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Fun and Leisure: Zoo Visit - Benefits |
Introduction to Benefits of a Zoo VisitRecreation is an important part of everyone's life. Research indicates that individuals as well as society as a whole benefits from recreation (Driver & Schreyer, 1989). For individuals, an important benefit of recreation is better health. Godbey (1991) reports that benefits include increased physical fitness, reduced stress, reduced substance abuse, increased self-esteem and improved health. This fact sheet was last updated on 12-21-2005. Update this Fact Sheet Section
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