A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: animal–visitor interactions, interpretive, zoo visitor behavior
2023
Comparative analysis of knowledge gain between interpretive and fact-only presentations at an animal training session: an exploratory study
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: animal training, conservation education, factual presentation, interpretation, knowledge gain, learning, teaching style, zoo education
2009
Development and implementation of an evaluation strategy for measuring conservation outcomes
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: conservation knowledge, mission, zoo experience
2009
Influences on visitor behavior at a modern immersive zoo exhibit
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: attracting power, conservation education, exhibits, graphics, holding power
2009
Zoo experiences: conversations, connections, and concern for animals
Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology
Keywords: connection, conservation values, zoo visitors' attitudes
2009
Characteristics of Animals Used in Zoo Interpretation
Publication/Journal: Journal of Interpretation Research
Keywords: animals as interpretive tools, geographic origin and type, zoo animal, zoo animal behavior, zoo animal characteristics, zoo animal size and appearance, zoo education
2008
Barriers to Live Animal Handling Training for Zoo Volunteers
Publication/Journal: Department of Education
Keywords: administration, agreements, animal handling, applications, evaluations, groups, icebreakers, internships, interpretation, interview, job descriptions, liability, manuals/handbooks, newsletters, questions, recognition, teen programs, training, visitor ex
2005