Dear Colleague,
Another busy week. There follows the news.
Gorillas thrive in decade of conflict
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/et?
ac=003864436460684&rtmo=kCJLY3kp&atmo=rrrrrrrq&pg=/et/01/1/31/wgor31.h
tml
Rise in number of rare mountain gorillas
http://www.africaonline.com/news/010125rl1.html
Tests Show Wolf Shot in Blue Mountains Was Wild
http://www.kgw.com/kgwnews/oregonwash_story.html?StoryID=13571
Three sites identified for zoo relocation
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?
file=/2001/2/3/nation/0316cmzo&newspage=Search
Zoo crew hopes for quick spring
(Oklahoma City Zoo)
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/show_article?
ID=633495&pic=none&TP=getarticle
Unhappy chimp faces new setting
(Charlotte Metro Zoo)
http://www.newsobserver.com/friday/news/nc/Story/301216p-301038c.html
Estes Park wildlife center revived
http://www.bouldernews.com/news/local/02awild.html
Chimps begin new life
(Causeway Safari Park / Cefn-yr-Erw Rare Breeds Farm and Primate
Sanctuary)
http://www.utvinternet.com/news/indepth.asp?id=4596&r=all
Worldwide alliance formed to protect endangered turtles
http://www.star-
telegram.com/news/doc/1047/1:STATE25/1:STATE250129101.html
Zoos for Sabah and Sarawak
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?
file=/2001/1/29/nation/2910kchh&sec=nation
Zoo's 'snapshot' chimps now run free
(Singapore Zoo)
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,19992,00.html?
Aquarium tigers get female companion
(Ocean Journey)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0202m.htm
Goose takes flight from endangered list
http://www.postnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/National/00949C9A713EFEA
9862569E7005A273E?OpenDocument
Penguins wobble but they don't fall down
http://www.thestate.com/nation/docs/penguins2.htm
King penguins still standing tall
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,250008302,00.html?
New zoo hospital tops Metroparks budget
http://www.cleveland.com/news/index.ssf?/news/pd/cc01park.html
Land Policy Wreaks Havoc on Zimbabwe's Wildlife
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/feb2001/2001L-02-01-10.html
Depressed penguin recovering at zoo hospital
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/story_8050.asp
Moose, wolf plan proposed
http://www.adn.com/nation/story/0,2360,235507,00.html
Elephant eludes U.S. Customs' scrutiny at Mexican border
http://www.courttv.com/people/2001/0201/elephant_ap.html
Benny the elephant busted after crossing into Mexican illegally
http://www.foxnews.com/world/0131/i_ap_0131_100.sml
UK Countryside Scheme Gives Birds Royal Treatment
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jan2001/2001L-01-31-11.html
Most manatees killed in January died from cold
http://www.miamiherald.com/content/today/news/brknews/docs/099488.htm
Rare Rhino Pregnancy
http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/rhino010130.html
Group's recent activities show it's not really `friend' of zoo
http://www.courierpress.com/cg
i-bin/view.cgi?/200102/01+letters020101_news.html+20010201+news
Bear's necessities
(Calgary Zoo)
http://www.canoe.ca/CalgaryNews/cs.cs-02-01-0032.html
Hogle Zoo Attempts to Ferret Out $1.7M in Funds
http://www.sltrib.com/02012001/utah/67657.htm
Program tracks rare, tiny bog turtles
http://www.postnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/National/E98848D0F25C5B2
A862569E5005C9313?OpenDocument
Shell Under Fire For Pakistan Park Pipeline
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jan2001/2001L-01-29-10.html
Cats are the 'worst' killers
http://www.telegraph.co.uk:80/et?
ac=000140326706927&rtmo=psQb3h1e&atmo=psQb3h1e&pg=/et/01/1/31/ncat31.h
tml
Grief Therapy
(Milwaukee County Zoo)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/jan01/lucy31013001a.asp
A Poacher's Paradise in Cambodia Black market in animals, parts
threatens to strip jungles of wildlife
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
file=/chronicle/archive/2001/01/
30/MN125742.DTL
'Mad cow' tests being carried out on apes
http://ananova.com/news/story/sm_192186.html
Honolulu aquarium should excel in exhibits that inspire, educate and
entertain
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/128opinion14.html
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(The next two arrived together on Friday - postal delay)
Animal Keepers' Forum Vol.28, No.1 January 2001
Articles include:
ABC's Column: Use of the "bridge"
Reactions Column: Attitude During a Crisis
Jambo Africa: A Bowling for Rhinos Trip Diary
King Penguin Training at the Indianapolis Zoo
The Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping - a profile
Enrichment Options
And much much more, including conference announcements, vacancies,
Chapter news and other items of interest.
