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Zoos
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo: Final Report 
 In 2003, "Congress requested a science-based review of the quality and effectiveness of animal care and management at the zoo by the National Academies." This 2005 report is the result of an examination of "the historic and recent problems with animal health and animal science practices at the zoo, including recent reports on zoo operations and a scientific examination of the causes of recent animal deaths." From the National Research Council of the National Academies. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309095832 Topics: Animals, Parks, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Animal Care and Service Workers
Background and data about animal care and service professions such as kennel attendants, zookeepers, and animal trainers. Discusses the nature of the work and work environment and conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related topics. From the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos168.htm Topics: Animals, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Site of a "nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation." Contains a directory of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, resources for educators, a photo gallery of animals, job listings, and more. http://www.aza.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Nov 24, 2008 California Living Museum (CALM)
Basic facts and pictures of various native California animals: the badger, bald eagle, black bear, blacktailed jackrabbit, bobcat, burrowing owl, chuckwalla, mountain lion, mountain kingsnake, muledeer, opossum, raven, raccoon, red-tailed hawk, and San Joaquin kit fox. There is also an on-line tour of the facility, visitor information, a calendar of events, and information about the museum's educational activities and its Adopt-an-Animal program. http://www.calmzoo.org/ Topics: Animals, Birds, California Regions, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: History, California: Recreation, California: Science, California: Technology, California: Travel, Environment, Mammals, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Recreation, Recreation, Science Last updated Aug 26, 2002 Honolulu Zoo
The Honolulu Zoo is home to over 1,000 mammals, birds, and reptiles. The site features browsable species and habitat information for zoo animals as well as videos, photo galleries, and clips of animal sounds. Also includes a zookeeper's journal, games, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.honoluluzoo.org/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Dec 5, 2006 Lindsay Wildlife Museum
This Walnut Creek museum exhibits "live, non-releasable native wildlife" and operates "one of the largest and oldest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the United States." Site includes a photo gallery of animals on display, a list of upcoming events, a browsable catalog of classes and programs, and related links. Also provides instructions for bringing injured or orphaned native wild animals to the wildlife hospital. http://www.wildlife-museum.org/ Topics: Animals, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Photograph Collections, California: Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Features information about the zoo and botanical gardens, the zoo's history, various education and outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, a calendar of events, games, and more. http://www.lazoo.org/ Topics: Animals, California: Animals, California: Jobs and Work, California: Recreation, California: Society & Social Issues, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Sep 4, 2005 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
The Web site for this Tacoma, Washington state, zoo and aquarium features a schedule and events calendar, interactive maps of the grounds, photographs, news, financial and fund-raising information, descriptions of the animals and exhibits, an explanation of the conservation and research activities of the organization, and details about programs for schools, children, and families. Searchable. http://www.pdza.org/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Recreation, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Saint Louis Zoo: Science and Research: Pathology Lab
Brief document discussing the investigation of animal deaths at the zoo. Topics include what causes the death of zoo animals, what happens to a zoo animal after it dies, and what happens to the animal's body once a necropsy is complete. From the Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri. http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/scienceresearch/pathologylab.htm Topics: Animals, Biology Last updated Jan 31, 2006 San Francisco Zoo
Events, directions, hours, and other basic information, plus photographs and fact sheets about animals and their habitats. Learn about the peripatetic SF Zoo penguins (now world-famous for their months-long circular "migration" around their pool in 2002-2003). http://www.sfzoo.org/ Topics: Animals, California: Animals, California: Photograph Collections, California: Recreation, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jun 30, 2008 SanDiegoZoo.org
Information about the animals, exhibits, programs and events of the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, and the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species (CRES). Includes a list of the first 50 animals in this California zoo's collection. Great animal photos! http://www.sandiegozoo.org/ Topics: Animals, California Regions, California: Animals, California: Photograph Collections, California: Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jun 29, 2007 Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to over 600 animals. Included is a list of those animals, with pictures of many. In addition to animal exhibits, the zoo has trains, a carousel, and a gift shop. The Web site also offers news about zoo babies and an impressive set of links to other animal-related and Santa Barbara regional sites. http://www.santabarbarazoo.org/ Topics: Animals, California: Animals, California: Recreation, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Apr 24, 2002 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The national zoo of the U.S., situated in Washington, D.C. The site provides information about the animals it houses, with features on the "Kid's Farm," photographs, webcams, fact sheets, enrichment items, and more. Also includes information on ecosystems, animal conservation, endangered species, and details for visitors. Searchable. The National Zoological Park is part of the Smithsonian Institution. http://nationalzoo.si.edu Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Asia Trail
The website for this section of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park features fact sheets on giant pandas, sloth bears, clouded leopards, fishing cats, giant salamanders, red pandas, and small-clawed otters. Also includes photos, animal webcams, an audio tour, and other material about the species and the exhibit. From the Smithsonian Institution. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsiaTrail/ Topics: Animals Last updated Dec 11, 2006 Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Zoological Medicine
This collection of articles provides an overview of zoological medicine, a specialization within the field of veterinary medicine. Covers some of the tasks of a zoo health care team, zoo animal pathology (including necropsy), veterinary care of specific zoo animals, and other resources on zoological medicine and zoo animal health. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ZoologicalMedicine/ Topics: Animals, Biology Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Theme Park City
A directory of amusement and theme parks, zoos, and waterparks in the U.S. and Canada, listed by state or province. "The Institute For Theme Park Studies" lists books, theses, Web sites, and other sources of information. The "Poster Gallery" is a commercial section providing images of carousels and other rides and some classic Disney art. http://www.themeparkcity.com/ Topics: Animals, Nonfiction by Genre, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jul 8, 2004 Wild Wise
This Web site presents information about the conservation education program of Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. Although the program itself is fee-based, the site has a great deal of free information, including a beautifully illustrated conservation feature that describes threatened species and explains what children and zoos are doing to help. Also includes suggested student projects, games, and links for teachers and students. http://www.zoo.org/wildwise/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Recreation, Recreation, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions Last updated Nov 22, 2004 Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals
Collection of resources about zoos, circuses, and marine mammal parks, which "are regulated under the Animal Welfare Act and its regulations and inspected for compliance on a regular basis." Includes documents and links to websites on topics such as exhibit animal species, transportation of animals, disaster planning, import and export, and exotic animals as pets. From the National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=1&tax_subject=180 Topics: Animals Last updated Nov 14, 2007 Zoos Worldwide
Features lists of "[z]oos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks worldwide -- also includes zoo reviews, zoo cams and an Animal of the Month." Click on the map of the world to find listings of animal facilities in the regions, many with links to Web sites. Some listings include reviews from visitors and zookeepers. http://www.zoos-worldwide.de/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Zoos: A Historical Perspective
Illustrating "the evolution of zoos in the modern era," this collection of images, including "maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries," was compiled by the Smithsonian Institution from "a collection of pamphlets and guide books published by zoos over the past century...collected by the National Zoological Park." http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/zoos/ Topics: Animals, Nonfiction by Genre, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Mar 23, 2003 |
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