Grey Stafford
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Dr. Grey Stafford | |
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| Born | New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Animal Trainer; Behaviorist; Spokesperson; Author |
| Spouse | Karen Balogh Stafford |
Dr. Grey Stafford is an animal trainer, zoologist, educator, and currently the Director of Conservation at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also a spokesperson for the zoo and aquarium industry and has been featured on nationally televised programs.
Grey is also the author of Zoomility: Keeper Tales of Training with Positive Reinforcement. His mentor, Jack Hanna, wrote the book's foreword.[1][2][3]
Early years
Grey was raised in
Education
He holds a PhD granted by the Department of Biological Sciences at
Career
Grey serves as the Director of Conservation at the
Professional Service
Stafford also serves on the editorial advisory board for the International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA).[6]
Commentator
Grey serves as an expert commentator regarding captive animal issues for national and international media outlets. On July 30, 2010 he was interviewed by CNN HLN concerning the fatal grizzly bear attacks in Montana.[7][8]
In 2013, he was selected along with his colleague William Hurley IV to serve as a guest panelist for a critique of the controversial docudrama Blackfish (film) for CNN.[9][10]
References
- ^ Library of Congress LCCN Permalink 2007929349. Lccn.loc.gov. Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ Grey Stafford, PhD Archived November 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Apdt.com. Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Zoo helps animals help themselves". MontereyHerald.com. September 23, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ FOX 10 Arizona Morning – Wildlife World Zoo – myFOX Phoenix. myfoxphoenix.com. Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ Dr. Grey Stafford Interview. Charisma On Camera. Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ IMATA. IMATA (January 1, 2010). Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ Grizzly euthanized after fatal mauling that perplexes experts. CNN (July 30, 2010). Retrieved on October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Video - Breaking News Videos from". CNN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ "Crossfire: Tim Zimmermann & Grey Stafford debate animal captivity (part2/3)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ "Zoologist explains benefits of orcas captivity - CNN.com Video". Cnn.com. March 7, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
External links
- "Grey Stafford - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- "CNN.com - Transcripts". transcripts.cnn.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- "Aquatic Mammals". aquaticmammalsjournal.org. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- "Dos and Don'ts for Your Trip to the Vet". lhj.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- "ZOOmility on WhoSay". Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
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