Blog - Updates, News & Insights
Jun 11, 2023
What koalas can teach us about the current state of zoo design
Admittedly, koalas have a reputation for inactivity - and certainly there is a tendency for zoo designers to take that at face value; providing habitats that positively preclude activity, but an afternoon observing wild koalas shows habitat design is failing this species - as it is many more.
Jun 4, 2023
Care for the Rare Down Under!
A fantastic start to our time at Zoos Victoria working on projects as diverse as orangutan welfare priorities, tiger and elephant management and habitat design, all the way through to first people's engagement in conservation programming and welfare priority assessment.
May 28, 2023
If its wrong to pet a kiwi - what does that mean for ambassador animal programs
Recently an American based zoo offended New Zealand by offering the nation's national bird up for petting experiences, leading to an end in the program. What does this tell us about "ambassador" animal programs?
May 25, 2023
Care for the Rare to Address Taiwanese Association of Zoos & Aquariums on Innovations in Welfare-Based Design & Management
Care for the Rare share's the latest insights into welfare-based zoo design and management with the Taiwanese Zoo community, as well as running workshops on mixed species habitat management.