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Suite 133,
Topeka, KS 66614
U.S.A
or visit the web site http://www.AAZK.org
to learn more
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Animal Keepers' Forum Vol.28, No.2 February 2001
Articles include:
ABC's Column: Use of the Bridge
A Meeting of Keepers
Reactions Column(Firearm Selection)
Enrichment Options
The Water Column
Octopus Enrichment Techniques
And much much more, including conference announcements, vacancies,
Chapter news and other items of interest.
To subscribe please write to:
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3601 S.W. 29th St.,
Suite 133,
Topeka, KS 66614
U.S.A
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to learn more
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Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
The 2001 meeting of the IFRG will be held at St Edmunds Hall,
University of Oxford on 17th-18th September 2001. As well as the
usual range of talks there is an invited speaker: Dr Mike Hansell of
the University of Glasgow who will talk on nest construction. There
is also a workshop on fertilisation and embryology. More details from
myself at charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
or at the website: http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
All are welcome.
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The International Society for Anthrozoology supports the
interdisciplinary study of human-animal interactions. ISAZ will hold
its 2001 conference at University of California, Davis, from August 2-
4. The theme is Human-Animal Conflict, although other topics will
also be addressed. The conference will be held sequentially with
the conferences of two related groups -- Nature in Legend and Story
(NILAS) and The International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE).
Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations will be due FEB. 28
(please note the change from the original date of Jan. 31st), and
should be sent to Lynette Hart, co-chair, at the Davis.
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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TRAFFIC Bulletin Vol.18 No.3 December 2000
News
The Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of CITES
Homalopsine Watersnakes: The Harvest and Trade from Tonie Sap,
Cambodia
Siezures and Prosecutions
Publications
To subscribe please contact bulletin@trafficint.org
The text of this, the most recent edition of TRAFFIC can be read by
visiting: http://www.traffic.org
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Many of you will recall that it was some months ago that I started
reading the book Zoo & Aquarium History. I finally finished it last
week. I have enjoyed the book immensely and, I suppose, could have
read it at a single sitting. As it was, there are several other books
I am reading at the same time (and projects on the go) and I like to
make those I enjoy last longer than most.
There are over 400 interesting pages, masses of references, and lists
and stories in a well produced and illustrated book. The references
are of particular value and use. Zoo history may not be a hugely
popular subject but it is an interesting one. If you doubt me buy a
copy. I am sure you will find something of interest. Everything you
wondered about and more besides. It certainly is something that all
zoos should have on their bookshelves.
There are areas, countries and regions which have recieved less
attention than they should have. There are some zoos which I know
well whose status and record of achievement have been overhyped. No
doubt you too will find your own errors and omissions. On the whole
though this book is the best produced so far on this subject. I do
recommend it highly.
I learnt something new on practically every page. A lot of food for
thought and leads to follow up.
Zoo and Aquarium History - Ancient Animal Collections to Zoological
Gardens Edited by Vernon N. Kisling Contributors are Catherine de
Courcy, James F. Ellis Jr, Georgeann A. Ellis, Ken Kawata, Clinton H.
Keeling, Vernon N. Kisling Jr, Wilhelmus Labuschagne, Leszek Solski,
Harro Strehlow, and Sally Walker. ISBN 0-8493-2100-x Price is £46.99
Order from: Turpin Distribution Services Ltd, Blackhorse Road,
Letchworth, Herts, SG6 1HN UK Tel: 44 (0) 1462 488900 Fax: 44 (0)
1462 483011 email: custservturpin@r...
And if Zoo History is an interest why not subscribe to the Zoo
History group.
Send a blank e-mail, blank subject to:
Zoo-Historians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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American Animal Trainer Magazine Volume 2. Issue 1 January - March
2001
Feature articles include:
Proud Tradition in the White Mountains of New Hampshire by Ruth Bossie
Monkeying Around by Tom Rice et. al,
The King and I by Harry Locker
Amazing Exotics Education Center of Central Florida by Kristi
VanPetten
Teaching an Elephant to Ride a Tricycle
and
Regan Reporting - The Port Defiance Zoo-Conversion to Protected
Contact and Handling Elephant Problems
Mike's Memoirs-Down Mexico Way
Somebody Had to Say it! Circus is Not a Four Letter Word by Doug Cook
and more
Subscribe by mail or over secure web site at :
http://www.animaltrainermagazine.com
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Zoo Staff Personals Looking for work? Someone to travel with?
Somewhere to stay? Let me know and I will post it here.
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Situations Vacant (Please mention you saw the advertisement in
ZooNews Digest should you apply for any of these posts, many thanks)
Do you have a vacancy to advertise? Please email me.
