When educating people about the importance of conservation of animals and their habitats in zoos, it is important to create a connection between them and nature. This connection can be achieved by creating a sense of place that allows people to be inspired by nature and understand the importance of preserving it for the future. To create a sense of place artwork could be integrated into viewing areas to allow visitors to interact with it to form a closer connection to the animals they encounter. It is important to encourage and create moments of connection to the animals and their habitats. These connections have the potential to change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans existing in harmony with each other.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum
