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Evaluating Conservation Education Programs at a South American Zoo

January 1, 1994 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
This paper outlines the methodology and findings of a study that analyzed the effects of zoo-based educational approaches on the knowledge of, and attitude toward, wildlife conservation among Colombian fourth-grade students (9 to 11 years of age). The rationale behind the study was that direct experience, coupled with adequate preparation and reinforcement, should improve children's knowledge of, and attitudes toward wildlife.

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  • Teresa Gutierrez de White
    Author
    Colombian Association of Zoological Parks
  • Susan K. Jacobson
    Author
    University of Florida
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1064-5578
    Publication Name: Visitor Studies
    Volume: 6
    Number: 1
    Page Number: 207
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science | Nature of science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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