Variation in visitor perceptions of a polar bear enclosure based on the presence of natural vs. un-natural enrichment items

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20226.abs A debate exists among modern zoo staff as to whether or not the addition of un-naturalistic enrichment takes away from, or even defeats, the educational messages designers are trying to incorporate in naturalistic exhibits. A visitor study was conducted at the Central Park Zoo’s polar bear exhibit in order to determine whether or […]