Dr Jan Packer

Dr Jan Packer, Senior Research Fellow
Dr Jan Packer, Senior Research Fellow and RHD Postgraduate Coordinator

Dr Jan Packer

Room Number: 434

Building Number: 39A (GPN Building)

Campus: St Lucia Campus

Telephone Number: +61 (7) 3346 7789

Fax Number: +61 (7) 3346 8716

Email: j.packer@uq.edu.au

Biosketch

Dr Packer has been involved in numerous projects designed to understand and facilitate visitor experiences in natural and cultural heritage sites, including museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, national parks, ecotourism and wildlife tourism attractions. Her research has contributed to theoretical understandings in the field, and has challenged commonly-held assumptions about visitor experiences. Dr Packer’s current interests include visitor experiences; free-choice learning; wildlife tourism; restorative environments; educational psychology; and positive psychology.

Editorships

  • Editor, Visitor Studies

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