The zoo profession is mysterious to most, because, although the animals are displayed publicly, the nuts and bolts of their management is unknown or misunderstood. (Modern zoos tend to hide the barns, pens, and service areas "off theatre." The idea is to portray animals as though they were in the wild, with no sign of the mechanics of their "keeping.")To answer this educational need, some zoos showcase their "behind the scenes" by putting animal commissaries, nurseries, breeding setups, and veterinary hospitals on display to the public. The Milwaukee County Zoo has a complete exhibit about zoo medicine, with graphics, a mock up intervention on an exotic cat, and a peek into the zoo hospital's treatment area.
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