Behavioral Husbandry
Chair
Julie Hartell-DeNardo - St. Louis Zoo
Purpose
The Behavioral Husbandry Committee exists to serve our AAZK members by providing access to up to date resources relevant to Behavioral Husbandry topics including: training, enrichment and animal welfare. The committee strives to encourage, educate, share knowledge and share techniques typified in zoo and aquarium settings.
Resources produced:
- ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)
- List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)
- Training & Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC & Enrichment Committees, 2001)
- Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)
- Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper’s Forum)
- www.aazk.org committee web pages (2002)
Projects:
- Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts
- Development of new workshops for the annual conference
- Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups
- Update the bibliography and resource lists over time
- Surveying the membership to meet needs
- Enhancement of this website
- A database of bibliographies
- Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants
- AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages
Additional Information
- What is Training?
- Health and Safety Considerations
- Training and Enrichment Bibliography
- Glossary of Training Terms
- Animal Data Transfer Form
- Training and Enrichment Video Library
- Resources
- Risk Assessment and Safety
- Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment (Available only to AAZK Members!)
- Printed Resources
- Enrichment Suppliers
- Enrichment Day Examples (Available only to AAZK Members!)
- Related Sites