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The zoo as ecotourism attraction – visitor reactions, perceptions and management implications: the case of Hamilton Zoo, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2004
This paper reports results from a survey of 359 visitors to Hamilton Zoo, New Zealand. The questionnaire comprised items relating to motives for visiting the zoo, and evaluations of attributes, thereby permitting an importance-evaluation approach.
Ryan, Chris, Saward, Jan
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First report of Blastocystis spp. subtypes in ZOO animals in Slovakia, Central Europe

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2022
Blastocystis spp. has been reported in wildlife, domestic animals and animals housed in ZOO. To-date, 17 genetically diverse lines have been reported in mammals and birds (designated ST) based on differences in the SSU rRNA.
Oľga Danišová, Alexandra Valenčáková, Petra Kandráčová, Martin Tomko, Monika Sučik   +4 more
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Individuals Matter: Dilemmas and Solutions in Conservation and Animal Welfare Practices in Zoos

Animals, 2022
Compassionate conservation advocates for minimizing individual suffering in conservation practice and adheres to the principle “individuals matter”—intrinsically, in and of themselves.
Anne Safiya Clay, Ingrid J. Visseren-Hamakers   +1 more
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The strange trip to the zoo. In the search of another perspective [PDF]

, 2017
Artykuł jest próbą spojrzenia na wiersze dla dzieci Józefa Ratajczaka, w których pojawiają się zwierzęta w zoo (z tomików Między nami zwierzakami oraz Wycieczka do zoo).
Żygowska, Joanna
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Investigation of Toxoplasma infection in zoo animals using multispecies ELISA and GRA7 nested PCR

BMC Veterinary Research, 2022
Background Toxoplasma is an obligate intracellular protozoan that causes an important zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution. Felids are the definitive hosts of this parasite, while virtually all warm-blooded animals, including birds, serve as ...
Ru-Min Liu, Wei-Hsiang Huang, Shang-Lin Wang, Sin-Ling Wang, Pei-Yun Huang, Chen-Yeh Lien, Yen-Hsueh Lai, Pao-Jung Wang, Li-Hsin Wu, Albert Taiching Liao   +9 more
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Chylopericardium Effusion in a Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis)

Animals, 2021
An 11-year-old female Hapalemur alaotrensis was evaluated following a history of dyspnea of 15 days’ duration. Thoracic radiography performed by the referring veterinarian revealed a large cardiac silhouette and dorsal deviation of the trachea.
Mara Bagardi, Jessica Bassi, Angelica Stranieri, Vanessa Rabbogliatti, Daniela Gioeni, William Magnone, Claudio Pigoli   +6 more
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Behavioural Changes in Zoo Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Long-Term, Multi Species Comparison

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022
Visitors are a prominent feature of the zoo environment and lives of zoo animals. The COVID-19 pandemic led to repeated and extended closure periods for zoos worldwide.
Naomi Frost, Anne Carter, Martin Vernon, Sarah Armstrong, Naomi Davies Walsh, Michael Colwill, Lorna Turner-Jepson, Samantha J. Ward, Ellen Williams   +8 more
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The urban forest project as an extension of landscape immersion and a way to support community engagement in the Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement, 2018
This article examines necessary elements to be considered in designing urban forest at the Ragunan Zoo, Jakarta, as part of increasing the role of the zoo to educate people on animals and their habitats.
Yulia Nurliani Lukito
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Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in captive reptiles [PDF]

, 2004
The genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in reptiles was analyzed by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequence analysis of the small subunit rRNA gene.
Xiao, L., Ryan, U.M., Graczyk, T.K., Limor, J., Li, L., Kombert, M., Junge, R., Sulaiman, I., Zhou, L., Arrowood, M.J., Koudela, B., Modry, D., Lal, A.A.   +12 more
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Higher white-nose syndrome fungal isolate yields from UV-guided wing biopsies compared with skin swabs and optimal culture media

BMC Veterinary Research, 2023
Background North American bat populations have suffered severe declines over the last decade due to the Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus infection. The skin disease associated with this causative agent, known as white-nose syndrome (WNS), is specific ...
Veronika Seidlova, Jiri Pikula, Miroslav Kolarik, Alena Nováková, Adela Cmokova, Astghik Ghazaryan, Monika Nemcova, Sarka Bednarikova, Sneha Patra, Tomasz Kokurewicz, Vladimir Piacek, Jan Zukal   +11 more
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