Human-animal Interactions in Zoos: Integrating Science and Practice

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By Eduardo J Fernandez, Sally L Sherwen

In the past couple of decades, Animal-Visitor Interactions (AVI), a type of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), have become one of the major topics of interest for researchers working in zoos, especially in relation to animal welfare.

This thought-provoking book summarizes the latest research concerning the impacts on HAIs in zoos, including the effects of visitors on animals and the effects of animals, exhibits, and the place itself on visitors. The book:

Explores the interactions of animals with keepers, veterinary professionals, and other staff, and the effects of those interactions on the welfare of animals.

Covers the effects of interactions on education and the visitor experience.

Outlines the use of technology to enhance experience, and improve animal welfare.

Details theoretical, ethical, and practical considerations relevant to HAIs in zoos.

An invaluable resource for ethologists and animal behaviour and welfare students and practitioners, as well as social scientists and indeed anyone working with zoo animals.

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Table of Contents

Contributors
PART I: Introduction
1. An Introduction to Human–Animal Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums
PART II: Understanding Human–Animal Interactions in Zoos
1. The Ethics of Human–Animal Interactions at the Zoo
2. Animal–Visitor Interactions
3. Animal–Staff Interactions
4. Enhancing Visitor–Animal Interactions in the Modern Zoo: A Designer’s Perspective
5. Human–Animal Interactions, Technology and Release Programmes in the Modern Zoo
PART III: The Visitor Effect
1. Assessing Visitor Effects on Zoo Animals
2. A Conceptual Model for Understanding Types of Visitor Effects and Suggestions for Improving Visitor Effects Research
3. The Visitor Effect in Primates
4. The ‘Visitor Effect’ in Non-primate Zoo Species: What Do We Know and Where Should We Go Next?
PART IV: The Visitor Experience
1. Measuring the Visitor Experience
2. Types of Visitor Experience
3. Maximizing Zoological Education and Learning Experiences
4. Understanding and Improving the Visitor Experience: How Can We Increase the Positive Social Impact of Animal–Visitor Interactions?
PART V: Conclusions
1. Human–Animal Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums: Emerging Themes and Next Steps
Index