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Why is a zoo not a museum?
The boundary between our two types of institution seems very porous. However, in certain contexts at least, the museum seems to be a much more socially palatable concept than the zoo. Museums are see… more →
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Zoos and children’s literature
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johnregan wrote 1 year ago: We are aware that much of the zoo and aquaria audience is driven by the interest of children ( … more →
Zoos and regional/local identity
johnregan wrote 1 year ago: Are zoos and aquaria perceived by the outside world as sufficiently different to one another? If no … more →
Has the time come for Goverment to see zoos as the way to talk to the public about sustainability..?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: The environment”, someone once said “It is all around us…” .It certainly i … more →
Why no Darwinian Zoo…?
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johnregan wrote 2 years ago: To the best of my knowledge there is no animal collection in the world that takes the idea of evolut … more →
So, name a famous zoo director…?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Well you may be able to name quite a few, if you actually work in the field, but figures that are re … more →
The future of zoos and why people visit ‘cathedrals’
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Before modern times, in the middle ages, we did not have zoos ( well, except for royal menageries). … more →
The Europa concept: a zoo opportunity?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: When one seeks major funding, one needs somehow a big idea that keys into some macro-political agend … more →
An outrageous claim…?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: One of the most audacious suggestions ever to emerge in our dialogue with senior Government figures … more →
Animals in Society: a role for zoos and aquaria?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: An interesting suggestion that arose a while back in conversation with Colin Brown of The Deep Subma … more →
What could zoos be: the ultimate planning workshop
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johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Does anyone agree with me that the planning ( both for exhibits and for an overall organisation) wit … more →
Zoos’ role in domesticating wild species for agricultural use…?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: When I was a child, I used to fantasise about introducing a host of exciting exotic species to Briti … more →
Should zoos focus more on native biodiversity issues?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Of course I think ( …obsess?) about this , at least partially, from a ‘how to get funds’ point of vi … more →
Zoos and regional/local identity
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Are zoos and aquaria perceived by the outside world as sufficiently different to one another? If no … more →
Zoos’ role with the world of culture…?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: Do zoos around the world get sufficient acknowledgement for their place within that incredibly diffi … more →
Why is a zoo not a museum?
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johnregan wrote 2 years ago: The boundary between our two types of institution seems very porous. However, in certain contexts at … more →
What makes a good zoo trustee or member of a governing body..?
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johnregan wrote 2 years ago: I shall probably get into trouble for this, but I know many agree that not enough thought goes into … more →
The Europa concept: a zoo opportunity?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: When one seeks major funding, one needs somehow a big idea that keys into some macro-political agend … more →
Who goes to the zoo? Lack of research
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: When compiling the Manifesto for Zoos a while back ( which you can download for free from the JohnRe … more →
Have you read Tim Smit's book on creating the Eden Project..?
johnregan wrote 2 years ago: This provides a great insight into the trials and tribulations of drawing down millions of pounds to … more →
