Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals

Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals

Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues. More opportunities for silence would allow people to better notice the natural world and the behaviour of animals, researchers say. Being considerately and respectfully quiet may help visitors to care … Read more

Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals, say researchers

Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals, say researchers

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues. More opportunities for silence would allow people to better notice the natural world and the behavior of animals, researchers say. Being considerately and respectfully quiet may … Read more