Wild Choices | Dillon Horger (Austin Zoo) | Tiny Talks Austin

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Recorded on September 17th, 2024 at Regal Rooms in Austin, TX.

Dillon Horger, the director of Animal Care at the Austin Zoo, traces his journey from a childhood encounter with a falconer’s hawk to pioneering advancements in zoo animal welfare. He explains how early zoos, mere collections for display, evolved into environments mimicking natural habitats, significantly improving animal behavior. Horger emphasizes the revolutionary shift towards positive reinforcement in animal training, showcasing methods that allow animals like orangutans and maned wolves to participate willingly in their care, enhancing both their welfare and the quality of veterinary interventions.

Dillon Horger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-horger-aa5b1917

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