Suggested Animal Training Resources
The training resources available today, many of them free, can really help a trainer develop skills, problem solve, and collect new ideas. There are literally thousands, if not more, resources for zoo keepers to learn more about animal training. Below is a brief list of some of these resources other than those produced by the ATC. This resource list includes websites, List Servs and supply companies that are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the AAZK, Inc. However, many of them can prove to be quite useful to the zoo trainer. Specific articles and books are listed in the Animal Training and Enrichment Bibliography.
There is one resource that is not on this list that is invaluable to the zoo trainer - our zoo colleagues. In addition to utilizing the vast array of training resources available in books, or websites, etc., the ATC encourages all zoo trainers to communicate with their peers and colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences.
E Mail List Serves:
AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Animal Training List Serve. To join contact mthompson@lifegate.net.
RATE: Reptile, Amphibian Training and Enrichment List Serve. To join contact andre.j.daneault@disney.com.
Journals and Newsletters:
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
C/o Gary Wilson, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021, 805-378-1441
Animal Keepers’ Forum (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)
3601 S.W 29th St. Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614
Journal of the Elephant Managers’ Association Newsletter (EMA)
C/o Chuck Doyle Rosamund Gifford Zoo 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)
2412 Creekside Court, Stillwater, MN 55082
World Wide Web:
Ark Animals
www.arkanimals.com
Elephant Managers’ Association
www.elephant-managers.com
International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
www.iaate.org
International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association
www.imata.org
Animal Training Website for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
www.animaltraining.org
Bird Training Websites
Barbara Heidenreich’s website
www.GoodBirdInc.com
Northwood limited
http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/
Mike’s Falconry
http://www.mikesfalconry.com/
Psitticines
http://www.busybeaks.com/77811_good_bird.htm
Places to purchase books:
Amazon.com
Training Supplies:
Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye)
www.Mytrainingstore.com
Busy Beaks, LLC
458 Lucher Rd
Willis, TX 77378
Voice: 936-344-8400
Fax: 936-344-8406
www.busybeaks.com
They have a large variety of bird toys that are good quality.
Karen Pryor’s Website and Store
www.clickertraining.com
Transmitters:
Merlin Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 190257 Boise, ID 83719
Ph:(208)362-2254 Fax:(208) 362-2140
For Orders: 1-866-742-8475
www.merlin-systems.com
LL Electronics
http://www.radiotracking.com/
Receivers:
www.com-spec.com
Please note: The information and/or products provided in this resource list are intended for use at the zoo trainer’s discretion. The ATC or AAZK, Inc. does not necessarily endorse the information or products in this resource list, but has compiled it simply as a reference list for you to use at your own discretion.