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"World Parrot Day" Special: Parrot Science at the Zoo
We are joining "World Parrot Day" celebrations with an article from our director Ricardo, featuring his research on zoo-parrot beh
Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo
May 31, 20205 min read


Virtual Reality: The Next Step for Zoos & Aquariums
Immotion Group's Rod Findley discusses how virtual reality can be used by zoos and aquariums to educate, engage and inspire their visito
Rod Findley
Mar 3, 20202 min read

How Zoo Keepers Made me a Better Professional: A Researcher's Perspective
In the theme of International Zoo keeper Day, I am sharing how zoo keepers helped me throughout my zoo research career and how they are vita
Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo
Oct 4, 20194 min read


If you ask me: A professional and successful animal trainer
People often ask me how to become a professional and successful animal trainer. I’ve learnt a few essential building blocks that I would...
Sabrina Brando
Aug 16, 20193 min read

Five Tips to Help You Getting Into a Zoo Science Career.
Many people dream of having a zoo research-related career... and rightfully so! Whether they are based at a zoo or aquarium, university...
Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo
Jul 17, 20197 min read


"Zoo Nerding" in Western Australia: The wonders of Perth Zoo!
The Zoo Scientist's Director Ricardo just got to experience three weeks of conservation, research and education at Perth Zoo. He explain
Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo
Apr 22, 20198 min read


International Gibbon Day 2018!
Happy #InternationalGibbonDay! Today (24th October) we celebrate International Gibbon Day, a day to celebrate and spread awareness for...
Coral Chell
Oct 24, 20183 min read


Saving Species One at a Time #5 Black-Footed Ferrets
FACTS Black-footed ferrets, the Masked Bandits of the Northern Great Plains, are the only known native ferret species in North America....
Erica Rebelo
Jan 20, 20183 min read


Saving Species One at a Time #4 Sumatran Orangutan
ABOUT Orangutans, whose name means “People of the forest”, are natural to the forests of the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. There are...
Erica Rebelo
Jan 7, 20183 min read


Saving Species One at a Time #3 Bellinger River Turtle
These short necked medium-sized freshwater turtles, are endemic to Australia and live in a very limited area of the Bellinger River and...
ricardojorgefiguei
Dec 20, 20172 min read