Tresz Hilda
Behavioral Management Coordinator, The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona 85008, USA.
J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2006;9(1):65-70. doi: 10.1207/s15327604jaws0901_6.
It all started with a seemingly simple decision to re-evaluate and document the Phoenix Zoo's behavioral management protocol. The purpose of this project was to present proactive standards for the care and psychological well-being of our living collection, while meeting or exceeding the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act (U. S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service, Animal Care, 1999). Preparing the protocol was a catalyst to re-evaluate the zoo's philosophy and application of behavioral management. It suggested a restructuring of collection management and the rethinking of future goals and practices. Gradually, the process became more focused and organized. Behavioral enrichment, training, animal behavior issues, and exhibit architecture were embraced as essential components for providing quality of life. Staff from all levels worked side-by-side on assignments. Our way of thinking and working was changing.
这一切都始于一个看似简单的决定，即重新评估并记录凤凰城动物园的行为管理方案。该项目的目的是为我们圈养动物的照料和心理健康提出积极主动的标准，同时达到或超越《动物福利法》（美国农业部动植物卫生检验局动物保护处，1999年）的指导方针。制定该方案促使动物园重新评估其行为管理理念及应用。它建议对圈养动物管理进行重组，并重新思考未来的目标和做法。渐渐地，这个过程变得更加集中和有条理。行为丰富化、训练、动物行为问题以及展览架构都被视为提供生活质量的重要组成部分。各级员工并肩完成各项任务。我们的思维方式和工作方式正在发生变化。
