The American Association of Zoo Keepers, (AAZK),

Behavioral Husbandry Committee

The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008 after combining the Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. Most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. The focus of this committee is training, enrichment and animal welfare.

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