We love watching, touching and interacting with animals on holiday.
The main difference, of course, is the possibility to interact with animals, including dangerous ones.
These days, most of us, most of the time, interact with animals as either food or pets.
The children were also told the appropriate times to interact with animals and when it was best to simply observe.
The show depicts Amelia, a cherubic child with blonde ringlets, large blue eyes and a knowing gaze, in a variety of settings, often interacting with animals.
Call the exhibit an exemplar of "ecological psychology," a term used by zoo directors and planners to explain the increased focus not only on animal comfort but also on the needs of humans and the ways they interact with animals.
Animals as food are a major subject of academic interest, Dr. Gruen said, adding, "Given that the way most people interact with animals is when they're dead and eaten, that becomes a big question".
Now we are concerned about how we interact with animals, the environment, and even whole ecosystems.
The majority of research has focused on visitor number or visitor presence absence, yet few studies have examined effects of other variables such as sound volume, visitor activity, and whether visitors interact with animals.
