Why can't there be a new word for these institutions?  They are
definitely not just amusement parks.  I would say that they are not
exactly museums, either (as I would contend that if you don't have
animals, you don't have a zoo).  I think everyone would be much happier
if we could define this institutional niche with a name (an accurate
name) worthy of its often valuable and interesting efforts.  Who better
than the members of this list to do so?

Chris Woodson wrote:
>
> k, I feel the need to respond to the "Disneyland" comment :o)

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