Seaworld - Shamu Show 3

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1) Dr. Stephen Kellert of Yale University assessed public attitudes and

knowledge "most visitors tend to regard these facilities as park-like settings

for the experience of casual family entertainment largely distinct from the pursuit of

increased knowledge of wildlife." Kellert's assessment of attitude changes in the

public before and after a visit, indicated that little change took place.

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2)The study states

that evidence of a more informed and appreciative public following the zoo visit is

neither impressive nor reassuring. "We failed to observe any appreciable increase in

either factual or conceptional knowledge of animals," and "the meagre understanding

of visitors following the visit was among the disappointing results of the study." -Jerye Mooney