Zoo Biology

Papers
(The median citation count of Zoo Biology is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Case study: Visual barriers reduce pacing in captive tigers31
The Provision of Browse and Its Impacts on the Health and Welfare of Animals at the Zoo: A Review25
The Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone to Manage Intraspecific Agonism in a Coalition of Male Lions (Panthera leo)23
Ambassador Animals Do Not Have a Clear Effect on Visitor Conservation Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Exotic Pets at a Zoo Exhibit16
Free‐ranging Southern anteater mating behavior: Contribution to Tamandua natural history16
A cross‐over dietary intervention in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus): Investigating the effects of glycine supplementation on blood parameters15
Impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population management in AZA14
An evaluation of DNA sample source and molecular markers to determine gender in the short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)13
The Welfare and Educational Impacts of Encounter Experiences and Displays on Zoo‐Housed Red Panda ( Ailurus fulgens )12
Anurans or Mice: What is the Best Food Item for Young and Adults of Bothrops jararacussu (Lacerda, 1884) in Captivity?12
ManyZoos: A New Collaborative Approach to Multi‐Institution Research in Zoos12
Exploration of cultural norms and behavioural beliefs about zoo animal behaviour, welfare, ethics and husbandry practices in a sample of the international zoo community11
Strategies for establishing and using genome resource banks to protect genetic diversity in conservation breeding programs11
Diving Into Diversity: Considering Intra‐Specific Variation in Water Immersion Activity of Aquarium‐Housed Magellanic Penguins10
Effects of Substrate Provision and Associated Cleaning Practices on Welfare Indicators in Eastern Long‐Nosed Vipers ( Vipera ammodytes meridionalis ) Dur9
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae) in the diet of wild white‐bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) in forest‐savanna habitats of Cameroon9
What is the role of the studbook in zoo and aquarium research?9
Sex identification of birds in Taipei Zoo9
Comparing the effectiveness of flagship species in zoo interpretation videos involving dialogic‐based narrative approaches8
A novel protocol for three‐dimensional mapping of sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) enclosure use in aquaria: Implications for management8
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Great Apes in Human Care7
The Zone Overlap Index: A new measure of shared resource use in the zoo7
Sex determination by ultrasonography prior to artificial breeding of the pufferfish Arothron manilensis (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)7
Variable digestibility of captive northern greater galagos (Otolemur garnettii) fed experimental “frugivorous” and “invertebrate” diets6
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Factors affecting the behavior of captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the accuracy of ad‐hoc keeper data6
Seasonal differences in hair growth rates of captive aye‐aye, red ruffed, and black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs6
Effect of four eggshell repair materials on weight loss during incubation of white leghorn chicken eggs6
Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Rhinoceros ( Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis, Rhinoceros unicornis ) as Compared to Field Data of Free‐Ranging Spe6
UV irradiance effects on komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) vitamin D3, egg production, and behavior: A case study6
Flock size and structure influence reproductive success in four species of flamingo in 540 captive populations worldwide6
Impact of Animal Encounter Modality and Species on Zoo Visitor Knowledge, Concern, and Conservation Intent5
Behavior First: A Toolkit for Meeting the Behavioral Needs of Animals in Zoos and Aquariums5
Effects of Simulated Dusk and Dawn on Activity and Feeding of Puerto Rican Crested Toads ( Peltophryne lemur ) in Captivity5
Ultrasonographic and radiographic evaluation of gestation in golden lanceheads (Bothrops insularis) in ex situ breeding programs5
Retrospective Analysis of Hatchling Success From Chelonian Eggs at a North Carolina Wildlife Clinic 2010 to 20235
Managing Musth for Welfare in a Geriatric Asian Elephant: Behavioral and Hormonal Effects of an Anti‐GnRH Immunotherapeutic5
Dusky Gopher Frog (Lithobates sevosus) Repatriation at a Reintroduction Site Through Zoo‐Led Captive‐Release Efforts5
Trends in Reptile Holdings Across UK Zoos: Identification of the Factors Responsible for Declining Numbers of Venomous Snake5
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Breeding history and husbandry of the Raggiana Bird‐of‐paradise (Paradisaea raggiana)5
Words Matter: Empathetic Interpretation Can Increase Children's Positive Perceptions of a Disliked Insect5
Serial ultrasonographic measurements of fetal parameters over three successive pregnancies in a captive Eastern black‐and‐white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza)5
Dietary and Ranging Behavior of Semi‐Free Ranging Lemur catta and Varecia rubra at Myakka City Lemur Reser5
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Management of intraspecific aggression in two bull giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis ssp. rothschildi)4
Institutional networks in cooperative population management: Exploring patterns in transfer fulfillment4
