With over 30 years working within the zoo profession, as well as holding various academic appointments, I am a passionate advocate of professional/academic collaborations to gather data which can underpin evidence based practice, to achieve great animal welfare and conservation outcomes. I believe that empowering people, with the knowledge and skills, needed to implement evidence based practice is fundamental to successfully improving animal welfare and conservation. A central theme in my research, teaching and professional activities, is a keen interest in human-animal interactions; where an understanding of both is critical to enhancing the lives of both parties and ensureing a healthy planet. 

Exploring human-animal interactions, especially with wildlife. 

Ensuring good animal welfare during interactions with humans.

Establishing positive stakeholder engagement in wildlife conservation.

Evaluating the value of zoos within communities; including Zoos on Prescription.