Relationship and Pattern of Adults and Minors Visitor at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoo Park, Abeokuta, Ogun State

Abstract

Population influx and the relationship between adults and minorsvisitantsto the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park were investigated within six months. This was necessary in order to determine their population difference and relationship. Total population of two thousands, four hundred and twenty-nine (2,429) visitors majorly made up of one thousand, eight hundred and twenty-nine (1,829) minor visitors and six hundred (600) adults visitors were recorded in the Zoo Park within period of six months.Monthly visitation pattern from December, 2012 – May, 2013 showed that the highest peak occurred in the Month of May, 2013 followed by March, 2013. Total mean population of adults and minors visitors within the six months was 100±21 adults and 304±115 minors respectively. A chi-square test of independence was performed to examine the relationship between adults and minors visitors. The relationship between these variables was significant, X2 (5, N = 2429) = 232, p <0.05and revealed that minors are found of visiting the zoo more than the adults within the period of study. It was concluded that notable public holiday and mid-term might be factor responsible for the minors’ attendants. Improved exhibitions and educational programs that encourage adult visitants and as well improve minors visit are recommended.

Key Words: Zoo Park, Visitants, Pattern, Relationship