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Butterflies in Czech Republic ZOOs: Evaluation of a collective survey
SÝKOROVÁ, Karolína
The thesis analyses inventory of butterflies in 20 Czech Republic zoological gardens, carried out in 2022-2023. The butterfly fauna of invididual ZOOs is diverse and highly variable. In total, 56 butterflies and 3 burntet moths were recorded. Records of 14 species included in the national red list (1 endangered, 3 vulnerable, 10 near threatened) emphasize the conservatoin potential of ZOOs. Regressions of species richness revealed importance of the factors, which affect species richness of other clearly delimited land units, namely on area (correlated with annual budget and numbers of visitors in case of the ZOOs) and altitude range, as proxy for habitat diversity. Applying indirect (DCA) and direct (RDA) ordination methods failed to detect predictors of species' composition. This was probaby due to relatively small sample size, compared with the diversity of individual ZOOs.
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Zoos as socially constructed institutions in changing social and territorial contexts
Nekolný, Lukáš ; Fialová, Dana (advisor) ; Šantrůčková, Markéta (referee) ; Boltižiar, Martin (referee)
This dissertation deals with research of the zoo as a social construct, which in its history and form represents the development of the relationship between society and nature, or man and animals. At the same time, it is a specific cultural landscape reflecting other changes in paradigms and needs in society. The current form of zoos has always reflected various economic, political, environmental and cultural aspects, or opinion and spatial changes of society. This work is a contribution to the discussion of the application of thematization typical of contemporary experience-oriented society. The aim of the thesis is to characterize the development of zoos and their current form in Europe, where this concept originated at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, and to discuss regional differences regarding the different geographical context of the post-socialist space. From the geographical point of view, this is a topic rarely addressed so far, both from a theoretical (the zoo as an example of the specific landscape) as well as a regional approach. The first part provides a theoretical framework by means of a discussion of scientific literature and formulating the starting points of the research based on selected concepts and paradigms (social constructivism, the relationship between man and...
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ZOO DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ - PAVILION OF AFRICAN SAVANA
Axmanová, Lenka ; Vágner, Silvestr (referee) ; Boháč, Ivo (advisor)
The goal of the thesis is an architectural study of Exposition Hall for the okapi, bongo and the hippos, including open-air concept. The pavilion has an organic, regular shape of drop, which is the entry point deformed inwards. The face is made of aluminum facade system. The interior of the pavilion evoking a rainforest environment with rooflights and pillars in the shape of trees. Around the pavilion to span the different paddocks lined visitor's tour, seats and view points.
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Analysis of ZOO Brno Attendance
Stejskalová, Markéta ; Šustrová, Tereza (referee) ; Novotná, Veronika (advisor)
The main aim of this diploma thesis is to analyse visitation of the zoological garden in Brno and to make recommendations which could result in higher values of visitation. The major causes of the fluctuation in visitation are found out and the econometric model is created. Due to this model, we can predict the future values of the reference indicator. In order to determine the interdependence between Zoo Brno attendance and the number of guests accommodated in the South Moravian Region, the econometrics model of South Moravia Region visitation was created too. Based on the analysis of external and internal environment, recommendations which could positively influence Zoo Brno attractiveness and number of its visitors are suggested. All used methods of analysis and creating model are presented in the theoretical part of this diploma thesis.
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TRANSFORMATION OF THE POST-INDUSTRIAL AREA OF MODETA JIHLAVA
Slámová, Nikola ; Lička, Radim (referee) ; Havliš, Karel (advisor)
Bachelor project deals with the transformation of post-industrial complex Modeta Jihlava, which should be something as public center after the end of the rental agreement of the company Modeta Style.The goal si to design a functioning area with such services and activities that would attract other visitors to Stříbrné údolí where the complex is located. The proposal takes into account the city's recommendations regarding the use of the site, which is based, for example, on surveys of number of visits According to the concept, the area is cleared of unused buildings. The newly created space is better for the development and construction of new buildings that respond better to the intended program. Project also includes the idea of relocation the ZOO’s main entrance next to factory buildings and creation of representative public space near the embankment of the river Jihlávka.
