Charisma and conservation: charismatic megafauna's influence on safari and zoo tourists' pro-conservation behaviors JC Skibins, B Powell, Robert, JC Hallo Biodiversity and Conservation, 2013 | 199 | 2013 |
Conservation caring: Measuring the influence of zoo visitors' connection to wildlife on pro‐conservation behaviors JC Skibins, RB Powell Zoo biology 32 (5), 528-540, 2013 | 175 | 2013 |
Cross-cultural validation of a revised environmental identity scale S Clayton, S Czellar, S Nartova-Bochaver, JC Skibins, G Salazar, ... Sustainability 13 (4), 2387, 2021 | 117 | 2021 |
Exploring empirical support for interpretation's best practices. J Skibins, R Powell, M Stern Journal of Interpretation Research 17 (1), 25-44, 2012 | 116 | 2012 |
Local‐scale dynamics and local drivers of bushmeat trade A Nyaki, SA Gray, CA Lepczyk, JC Skibins, D Rentsch Conservation Biology 28 (5), 1403-1414, 2014 | 94 | 2014 |
Exploring the influence of charismatic characteristics on flagship outcomes in zoo visitors JC Skibins, E Dunstan, K Pahlow Human Dimensions of Wildlife 22 (2), 157-171, 2017 | 70 | 2017 |
Quantifying the role of viewing the Denali “Big 5” in visitor satisfaction and awareness: Conservation implications for flagship recognition and resource management JC Skibins, JC Hallo, JL Sharp, RE Manning Human Dimensions of Wildlife 17 (2), 112-128, 2012 | 50 | 2012 |
Lucky 13: conservation implications of broadening “Big 5” flagship species recognition in East Africa J Skibins, R Powell, J Hallo Journal of Sustainable Tourism 24 (7), 1024-1040, 2016 | 45 | 2016 |
‘I’d like to be just a bit closer’: wildlife viewing proximity preferences at Denali National Park & Preserve RI Verbos, CAB Zajchowski, MTJ Brownlee, JC Skibins Journal of Ecotourism 17 (4), 409-424, 2018 | 39 | 2018 |
Binge watching bears: efficacy of real vs. virtual flagship exposure JC Skibins, R Sharp Journal of Ecotourism 18 (2), 152-164, 2019 | 37 | 2019 |
Ambassadors or Attractions? Disentangling the Role of Flagship Species in Wildlife Tourism JC Skibins Animals and Tourism: Understanding Diverse Relationships 67, 2015 | 21 | 2015 |
The impact of interpretive messaging and animal handling on visitors’ perceptions of animal welfare and empathic reactions MJ Minarchek, JC Skibins, JF Luebke Journal of Interpretation Research 26 (1), 24-42, 2021 | 20 | 2021 |
A method to value nature-related webcam viewing: the value of virtual use with application to brown bear webcam viewing J Loomis, L Richardson, C Huber, J Skibins, R Sharp Journal of Environmental Economics and Policy 7 (4), 452-462, 2018 | 19 | 2018 |
Inspiring wildlife conservation behaviors through innovations in zoo exhibit design A Kelly, JC Skibins Visitor Studies 24 (1), 79-99, 2020 | 18 | 2020 |
Sympathy for the Devil? Uncovering Inhibitors and Enablers of Emotional Engagement Between Zoo Visitors and the Tasmanian Devil, Sarcophilus harrisi K Markwell, B Weiler, JC Skibins, R Saunders Visitor Studies 22 (1), 84-103, 2019 | 14 | 2019 |
Evaluation of the brown bear viewing experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve: Implications for management JC Skibins, RL Sharp Human Dimensions of Wildlife 22 (5), 476-482, 2017 | 14 | 2017 |
Digital modalities, nature, and quality of life: mental health and conservation benefits of watching bear cams JC Skibins, BM Das, G Schuler Human Dimensions of Wildlife 28 (3), 218-232, 2023 | 12 | 2023 |
Interpretation and tourism: Holy grail or emperor’s robes B Weiler, JC Skibins, K Markwell International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 10 (2 …, 2016 | 10 | 2016 |
Exploratory Social Network Analysis of Stakeholder Organizations Along the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor P Holladay, JC Skibins, FJ Zach, M Arze Journal of Park & Recreation Administration 35 (4), 37-48, 2017 | 9 | 2017 |
Understanding Visitors' Commitment to Grizzly Bear Conservation at Denali National Park and Preserve Verbos, R. I., Brownlee, M. T. J., Skibins, Jeffrey C. Alaska Park Science 14 (1), 60 - 69, 2015 | 9 | 2015 |