[Episode 98] Tim Sullivan - Brookfield Zoo; Curator of behavioural husbandry

Published: Aug. 5, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

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* 3:42 \\u2013\\xa0Tim discusses how he came to co-found the ABMA.

* 6:36 \\u2013\\xa0Tim\\u2019s learning journey and the benefits he has received by taking advantage of a wide variety of learning opportunities.

* 15:01 \\u2013\\xa0A couple of stories from Tim\\u2019s early days as a trainer.

* 19:40 \\u2013\\xa0A few of the biggest things Tim has learned throughout his time as an animal trainer are discussed.

* 23:53 \\xa0-\\xa0Tim tells listeners about Brookfield Zoo https://www.czs.org/

* 26:34 \\u2013\\xa0Resilience in zoo animals.

* 32:25 \\u2013\\xa0Tim shares some about some ways to work with an older animal who is showing signs of decreased resilience.

* 38:43 -\\xa0Tim talks about the gorilla program and some challenges they are working through.

* 49:58 \\u2013\\xa0The \\xa0power of self-fulfilling prophecies.

\\xa01:00 \\xa0What Tim would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training.

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