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Thinking about the topic briefly:

I think we're all running an experiment, whether or not we know it.  Very broadly, does a visit school field trip make a difference?  It would be interesting to know the answer.  But that's a really big study, and I don't know if the investment is commensurate with the potential return.  While doing a video conference is an option, it a whole additional unknown.  

Studies with rats suggest that some enrichment is better than none, but once a threshold is reach more enrichment has significantly diminishing value.  There was a great radiolab show about Zoos today.  I particularly liked the zoo segment.  http://www.radiolab.org/series/podcasts/  Apparently, it's not up yet.
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