Provides an overview of some of America's finest zoological parks, discussing exhibits, activities for children, and information about hours, admission and fees

Well-run modern zoos and aquariums do important research and conservation work and teach visitors about the challenges of animals in the wild and the people str

Through an examination of modern depictions of zoos, Reading Zoos presents a paradigm of how these institutions, and a range of reactions to them, illuminate th

Depicts the variety of animals that live in a zoo.

This book takes a unique stance on a controversial topic: zoos. Zoos have their ardent supporters and their vocal detractors. And while we all have opinions on