We here at Zoospensefull talk a lot around the importance of observation in animal training. Observing our animals can have many benefits and for us is something we enjoy. The amount you learn through looking at your animals, especially when they are not aware of your presence, can often paint Read more…
There are many qualities that make someone good at their job. A certain skillset and a keen interest help. Having the ability to say you love what you do is very rare and makes us very fortunate. We can all agree that working in a zoo as a keeper is Read more…
Written by Cheridan Mathers – Zoo Curator at Hamilton Zoo, NZ If you were to ask a zookeeper what they struggled with most in their job – the answer is probably going to be time. Time, to get all the things done in a day that they’ve planned out. Daily cleans, Read more…
We talk a lot about observation here at Zoospensefull and we believe it is fundamental in becoming better animal trainers. To progress as trainers we should be observing our animals more. Observation is a powerful method useful before, during and after all training sessions, it will dictate whether your sessions Read more…
My name is Grant and I’ve been a zookeeper for little over 11 years. I was lucky enough to start my career at one of the oldest, most well-known zoos in the UK, ZSL London Zoo. I started off in the Herpetology Department, which was one of the best things Read more…
RNDr. František Šusta, PhD., www.trainingisialogue.com “All the so called spells in fact are only a question of balance. To be a good witch you have to become the central stable point in the middle of moving see-saw.“ – Terry Prachet, The Discworld Series In our job as positive reinforcement trainers, it Read more…
