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Designing Animal Interactions that Inspire Conservation and Protect Welfare
$100.00
Session Description
Animal-visitor interactions (AVIs) are central to zoos, aquariums, and wildlife attractions, offering impactful opportunities to inspire conservation behaviors and drive revenue. However, balancing guest expectations with animal welfare requires thoughtful design. This session explores evidence-based practices for creating AVIs that connect visitors with wildlife while safeguarding animal well-being. Participants will examine the Five Domains of Animal Welfare, evaluate the influence of AVIs on guest attitudes, and learn how to mitigate ethical and reputational risks.
What You’ll Learn:
Evaluate the role of animal-visitor interactions in shaping conservation attitudes.
Identify welfare risks and design principles for ethical, impactful AVIs.
Learn how imagery and photography involving wildlife influence public perception.
Apply welfare-centered frameworks to improve guest experiences and animal well-being.
Speakers
- Emily Mcleod, Senior Social Scientist, Zoo Victoria
- Shawn Peng, Curator, Taipei Zoo
Details
CEUs: 1.0
Session Time: 60 minutes
Language: American English
Features: Recording of live presentation IAAPA Expo Asia June 10, 2026