Programs with Purpose: Goal Directed Behavioral Husbandry AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee R. Kotarsky, BHC Workshop Coordinator, D. Walz, BHC Chairperson tzoutreach@ci.tulsa.ok.us Note: To provide the best quality experience for participants in this interactive workshop, space will be limited to 40 people. Please sign up at the conference registration desk. Workshop Objectives:
This workshop is designed to teach experienced animal keepers how to develop behavioral husbandry programs with purpose. Participants will learn how training and enrichment can be used together to meet the physical, psychological and managerial needs of zoo animals. Goal setting will be practiced in small working groups for a variety of situations. Natural and individual history will be considered to ensure that behavior goals are appropriate. The situations will be hypothetical; however, the principles involved can be applied in many circumstances. To determine the success of a project, participants will learn various methods for measuring behavioral response to training and enrichment initiatives. They will practice observation skills using pre-recorded video clips and sample data sheets. Discussion of methods and results will follow to evaluate the outcome. Handouts about these concepts will be provided for participants to try to initiate goal based training and enrichment projects at their facilities. Committee presentation needs: 2 hour session Big Paper pads (the Post-It sort w/ adhesive on the back) and markers – probably about 4 (we have 4 small groups, but we can pull the paper off stick it to the wall next to each group station). Laptop w/ Power Point Software & LCD Projector (extension cord if necessary to place laptop at the podium). Room set up = A room large enough to accommodate 35 participants that will break out into 4 working groups (8-9 people per group).
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