Improving the life of wild animals through animal welfare science, ethics and care.

/ABOUT
My name is Willeke Huizinga and with a background spanning various roles in zoos, from animal care, administration, and curatorship to chairing the Dutch zoo accreditation committee, coupled with independent research and a recent MSC in International Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Law, I bring valuable insights to elevate your business.

In addition to my passion for travel, meeting new people, engaging in thoughtful discussions, enjoying hearty laughter, savouring good food (and wine), and immersing myself in nature, I am eager to collaborate on the shared goal of enhancing animal well-being.

Let's work together to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Get in touch
/ABOUT
My name is Willeke Huizinga and with a background spanning various roles in zoos, from animal care, administration, and curatorship to chairing the Dutch zoo accreditation committee, coupled with independent research and a recent MSC in International Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Law, I bring valuable insights to elevate your business.

In addition to my passion for travel, meeting new people, engaging in thoughtful discussions, enjoying hearty laughter, savouring good food (and wine), and immersing myself in nature, I am eager to collaborate on the shared goal of enhancing animal well-being.

Let's work together to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Get in touch
/WHAT I DO

My Services

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  • SWOT Analysis
  • Animal Welfare Audits
  • Welfare Impact Research
  • Policy and Ethical Review
  • Literature and Research Reviews
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Improve
  • Action Plan Development
  • Training and Workshops
  • Primary Welfare Research Support
  • Tailored Welfare Policy Design
  • Care and Enrichment Protocols
  • Husbandry and Enclosure Advice
  • Educational Lectures
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Communicate
  • Public Engagement
  • Internal Communication
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/PREVIOUS PROJECTS
In the works:
Communication of conservation and welfare goals in EAZA zoos
Master thesis
Currently working on this project for my master thesis.
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The impact of housing temperature on the well-being of tropical parrots
Research
The impact of housing temperature on the well-being of tropical parrots
Research
The study examines the effects of temperature on the well-being of tropical parrots, using various health indicators and ethical reviews to gauge their adaptability to new environments.
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Canid species and enclosures in ARTIS
Assessment
Advise
Canid species and enclosures in ARTIS
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Advise
Assessment
Advise
The study evaluated ARTIS Zoo's canid species and their enclosures for welfare and conservation, advising on strategic planning.
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Factors that influence people’s attitude toward the killing of healthy animals
Exploratory literature
Factors that influence people’s attitude toward the killing of healthy animals
Exploratory literature
Exploratory literature
The review explores diverse ethical perspectives on euthanising healthy animals, cultural attitudes towards animals, and suggests ways to enhance discourse and further research for the EEP committee of EAZA.
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This can be your project
Exciting times
This can be your project...
Exciting times
Contact me to start discussing our next project!
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/CONTACT
Every great conversation begins with a simple hello. If you have questions or thoughts about Wildlife's Welfare, ethics, or care, I'm here to listen.
info@wildlifeswelfare.com