Beaver Country: a North American beaver: Castor canadensis exhibit at Drusillas Zoo Park

WILLIAMS, MARTYN

doi:10.1111/j.1748-1090.1989.tb01118.x

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“…For example, beavers are monogamous and breed once a year, usually in late spring, producing two to six kits. A natural group consists of an adult pair, the previous year's young and current kits (Williams, 1990). If the goal of the zoo is to create an environment which shows representative social structure, and to conserve multi-generational animal culture, then consideration should be given to designing spaces that accommodate multiple generations of beavers.…”

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An animal-as-client (AAC) theory for zoo exhibit design

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2004

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The design of zoo exhibits has traditionally focused on the needs of humans. More recently, the needs of animals displayed in zoo exhibits have become a focus. However, there is no theory that describes how designers might consider animal needs, and how these needs might be interpreted in the design process. An animal-as-client (AAC) theory for zoo exhibit design is introduced. The theory sees animal culture as the starting point and focus for the design process, emphasizing the need for animal participation and collaboration. The manipulation of space, time and environmental quality are viewed as critical explorations, while the ultimate suitability of the exhibit is considered in terms of the behavioural aspects of animal welfare. The refinement of the theory is viewed as an ongoing process intended to establish an inter-specific cultural contract adaptive for both humans and animals.

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An animal-as-client (AAC) theory for zoo exhibit design

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