Connection to Nature in Zoos: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research4
Noninvasive Assessment of Stress and Reproduction in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) Using Fecal Hormone Analysis4
The historical development of zoo elephant survivorship4
Never be mute about bird welfare: Swanning around with environmental enrichment4
Growth Rates and Sexual Size Dimorphism in Bothrops jararacussu in Captivity (Viperidae, Crotalinae)4
Optimal Weight Loss of Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) Eggs During Incubation4
UVB‐emitting LEDs for reptile lighting: Identifying the risks of nonsolar UV spectra4
Investigating the Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Cryptoprocta ferox: Behavioral Observations and Hormonal Profiling4
Apparent Digestibility of the Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox ( Cerdocyon thous ) Kept Under Human Care [Diet Provided to Crab‐Eating Fox]4
Single or repeated immunization against GnRH fails to completely abolish spermatogenesis in dwarf bucks (Capra hircus)4
Behavioral development of a captive polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub in the maternal den4
Do African Savanna Elephants (Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long‐Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?4
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management4
A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior3
A Comparison of Milk Macronutrient Composition From Domestic and Exotic Species Classified in the Order Perissodactyla3
Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular)3
Food‐related substrate preference in juveniles seastar Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis (Müller & Troschel,1842) in captivity3
Residual tissue magnesium concentration in jellyfish (Aurelia aurita and Cassiopea andromeda) following magnesium chloride euthanasia3
Genetic diversity and relatedness in captive collared peccariesDicotyles tajacu(Linnaeus, 1758) (Cetartiodactyla: Tayassuidae) estimated by microsatellite genotyping using high‐throughput seque3
Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas3
Effects of Random Feeding Schedule on Pacing in Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persicus)3
Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: Male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature3
Positive Correlation Between Fecal Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolites in a Female Clouded Leopard3
Current Knowledge on Craniodental Anatomy and Dental Pathology in Golden Snub‐Nosed Monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): A Comparative Review3
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long‐term survival of juveniles3
Increasing Intermammary Distance During Estrus in Bottlenose Dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus )3
Body mass and growth rates in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) cared for in African wildlife sanctuaries, zoological institutions, and research facilities3
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Effectiveness of Deslorelin Implants in Suppressing Egg Production in a White‐Naped Crane ( Antigone vipio ): A Case Study3
Age‐Related Differences in Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolome of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)3
Liver and Let Die? A Retrospective Analysis of Secretarybird Mortality in European Zoos3
Seasonality, Social Structure and Age Predict Conspecific Aggression in Captive Breeding Southern Ground‐Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri)3
Predictors of testosterone in zoo‐managed male African elephants (Loxodonta Africana)3
Reproductive potential and implant loss in female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) previously contracepted with melengestrol acetate contraceptive implants at AZA institutions2
Traumatic telson avulsion and attempted external stabilization in Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus)2
Effects of Feeding Graded Levels of Gelatin Content on Growth, Feed Utilization and Health Status in Head‐Started Leatherback Sea Turtles ( Dermochelys coriacea 2
How was genetic diversity transferred with translocations from ex situ to in situ? A case study of the European mink translocation to Hiiumaa Island in Estonia2
Detection of Extra‐Pair Paternity in Captive Gentoo Penguins Using Genetic Analysis2
Sonification of Genomic Data to Represent Genetic Load in Zoo Populations2
Endoscopy and rectal enema for fecal collection in wild sea turtles (Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata) in a field setting2
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Effects of a modern exhibit design on captive tiger welfare2
Proposal and Validation of a Body Condition Score System for the Evaluation of Energy Reserves in the Long‐Snouted Seahorse Hippocampus reidi (Ginsburg, 1933)2
Autonomy in Action: Empowering Animal‐Led Choices2
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Losing the forest for the tree? On the wisdom of subpopulation management2
Incorporating the Enclosure MonitoR Use (EMU) App to ZooMonitor Observations Technical Report2
Deep Dive Into Noninvasive Biometrics: A Pilot Journey Using Stereo‐Video in a Public Aquarium2
Examining Paternal Care in Captive Sumatran and Hybrid Orangutans2
Female Mate Choice, Animal Welfare, and Reproductive Success in Blue‐Gray Tanagers ( Thraupis episcopus ) and Red‐Capped Cardinals ( 2
Egg Windowing and Plastic Culture System in Caiman latirostris Embryos, Improving Hatching Success and Offer Potential Management Applications2