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Dublin Zoo are seeking applications for the post of Director due to
the forthcoming retirement of the current postholder.
Dublin zoo which has been open since 1830 can be found on the
outskirts of Dublin and covers about 55 acres. The attractive and
conservation/education minded collection attracts over half a million
visitors a year. The zoo has just recently completed an important and
exciting development programme.
Applicants for the position will be assessed on their experience in
zoo management, general management skills, communication skills,
track record and their qualifications in biological and/or business
administration.
For further information please write to:
Hon. Secretary, Zoological Society of Ireland, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix
Park, Dublin 8, Ireland
Fax +353 1 677 1660
Closing date for applications is 28th February 2001
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EXPERIENCED KEEPERS WANTED AT MONKEY WORLD - APE RESCUE CENTRE,
WAREHAM,DORSET
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as
we embark upon a 40-acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of
keepers (13 in all) already boasts over 120 years of experience. We
are interested in career animal keepers and the salaries will reflect
this. Monkey World is aiming to hire 2 Keepers and intends to pull
together the best team of primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to
experience. Primate experience is a benefit but we are also
interested in hearing experienced carnivore keepers as well. The job
will entail the daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other
primates. Applicants will be trained to give talks to the public.
Monkey World assists foreign Governments to stop the smuggling of
primates from the wild and is a member of EAZA and several EEP
breeding programmes. For more information about us see our web site
at http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to apes@monkeyworld.org or to Keeper
Application, Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset BH20
6HH,England.
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GORILLA KEEPER (Assistant to the Director of Animal Care)…Gorilla
Haven is seeking an experienced ape keeper. Having preferably worked
with gorillas, the successful applicant will be familiar with
accepted husbandry practices and standards and have the maturity to
supervise volunteers and make decisions in a responsible manner.
Duties will be varied and include animal care and exhibit cleaning
plus overseeing the daily management of the facility in the absence
of the Director of Animal Care. Gorilla Haven is a new facility and
offers the opportunity to meet the challenges of growing with the
planned expansion to 4 habitats (totaling 25 acres) over 20 years.
The position will be available April 2001. Salary commensurate with
experience. Please send resume and references to: Pete Halliday,
Project Manager/Director of Animal Care, Gorilla Haven, PO Box 210,
Morganton, GA 30560 or e-mail to pete@gorilla-haven.org
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INTERPRETATION OFFICER (EDUCATION)
Chester Zoo is one of Europe's leading zoological collections. Our
expanding Education Division is responsible for signage and
interpretation of both zoological and botanical exhibits. A position
has arisen for an experienced Interpretation Officer to assist the
Education Division contribute to our conservation and educational
mission.
The job - translation of information into attractive and educational
displays. Skills required - concept generation; research and liaison
with zoo staff, artists and craftspeople to produce displays;
discipline and administration skills to plan new and remedial work
programmes. Familiarity with WP and image manipulation software..
Candidates should have a Biology/Life Science degree or equivalent,
at least 2 years practical experience in a zoo/wildlife/museum
environment and must empathise with the Zoo's primary mission in
animal conservation.
Application by CV with a covering letter stating current or expected
salary to Jayne Quinn, Personnel Manager, The North of England
Zoological Society, Caughall Road, Upton by Chester, CH2 1LH.
Telephone enquiries 01244 650222.
Closing date for applications is 23rd February 2000.
Website: http://www.chesterzoo.org
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ZOO CURATOR OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Organization: Dallas Zoo
Location: Dallas, TX
Date: Jan 31, 2001
Qualifications include at least five years supervisory experience at
a public zoo or reptile facility and an academic degree in the Life
Sciences or equivalent. Advanced degrees preferred. Position provides
supervision to the reptile department staff of nine. Duties include
overseeing reptile department functions such as specimen acquisition,
de-acquisition, husbandry, and exhibition; facility design and
maintenance; education and conservation programs; staff safety,
training and development; and public relations activities to meet
annually established goals and objectives. Additional duties include
hiring, performance planning and evaluation; development of relevant
research projects; budget development and administration; stocking
anti-venims; ensuring compliance with all relevant wildlife laws and
regulations; participation in zoo-wide improvement committees; and
related duties as assigned. Beginning salary ranges from $46,511 to
$58,581.
Position is subject to drug and alcohol testing/negative TB test
required. Must have a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license. Equal
Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. Please call 214-670-6833 for a City of
Dallas application form. Individuals interested should submit their
application and/or resume by March 9, 2001 to: City of Dallas, Human
Resources Department, 1500 Marilla St., Room 6AN, Dallas, Texas,
75201.
