Acknowledgements
I would like to express thanks and acknowledgement to the professors,
instructors, and advisors that have guided me throughout my research and
work, including Dr. Mathew Hallet, Leah Crowe, Jamie Anzano, and Dr.
Jill Korach. My completion of this project could not have been
accomplished without the generous support and feedback from my
colleagues, Julianne Turner, Becca Stievater, May McGraw, Robin Perez,
Katie Emmons, Shannon College, and Lisa Yaeger. Thank you to American
Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) for sharing my work with the AAZK
members in Animal Keepers' Forum. Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to Miami
University and Project Dragonfly for encouraging me to challenge ideas,
pursue inquiry, and engage my community.