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Aug 19 2025 | Olea Roy

When Behavior Data Fails Wild Animals In Captivity

Zoos and aquariums have started tracking animal behavior to help improve welfare, but many struggle to act on what they find. Why is this happening, and what can fix it? READ MORE

Jun 19 2025 | Tamara Kedves

Lion Cub Tourism: Perceptions, Motivations, And Expectations

Researchers investigate the experiences of zoo visitors interacting with lion cubs, shedding light on the cubs’ effectiveness as species “ambassadors.” READ MORE

Jun 4 2025 | Ashley Meader

Challenges In Meeting Captive Elephants’ Welfare Needs

Despite zoos’ genuine efforts to meet their elephants’ welfare needs, physical and mental health issues remain common. Is it feasible for any zoo to ethically keep these animals? READ MORE

Apr 29 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Time Well Spent? Using Wild Behavior To Evaluate Captive Animal Welfare

Researchers test assumptions about what captive wild animals truly need to maintain well-being and highlight deficiencies in modern zoo practices. READ MORE

Mar 20 2025 | Susan Gabriel

Views Of Zoo Animal Welfare Are Complex And Contradictory

A systematic review reveals the key factors influencing how zoo animal welfare is perceived by the public, as zoos strive to maintain public support while simultaneously fulfilling their conservation mission. READ MORE

Feb 24 2025 | Oleksandra Mukha

Evaluating Cetacean Sanctuaries

With increasing recognition that aquariums fail to meet the needs of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, it’s important to understand whether cetacean sanctuaries, an emerging alternative, improve animal welfare in comparison. READ MORE

Feb 3 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Environmental Enrichment Improves Zoo Carnivores’ Positive Behaviors

An analysis reveals that enrichment activities and younger age, not biological factors, predict higher rates of activity, play, and environmental engagement in zoo-housed carnivores. READ MORE

Aug 16 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Factors Influencing Public Perceptions Of Zoo Animal Welfare

A systematic review explores the human, animal, and environmental factors shaping public perceptions of zoo animal welfare and how these perceptions impact visitor attitudes, experiences, and behaviors. READ MORE

Aug 1 2024 | Alyssa Hanes

Does Zoo Accreditation Really Mean Happier Animals?

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums claims to set the "gold standard" for animal welfare, but is there a way to evaluate their true impact? READ MORE

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When Behavior Data Fails Wild Animals In Captivity

Lion Cub Tourism: Perceptions, Motivations, And Expectations

Challenges In Meeting Captive Elephants’ Welfare Needs

Time Well Spent? Using Wild Behavior To Evaluate Captive Animal Welfare

Views Of Zoo Animal Welfare Are Complex And Contradictory

Evaluating Cetacean Sanctuaries

Environmental Enrichment Improves Zoo Carnivores’ Positive Behaviors

Factors Influencing Public Perceptions Of Zoo Animal Welfare

Does Zoo Accreditation Really Mean Happier Animals?

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