Bridget Cooper-Rogers

Bridget Cooper-Rogers

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

I am currently undertaking a PhD of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, regarding Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare at the University of Adelaide.

My area of interest includes the welfare impact of animal-visitor interactions, specifically animal interaction programs in zoos, which include both direct and indirect forms of interaction. These can include animal shows or performances, handling, petting, and other similar activities often seen in zoos.

Additionally, zoo-housed birds are a priority within my research as this taxon is one of the more commonly seen involved in zoo experiences, yet there is minimal peer-reviewed literature regarding these species and their welfare within zoos. My own birds have inspired a passion to research, educate, and promote appropriate welfare and behaviour in birds, due to the clear gap within literature regarding this.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator for ANIML SC 2507RW - Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIB University of Adelaide
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator for AN BEHAV 3000RW - The Science of Enrichment and Animal Learning University of Adelaide
    2025 - 2025 Casual Demonstrator for ANIML SC 2506RW - Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIA University of Adelaide
    2025 - 2026 Casual Demonstrator for ANIML SC 3530RW - Integrative Domestic and Exotic Animal Studies University of Adelaide
    2023 - ongoing Dog Trainer PetStock

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2025 - 2029 University of Adelaide Australia PhD Candidate
    2024 - 2024 University of Adelaide Australia Honours
    2021 - 2023 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science

  • Research Interests
    Animal Behaviour Animal welfare Zoology Animal Management Humane Animal Treatment

  • Preprint
    Year Citation
    2025 Cooper Rogers, B. K., Klingner, P., Hanson, S., Partoon, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). The Greatest Show (Birds) on Earth: Public Presentations and Their Welfare Impacts on Zoo-Housed Birds.
    DOI
    2024 Cooper-Rogers, B., Partoon, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). Can You Vary the Cassowary? Using Multiple Measures to Assess and Compare Casuarius Activity in Human Care.
    DOI
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