Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

A comprehensive reference exploring the behaviour, management, and welfare of animals kept in zoos. It examines how knowledge of animal behaviour can be applied to improve husbandry, management practices, health, and welfare while supporting effective zoo care.

Key Features

• Covers behaviour, management, and welfare of zoo animals
• Explores normal and species-specific animal behaviour
• Examines the relationship between behaviour and animal welfare
• Discusses effective zoo animal management practices
• Applies behavioural knowledge to improve animal care
• Addresses health and welfare considerations in captivity
• Explores environmental and management factors affecting behaviour
• Supports evidence-based approaches to zoo husbandry
• Examines ways to maintain high standards of animal welfare
• Useful for zoo professionals, animal behaviourists, veterinarians, students, and wildlife specialists