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Dr. Gabriella Fazio, an Italian veterinary doctor, attended in 2011 the advanced training course in “Management and enhancement of wildlife in a controlled environment: conservation, welfare, education”.
In 2013 she obtained the Master “Ensuring a future for wild fauna: for an integrated conservation”, at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Padua in Italy, with the thesis “Elephant welfare index: pilot study on manipulated normal behaviors and on stereotypies in 14 subjects of Loxodonta africana held in three different controlled environments “.
Between 2013 and 2014 she went several times to South Africa, both within private reserves and at the National Zoological Gardens of Pretoria, participating in research projects aimed at studying welfare in African elephants kept in a controlled environment. In 2018 she participated in the Elephant Management course organized by the American Association of Zoos and Acquariums in West Virginia.
Always passionate about the protection and conservation of African biodiversity but not only, lightens her days also dedicating to the Caribbean dances and good food.
Conservation Global provided a comprehensive and engaging travel experience for a group of seasoned travelers. My expectations were exceeded due to the organization’s ability to strike a balance between learning and fun, academics were firmly grounded as the motivation for all activities. We had access to sustainability focused thought leaders who were great privileges to learn from; many of whom were only accessible through this fantastic organization and their vast network of environmentalists. From a beautiful sunrise hike of Lion’s Head in Cape Town to spending time with the students at Tsiba college in Knysna, I would happily relive this trip in a heartbeat. I am grateful for Conservation Global and the time and energy they put in to ensure a memorable, inspiring and educational South African adventure for all involved.
Conservation Global organized a dually educational and adventurous experience across South Africa. As a student I was able to learn more about apartheid and its effects on the nation from prominent political leaders. Also, I was able to better understand the needs and efforts of conservationists across the area to protect some of the worlds most endangered animals. From finding dolphins in the Indian Ocean, cage diving with great whites, and spotting lions on the game reserve, this experience reestablished the necessity in myself to protect our wild lands across the globe. If we do not protect them, who will?
