Episode Details

Today, the Safari heads down to East Carolina University to chat with Dr. Jeffrey Skibins about how the study of conservation psychology can apply to zoos and aquariums! Some of the topics we address include: 

- Is it better to see animals in the wild or at a zoo when hoping to inspire conservation action? 

- A surprising story about messaging around palm oil. 

- What traits determine whether an animal is charismatic, as the word is used in the field? 

- Why do people visit zoos only to feel bad about the animals there? 

- Strategies to take steam away from the anti-zoo movement. 

- Do guests actually care about whether enrichment looks natural? 

- A fascinating discussion about the recent move away from the word "captivity."

And SO much more! 

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