NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)0
Since 2006 (last 20 years)1
Author
Bixler, Robert D.1
Joseph, Stephanie L.1
Searles, Vicki M.1
Education Level
Audience
Location
Ohio1
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing one result Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bixler, Robert D.; Joseph, Stephanie L.; Searles, Vicki M. – Journal of Environmental Education, 2014
Zoos embrace docents/volunteers as a means of interpreting the threats to wildlife and biodiversity to visitors. To accomplish this, zoos provide docents' education, training, and work experience. Docents themselves also engage in solitary and social wildlife experiences outside of their volunteer obligations. This study examined what motivates…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Recreational Facilities, Wildlife, Conservation (Environment)