Animal Behavior and Conservation: Fall 2025
Description
Students in this course investigate animal conservation and behavior through readings of current literature, peer discussions, and direct observation of the Zoo’s diverse animal collection. Participants will explore proximate and ultimate causes of behavior, development and types of behaviors, ethology techniques, and the connection of behavior to wildlife conservation. This course will provide a foundation for understanding research methods and conservation issues of animals that can be applied and adapted to other settings.



This class is available only for Woodland Park Zoo’s Advanced Inquiry Students.


The Advanced Inquiry Program is a one-of-a-kind master’s program that allows you to pursue your passion in collaborative inquiry and conservation action at the Woodland Park Zoo while earning either an M.A. or M.A.T. degree in biology through Miami University. The Advanced Inquiry Program is designed for students from a range of backgrounds and career stages. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please see our AIP program page at www.zoo.org/aip.


Dates: Online web-based learning is August 25 – December 5. In-person experiential days are September 13th, October 4th, November 1st, and December 6th.
Dates:
In-person course dates: Sept. 13th, Oct. 4th, Nov. 1st, and Dec. 6th
Cost:
$0.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 10/14/2025.