International Animal Welfare Congress 2017

May 4 - 6, 2017

Welcome - Susan Hunt, Jenny Gray, and Stephanie Allard

What's The Future for Zoos and Aquariums? - Ron Kagan

The Animal's Agenda: Freedom, Compassion for Individuals, and Reform - Marc Bekoff

The Ethics of Exotic Animals in Captivity - Presentations

Applied Ethical Challenges Facing Zoos and Aquariums - Panel Discussion

Animal Welfare Practice and Compassionate Conservation - Presentations

Animal Welfare Assessments - Panel Discussion

Educating Zoo and Aquarium Professionals About Animal Welfare - Panel Discussion

CEO's Discussion About Welfare - Session 1 - Panel Discussion

Where are we now? Today's Compass - Patricia Simmons and Andrew Rowan

Understanding Animal Behavior From The Animal's Perspective - Temple Grandin

Advances in Applied Animal Welfare Science - Presentations

Challenges in Aquatic Animal Welfare and Ethics - Panel Discussion

Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel - Carl Safina

View From the Inside: Do Zoos and Aquariums Have Animal Welfare as a Foundation? - Panel Discussion

View From the Outside: Do Zoos and Aquariums Have Animal Welfare as a Foundation? - Panel Discussion

The Role for Zoos and Aquariums in Animal Welfare Advocacy - Panel Discussion

CEO's Discussion About Welfare - Session 2 - Panel Discussion

Where Are We Now? Today's Compass - Doug Cress

The Human Dimension in Animal Welfare - David Fraser

How the Public Views the Well-being of Animals in Zoos and Aquariums - Panel Discussion

Advancing Animal Welfare Through Association Standards and Accreditation - Session 1 - Panel Discussion

Advancing Animal Welfare Through Association Standards and Accreditation - Session 2 - Panel Discussion

CEO's DiscussionAbout Welfare - Session 3 - Panel Discussion

CEO's Discussion About Welfare - Session 4 - Panel Discussion

Future Steps and Concluding Remarks - Jenny Gray and Ron Kagan