The Development of a Standardized Assessment Framework for Animal Exhibits
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15322841 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chantal Barriault (0000-0002-1209-8936, Laurentian University, corresponding author), Léonie J Rennie (0000-0002-0962-0260, Curtin University, Perth, Australia) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 21-42 |
| Publication date | 2019-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Visitor Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1064-5578 • E-ISSN: 1934-7715 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10645578.2019.1603737 |
| OpenAlex | W2946344444 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 33 |
Science centers, zoos, and aquariums share the common goal of engaging visitors in learning about the physical and natural world. Exhibits in zoos and aquariums, however, focus primarily on living organisms. Interactive exhibits are less common in these institutions and this differentiates the way visitors engage with exhibits from that of a typical science center visit. Based on the usefulness of the Visitor-Based Learning Framework (Barriault & Pearson, 2010 Barriault, C. L., & Pearson, D. (2010). Assessing exhibits for learning in science centres: A practical tool. Visitor Studies, 13(1), 90–106. doi:10.1080/10645571003618824[Taylor & Francis Online] , [Google Scholar]) as an exhibit assessment tool in science centers, the purpose of this research was to develop a similar tool that assesses the potential learning impact of live animal exhibits in zoos and aquariums. A comprehensive framework of learning-related behaviors was developed and field-tested with a total of 900 visitors. The resulting Visitor-Based Assessment Framework for Animal Exhibits provides zoo and aquarium researchers and practitioners with a valuable tool to assess exhibits through observable behavioral indicators
Biology · Citizen science · Visitor pattern · Animal and Plant Science Education · Computer Science · Conferences and Exhibitions Management · Museums and Cultural Heritage · Psychology
Zoo experiences
Children learning about biodiversity at an environment centre, a museum and at live animal shows
Assessing Exhibits for Learning in Science Centers
Applied Research and Zoo Education
The Impact of a Modern, Naturalistic Exhibit Design on Visitor Behavior
Parent–Child Conversations About Animals in Informal Learning Environments
Families talking about ecology at touch tanks
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |