Polly Doodson

PhD candidate studying public perceptions of human-animal interactions in zoos | Interested in zoos, social science, #SciComm and #DataViz

[Hartpury University Animal and Agriculture @HartpuryUniAnAg]

International Vulture Awareness Day #IVAD2024 Our PhD student @alicedoyle_ is exploring how housing and #husbandry in zoos impacts vulture health and welfare. With the aim of providing #evidence-based recommendations for future best practice for #vultures in captivity

[Sky News @SkyNews]

A koala sanctuary in Australia where high-profile guests from Taylor Swift to Vladimir Putin have cuddled koalas has banned hugs with the animals

Read more 🔗

https://t.co/p49vaeK5V7

[The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes]

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Australia bans hugs with the animals in favour of a more ‘immersive’ encounter — a move welcomed by animal rights associations ⬇️ https://t.co/ZU1B6tsDaV

[BBC News Australia @BBCNewsAus]

An iconic wildlife park has banned koala cuddles. Will others follow? https://t.co/e2NNXeNnSV

[Hartpury University Animal and Agriculture @HartpuryUniAnAg]

Amazing new book out by some of our super talented staff Human-Animal Interactions in Zoos: Integrating Science and Practice @vicky_melfi @ChrisPawson @PollyDoodson @GOatenPhD

[Prof Vicky Melfi @vicky_melfi]

A lovely opportunity to work with friends🤗Focussing on Animal interations w #staff #visitoreffect #visitorexperience The A team @PollyDoodson @DrSamWard @ChrisPawson @doc_webber & Georgia Oaten, Lucy Dumbell & Geoff Hosey 👏@sallysherwen @DrEddieFern

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Check out Chapter 12 on Types of Visitor Interactions by me @vicky_melfi @doc_webber and Lucy Dumbell @Hartpury @UWEBristol @SciCommsUWE

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

@jes_hooper @tourismkline @vicky_melfi @doc_webber @Hartpury Yes that would be great!

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Very exciting new book edited by @jes_hooper and @tourismkline featuring a chapter on Meet & Greets in Zoos by me, @vicky_melfi @doc_webber and Lucy Dumbell @Hartpury

[Dr Jes Hooper @jes_hooper]

Our book volume has just been published! https://t.co/fgnwugH4oL

Featuring the works of emerging scholars from across the world, each bringing in the animal to tourism research.

#tourism #animalstudies #research #advocacy

[Kris Hill @Humananimalx]

Excited this @CABI_Research book is out! Great to see my study of the Costa del Sol cats is released into the wild world of academia! Great job putting this together @jes_hooper & @tourismkline. Love the cover!!
https://t.co/iTThzIR4Qh
#Anthrozoology #cats #animalsintourism

[diogoverissimo.bsky.social @verissimodiogo]

📢New! #Animal photos edited to enhance appealing traits lead to higher willingness to donate 📷 But not everyone liked these edited photos and there are ethical implications to photo editing.📷#BeautyBias #Photoshop

https://t.co/HBiAtRmcpK

[Meghan Shaw 🦘 @meghaniamh]

Our new paper is out! Photoshopping images of endangered species might increase donations, but it isn't without a range of risks! Co-authors @MatildaDunn_ , Sarah Crowley, @NishaROwen and @verissimodiogo
https://t.co/fmLVLqv4Ee

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

@ChrisGPackham please could you retweet my PhD research to help improve animal experiences in UK zoos?

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Please help with #socialscience #PhD research on zoo animal experiences that will benefit conservation and animal welfare. Take the short survey here: https://t.co/rsvJh1AgpJ

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Please help with #socialscience #PhD research on zoo animal experiences that will benefit conservation and animal welfare. Take the short survey here: https://t.co/rsvJh1AgpJ

[BIAZA @BIAZA]

More snaps from this afternoon's sessions - thanks so much to all the speakers and Chester Zoo team! What a fab Conference 🎉

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

@OpenAcademics

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Still need participants for this very short survey for my PhD - please share if you can! @UFAW_1926 @ESRC @NERCscience @ISAZOfficial @PhDVoice @PhDForum @ResEngland

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Please help with #socialscience #PhD research on zoo animal experiences that will benefit conservation and animal welfare. Take the short survey here: https://t.co/rsvJh1AgpJ

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

@gunsnrosesgirl3

[Polly Doodson @PollyDoodson]

Please help with #socialscience #PhD research on zoo animal experiences that will benefit conservation and animal welfare. Take the short survey here: https://t.co/rsvJh1AgpJ

[Prof Vicky Melfi @vicky_melfi]

How do you feel about #zoo #Animal #experience? Pls let us know by completing & RT this survey🤗Thank you @BIAZA @EAZA @waza @zoos_aquariums
#tourism #familytime #engagement #AnimalWelfare #conservation #learning #dayout #CONNECT