Changes in human health parameters associated with an immersive exhibit experience at a zoological institution.
Journal
PloS one
ISSN: 1932-6203
Titre abrégé: PLoS One
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101285081
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2020
2020
Historique:
received:
25
07
2019
accepted:
23
03
2020
entrez:
18
4
2020
pubmed:
18
4
2020
medline:
10
7
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Zoological institutions often use immersive, naturalistic exhibits to create an inclusive atmosphere that is inviting for visitors while providing for the welfare of animals in their collections. In this study, we investigated physiological changes in salivary cortisol and blood pressure, as well as psychological changes among visitors before and after a walk through the River's Edge, an immersive, naturalistic exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo. Study participants had a significant reduction in salivary cortisol and blood pressure after walking through the exhibit. Psychological assessments of mood found that most visitors felt happier, more energized, and less tense after the visit. Additionally, participants who spent more time in River's Edge, had visited River's Edge prior to the study, and had seen more exhibits at the Zoo prior to entering River's Edge experienced greater psychological and/or physiological benefits. We conclude that immersive, naturalistic exhibits in zoos can elicit positive changes in physiological and psychological measures of health and well-being and argue for a greater scientific focus on the role of zoos and other green spaces in human health.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32302324
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231383
pii: PONE-D-19-21026
pmc: PMC7164652
doi:
Substances chimiques
Hydrocortisone
WI4X0X7BPJ
Banques de données
Dryad
['10.5061/dryad.9cnp5hqdz']
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e0231383Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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