Learning Group: Applying Empathy Practices to Biofact Collections & Related Programming

Biofacts are an integral piece of zoo and aquarium programming and have their own unique impacts on zoo and aquarium visitors. In this learning group, hear from staff at the Minnesota Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee as they share how they are using empathy practices to inform their biofact-focused programming and evaluations. Christine Ness at the Minnesota Zoo will be sharing about the zoo’s Ivory Lab program. Makenzie Stewart from Woodland Park Zoo will be sharing about the creation of docent guides for utilizing biofact collections. Shanna Hillard from the Zoological Society of Milwaukee will be sharing a tool the Society uses to evaluate programs using biofacts.