About Us

 

The Shape of Enrichment was founded, in 1991, by Karen Worley and Valerie Hare, to further environmental enrichment efforts for captive animals around the world.

 

The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. is a non-profit corporation. Its board of directors consists of Karen Worley, Valerie Hare, and Dr. David Shepherdson. Our officers are Karen Worley (President); Valerie Hare (Chief Financial Officer); and Margaret Hawkins (Secretary).

 

The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. is composed entirely of volunteer staff and we cannot thank these individuals enough for their dedication and commitment to improving animal welfare.

 

The Shape of Enrichment is honored to be the official publication and website for the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment (ICEE). Currently, our board members all serve on the ICEE committee and our secretary functions as the ICEE committee secretary.

 

The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. offers a variety of services to animal care professionals worldwide.

 

Corporate Vision

 

The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. strives to achieve and maintain a reputation as a leading international animal enrichment organization.

 

Corporate Mission Statement

 

The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. is dedicated to promoting worldwide environmental enrichment efforts for captive animals. The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. encourages improvements in animal welfare through education and international exchanges of enrichment theory and application.