Simple Summary The zoological community continually looks for new ways to improve the
management of the animals under their professional care. This includes finding …

Animal welfare is a priority across accredited zoological institutions; however, historically,
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …

Behavioural research in zoos is commonplace and is used in the diagnosis and treatment of
potential husbandry and management challenges. Robust methods that allow valid data …

Abstract Post Occupancy Evaluation is a powerful assessment tool for zoo enclosure design,
which incorporates animal enclosure use as a key component. Many authors suggest that …

The sound environment of a zoo animal is a complex milieu of animal and human‐
generated sounds; coming from the species itself, other species, visitors, keepers and other …

Zoological institutions have come a long way over the past 20 years in their measurement
and evaluation of animal behaviour and welfare. Environments that enable the performance …

Macropods, particularly kangaroos and wallabies, are common species included in walk-
through habitats that put them in close proximity to zoo visitors. However, there has been …

Animal-based measures reflecting the welfare state of individuals are critical for ensuring the
well-being of animals under human care. Anticipatory behavior is one potential animal …

Simple Summary For the first time, a behavioural diversity study was conducted on several
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) groups within European Association of Aquatic …

Animal personalities manifest as consistent individual differences in the performance of
specific behavioural expressions. Personality research has implications for zoo animal …