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Below are articles and books that may be useful for your institution.

Conservation Biology

• Conway, William G.; Hutchins, Michael; Souza, Michael; Kapetanalaos, Yula; Paul, Ellen. (2001). Field Conservation Resource Guide. Atlanta, GA: Wildlife Conservation Society and Zoo Atlanta.
  
• Mace, Georgina M.; Balford, Andrew; Ginsberg, Joshua R. (1998). Conservation in a Changing World. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
  
• Sutherland, William J. (1998). Conservation Science and Action. London, Great Britain: Blackwell Science Ltd.
  
• US AID: http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/publications/env.html Environment in Africa: Selected Publications
  
• US AID: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/ Environment and Gender Publications

• Western, David; Pearl, Mary. (1989). Conservation for the Twenty-first Century. New York: Oxford University Press

Conservation Education/Environmental Education

• Cornell, Joseph. (1998). Sharing Nature with Children: 20 th Anniversary Edition, Revised and Expanded. Sierra Nevada, CA: Dawn Publications.
  
• Jacobson, Susan K.; McDuff, Mallory D.; Monroe, Martha C. (2006). Conservation Education and Outreach Techniques. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press.
  
• Louv, Richard. (2005). Last Child in the Woods. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill.

• Sobel, David. (1999). Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart of Nature Education (Nature Literacy Series Vol. 1). Great Barrington, MA: The Orion Society.
  
• Sobel, David. (2004). Place-based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities (Nature Literacy Series Vol. 4) (New Patriotism Series, 4). Great Barrington, MA : The Orion Society.
  
• Van Matre, Steve. (1990). Earth Education, A New Beginning. The Institute for Earth Education. ISBN 0-917011-02-3

Environmental Careers

• Environmental Careers Organization. (1998). The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century . Washington , DC: Island Press; REV edition 1998.
  
• Hemdal, Jay. (2001). Aquarium Careers. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse, Inc.
  
• Maynard, Thane. (1999). Working With Wildlife: A Guide to Careers in the Animal World. Danbury, CT: Franklin Watts Publishing.
  
• Miller, Louise. (1994). Careers for Animal Lovers and Other Zoological Types. Chicago, IL: VGM Career Horizons. 

• Samansky, Terry. (2002). Starting Your Career as A Marine Mammal Trainer 2 nd ed. Napa, CA: DolphinTrainer.com. 

• Shenk, Ellen. (2000). Outdoor Careers. Mechanicsburg , PA : Stackpole Books.

• Shenk, Ellen. (2005). Careers With Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, and Exotics. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books.
  
• IZE Career Pages  

Ethics

• Lee, Keekok. (2005). Zoo: A Philosophical Tour. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillion.  

• Margodt, Koen. (2000). The Welfare Ark: suggestions for a renewed policy in zoos. Brussels, Belgium: VUB University Press.
  
  

Evaluation 

• Diamond, Judy. (1999). Practical Evaluation Guide - Tools for Museums and Other Informal Educational Settings. Walnut Creek, California: AltaMira Press.
  
• Faulk, John H.; Dierking, Lynn D.; Boyd, Williard. (1992). The Museum Experience. Washington, DC: Howells House.

• Faulk, John H.; Reinhard, Eric M.; Vernon, Cynthia L.; Bronnenkant, Kerry; Heimlich, Joe E.; Deens, Nora L. (2007). Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter: Assessing the impact of a visit to a zoo or aquarium. Silver Spring, MD: Association of Zoos and Aquariums .

• Kuhar, Chris W.; Bettinger, Tammie L.; Lehnhardt, Kathy; Townsend, Stephanie; Cox, Debbie. (2007) Evaluating the Impact of a Conservation Education Program in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Uganda. IZE Journal 43.
  
• Tourtillott, Leeann; Britt, Peggy. (1994). Evaluating Environmental Education Materials. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hurt Publishing Company.
  
