CONTENTS
Abstract i
Acknowledgements iii
Contents v
List of tables vii
List of figues viii
1. Introduction 19
1.1. Conservation through Design 23
2. Background 27
2.1 Evolution of Zoological Parks 23
2.1.1 Zoos of India 23
2.2 Wildlife Conservation Parks 29
3. Precedent Studied 27
3.1 Zoological Parks for Conservation 23
3.2 WAZA & CZA 23
3.2.1 Animal Enclosures 23
3.2.2 Education and Research 23
3.3 Animals in Captivity 23
3.3.1 Human and the Visitor Effect 23
3.3.2 Enclosure Design 23
3.3.3 Groups 41
3.3.4 Home Range and Stereotypies 42
3.4 Landscape Immersion 44
3.5 Barrier Design 45
3.5.1 Major Barrier Types 45
3.6 Habitat Enrichment 45
3.6.1 Play and Occupation 46
3.6.2 Environment Modification 48
3.6.3 Animal Rotation 50
3.6.4 Animal Trails 52
3.7 Visual Communication 56
3.8 International Zoos involved in Conservation 58
3.9 Case Study 59
3.9.1 Bronx Zoo 61
3.9.2 Woodland Park Zoo 62
3.10 National Zoos involved in Conservation 63
3.11 Selection of Kolkata Zoo 64
3.12 Analysis of Precedent Studies 65
4. The Site: Alipore Zoo, Kolkata
4.1 Kolkata
4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Geology
4.1.3 Ecology
4.2 Site Analysis
4.2.1 Exhibit Design
4.2.2 List of Fauna
4.2.3 List of Flora
4.2.4 Selection of Species for Study
4.2.5 Existing Enclosures
4.2.6 Analysis
5. Behaviour Studies
6. Proposal
6.1 Analysis of Behaviour Studies
6.2 Proposed Plan
6.3 Proposed Exhibits
6.4 Animal Rotation
6.5 Conclusion
7. References