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Education/Academic qualification
Science Communication, MSc, University of the West of England (UWE)
2012 → 2014
Mathematics, MSci, University of Bristol
2008 → 2012
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Global Reach of Zoos and Aquaria
Melfi, V., Doyle, A., Doodson, P., Oaten, G., Zordan, M. & Pawson, C., Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Animal-visitor interactions in semi-contrived tourism settings: A study of ‘Meet & Greets’ in UK zoos
Doodson, P., Melfi, V., Webber, A. & Dumbell, L., 2 Sept 2024, In: Tourism Recreation Research. 49, 5, p. 992-1004 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Meet and Greet’ Animal Experiences in Zoos: Are They Sending the Right Message?
Doodson, P., Dumbell, L., Webber, A. & Melfi, V., 2024, Emerging Voices for Animals in Tourism. Hooper, J. & Kline, C. (eds.). CABI, p. 153-165Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Types of Visitor Experience
Doodson, P., Dumbell, L., Webber, A. D. & Melfi, V., 2024, Human-Animal Interactions in Zoos: Integrating Science and Practice. CAB International, p. 163-179Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Investigating the impact of staff-facilitated educational activities on visitor experience and self-reported learning at Bristol Zoo Gardens, UK
Doodson, P., Major, K., Smith, D. & Garrett, S., 2019, In: International Zoo Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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International Society of Anthrozoology Conference 2024
Thomas-Pino, C. (Chair), Bornemann, D. (Chair), Penhorwood, G. (Member of programme committee), Klinkenberg, B. (Organiser), Pawson, C. (Organiser), Schork, I. (Organiser), Tedds, H. (Organiser), Doodson, P. (Organiser), Elliot, C. (Member of programme committee), Diamantakos, V. (Organiser), Bornemann, D. (Participant) & Thomas-Pino, C. (Participant)
Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a Conference
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‘Close contact’ animal experiences in zoos: Are they sending the right message?
Doodson, P. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Stakeholders paying for wildlife interactive opportunities: the rise of zoo paid interaction
Doodson, P. (Speaker)
4 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Human-wildlife interactions: Encouraging and managing stakeholder engagement
Bearman-Brown, L. (Speaker), Melfi, V. (Speaker), Klinkenberg, B. (Speaker), Doodson, P. (Speaker) & Hutchinson, R. (Speaker)
4 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference