Conservation breeding programmes match animals in zoos with the goal of keeping populations genetically healthy, but those planned matches often fail in practice when animals are not interested in their ‘match’. One potential solution to this problem is allowing animals to choose their own partners, as this has been shown to increase reproductive success. However, because animals are often housed in different locations, testing such partner preferences comes with important ch

New research combined scientometric analysis with zoo population data to assess what is known about Brazilian wild cats and how zoos might help safeguard their future.

New research explores how different browse species affect the feeding behaviour of zoo-housed giraffes and the resulting display of positive welfare indicators.

We are joining "World Parrot Day" celebrations with an article from our director Ricardo, featuring his research on zoo-parrot beh

Immotion Group's Rod Findley discusses how virtual reality can be used by zoos and aquariums to educate, engage and inspire their visito

In the theme of International Zoo keeper Day, I am sharing how zoo keepers helped me throughout my zoo research career and how they are vita

People often ask me how to become a professional and successful animal trainer. I’ve learnt a few essential building blocks that I would...

Many people dream of having a zoo research-related career... and rightfully so ! Whether they are based at a zoo or aquarium, university...

The Zoo Scientist's Director Ricardo just got to experience three weeks of conservation, research and education at Perth Zoo. He explain

Happy #InternationalGibbonDay! Today (24th October) we celebrate International Gibbon Day, a day to celebrate and spread awareness for...