Motivational empathy with guest Nicole M.

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, we dive back into empathy with a focus on how zoos & aquariums can support conservation action by stimulating motivational empathy in our guests. Special guest Interpretive Programs Specialist Nicole M.

Resources
Consorte-McCrea, Adriana & Bainbridge, Alan & Fernandez, Ana & Nigbur, Dennis & Mcdonnell, Siri & Morin, Aïssa & Grente, Oksana. (2017). Understanding Attitudes Towards Native Wildlife and Biodiversity in the UK: The Role of Zoos. 10.1007/978-3-319-47883-8_17. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312070381_Understanding_Attitudes_Towards_Native_Wildlife_and_Biodiversity_in_the_UK_The_Role_of_Zoos. 

Salazar, Gabby & Satheesh, Nitya & Ramakrishna, Ishika & Monroe, Martha & Mills, Morena & Karanth, Krithi. (2024). Using environmental education to nurture positive human–wildlife interactions in India. Conservation Science and Practice. 6. 10.1111/csp2.13096. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378664004_Using_environmental_education_to_nurture_positive_human-wildlife_interactions_in_India. 

Wilson, Jennifer & Nageotte, Nichole & Pletcher, Nette. (2022). Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos. Zoo Biology. 41. 10.1002/zoo.21691. https://digital.lib.washington.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/a665d580-31e6-4eb3-a093-570af5b190b9/content. 

Clayton, Susan & Fraser, John & Burgess, Claire. (2011). The Role of Zoos in Fostering Environmental Identity. Ecopsychology. 3. 87-96. 10.1089/eco.2010.0079. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275269313_The_Role_of_Zoos_in_Fostering_Environmental_Identity. 

Clayton, S., Luebke, J., Saunders, C., Matiasek, J., & Grajal, A. (2013). Connecting to nature at the zoo: implications for responding to climate change. Environmental Education Research, 20(4), 460–475. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.816267. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264090313_Connecting_to_nature_at_the_zoo_Implications_for_responding_to_climate_change.