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Acknowledgements

As editors we are extremely grateful to the training, Myfanwy has supported its scien-
contributors of this book who have shared tific study and professional implementation.
and translated their knowledge to further the We’d also like to acknowledge the support
understanding and improve implementation of the staff at Wiley, especially David
of zoo animal training. We’d also like to thank McDade who supported the publication
those anonymous reviewers of the publica- proposal and Andrew Harrison who was
tion proposal, as well as, Geoff Hosey and part of the publication team in its final year,
Lucy Bearman‐Brown for reviewing some during which time Athira Menon facilitated
materials for this book, we’re grateful for the editorial needs and the publication
their time and expertise. requirements. We are also grateful to the
The book has been brought to life not only production team for making this project into
by the talent and enthusiasm of our authors, a book.
but also by the photographs provided by From a personal perspective Vicky Melfi
Kirstin Anderson‐Hansen, Gordon M. would like to thank Edward Pickersgill and
Burghardt, Sabrina Brando, Elisabeth S. Isabel MP for their love support. Nicole
Herrelko, Katherina Herrmann, Jim Mackie, Dorey would like to thank Michael for sup-
Steve Martin, Joshua Plotnik, Jereon Steven, porting her “garage band” as well as Xander
Heather Williams, and Ray Wiltshire. and Aria for all the hugs, kisses, and cuddles
We’re grateful to Myfanwy Griffith (CEO as well as only hiding under her desk a few
EAZA) for taking the time to support this times. Samantha (Sam) Ward wishes to thank
publication by writing our foreword; as Jonathan Hatton and Connie for always being
someone who has a personal connection and there and supporting her when taking on
passion for animal learning theory and “these exciting projects”.