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Interactive Guide for Zoological Gardens
Macháček, Martin ; Bartík, Vladimír (referee) ; Hynek, Jiří (advisor)
Even though a large number of zoological gardens fall under CSZOO union, there has been no unified way of presenting and managing this information. This project solves this problem by creating a unifying information system for any zoological garden, together with a modern mobile application, which serves as a pocket guide and a clear source of information from this system. In addition to functionalities such as events calendar, species, exhibitions or announcements, an interactive map is a very important part. Implemented system together with public stateless API is based on the Lumen framework. Mobile application is cross-platform and is based on Cordova technology. In order to establish certain form of frontend architecture, both the information system web interface and mobile application use framework Vue.js. Interactive maps are implemented through library called Leaflet in combination with Mapbox technologies. The created solutions exist as basic building blocks for future expansions and development.
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Panda & panda
Kocmanová, Michaela ; Kalánek, Ing Jiří (referee) ; Brzoň, Roman (advisor)
This diploma thesis presents a project documentation for construction of a zoo pavilion with a restaurant. The structure has to be designed in compliance with regulations for buildings with almost zero energy consumption. Its construction site is located within the existing compound of Prague’s zoo on plot no. 1491/1. The pavilion is proposed to house giant pandas. The building has three floors- one underground and two above. It is covered by a flat green roof. In terms of circulation, the structure is composed from two parts. The first one is formed by premises for the pandas, including necessary facilities for their wellbeing and their breeding; and the second part is visitors’ part, including restaurant, gift shop and amenities. The building is enclosed by two exterior expositions for pandas which are connected with the interior exposition premises by two ramps- tunnels. There is a roof terrace adjacent to the restaurant for visitors to enjoy the view of pandas in their exterior grounds. The vertical structure of the pavilion for giant pandas is a combination of load bearing brick walls and cast-in-place concrete walls- the underground floor and the ground floor is formed by the cast-in-place concrete walls and the upper floor is formed by the brick walls made out of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks. The horizontal structures are formed by prestressed concreted floor panels or in the case of the upper floor by cast-in-place reinforced concrete slabs.
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NEW POLYFUNCTION PAVILION FOR THE ZOO DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ
Tučková, Markéta ; Plášil, Jiří (referee) ; Boháč, Ivo (advisor)
The thesis presents a proposal for revitalization and revitalization of the brownfield area of the Zoological Garden in Dvůr Králové nad Labem by inserting a new polyfunctional pavilion. The new building will provide the garden with a wider platform for environmental enlightment, educational activities and representation. The Master´s thesis also outlines the solution of another unused area and its connection to the area of main interest.
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Breeding and rearing of endangered turtles in zoos - trend and distribution analysis
TOTUŠKOVÁ, Gabriela
Turtles had first appeared on Earth more than 300 million years ago. While other an-imal species had evolved and subsequently perished, the turtles have survived due to their unique evolutionary adjustments. However, they were not prepared for rapid changes in nature, nor were they prepared for the human threat. There are currently 328 turtle species of which more than a half is in danger of extinction. One of the possible ways of preventing extinction of the rarest species of turtles in the wild may be their breeding in zoos. For the most endangered species, a suffi-cient and reproducing population there may be the last resort in preventing them from going extinct as well as give them a chance to eventually be reintroduced. In 2021, out of 50 endangered turtle species on the Turtles in trouble list, 41 spe-cies were bred in captivity in zoological gardens worldwide. Of these only 10 % of these had population greater than 500, 54 % had population greater than 50 and the remaining 36 % had population of up to 50. In 2021, only 26 species reproduced and during the years 2017-2021, 31 out of the 50 species had bred at least once.
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