History of Zoos Intro

What were zoos called the 1800's

• Collections

• Menageries

• Kits

• Selections

What was the purpose of private collections?

• To show wealth

• For entertainment

• To provide food

• For conservation

Egypt has the first known records of exotic animals kept in captivity.

• True

• False

Who wrote the earliest zoo encyclopaedia?

• Hermes

• Galileo

• Aristotle

• Merlin

What was the purpose of animals used in the colosseum?

• Education

• Sport

• Conservation

• Protection

Which famous building was used to house exotic animals in the 17th Century

• Big Ben

• Houses of Parliament

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

Which zoo housed the Bear that inspired the Winnie the Pooh books?

• London Zoo

• Edinburgh Zoo

• Chester Zoo

• Twycross Zoo

Which zoo was opened to house primates as their main species?

• London Zoo

• Edinburgh Zoo

• Chester Zoo

• Twycross Zoo

How many licenced zoos are in the UK?

• 500

• 200

• 300

• 100

What is the purpose of zoos?

• Entertainment

• Conservastion

• Education

• All of the above