Zoological Collections - Introduction 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnimal ManagementOtherOther Created by: Becky_BerryCreated on: 06-11-20 13:03 ABWAK Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers RATEL journal published 4 times per year 1 of 5 Evolution of Zoological Collections Before 1800s zoos were called 'menageries' Kept animals for over 4000 years Zoo = an establishment which maintains a collection of animals, typically a park or garden, for study, conservation, or display to the public Egypt - 2500 BC Mesopotamia - 2000 BC China - 1000 - 2000 BC Aristotle - 384-322 BC wrote the first encyclopaedia in 550 BC Roman Gladiatorial Menageries 20 elephants, 500/600 lions and numerous other animals killed during each show Tower of London 1200s to 1835 closed down by the RSPCA Monarchs exchanged gifts admission paid in money or food for the animals London Zoo created when the Tower of London menagerie shut down 2 of 5 London Zoo Reptile House = 1849 Aquarium = 1853 Insect House = 1881 3 of 5 Mission Statements Education Conservation Recreation Facilities Research Administration Culture 4 of 5 Role of the Modern Zoo care for animals top priority conservation education genetic pool/breeding programmes research recreational visitor satisfaction and safety 5 of 5
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