Classification of facilities that house and exhibit animals for education, research, conservation, and entertainment purposes.
Overview
Zoos and Aquariums
Zoos and aquariums are facilities that house animals from around the world and allow the public to view them, serving four roles: education, research, conservation, and entertainment. The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) has 140 member facilities in Japan (91 zoos and 49 aquariums) working to protect nature and valuable animals from an international perspective. Zoos exhibit terrestrial animals, aquariums display aquatic animals, and safari parks are positioned as facilities where visitors can view free-roaming animals in vast grounds.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | zoo | Zoo | Facilities that house and exhibit terrestrial animals. | Terrestrial Animal Exhibition Facility |
| 02 | aquarium | Aquarium | Facilities that house and exhibit aquatic animals. | Aquatic Animal Exhibition Facility |
| 03 | safari-park | Safari Park | Facilities where animals roam freely in vast grounds and visitors view them by vehicle or on foot. | Outdoor Animal Exhibition Facility |
| 04 | animal-park | Animal Park | Facilities that house and exhibit animals in vast natural environments. | Comprehensive Animal Exhibition Facility |
| 05 | contact-zoo | Petting Zoo / Contact Zoo | Facilities that emphasize direct contact with small animals. | Interactive Animal Facility |
| 06 | specialized-facility | Specialized Exhibition Facility | Exhibition facilities specializing in specific animal groups. | Specialized Animal Facility |
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