You can tell when an animal's behavior seems "off." Today we talk about behavior patterns one might see in a zoo or aquarium and how we might categorize or label what is happening. Is it good? Is it bad? Sometimes it's difficult to judge.

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New resolutions may not work for everyone, but anyone can try and establish a new habit. The new year is a good time to make a clean break and start something interesting, exciting, or fun! It's never too late to try something new while being kind to yourself!

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Some aquariums and zoos offer a unique opportunity for guests to get up close and personal by feeding some select animals. What goes into these programs and how are they managed? Are there dangers to be considered? Why doesn't everyone do this?

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Hearing feedback is one challenge. Asking for it is a rather different problem. Difficult though it may be, it's best to know where you stand, where your work may have drifted off the mark, and what improvements can be made earlier rather than later.

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Sometimes aquariums and zoos attract additional "friends" of the animal variety to our institutions. It's a challenge to keep our residents safe, fed, and healthy while the locals are looking to get in on the action.

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We all encounter them eventually, but are there ways to cope with things and situations that prove disappointing? Absolutely. It's not easy or fun, but I hope my experiences and a few tips and tricks help to make future challenges like this just a little bit easier to navigate.

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We've talked a lot about AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) inspections specifically, but what other inspections might be of importance in your favorite zoo or aquarium? What are they looking for and why are they important?

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It might be of benefit to pay attention to that sinking feeling in our gut when we consider certain challenges, tasks, and situations. There are benefits to confronting situations that intimidate or make us a little uncomfortable. What's on the other side?

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Really cool animals are not the only thing on exhibit in your favorite zoo or aquarium. Plants (and the people that take care of them) are a very important part of making our guests and animals feel comfortable and immersed in our facilities, and they're sometimes underappreciated. Not today!

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It can be rather intimidating and nerve-wracking to do a thing as "simple" as asking another human being for help. Today we sort through the potentially negative feelings and get to the benefits of admitting that you can't do it all alone.

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