According to trends documented by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), zoos have progressed from being menageries in the 19th centuries to being living museums in the 20th century and conservation centres in the current century.
Have the UAE's zoos kept up with the evolution of zoos around the world? Friday talks to the management of the Dubai and Al Ain zoos
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