Do zoos have a place in today's society?
When zoos first appeared, they were to show exotic animals to the public in zoological gardens, like plants in botanic gardens.
With the days of international travel and amazing wildlife programmes on TV, people now have a much greater understanding of the welfare needs of wild animals - do zoos still have a place in today’s society and if they do, what is it?
15 March, 2016
6.30pm, The Gailes Hotel, Marine Drive, Irvine
Speaker: Professor Mary Bownes OBE FRSE, Senior Vice-Principal External Engagement, University of Edinburgh.
Mary is Vice Principal Community Engagement and Professor of Developmental Biology at the University of Edinburgh. She has taught genetics, molecular biology and developmental biology at all levels and was Head of the Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, Vice Principal, then Senior Vice Principal. She recently moved from these roles to focus on setting up strategic partnerships with institutions across the city. She has joined the Science Advisory Committee of the National Museums of Scotland and the Board of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
This event is free, but booking is required. Find out more and book on the Royal Society of Edinburgh website.