A Wilder Kingdom is a provocative and reflective examination of the relationship between zoos and the wild. It gathers a premier set of multidisciplinary voices—from animal studies and psychology to evolutionary biology and environmental topics—to consider the possibilities and challenges of making zoos wilder. The contributors offer new insights into the future of the wild beyond zoos. Despite their growing commitment to conservation and education, zoos are entertainment providers that respond to visitors’ expectations and preferences. What would a “wilder” zoo—one that shows the public a wider range of ecological processes—look like? Is it achievable or even desirable? What roles can or should zoos play in encouraging humanity to find meaningful connections with wild animals and places? 279 p.
- Ben A. Minteer, Editor. PhD in Natural Resources; Professor of Environmental Ethics and Conservation. School of Life Sciences and Center for Biology and Society, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (USA).
- Harry W. Greene, Editor. American herpetologist. Currently Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2023-09 - Columbia University Press.