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Phases of Enclosure Design |
• Phase 1- small cages with heavy bars - Prison-like ‘hard architecture’ • Phase 2- Large enclosures some biologically relevant features -Carl Hagenbeck’s naturalistic enclosures • Phase 3- Immersive enclosures -Animal and human in simulated natural environment • Phase 4- Beyond static enclosures -Rotational exhibits, multiple exhibits (raceways) |
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park |
• Opened 2009 (66,000)- already winning BIAZA awards • 760,000 visitors per year- fastest growing UK Zoo - Visitor catchment area (90 mins)= 17 million people • Private owners (ex-Longleat Safari Park employees) • Members if BIAZA and EAZA Site= 49 ha (110 ha) -Former visitor farm attraction • >300,000 visitors • Leopard enclosures £350,000.00- largest in the world • Marketed as: ‘The UK’s Number 1 Walkthrough Wildlife Adventure’ • Trip advisor= 4.5/5 (6772 reviews)- people enjoy their visits
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation |
• Charity that opened in 2013 • Vision- Our vision is to create dynamic communities who promote, conserve and sustain the worlds biodiversity and improve animal welfare • Charitable Objectives- YWPF’s charitable objectives are to promote and advance the conservation and welfare of endangered wildlife both in their natural habitat and in captivity and to educate and inspire the public • Fund raising for species conservation- Polar bears, Painted dogs, Lions, Amur Leopards and Amur Tigers |
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What do the zoo public want? |
• Good day out -Leisure -Education (informal) • Active animals • Clear view of animals • Closeness to animals • Good animal Welfare • Impressive enclosures • Activities -Keeper/education talks |
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What do the zoo public want? |
• Good day out -Leisure -Education (informal) • Active animals • Clear view of animals • Closeness to animals • Good animal Welfare • Impressive enclosures • Activities -Keeper/education talks |
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What do Zoo animals need? |
Enclosure design that respects their welfare - Five freedoms • Hunger and thirst • Fear and stress • Express natural behaviour • Thermal and physical discomfort • Disease, injury and pain - Environmental enrichment • Positive animal welfare |
