The architectural typology of urban zoological gardens mustbe radically altered in order to house wild animals humanely, prioritising the psychological …
Why Giraffes have Anxiety
The location of zoos in metropolitan areas exposes animals to stressors that they are not biologically adapted to. The abundance …
Curiosity Killed the Orangutan
Intelligent animals in captivity require a variety of innovative and engaging enrichment activities. The most effective method of enrichment is …
Why Lions have Brain Damage
Architecture is incapable of housing animals that roam large distances in a sustainable manner, and this is illustrated through various …
Size Matters
Animals that roam expansive lands in the wild typically do not have the same amount of space to do so …
Why Polar Bears are Depressed
Architecture cannot mimic drastically different environments in a practical way, and this is illustrated through the treatment of various captive …
Being Tied Up Isn’t Always a Good Thing
The concept of zoos dates back hundreds of years, with different standards and requirements emerging over time. As a result, …