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Author:

Davies, Ben Ffrancon, author.

Title:

Behind the scenes at the zoo : your all-access guide to the world's greatest zoos and aquariums / writers, Ben Ffrancon Davies, Vicky Melfi.

Edition:

First American edition.

Publisher:

DK,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

155 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Subject:

Zoos--Juvenile literature.
Aquariums--Juvenile literature.
Zoo keepers--Juvenile literature.
Zoo animals--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Melfi, Vicky, author.
DK Publishing, Inc.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

The world of zoos -- Making a zoo -- Caring for animals -- Lab and field.

Summary:

"Venture behind the scenes to uncover the secrets of the amazing animals and army of staff that make up these awesome attractions and vital conservation centers. Find out what keeps zookeepers busy as they care for hundreds of different animals, from mini meerkats to enormous elephants. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, moreish meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. Marvel at how courageous zookeepers learn to look after dangerous animals. Learn about the valuable research and conservation efforts that are so crucial for protecting our most vulnerable species. Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life to discover the enormous amounts of ingenuity and care it takes to make safe homes and futures for wild and endangered animals"-- provided by publisher

ISBN:

0744028884
9780744028881

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1258120645

Locations:

SVPC124 -- Clarksville Public Library (Clarksville)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

HOPC845 -- Hull Public Library (Hull)

ZXPC675 -- Fisher-Whiting Memorial Library (Mapleton)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)

CQPE926 -- Washington Free Public Library (Washington)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)