This detailed history of zoos begins with the first known collection and works its way up, over 40 pages, to the modern-day panda exhibit at the San Diego Zoo.
Despite the title, this book did not feel "zippy." It was, in fact, quite long and fairly dull. Many of the illustrations could have been more appealing as well; some were downright incomprehensible, such as the zookeeper's face for the Rio de Janeiro zoo. Selected facts might be helpful for students who are either researching zoos or are planning field trips to one, but the book is not very interesting when read in its entirety.
EL -- OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Caryn
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