• Wholey, Joseph S.; Hatry, Harry P.; Newcomer, Kathryn E. (2004). Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation 2 nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

In-situ Conservation Education  

• Action Bioscience: http://www.actionbioscience.org/newfrontiers/delarosa.html
  Improving Science Literacy and Conservation in Developing Countries
  
• Demroese, Margret C.; Sterling, Eleanor J. (1999). Interpreting Biodiversity - A Manual for Environmental Educators in the Tropics. New York, NY: Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, American Museum of Natural History.

• Kuhar, Chris W.; Bettinger, Tammie L.; Lehnhardt, Kathy; Townsend, Stephanie; Cox, Debbie. (2007) Into the Forest: The Evolution of a Conservation Education Program at Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Uganda. Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 6, 159-166.
  
• US AID: http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/publications/ed.html Education in Africa: Selected Publications
  

Inspiration  

• Bourseiller, Philippe. (2005). 365 Ways to Save the Earth. New York , NY : Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
  
• Christensen, John. (1998). “ FISH!” (video). Burnsville , Minnesota : Charthouse Learning.  

• Edwards, Mark (lyric by Bob Dylan) (2006). Hard Rain. Our Headlong Collision with Nature. Still Pictures Moving Words. ISBN 978-1-905588-01-5  

• Merz, Anna. (1992). Golden Dunes and Desert Mountains. Kenya, Africa: Out of Africa, Kenya.
  
• Seuss, Dr. (1971). The Lorax. New York, NY: Random House.
  
• Wilson, Edward O. (1986). Biophilia. Cambridge , MA: Harvard University Press.
   

Interpretation

• Beck, Larry; Cable, Ted. (1997). Interpretation for the 21 st Century: Fifteen Guiding Principles for Interpreting Nature and Culture. Champaign, Illinois: Sagamore Publishing.

• Brochu, Lisa; Merriman, Tim. (2002). Personal Interpretation. InterPress Publishing.

• Brochu, Lisa. (2003) Interpretive Planning -The 5-M Model for successful Planning Projects. InterPress Publishing.

• Cornell, Joseph Bharat; Beinhorn, George. (1979). Sharing Nature with Children: A Parents and Teachers Nature -Awareness Guidebook. Nevada City, CA: Ananda Publications.

• Cornell, Joseph Bharat. (1989). Sharing the Joy of Nature. Nevada City, CA: Dawn Publications.

• Grater, Russell K.; Jackson, Earl. (1978). The Interpreter’s Handbook: Methods, Skills, and Techniques. Southwest Parks and Monuments Association.

• Grinder, Alison L.; McCoy, Sue E. (1985). The Good Guide: A Sourcebook for Interpreters, Docents, and Tour Guides. Scottsdale, AZ: Ironwood Press.

• Ham, Sam H. (1992). Environmental Interpretation: A Practical Guide for People with Big Ideas and Small Budgets. Golden, CO: North American Press.

• Jurin, Richard; Danter, Jeffrey K.; Roush, Donald E. Jr. (2000). Environmental Communication: Skills and Principles for Natural Resource Managers, Scientists, and Engineers. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.
  
• Knudson, Douglas M.; Cable, Ted T.; Beck, Larry. (1995). Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.
  
• Larson, David L. (2003). Meaningful Interpertation: How to connect Hearts and Minds to Places, Objects, and other Resources. Eastern National.

• Lee, Cassandra, ed. (1998). Bibliography of Interpretive Resources. Fort Collins, CO: National Association for Interpretation.

• Lewis, William J. (1991). Interpreting for Park Guests. Eastern National Park and Monument Association. Eastern Acorn Press.

• Machlis, Gary E.; Field, Donald R., eds. (1992). On Interpretation: Sociology for Interpreters of Natural and Cultural History, rev. ed. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Press.
  
• Sobel. (1996). Beyond Ecophobia, Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education. Great Barrington, MA: The Orion Society and the Myrin Institute.
  
• Tilden, Freeman. (1957). Interpreting Our Heritage: Principles and Practices for Guest Services in Parks, Museums, and Historic Places. New York: Van Rees Press.

• Veverka, John A. (1998). Interpretive Master Planning. Acorn Naturalists. ISBN 1-881150-01-1.
  

