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Percepção dos visitantes do Parque Ecológico “João Domingos Coelho” em Assis (SP) quanto ao meio ambiente e avifauna
Abstract
O Brasil apresenta uma diversidade rica de aves nativas. Porém, com o desmedido crescimento da zona urbana e avanço dos processos tecnológicos nas últimas décadas, a conservação do ambiente natural e, por consequência, da avifauna estão ameaçados. O presente estudo por sua vez, busca definir o perfil dos visitantes do Parque Buracão, em Assis/SP, quanto ao conhecimento sobre conservação ambiental, a fim de promover o desenvolvimento do pensamento conservacionista por meio da observação de aves como ferramenta aliada à educação ambiental. Os resultados exibem a necessidade de projetar atividades que promovam o desenvolvimento da percepção ambiental dos indivíduos.
... Sometimes, they were important triggers for other conversations, drawing attention to immersive aspects of the experience and the charismatic nature of the birds on display (Queiroz & Frei, 2018). ...
In this article, we aim to contribute to research on the meaning of experiences by studying families visiting zoos – specifically in the context of Latin America. To this end, in this case study, we investigate conversations that occurred during family visits to Parque das Aves (Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil). The results show that families had conversations that were scientific in nature, frequently naming bird species, and commenting on their behaviors and habits. However, few comments truly deepened the discussions of and reflections on biological and ecological scientific knowledge. Conversations centered around the reading of informative panels, emotional connections, and previous experiences enhanced the families’ creation of meaning. Our findings suggest a missed opportunity for interpretation to use linkages between the observed birds and visitors’ daily lives to enhance emotional connections with these species and to deeper key concepts about conservation of biodiversity.
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