Primate Keeper Katherine Training Programme

Animal welfare is our top priority at the zoo and whilst some species can be easily handled, our larger, more dangerous animals, require training so that our team can assess them for medical reasons without causing stress.
Our Animal Care Team work closely with their animals and develop a training programme which will allow them to perform health checks without having to use general anaesthesia.
The team use positive reinforcement training with a clicker where the animals are rewarded for the correct behaviour at the sound of the click. #ApeAwarenessMonth