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Topics include how to recognize individual animals, producing accurate descriptions of behavior; recognizing various behaviors and organizing them into an ethogram; and methods of collecting quantitative data. The emphasis is on practical firsthand applications of such techniques to behavioral problems and studies. Besides lectures and demonstrations, participants conduct a study project on selected species at the Los Angeles Zoo. |
Visit the Los Angeles Zoo, the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach for one great price: Adult: $40.00 and Child: $24.00 (Children under 2 are free at the Zoo, children under 3 are free at the Aquarium, and children under 5 are free at the Fair.) |
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EducationOur Zoo is a place for people of all ages to have fun while learning about animals, plants, and conservation. Discover the natural world and the role we al play - come explore with us! |
MembershipBecome a member and enjoy the benefits all year long! You'll receive free admission, transferable guest passes, subscriptions to our publications and much, much more! Great reasons to join today! |
SupportPlease join the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) in supporting the L.A. Zoo, a premier institution committed to educating the public about the importance of wildlife and wild places in our world. |
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Observing Animals: Behavioral Studies in Zoos: This course, taught by Los Angeles Zoo Director of Research Dr. Cathleen Cox, provides an introduction to methods and techniques of studying animal behavior.