationally respected breeding centre for endangered animals that it is today. This is a tale of struggle and heartbreak but also of transformation and redemption, and is a fitting tribute to one of our great animal institutions as it reaches its fiftieth anniversary.

Colchester Book of Days

Colchester Book of Days PDF Author: Simon Webb
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752489089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379

Book Description
Taking you through the year day by day, The Colchester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of Britain’s oldest recorded town.Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Colchester’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

Zoo Animal Welfare

Zoo Animal Welfare PDF Author: Terry Maple
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642359558
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Zoo Animal Welfare thoroughly reviews the scientific literature on the welfare of zoo and aquarium animals. Maple and Perdue draw from the senior author’s 24 years of experience as a zoo executive and international leader in the field of zoo biology. The authors’ academic training in the interdisciplinary field of psychobiology provides a unique perspective for evaluating the ethics, practices, and standards of modern zoos and aquariums. The book offers a blueprint for the implementation of welfare measures and an objective rationale for their widespread use. Recognizing the great potential of zoos, the authors have written an inspirational book to guide the strategic vision of superior, welfare-oriented institutions. The authors speak directly to caretakers working on the front lines of zoo management, and to the decision-makers responsible for elevating the priority of animal welfare in their respective zoo. In great detail, Maple and Perdue demonstrate how zoos and aquariums can be designed to achieve optimal standards of welfare and wellness.

Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos

Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos PDF Author: Kes Gray
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407076833
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
It's Daisy's birthday and she's having a special birthday treat! Mum has invited her best friends, Gabby and Dylan, on a trip to the zoo - and, best of all, Mum has arranged for Daisy to go into the actual penguin cage with the actual zoo keeper and FEED actual penguins! REAL ACTUAL PENGUINS! With actual beaks and everything!! Trouble is, Daisy doesn't just feed the penguins, she 'adopts' one to take home and everything . . .

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue PDF Author: Patricia Newman
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512415715
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Go behind the scenes and discover how scientists at three U.S. zoos are helping wild and captive orangutans, black-footed ferrets, and black rhinoceroses. Full color.

Oh No, Bobo!

Oh No, Bobo! PDF Author: DONNA. DAVID
Publisher:
ISBN: 0711251096
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27

Book Description
Join Bobo the Orangutan on his quest to find the perfect pillow and ensure a good night's sleep. Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn an important lesson about asking permission? Beautifully illustrated, QEB's Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.

Zoos in the 21st Century

Zoos in the 21st Century PDF Author: Alexandra Zimmermann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521853330
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Modern zoos and aquaria are playing an increasingly active and important role in protecting and managing global biodiversity. Many zoos include wildlife conservation in their mission and have started changing the focus of their institutions in order to increase even further the benefits of their activities for in situ wildlife conservation. With these developments, the following searching questions are now being asked: What is the true role of zoos in conservation? How can they contribute more significantly to global conservation efforts? What are the unique attributes of zoos that can be applied in the conservation landscape? And should zoos be doing more? In parallel with this voluntary movement, legal requirements for zoos to support conservation in the wild are also becoming more stringent. This 2007 book defines a conservation vision for zoos and aquaria that will be of interest to those working in zoos, alongside practitioners and researchers in conservation.
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