| Abstract: | This study is about Kenyan pupils' ideas of parks and wildlife. Despite their importance in Kenya, parks and wildlife do not seem to have contributed much in terms of teaching and learning of ecology at school. The findings show a lack of scientific explanation and understanding of issues of wildlife and parks. However, some pupils understand parks and wildlife in terms of their social implications such as socioeconomic benefits, tourism and the resolution of the human-wildlife conflict. The pupils note the potential of parks and wildlife to contribute to the alleviation of poverty and the creation of a more equitable society. They also note the importance of participation in determining park and wildlife ownership in Kenya. |
