Formación docente y enseñanza-aprendizaje de Geografía y Ciencias Sociales en el zoológico de Guadalajara (España): una experiencia didáctica multidisciplinar

Historically, zoos have evolved from spaces dedicated to the exhibition of animals to centers of education and conservation. However, public perception of these places has been diverse, with criticism regarding animal living conditions and their role in environmental awareness. This article presents a Service-Learning (SL) project in which 175 students from the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education Degree Programmes at the University of Alcala participated, in collaboration with the Zoo and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre of the city of Guadalajara. Methodologically, a mixed approach is adopted, combining qualitative analysis of participants' responses with a quantitative analysis of emotions and their causes. The results show that the zoo environment facilitates the connection between students and active learning, promoting social interaction and collaborative work. The ApS experience at the zoo has proven to be an innovative tool that contributes to the comprehensive training of students, aligning with the Bologna Process and the Sustainable Development Goals.