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
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Margaret Livingston
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Steven E. Smith
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University of Arizona
Citation
ISSN
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1064-5578
Publication Name:
Visitor Studies Today
Volume:
8
Number:
3
Page Number:
1
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