PERI-URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES: PERCEPTION OF THE VISITORS OF THE PARK OF FUNAAB ZOO, ABEOKUTA.....

Zoo parks are primarily thought of as recreational spaces. They might, however, be providers of ecological services, which would improve general societal well-being. The goal of this study was to assess visitors' perceptions of the ecosystem services supplied by the FUNAAB recreational zoo park in Abeokuta, Nigeria's State of Ogun. Primary data was acquired from Zoo visitors, and the visitors' perceptions of the Zoo's ecosystem services were assessed using a Likert scale technique. The studies revealed that the majority of visitors were aware of the Zoo park's multiple ecosystem functions. As a result, most visitors were aware of the zoo park's ecological services, including as medicinal and cosmetic plants, education/interpretation, and soil cleaning. However, only a few tourists were aware of the zoo park Abeokuta's involvement in microclimate regulation. As a result, the study concludes with some recommendations for Zoo Park managers to raise visitor knowledge of the Zoo Park's critical role in providing multiple ecosystem services for general society well-being. This study provides information that serves as a foundation for making long-term decisions including the adoption of an urban zoological park into policy. This will make the FUNAAB zoological park's planning and management more efficient.

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