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
Please refer to the address below:
Animal Behavior Management Alliance |
|---|
Animal Keepers’ Forum (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) |
|---|
Journal of the Elephant Managers’ Association Newsletter (EMA) |
|---|
Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA) |
|---|
The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) |
|---|
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
Websites to purchase books
- Amazon – http://www.amazon.com
Training Supplies:
- Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye) – www.mytrainingstore.com
- Karen Pryor’s Website and Store – www.clickertraining.com
Busy Beaks, LLC – They have a large variety of bird toys that are good quality. – www.busybeaks.com OR:
Busy Beaks, LLC |
|---|
Transmitters
- LL Electronics – http://www.radiotracking.com/
Merlin Systems, Inc. – www.merlin-systems.com OR:
Merlin Systems, Inc. Ph:(208)362-2254 Fax:(208) 362-2140 |
|---|
Receivers:
- Com-Spec – 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.