animals
physical/biological anthropology
The historical predecessors of modern zoos were primarily showcases of empire or poorlymaintained public spectacles, but zoos now promote themselves as institutions dedicated to conservation and education. Animal rights advocates and conservationists today debate the implications of zoos for threatened wildlife species and the ethics of animal captivity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Zoos]
zoos
leisure park
concepts
animal geographies
applied anthropology