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Visitor Behavior In Zoo Exhibits With Underwater Viewing

September 1, 2005 | Exhibitions
This article presents findings from a study that employed visitor surveys and observations to assess the factors that significantly influence visitor behavior and viewing time in six zoo exhibits with underwater viewing. The authors' research revealed that visitor group type, size of underwater viewing windows, animal size, aquatic activity, and presence of infant animals had significant impacts on visitor behavior. They discuss implications for the planning and design of exhibits with underwater viewing. The appendix includes the survey used in the study.

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  • Stephanie Clark Ridgway
    Author
    Terra Verde Architects
  • Margaret Livingston
    Author
    University of Arizona
  • Steven E. Smith
    Author
    University of Arizona
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1064-5578
    Publication Name: Visitor Studies Today
    Volume: 8
    Number: 3
    Page Number: 1
    Resource Type: Research Products | Research and Evaluation Instruments | Survey
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Life science
    Audience: Families | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

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