The plight of the small zoo or aquarium is one of creatively resolving big challenges every day. These challenges are often met with not only limited funds, but also limited… Continue reading.
PGAV Destinations recently partnered with H2R Market Research to explore how America’s “Generational Cohorts” have changed in recent years, and how they’re perceiving – and exploring – destinations across the… Continue reading.
The PGAVia team hopped right in to this year’s cause: frogs! Frogs and toads are important indicator species – they are among the first animals affected by environmental changes,… Continue reading.
In this session, we reveal some of the disconnects between the fantastic work zoos and aquariums conduct and what the public understands and cares about those efforts; and how these institutions can grow to maximize conservation and animal care transparency. Continue reading.
Part PechaKucha, part workshop, we’ll examine market research about affecting perceptions, case studies illustrating how some institutions have tackled this challenge, and brainstorm specific actions you can take to enhance trust and expand market potential. Continue reading.
– By Stacey Ludlum, director of zoo and aquarium planning and design In December, I trekked the Indian Himalayas for two weeks in search of snow leopards with… Continue reading.
Director of Zoo & Aquarium Planning and Design Stacey Ludlum’s session will explore zoos’ desire to bring enrichment to the forefront, which has been a catalyst for zoo designers to develop… Continue reading.
Project Manager Mariusz Bleszynski’s session will review the variety of permanent and rotatable animal enrichment devices used around the world in a variety of zoo scales and settings, as well… Continue reading.
Chair and Principal Mike Konzen will discuss “Cultivating a Creative Culture” at IAAPA Leadership Conference 2017. Konzen will present innovations and ideas that can help to energize, grow, and encourage… Continue reading.
– By Tony Schmidt, exhibit designer The 6th Annual IDSA-STL Student Design Competition held on Saturday, October 15th, 2016, was the St. Louis Chapter’s most participated annual competition… Continue reading.