Why Conservation Needs Educators | Dr Dave Johnston, Wildlife Conservation Society

Dr Dave Johnston, Director of Professional Development at the Wildlife Conservation Society, shares why education is essential to conservation. In this episode, we explore how zoos and aquariums scale conservation impact, how Dave built a fulfilling career through teaching, and what effective conservation education really looks like.We explore:Why zoos and aquariums are ideal hubs for conservation learningHow Dave pivoted from animal care to conservation educationWhat makes professional development effectiveWhy empathy, storytelling and respect are critical in engaging learnersAnd how you can start or grow your career in conservation educationIt’s an energising, thoughtful and hopeful conversation.🔗 Learn more about WCS: https://www.wcs.org 🎓 Explore Conservation Careers: https://www.conservation-careers.com

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