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zoological gardens  

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  • Traditionally, showcases where living exotic wild animals were studied and exhibited as public spectacles. Zoos and related establishments, such as zoological parks or wildlife parks, are increasingly seen as places for the ex-situ conservation of endangered species and the education of the public. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environmental Change; zoological gardens (zoos)]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/zoological_gardens

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