Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA
Shane Gorbett, Board of Directors, The Animal Behavior Management AllianceThe Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) strives to spread knowledge throughout the animal care field to help enhance animal care through operant conditioning. Each episode we will discuss a topic in the world of animal care and break down the science of behavior change. To achieve this, the podcast’s host, Shane Gorbett, will interview fellow animal care professionals and experts from acros... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyPets & Animals | |||
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This episode, through daily live recordings, features a recap of the 2026 ABMA-IAATE Annual Joint Conference (March 30-April 2, 2026) hosted by Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, United States. Each day of the conference, one of the presenters for the day discu... more
This episode continues on "The Behaviors of..." series which dives into the people side of the animal care field. This episode, is a live panel recording from the 2026 ABMA-IAATE Joint Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States with live su... more
To commemorate the 75th episode of the podcast, a special guest panel discuss current progressive practices in enrichment and the future of innovative enrichment strategies. The panel consists of Nicki Boyd (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance), Rick Hes... more
This episode continues on "The Behaviors of..." series which dives into the people side of the animal care field. This episode, is a live panel recording from the 2025 ABMA Virtual Conference with live submitted questions from conference attendees. T... more
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Great podcast all around. Love the content, guests, and host!
Apple Podcasts5jakebelair
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This is pretty good for a podcast!😉
Apple Podcasts4Brooke LOVE😉🫶🏻United States2 years ago - Excellent!
A great podcast filled with great info. Factual science based, and listener friendly.
Apple Podcasts5AoShireUnited States2 years ago - My new favorite!
I can’t get enough of this podcast! I work with people and their dogs so I DONT work w marine or zoo animals but this podcast has definitely upped my training game! Each episode has given me LOADS to think about and ways to be a better coach to the people and dogs I work with!
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Apple Podcasts | #132 | United States/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
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A practical, practitioner-focused show that explores animal behavior, training, enrichment, welfare, and how to apply operant conditioning in real-world care settings. Across episodes, listeners gain behind-the-scenes perspectives from zoos, wildlife programs, and conservation organizations, with emphasis on leadership, cross-organizational collaboration, and implementing responsible, science-based approaches to behavior change. Notable themes include successful enrichment programs, humane training methods, and turning conferences or collaborations into lasting improvements for animals and teams. The format tends to mix expert guests with actionable tips, case studies, and discussions about building effective care cultures.
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