Publications by authors named "Nicholas J Kelling"
Article Synopsis
- Human factors analyses can improve efficiency and safety across various work environments, including zoos.
- By treating zoo animals, visitors, and staff as interdependent groups, careful design can enhance the experience and safety for everyone involved.
- The paper introduces modified human factors tools like function allocation, operational sequence diagrams, and needs assessments to improve the design and renovation of zoo exhibits.
Felids in captivity are often inactive and elusive in zoos, leading to a frustrating visitor experience. Eight roars were recorded from an adult male lion and played back over speakers as auditory enrichment to benefit the lions while simultaneously enhancing the zoo visitor experience. In addition, ungulates in an adjacent exhibit were observed to ensure that the novel location and increased frequency of roars did not lead to a stress or fear response.
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