Comparative Psychology Lab
Our Mission
Our Research Students
Our Mission
To advance the understanding of animal behavior through research on social relationships, welfare, cognition, behavioral management, & conservation. We provide undergraduate & graduate students with hands-on research experience that supports evidence-based animal care.
Our Vision
Our Research Students
Our Mission
To be a leading center for comparative psychology and zoo-based behavioral research that connects animal behavior, psychology, welfare science, & conservation. We strive to strengthen partnerships among researchers, students, zoological professionals, & the community while preparing the next generation of animal behavior researchers.
Our Research Students
Our Research Students
Our Research Students
Undergraduate & graduate students gain experience in animal identification, behavioral observation, data collection, research design, scientific writing, & presentations. Through our partnership with Gladys Porter Zoo, students contribute to research that supports animal welfare, conservation, & zoo management.
Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.
Jane Goodall