Leadership  

• Jacobson, Susan K. (1999). Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals. Washington, DC: Island Press.
  
• Lombardo, Michael; Eichinger, Robert W. (2004). FYI-For Your Improvement: A Development & Coaching Guide. Minneapolis, MN: Lominger Ltd Inc; 4th ed.
  
• Owen, Harrison. (1997.) Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publications, Inc.
  
• Zander, Rosamund Stone; Zander, Benjamin. (2000). The Art of Possibility. New York, NY: Penguin Group.

Program Development/Lesson Plans  

• Beatley, Timothy. (1994). Habitat Conservation Planning: Endangered Species and Urban Growth. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press.
  
• Chan , S.D. ; Baker, Jr., W.K.; Guerrero, D.L. (1999). Resources for Crisis Management: In Zoos and Other Animal Care Facilities. Topeka, KS: American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.

• Horsfall, Jacquelin. (1997). Play Lightly on the Earth: Nature Activities for Children 3 to 9 Years Old. Nevada City, CA: Dawn Publications.
  
• Jacobson, Susan K.; McDuff, Mallory D.; Monroe, Martha C. (2006). Conservation Education and Outreach Techniques. Oxford , NY: Oxford University Press.
  
• Lehnhardt, Kathy. (2007). Developing a Conservation Education Program. www.izea.net.

• Overfield, Karen . (1998). Development Developing and Managing Organizational Learning: A Guide to Effective Training Project Management. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Zoo/Animal Websites

• ARKive: www.arkive.org
  ARKive is a site with “thousands of videos, images illustrating the world’s species.” Part of the site is dedicated to educations, (www.arkiveeducation.org.) “A free multimedia educational resource with downloadable, ready to use audio-visual models on a wide range of science and environmental based topics.” Topics and activities range from identifying differences in species for younger children to plant life cycles, natural selection and predator-prey relationships for older children.
  
• Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): http://www.aza.org/ Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science.
  
• European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA): http://www.eaza.net/ EAZA p romotes cooperation for furthering regional collection planning and wildlife conservation, promotes education, contributes to relevant meetings and discussions of the supra-international organizations, and advises the European Union or other representative committees.
  
• World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA): http://www.waza.org/home/index.php?main=homeWAZA's mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.

• World of Warmth: www.worldofwarmth.com
  World of Warmth is a collection of infrared images and video clips.

Zoo Exhibit Design

• Caine, N. G.; O'Boyle, V. G. (1992). Cage Design and Forms of Play in Red-Bellied Tamarins. Zoo Biology 11(3): 215-220.
  
• Clayton, Susan; Fraser, John; Saunders, Carol D. (2008).  Zoo experiences: conversations, connections, and concern for animals. SO: Zoo Biology.

• Coe, Jon C. (1985). Design and perception: Making the zoo experience real. Zoo Biology 4(2): 197-208.
  
• Coe, Jon C. (1989). Naturalizing habitats for captive primates. Zoo Biology 8(S1): 117-125.

• Coe, Jon C. (1996) Keepers of the Kingdom: The New American Zoo.Future Fusion: The Twenty–First Century. Pg.105-115. Charlottesville, New York: Landscape, Architect, CLRdesign Inc. Grant and Lickle.
  
• Coe, Jon C. (2006) Career Opportunities in Zoo Design. Healesville, Victoria, Australia: Jon Coe Design P/L 2006. jon@joncoedesign.com: http://www.joncoedesign.com/pub/PDFs/CareerOpportunities2006.pdf
  
• Coe, Jon C. (2006) Deep Green Design for Zoos and Aquariums. Healesville, Victoria, Australia : Jon Coe Design P/L 2006 jon@joncoedesign.com: http://www.eaza.net/magazine/download/EN57_JohnCoe_DeepGreenDesign.pdf.
  
• Forthman, D. L.; Bakeman, R. (1992). Environmental and social influences on enclosure use and activity patterns of captive sloth bears. Zoo Biology 11(6): 405-415.
  
