Terra Natura veterinarians and caregivers reinforce their training in an ambitious behavioral management and animal welfare program

The team of veterinarians and caregivers at Terra Natura Benidorm are currently attending a new behavioral management and animal welfare training program to reinforce their knowledge of animal care. During the training, key aspects related to the care and treatment of birds, rhinos, elephants, gibbons, tigers, clouded leopards and macaws, among other animals that live in the park, have been taught.

Participation in these animal welfare and behavioral management programs is essential, since the relationship established between animals and caregivers is very strong. The implementation of these programs affects the safety protocols between people and animals. 

Training programs also improve the quality of life of the animals and the efficiency of the work carried out by the people who care for them. The training provided by the Yolcati Consultant is aimed at improving the level of well-being of the animals at Terra Natura Benidorm. The training taught is carried out through positive reinforcement.

Among the responsibilities of veterinarians and caregivers is to ensure the veterinary care of the animal. To this end, the animal is specifically trained so that they voluntarily participate in routine veterinary procedures or any possible intervention that may be necessary to ensure their well-being and hygienic-sanitary condition.  On this occasion, the course was taught by the zootechnical veterinary doctor, Ana Alejandra Arroyo. This veterinarian specialises in ethology and wildlife welfare and is the founder of Yolcati (veterinary ethology and animal welfare consultancy).