With funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) Museums for America program, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Zoo) undertook a process of improving the interpretive experience of its Wings of the World exhibit. This effort seeks to enhance families’ connections to nature and inspire them to become better bird neighbors, which is in direct alignment with the Zoo’s strategic planning.
In collaboration with the Zoo, the Lifelong Learning Group (LLG) conducted a formative evaluation. Formative evaluation was framed by an overarching question: does Wings of the World facilitate learning and connecting with nature through family interactions? The purpose of this formative study was to look for ways to increase the effectiveness of the exhibit components in achieving interpretive outcomes, to identify possible messages and activities that resonate among visitors, and to inform ongoing internal efforts of enhancing intergenerational learning.
TEAM MEMBERS
David Jenike
Principal Investigator
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dolly Hayde
Evaluator
Lifelong Learning Group/COSI
Citation
Funders
IMLS
Funding Program:
Museums for America
Award Number:
MA-10-15-0418-15
Funding Amount:
$149,814.00
Other
Funding Program:
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Funding Amount:
$292,184.00
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