The Bedford Estates, London
Session Outline
During this talk, we will focus on the key requirements of The Zoo Licencing Act 1981 and how these are met at Woburn Safari Park. This will include our role in conservation, education and research and the importance of collaboration between collections worldwide.
We will also start to discuss the history and development of zoos and their role in society.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To be able to understand zoos legal obligations to conservation, education and research.
- To be able to understand the importance of collaboration between zoological collections.
- To be able to discuss how the role of zoos have developed over time.
Curriculum Links
Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC (KS5)
- Animal ethics and zoos
- Exotic animal care
Higher Education
- Zoo management
- Conservation