Abstract
This article examines the formation of the animal collection at the Tel Aviv zoological garden. Using Michel Foucaults concept of heterotopia, the article analyzes the images and practices of animal importation. It shows that in spite of the importance of Zionist enthusiasm in driving the establishment of the Tel Aviv zoo, and the attribution of Zionist vocabulary to animals living in it, its significance cannot be reduced to Zionist ideology and practice. The zoos animal collection was the product of the specific historical, colonial-imperial circumstances formed under the British Mandate. The gathering of the animals reflects the indispensable British contribution to the development of cultural endeavors in Palestine, and the coexistence of British and Zionist aspirations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-74 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Israeli History |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Jan 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- British Mandate
- Tel Aviv Zoo
- Zionism
- animal history
- heterotopia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Political Science and International Relations