Zoos stand at the intersection of the natural world and modern advancements. There are over 10,000 zoos in the world and they contain many parts of the wild, but they can only do so with the help of current innovations. Nature is designed to balance the needs of wild animals in a way that perpetuates the cycle of energy and life, but how do man-made structures mimic this cycle? Join us as we dive into the world of sustainability in relation to zoos. We will recognize and discuss some of the biggest role models in sustainable zoos today to see how it is making changes for the better and how those changes can influence the improvement of facilities around the globe. After all, these facilities are sustaining more than just a few interesting animals.
What you will learn
- Discuss why sustainability of zoos matter
- Discuss why sustainability of zoos matter
- Recognize some of the biggest role models in sustainable zoos today and see how they are making changes for the better and how those changes can influence the improvement of facilities around the globe.
- Identify and understand sustainable strategies employed in the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
