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Chapter 6: Facility design for disabled and aging wild animals The blending of science with empathy through multidisciplinary design of animal facilities and features can contribute to the wellbeing of disabled and elderly animals in zoos, sanctuaries and research...Jul 27, 2022 | Abstract
2022 Abstract This review commentary focuses on traditional management practices and facility design with suggested improvements in non-public primate management areas, often called “back-of-house”, (henceforth BOH) in zoos, sanctuaries, and research facilities....Oct 11, 2011 | Abstract
2011 Abstract: How Can Zoo Architects Build-In Animal Enrichment Opportunities…And How Can Enrichment Specialists Help? Most environmental enrichment activities for zoo animals are remedial, compensating for inappropriate of inadequate animal housing and...Oct 11, 2009 | Abstract
2009 Abstract: This paper emerged from discussions following the Bachelor Gorilla 2000 Workshop Facility Design sessions. Although many ape facility design features are common to all gorillas, the purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of special needs of...Jun 11, 2009 | Abstract
June 2009 Abstract: Environmental enrichment has evolved from remedial animal therapy to become an important element in an integrated strategy of design and management for captive and domestic animals. How does environmental enrichment fit into the “big picture?” How...Mar 11, 2009 | Abstract
March 2009 Abstract: Earlier forms of conservation such as protection of wilderness areas, restoration of damaged ecosystems and ex situ species management have protected and enhanced wildlife populations in various degrees. But as evermore land is converted to rural,...