A virtual zoo is a new concept that uses the zoo model in a web format.Virtual zoos are basically
websites that are created to simulate a visit to a zoo, and the visitors to these sites can view exhibits
about animals and their habaits.Many Zoos as well as schools have developed
virtual zoos. For example, instead of actual animals a virtual zoo will have articles and photos
as exhibits. There are many virtual zoos that have been created; most are small and unremarkable,
while some have hundreds of exhibits.
The first virtual zoo was created in 1994 by Ken Boschert, DVM.
Boschert created his site as a way of informing people about animals and how to care for them. His site has been
recognized by Education World and "Web 100".
Purpose:
The validity of virtual zoos have met with some resistance. However, many view virtual zoos as
the way of the future for conservation. Zoos have faced ethical issues surrounding the capture and
keeping of wild animals. Virtual zoos can provide information and experience without any disturbance
to habits or ecosystems. According to Zoos Victoria, the stated purpose of a zoo is to be centers for
wildlife experience, education, conservation and research. Virtual Zoos can contribute to these stated
purposes, such as education and research, with little impact to animal life.
Right angle + a little acting = Cool 3D Animal in action :)
Virtual Zoo is a collage of larger-than-life 3D photos of all the familiar animals in the
animal world and then mounted on the blank walls of the cinema lobby.
Aimed a throng of fun and exciting activities aimed at catching the hearts and minds of
kids and even the kids-at-heart.
With these exciting animals in various poses, the entire cinema lobby was beautifully transformed to become
a virtual theme park that would provide joy and thrills to every visitor, what with every almost life-like image
of animals, from crocodiles to giant spiders, tigers, turtles, sharks, bats, elephants and lions, greeting you at
every corner of the virtual zoo.