Why the “Visitor Effect” Is Complicated. Unraveling Individual Animal, Visitor Number, and Climatic Influences on Behavior, Space Use and Interactions With Keepers—A Case Study on Captive Hornbills [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 A “visitor effect” on zoo-housed species has been documented since the 1970s, with research focused on mammals (specifically primates). To broaden our understanding of the “visitor effect” in a non-mammal, we conducted a case study on a pair of hornbills,
Paul E. Rose +4 more
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The Welfare of Domestic Goats (Capra hircus) in a Zoo-Based Animal-Visitor Interaction Program [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 We investigated whether the welfare of domestic goats in an animal-visitor interaction experience at a zoo was affected by the presence and behavior of visitors.
Margaret Ramont +2 more
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The Effect of Regulating Zoo Visitor-Penguin Interactions on Zoo Visitor Attitudes [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 Understanding visitor attitudes toward zoo animals can inform the way zoos manage visitor-animal interactions by identifying the factors that may influence visitors and the way visitors interact with animals.
Samantha J. Chiew +4 more
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Animal–Visitor Interactions in Zoos and Aquariums: A Systematic Review [PDF]
AnimalsThere is increasing recognition of the importance of human–animal interaction (HAI) research in the assessment of animal welfare. This is partly reflected by the appearance of increasing animal–visitor interaction (AVI) publications in zoos.
Ga-Yi Lin +2 more
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Signs and Docents in Zoo Visitor Education: Using Affinitive Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Behaviors [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 The goals of zoos are providing an entertaining and educational experience for visitors, promoting environmental conservation, and promoting positive welfare for nonhuman residents. Education can unify these goals.
Lindsay N. Zager, Mary Lee A. Jensvold
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'Bearly' Changing with the Seasons: Bears of Five Species Show Few Behavioral Changes Across Seasons and at Varying Visitor Densities [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 In natural environments, bear behavior follows seasonal patterns but the zoo environment differs from the natural environment in several ways, including the presence of zoo visitors.
Laura M. Bernstein-Kurtycz +5 more
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Animals, 2021 This study investigated the behaviour of two Elasmobranch species; Southern fiddler ray (Trygonorrhina dumerilii, n = 1) and Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni, n = 4) and two teleost species; moonlighter (Tilodon sexfasciatus, n = 1) and ...
Kristie Lawrence +2 more
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Citra Destinasi : Pengaruhnya terhadap Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Wisatawan yang Berkunjung ke Gunung Bromo [PDF]
Jurnal Manajemen Dan Kewirausahaan, 2020 The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of destination images consisting of cognitive images, unique images and affective images on loyalty through visitor satisfaction at Mount Bromo natural tourism destinations.
Syarif Hidayatullah +3 more
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Animal-Visitor Interactions: Effects, Experiences, and Welfare [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 Animal-Visitor Interactions (AVI) within zoos and aquariums have become an increasingly studied topic. Influenced by both the broader field of Human-Animal Interactions (HAI), as well as visitor studies conducted in museums, AVI studies can be separated into two areas of focus: (1) Visitor effects, or the impact visitors have on the animals housed ...
Eduardo J. Fernandez, Samantha J. Chiew
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How is Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) Behavior and Physiology Impacted by 360 Degree Visitor Viewing Access? [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 The effect visitors may have on the welfare of professionally managed animals is vital to consider. The present study utilized an experimental approach to examine how 360° visitor viewing access (i.e., viewing from all sides of the habitat) impacts the ...
Maire O’Malley +3 more
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