Our Research
The public awareness of captive animal welfare and the use of exotic animals in animal interaction programs is growing around the world.
Formal scientific research is needed to evaluate if animal interaction programs provide a societal benefit for human participants and determine what the welfare impacts are for the animals participating in them.
To investigate this, AIPA's scientists conduct original research studies evaluating the human and animal impacts resulting from participation in animal interaction programs.
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Collaborate With Us!
Primary research investigations advance scientific knowledge and the understanding of how people and animals affect each other during animal interaction programs at zoological facilities.
If you are a graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, established principal investigator, or zoological facility interested in collaborating with our team of scientists contact us today!
Custom Research Projects
Do you have a research question about your animals or visitors that you want to find out?
Contact us to design a custom research study for your facility!
