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OPTIMIZING ANIMAL WELFARE THROUGH TRAINING
Training plays a vital role in promoting the well-being of animals in managed care. The ZAA’s Animal Training Committee champions integrating evidence-based animal training practices as an essential component of comprehensive animal care alongside factors like nutrition, veterinary care, enrichment, and appropriate habitats.
THE BENEFITS OF ANIMAL TRAINING
Contemporary animal training transcends simple behavior change. By employing a combination of behavior analysis, ethology, phylogeny, and extensive practical application, today’s animal training fosters a deeper understanding of animal behavior, allowing for the development of training programs tailored to an animal’s individual needs and specific contexts. These programs provide numerous benefits for animals in managed care, including the following:
Enhanced Animal Welfare: Training facilitates cooperation in medical care, allows for the implementation of enriching activities, supports day-to-day care, and promotes overall well-being.
Conservation Support: Training can be instrumental in learning about a species, preparing animals for reintroduction programs, and teaching behaviors that contribute to conservation efforts.
Guest Engagement: Well-trained animals can serve as effective ambassadors for their wild counterparts, inspiring guests to become advocates for wildlife conservation.
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Inside the June 2024 Issue
Advocate | Saving the Thunderbird of Africa
Educate | The Good Zoos and Aquariums Do (G-Zad)
Conserve | About ZAA's Newest AMPs: Lar Gibbon and Ruffed Lemur
Behavior Buzz | When the Right Thing is "Negative"
Bonus Article - Educate: Top 3 Behaviors for Interactive Experiences
Bonus Article - Advocate: 2024 ZAA Conservation Grant Winners
Bonus Article - Educate: The Antivenom Support Group
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