Do Zoo Visitors Attend to Interpretive Elements in Interactive Animal Exhibit Spaces? A Case Study From ZooTampa's Lorikeet Landing Aviary. Issue 2 (November 2022)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Do Zoo Visitors Attend to Interpretive Elements in Interactive Animal Exhibit Spaces? A Case Study From ZooTampa's Lorikeet Landing Aviary. Issue 2 (November 2022)
- Main Title:
- Do Zoo Visitors Attend to Interpretive Elements in Interactive Animal Exhibit Spaces? A Case Study From ZooTampa's Lorikeet Landing Aviary
- Authors:
- Allen, Jessica
Ogle, Brian
Gray, Kerry - Abstract:
- This study examined the connection between guest engagement and interactions with provided interpretive elements within an interactive aviary at ZooTampa in Tampa, Florida. Survey data were collected at an interactive aviary where guests are provided the opportunity to feed the birds. Findings demonstrate that guests prefer to interact with a live interpreter versus posted exhibit signage, but interacting with the animals is the strongest indicator of desired outcomes. Furthermore, interactions with exhibit signage were not related to personal feelings of engagement, connection with animal, and enjoyment of watching the birds.
- Is Part Of:
- Journal of interpretation research. Volume 27:Issue 2(2022)
- Journal:
- Journal of interpretation research
- Issue:
- Volume 27:Issue 2(2022)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 27, Issue 2 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 27
- Issue:
- 2
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0027-0002-0000
- Page Start:
- 113
- Page End:
- 118
- Publication Date:
- 2022-11
- Subjects:
- zoo -- interpretation -- animal interaction -- exhibit signage -- guest engagement
- Journal URLs:
- https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jix ↗
http://www.sagepublications.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1177/10925872221132807 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1092-5872
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- Legaldeposit
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