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Dr. Holly Farmer is an Honorary Lecturer in MSc Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Biology at the University of Plymouth, affiliated with the School of Biological and Marine Sciences. She serves as Research Manager at Wild Planet Trust and coordinates their animal welfare assessment programme. Additionally, she holds roles as Studbook Coordinator for Macaca nigra EAZA EEP and Course Assessor for Sparsholt College's Diploma in Zoo Management.
Education:
- PhD in Zoology, University of Exeter (2005-2011)
- MSc Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter (2002-2003)
- BSc Zoology, Aberystwyth University (1999-2002)
- LTHE Certificate in Higher Education, Higher Education Academy (2011)
Research Focus: Her work centers on animal welfare in zoological settings, management of captive breeding programs, and bioacoustics. She actively contributes to improving welfare standards through husbandry practices, social housing strategies, and enrichment programs.
Professional Engagement: She chairs the EAZA Animal Welfare Working Group and serves on multiple advisory panels including BIAZA's Animal Welfare and Enrichment groups. Her publications emphasize zoo and aquarium research priorities and behavioral studies of captive species.
Teaching & Supervision: Teaches modules on zoo animal welfare research, small population conservation, and zoo management. Supervises MSc project students (BIOL505) through the University of Plymouth's program.
Collaborations: Coordinates interdisciplinary projects with Wild Planet Trust and contributes to international zoo associations like EAZA and BIAZA. Her work bridges academic research with practical zoo management strategies.
