Academic Journal
Q2Zoo Biology
About Zoo Biology
About Zoo Biology
Zoo Biology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Liss Inc. (United States). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1982-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1098-2361, 0733-3188; H-index 73.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (73): Strong citation impact — 73 articles cited at least 73 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Zoo Biology
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Zoo Biology?
1098-2361, 0733-3188.
Who publishes Zoo Biology?
Wiley-Liss Inc..
What are Zoo Biology's metrics?
H-index 73.
Is Zoo Biology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Primate Behavior and Ecology; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Human-Animal Interaction Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,920.00 USD; 3,240.00 EUR; 2,620.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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2026-10-15 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70122Measuring Zoo Rhino Personality: Investigating Methods of Assessment and Relationships to Behavior
Shannon L. Watts, Jaime H. Martin, Ellen Williams
2026-10-14 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70123The Scoop on Honey Badger Poop: Validation of a Non‐Invasive Method for Assessing Physiological Responses in Captivity
Megan Hutson, André Ganswindt, Andrea B. Webster
2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70121From There and Back Again: A Commentary on the Future of Animal Transfers in Zoos and Aquariums
John E. Andrews, Kristine Schad Eebes, Shannon L. O'Brien, Kathryn C. Gamble et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70117Feeding Practices and Welfare of Zoo‐Housed Giraffes ( Giraffa camelopardalis ) on a Global Scale
Rosalyn Pardave, Gernot Osthoff, Marcus Clauss, Francois Deacon et al.
2026-10-06 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70114Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Viability of Animal Populations in Zoos and Aquariums
Lisa J. Faust, John E. Andrews, Alex Ball, Rebecca Biddle et al.
2026-10-05 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70115Isolated Demes as a Genetic Management Strategy for Ex Situ Conservation Programs
Elmar Fienieg, Philippe Helsen, Brian Zimmerman
2026-10-03 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70116A Coordinated U.S. Biobank Alliance for the Zoological and Conservation Community
Rachel A. Johnston, Lisa Moses, Danica Wolfe, Megan E. Brown et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70118Impact of a Riding Event and Ambient Temperature on the Heart Rate of Gotlandsruss Ponies
Emilia Ahl, Linda Thelin, Lynne U. Sneddon
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70112Establishing Salvage Incubation Protocols for Abandoned Eggs of the Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus superciliosus
Yuji Okahisa, Honoka Yukimoto, Fuka Mamiya, Yorito Kamiya et al.
2026-09-29 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70113Integrating Biobanking Into Conservation Practice: The Development and Impact of the EAZA Biobank
Christina Hvilsom, Philippe Helsen, Alexander Ball, Andrew Mooney et al.
2026-09-15 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70103Social Dynamics in Zoo‐Housed Bush Dogs (Speothos venaticus) Following Group Changes
Alice S. Clark, Veronica B. Cowl, Jane L. Hurst, Lisa Holmes et al.
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70109Roaring to Go: Engagement With Positive Reinforcement Training as a Valid and Reliable Indicator of Positive Welfare in Zoo Big Cats
Kalliopi Angelakopoulos, Aurelie Jolivald
2026-09-02 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70102Testicular Echobiometry and Sperm Characterization in Oncilla ( Leopardus tigrinus ) From the Caatinga Biome
Yuri Gonçalves Matos, Herlon Victor Rodrigues Silva, Bruna Farias Brito, Patrícia Vasconcelos Alves et al.
2026-09-02 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70107Effects of Roscovitine and Serum Starvation on the Viability and G 0 /G 1 Synchronization in Somatic Cells from the Antillean Manatee ( Trichechus manatus manatus , Linnaeus 1758)
Luanna Lorenna Vieira Rodrigues, Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Lhara Ricarliany Medeiros de Oliveira, João Vitor da Silva Viana et al.
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70108Issue Information
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70119Changes of Microbial and Component Composition of Giraffe Milk During Mid‐ to Late Lactation
G. Osthoff, C. J Hugo, S Van der Merwe, A Hugo et al.
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70110How Enrichment Aesthetic Shapes Zoo Visitor Perceptions of Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation
John A. Humphrey, Elizabeth P. Derryberry
2026-09-01 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70111Fecal Glucocorticoid and Androgen Metabolites in Eastern Grey Kangaroos ( Macropus giganteus ) Following Environmental Relocation
Laura Menchetti, Rupert Palme, Livio Galosi, Giacomo Rossi et al.
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.1002/zoo.70096Reviews
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