Exploring the impacts of wildlife tourism on visitors’ long-term environmental learning and behaviour

May 24th, 2010 | RESEARCH

Zoos, aquariums and ecotourism experiences have the potential to positively impact visitors’ awareness, appreciation and actions in relation to the wildlife they encounter and the environment in general. This paper presents findings from a three-year study of the impacts of wildlife tourism experiences on visitors’ environmental learning.

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Jan Packer, Author, University of Queensland, Australia
Roy Ballantyne, Author, University of Queensland, Australia
John H Falk, Author, Oregon State University

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1040-5208

Publication: Journal of the International Zoo Educators Association
Volume: 46
Page(s): 12

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Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Exhibitions | Park | Outdoor | Garden Programs | Parks | Outdoor | Garden Exhibits | Public Programs