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Follow these guidelines for zoo animal images
Use common zoo animal names that visitors will recognize.
Good: "African elephant at watering hole" vs Bad: "Big gray animal"
Note that animals are in zoo/sanctuary settings with habitat details.
Good: "Tiger in naturalistic forest exhibit" vs Bad: "Tiger in trees"
Describe interesting behaviors and enrichment interactions.
Good: "Orangutan solving puzzle feeder" vs Bad: "Orangutan with toy"
Include signage, keeper interactions, or conservation messaging when visible.
Good: "Rhino with conservation status sign" vs Bad: "Rhino near sign"
Describe viewing angles, glass barriers, or crowd interactions.
Good: "Seal swimming past underwater viewing window" vs Bad: "Seal swimming"
Learn what NOT to do when writing alt text for zoo animal images
Make it clear animals are in managed care settings.
❌ Bad
Panda in forest
✅ Good
Giant panda in zoo bamboo forest habitat
Describe naturalistic vs traditional enclosure features.
❌ Bad
Lion lying down
✅ Good
Lion resting on heated rock in savanna exhibit
Note enrichment activities and natural behaviors being exhibited.
❌ Bad
Monkey with ball
✅ Good
Capuchin monkey manipulating puzzle ball enrichment device
Describe parent-offspring relationships when visible.
❌ Bad
Gorillas together
✅ Good
Mother gorilla grooming juvenile while infant nurses
Yes, zoo context matters. 'Lion in savanna-style exhibit' is more accurate than implying wild settings. Many viewers appreciate knowing the conservation context of accredited zoos and sanctuaries.
Use terms like 'naturalistic habitat,' 'exhibit,' 'enclosure,' or specific area names. Note features: 'underwater viewing tunnel,' 'glass barrier,' 'moat separation,' or 'open-air exhibit with mesh ceiling.'
Note the educational context: 'Zookeeper presenting enrichment during educational program' or 'Keeper conducting training session through protected contact.' This highlights the care animals receive.
Use proper terms: 'cub' (big cats, bears), 'calf' (elephants, hippos), 'joey' (marsupials), 'kit' (small mammals). Note parent interactions and developmental stages: 'Three-month-old lion cubs wrestling while mother supervises.'
For educational content, yes. 'Critically endangered Sumatran tiger in species survival program exhibit' adds important context. Note if zoos participate in breeding programs or conservation initiatives.
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