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Step inside the weird and wonderful world of zoos, where all four corners of our planet come together. We´re opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you´ll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers.
Inside the pages of this animal book for kids, you´ll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes:
- Deillegalscriptions of the conservation and ethical treatment of animals
- An explanation of the vital research done by zoos.
- Beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world.
- Breakdowns of the tasks of zoo staff, using language that´s fun and accessible.
All the fun of the zoo in just one book!Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children´s book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life. It gives you a peek inside the hidden lives of the experts who care for the animals in the zoos and work passionately to conserve them in the wild, too. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, nutritious meals and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. This wonderful children´s educational book is ideal for teaching little ones about endangered animals.
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo is packed with stunning images that encapsulate the essence of zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks, plus step-by-step explanations and job profiles of key roles like a zookeeper, veterinarian and wildlife biologist! It´s the perfect gift for kids ages 9–12 who love all things animals. It´s time to uncover the secrets of the incredible animals and army of staff that make up these extraordinary attractions and vital conservation centers! Are you ready?
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Your all-access pass to the tasks and events that happen away from the visitor experience.
Venture behind the scenes to uncover the secrets of the amazing animals army of staff that make up these awesome attractions and vital conservation centers.
Find out what keeps zookeepers busy as they care for hundreds of different animals, from mini meerkats to enormous elephants. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, tasty meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. Marvel at how courageous zookeepers learn to look after dangerous animals. Learn about the valuable research and conservation efforts that are so crucial for protecting our most vulnerable species. Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life to discover the enormous amounts of ingenuity and care it takes to make safe homes for wild and endangered animals.
Featuring stunning visuals that encapsulate the essence of zoos and wildlife parks, Behind the Scenes at the Zoo is the perfect way to experience those hidden lives in a way that you've never imagined.
The next book in the Behind the Scenes series.
More than 700 million people visit zoos every year.
Uncovers the secrets of how the animals live and are cared for in zoos around the world.
Illustrated with epic CGI visuals and real-life photos.
The perfect gift for kids who are animal enthusiasts and budding zoologists.
All the zoos featured in the book are accredited by their national or regional association of zoos and aquariums. We are committed to working only with zoos that have the highest ethical standards and to showcasing best practice throughout the book.
[Information from the editor: We are working closely with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, who want all the zoos mentioned to have an AZA-type accreditation.There are different organisations for different countries/continents. So:
AZA: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (America)
BIAZA: British and Irish Assoc…
EAZA: European Assoc…
and so on for various places around the world. There are individual country ones for Europe too, but we are working from the top down, so to speak, until we have expert guidance.
The umbrella organisation is WAZA - World Assoc of Zoos and Aquariums. This is by invitation only, and represents the best of the best. At the moment, we are only referencing zoos in Asia that have this level of accreditation.]