• Hoff, M. P.; Maple, T. L. (1982). Sex and age differences in the avoidance of reptile exhibits by zoo visitors. Zoo Biology 1(3): 263-269.
  
• Hosey, G. R. (2000). Zoo animals and their human audiences: What is the visitor effect? Animal Welfare 9: 343-357.
  
• Kuhar, Chris W. (2008). Group differences to captive gorillas reaction to large crowds. Applied Animal Behavior Science 110: 377-385.
  
• Langman, V. A.; Rowe, M.; Forthman, D.; Langman, N.; Black, J.;  Walker, T. (2003). Quantifying shade using a standard environment. Zoo Biology 22(3): 253-260.
  
• Marcellini, D. L.; Jenssen, T. A. (1988). Visitor behavior in the National Zoo's reptile house. Zoo Biology 7(4): 329-338.
  
• Margulis, S. W.; Hoyos, C.; Anderson, M. (2003). Effect of field activity on zoo visitor interest. Zoo Biology 22(6): 587-599.

• McCormick-Ray, M. G. (1993). Aquarium science: The substance behind an image. Zoo Biology 12(5): 413-424.

• Mcphee, M. E. (2002). Intact carcasses as enrichment for large felids: Effects on on- and off-exhibit behavior. Zoo Biology 21(1): 37-47.

• Ogden, J. J.; Finlay, T. W.; Maple, T.L. (1990). Gorilla adaptations to naturalistic environments. Zoo Biology 9(2): 107-121.

• Ogden, J. J.; Lindburg, D. G.; Maple, T. L. (1993). Preference for structural environmental features in captive lowland gorillas. Zoo Biology 12(4): 381-395.
  

• Penn, L. (2009) Zoo theatre's influence on affect and cognition: A case study from the Central Park Zoo in New York. The Journal of Zoo Biology.28:5.412-428.

• Price, E. C.; Ashmore, L. A.; McGivern, A. M. (1994). Reactions of zoo visitors to free-ranging monkeys. Zoo Biology 13(4): 355-373.

• Serrell, Beverly. (1996). Exhibit Labels: An Interpretive Approach. Lanham, MD: AltaMira Press.

• Visscher, N. C.; Snider, R.; Vander Stoep G. (2008). Comparative analysis of knowledge gain between interpretive and fact-only presentations at an animal training session: an exploratory study. Zoo Biology.

• Wilson , M.; Kelling A.; Poline L.; Bloomsmith M.; Maple T.; (2003). Post-occupancy evaluation of Zoo Atlanta's Giant Panda Conservation Center: Staff and visitor reactions. Zoo Biology 22(4): 365-382.

• ZooLex Zoo Design Organization: http://www.zoolex.org/ The ZooLex Zoo Design Organization is a non-profit organization and is a service of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was established to help improve holding conditions for wild animals in captivity.

Zoos - Overview  

• Coe, Jon C. et al. (1996). Keepers of the Kingdom: The New American Zoo. Charlottesville, New York: Grant and Lickle.

• Koebner, Linda. (1994) Zoo Book: The Evolution of Wildlife Conservation Centers. New York, NY: A Forge Book.  

• Maier, Fram; Page, Jake; Durrel, Gerald. (1990) Zoo: The Modern Ark. New York, NY: Key Porter Books Limited, Facts on File, Inc.

• Nyhuis, Allen W. (1994). The Zoo Book: A Guide to America’s Best –includes- best foreign zoos. Albany, CA: Carousel Press.

• Robinson, Phillip T. (2004). Life at the Zoo: Behind the Scenes with the Animal Doctors. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.  

• Wemmer, Christen M. (1995). The Ark Evolving: Zoo and Aquariums in Transition. Front Royal, Virginia: Conservation and Research Center National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution.

Zoo Research  

• Bettinger, Tammie L.; Bielitzki, Joseph T. (2008) The well-being of Animals in Zoo and Aquarium – sponsored research: putting best practices forward. Greenbelt, MD: Scientists Center for Animal Welfare.  

• Hart, Lynette A. (1998) Responsible Conduct with Animals in Research. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.