Many facilities deliver excellent animal welfare yet experience unnecessary stress during accreditation. The challenge is rarely the quality of care — it is how that care is structured, documented, and communicated. Below are five gaps frequently identified during accreditation preparation and independent welfare reviews. 1. Strong Welfare Practices, Weak Documentation Welfare decisions are happening daily, […]

Step-by-Step Guide: Submitting Your Conference Abstract  Step 1️⃣ Find the Right Conference Look up relevant conferences in your field (e.g., AZA, AAZK). Make a list of: Conference theme/topics, abstract submission deadlines, registration deadlines, submission requirements (word count, format, categories) Pick the conference that best aligns with your work and goals.  Step 2️⃣ Pick Your Topic […]

Scholarly Contributions: Explore the research published by Dr. Holly Molinaro, founder and senior animal welfare scientist at Animal Wellbeing Solutions. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss any of these studies! A Wilder Kingdom Dr. Molinaro co-authored a chapter in this book! Assessing Zoo-Housed Crocodilian Welfare Barking Up the Wrong Tree How […]