Five psychological principles of codesigning conservation with (not for) communities2
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Hatching Plasticity in Captive‐Bred Pickersgill's Reed Frog, Hyperolius pickersgilli (Raw 1982)2
Does a Social Introduction Alter Cortisol in Captive Bonobos ( Pan paniscus )?2
Impact of female contraception for population management on behavior and social interactions in a captive troop of Guinea baboons (Papio papio)2
Quantifying animals' perception of environmental predictability using anticipatory behavior2
The fate and movements of aquarium‐released giant trevally Caranx ignobilis inferred from acoustic telemetry2
Assessing the impact of environmental enrichment on behavior in understudied armadillo species: A case study2
Do Snakes Give a Hiss? Examining the Impact of Zoo Visitors on Captive Snakes2
Starting From Scratch: Husbandry Techniques to Establish the First Population of 'Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi) in Human Care Using Wild‐Collected Eggs2
Territorial vocalization patterns of captive Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) in the middle of winter at high latitude2
Gut Microbiomes of Ex Situ African Painted Dogs ( Lycaon pictus ) Reflect Social Group and Variation in Dietary Whole Prey1
Beyond the Exhibit: Addressing the Welfare of Feeder Animals in Zoological Institutions1
Can you dig it? The impact of a movable substrate “dig pit” on naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) behavior and welfare1
Infant survival is significantly impacted by dam‐ and management‐related factors in zoo‐managed Eulemur populations1
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The use of infrared thermography to noninvasively measure the surface temperature of polar bears during bouts of social play1
Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little‐Known Malagasy Frog Species1
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Comparison of blood leptin and vitamin E and blood and adipose fatty acid compositions in wild and captive populations of critically endangered Vancouver Island marmots (Marmota vancouverensis)1
Diurnal Vocalization Patterns of Captive Asiatic Lions ( Panthera leo persica ) Persist After the Replacement of a Single Dominant Male in a Small Pride 1
Breaking the spell: Changes in the behavior of two zoo‐kept tigers (Panthera tigris) after exposure to a distinct feast‐and‐fast feeding regime1
The Effects of Human Presence, Restraint, and Stressed Neighbors on Corticosterone Levels in Domesticated Budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus )1
Optimizing captive short‐beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) fecal sample identification and hormonal analysis1
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Diagnosis of Menopause in a Captive Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)1
Male elephant management in AZA institutions: Current status and priorities for the future1
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Quantifying Use of Elevated Surfaces for Climbing Sichuan Takins (Budorcas taxicolor) in Human Care1
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Ejaculate characteristics over seasons in five species of lancehead pitvipers (Bothrops spp) kept in captivity1
Backcrossing as a species restoration technique1
Do not disturb: Visitors' effect on the behavior and welfare of female and male big cats in zoos1
Composition of White Rhinoceros Colostrum and Changes During Early Lactation to Mature Milk1
Antillean manatee calves in captive rehabilitation change vocal behavior in anticipation of feeding1
Impact of Social Grooming on Age‐Related Immune Health in Captive Baboons1
Wild Encounters: Analyzing Human–Animal Interactions in British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Facilities1
Heart Rate as an Indicator of Stress in Gotland's Russ Horses1
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Weight as an indicator of enclosure suitability in Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii)1
The perception of felid welfare by zookeepers in North America and the implications for zoo managers1
Artificial Intelligence's Potential in Zoo Animal Welfare1
Social structure and habitat design affect the impact of a novel feeding enrichment for alligators1
Exploring Serum Ferritin's Connection to the Acute Phase Response in Zoo‐Managed African Rhinoceroses1
Enhancing Behavioral Diversity and Activity Budgets in Zoo‐Housed African Lions ( Panthera leo leo ) Through a Modified Feeding Method1
Evidence for seasonal shift in the reproduction of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) in managed care in the Northern hemisphere compared to the natural habitat in the Southern he1
Effect of photobiomodulation therapy as a multimodal approach to treatment of dermal abrasions in cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus)1
Development of genetic markers for reproductive management of toucans1
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Behavioral Characteristics of an Extremely Old Rhesus Macaque in a Zoo: Dementia‐Like Symptoms and Implications for Quality of Life of Geriatric Animals1
Klinefelter′S Syndrome in a Western Lowland Gorilla ( Gorilla gorilla gorilla ) and Its Management1
Larger Than Life? Body Mass Records of Zoo‐Managed Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)1
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Influence of institutional attributes on fulfillment of transfer and breeding recommendations in zoos and aquariums1
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