Human and Animal Interactions in New Zealand
This experience will allow students to gain a global perspective of animal management practices and human interactions with various livestock and wildlife species. Students will see first-hand how culture, history, and geography impact the use of land and animals within society. Students will study the culture of native New Zealanders (Maori), their close interactions with flora and fauna, and critically analyze livestock management and wildlife conservation in Australasia. Learning experiences include lectures, activities, educational site visits, and reflective exercises.
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Program Details | Faculty Overview Presentation | Excursions | How to Apply | Student Testimonials
Program Details
Dates:
Anticipated program dates can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Application Deadline:
Oct. 1, 2025
Courses:
ANSC 410V/510V
ANSC 410V(H)
BIOL 496V/496V(H)
Program Costs:
Financial information can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Faculty Leaders:
Dr. Kathi Jogan
kjogan@uark.edu
Faculty Overview Presentation
Excursions
Just a few items on the trip agenda:
- Mitai maori village Maori warrior cultural performance and their close dependence on native plants and animals
- Swim with New Zealand fur seals in their natural environment in the coastal waters off of Kaikoura
- Elm Wildlife tour on the Otago Peninsula, also known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand
- Hobbiton More than a movie set, Hobbiton is also a working beef and sheep farm, a successful example of agritourism
- Milford Sound, located in Fiordland, on the southwest coast of the South Island, is a fiord carved by glaciers during the ice age
How to Apply
Contact the faculty leader if you're interested in this program.
Student Testimonials
“My favorite part of the New Zealand program was the ample opportunity to interact with rare and endangered wildlife, an experience that was eye-opening and unforgettable.”
Student Testimonial