Back to Nature, 1959

ID: 6020 | This file appears in: Mid Century Exhibits at the Cleveland Zoo
Influenced in part by an awareness of the disappearance of natural habitats around the globe and the importance of conservation, the 1960s and 1970s saw a resurgence of naturalistic displays at zoos. In an effort to provide its visitors a link to the natural world, the design of zoo exhibits increasingly began to offer a more immersive experience.

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"Back to Nature, 1959" appears in: Mid Century Exhibits at the Cleveland Zoo