Description
The objective of this research proposal was to provide methods for evaluation and improvement of animal presentations within zoos or wildlife programs to enhance the conservation education experience. This study looked at previously published papers on wildlife conservation education research, particularly focusing on the methods of evaluations for these programs. These education programs included programs such as zoo summer camps or animal presentations at zoo exhibits. The methods for evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in educating the public about wildlife and conservation were compiled to propose an effective evaluation plan for these programs as well as to determine strategies for improvement. Past studies have conducted manual surveys completed by participants in the various conservation education programs. These surveys were distributed before the program and after the program to determine any differences in the participants' knowledge or motivation towards conservation. In general, the differences in the results of the surveys showed these conservation education programs were enhancing the participants' knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation. It is important to evaluate and improve these conservation education programs so that the general public can stay informed on conservation issues as well as improve their attitudes and behaviors towards wildlife conservation.
The Effectiveness of Conservation Education Programs as a Part of Wildlife Conservation Education
The objective of this research proposal was to provide methods for evaluation and improvement of animal presentations within zoos or wildlife programs to enhance the conservation education experience. This study looked at previously published papers on wildlife conservation education research, particularly focusing on the methods of evaluations for these programs. These education programs included programs such as zoo summer camps or animal presentations at zoo exhibits. The methods for evaluating the effectiveness of these programs in educating the public about wildlife and conservation were compiled to propose an effective evaluation plan for these programs as well as to determine strategies for improvement. Past studies have conducted manual surveys completed by participants in the various conservation education programs. These surveys were distributed before the program and after the program to determine any differences in the participants' knowledge or motivation towards conservation. In general, the differences in the results of the surveys showed these conservation education programs were enhancing the participants' knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation. It is important to evaluate and improve these conservation education programs so that the general public can stay informed on conservation issues as well as improve their attitudes and behaviors towards wildlife conservation.