Constraints to the Management of Animals in Kano Zoo and its Implication on Zoo Visitors

Authors

  • H.M Bichi Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria
  • A.A. Ogunjimi Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
  • M Daniel Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Kano zoo, constraints, visitors, management practices

Abstract

The study focuses on the constraints to the management practices adopted in Kano Zoo and its
implication on zoo visitors. Questionnaires were administered to adult visitors (n=100). There were
more male visitors (77%) than female visitors (23%) while single and married were 70% and 29%
respectively. A higher proportion of the respondents were tertiary education level students (39%) and
civil servants (27%). The visitor’s awareness of animal’s management in zoological gardens was
relatively high. The constraints to animal management in the zoo were lack of fund and inadequate
government policies. It is very crucial that zoos intensify their efforts to meet the need of both visitors
and zoo community. Furthermore, zoos must develop innovative methods to engage the public to
inspire a greater interest and enhance their understanding of zoo management.

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Published

2020-06-11

How to Cite

Bichi, H., Ogunjimi, A., & Daniel, M. (2020). Constraints to the Management of Animals in Kano Zoo and its Implication on Zoo Visitors. NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, 4(1), 30–36. Retrieved from https://wildlifesocietyng.org/ojs1/index.php/home/article/view/13

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): Nigerian Journal of Wildlife Management

Section

Articles