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St. Maarten Zoological & Botanical Garden Foundation, St. Maarten
(Netherlands Antilles) are loking for a new Animal Curator/Manager.
Position requires experience/interest in broad based Mixed Species
Exhibits. Focus on animals of the Caribbean and South America. Salary
U.S.$ 1100/month gross, plus car, insurance, accommodation and
utilities.
For further details contact Neil Grant at: tel/fax ++599-543-2030 or
e-mail: sxmzoo@megatropic.com
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KEEPER POSITIONS AT BIRMINGHAM ZOO, BIRMINGHAM, AL
Animal Keeper...The Birmingham Zoo is working to grow and diversify
its applicant pool for Animal Keeper positions. A degree in biology,
or related field is preferred. Potential applicants are needed for
future openings in the Primate, Carnivore, Hoofed Stock, Pachyderm,
Bird, and Reptile departments. Please send cover letter and resume
to: Marcia Riedmiller, Mammal Curator, The Birmingham Zoo, 2630
Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223. E-mail:
mriedmiller@birminghamzoo.com
Resumes will be kept on file for one year. EOE
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Banham Zoo & Suffolk Wildlife Park
Education & Activities Officer
We are currently looking to employ full time Education officers at
both Banham Zoo & Suffolk Wildlife Park.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and outgoing individual.
Previous zoological/biological and teaching experience would be an
advantage.
Tasks include conducting animal encounters and animal feeding talks
and promoting our curriculum based education facilities.
Please apply in writing to Sarah Fairhurst, Head of Interpretation &
Education, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd February 2001.
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Keeper Vacancy at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park
There is a vacancy for an Elephant and Chimpanzee Keeper likely to
arise in the near future. Applications for the position are now being
invited.
This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in an exciting
development of the work of the Zoological Society of London with
elephants at Whipsnade. Applicants should have some experience with
elephants and/or chimpanzees, ideally with an academic qualification
of a degree, a Btech or HND in a relelvant subject.
The terms and conditions are dependant on experience and
qualifications.
Applications or for further information please contact the Curator at
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 2LF. Fax no. 01582
872649
The closing date is February 7th 2001
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Research Assistant post available.
International Zoo Veterinary Group has a vacancy for an additional
person for their research department. Basic requirements are a BSc
(or equivalent) in Zoology, Marine Biology or similar subject, some
zoo experience and good computer/internet skills. Personal traits
should include ability to work in a small team, good presentation
skills and personal appearance, and a keen interest in conservation
and zoo education. Car ownership essential. Further advantages
would be a strong interest (biological rather than sentimental) in
marine mammals, and European language ability.
This is an office rather than a field job, but some travel will be
involved. The applicant should be prepared to move to West Yorkshire.
Applications with c.v. and photograph by e-mail to
izvg@dial.pipex.com or by mail to International Zoo Veterinary Group,
Keighley Business Centre, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21
1AG.
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Work Experience Placements (Animal Keeping / Research) at Chester Zoo
There are 12-month work experience placements available at Chester
Zoo, offering students the opportunity to gain practical experience
within a unique scientific/conservation environment. The placements
in animal keeping offer experience in animal husbandry and welfare by
assisting animal keeping staff on a particular section.
The placement in research offers the opportunity to gain knowledge of
various areas of zoo research by assisting the Research Officer.
Positions to start in September 2001.
For more information contact Jayne Quinn, Personnel Manager, Chester
Zoo, Caughall Road, Upton, Chester CH2 1LH, tel: 01244 650232,
closing date for applications is 28th Feb. 2001.
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SAFARI PARK MONDE SAUVAGE
AYWAILLE BELGIUM
WANTED
Sea Lion Trainer. Full time job. To start training of 1-3-1 Sea Lions
for next tourist season. Good conditions and salary. Apply in writing
with C.V. and recent passport photo to :
The Director. MONDE SAUVAGE SAFARI. Fange de Deigne 3. 4920 AYWAILLE
BELGIUM.
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WORLD ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
DIRECTOR
Requirements :-
Proven administration experience at a senior level, preferably gained
in business, diplomatic or scientific fields.
Experience in implementing and managing business plans.
Well developed liaison competence – good communication skills
Computer literacy.
Exposure to conservation issues
Willingness to travel is essential.
Willingness to settle in one of the following locations: Minneapolis
(USA), London (UK), Vienna (Austria) or Berne (Switzerland).
DUTIES
Facilitate an active relationship amongst all regions.
Co-ordinate all marketing activities.
Monitor and implement membership services and activities.
Lobby governents, international institutions and business.
Raise funds for the organisation.
Contact: Willie Labuschagne, President, World Association of Zoos
and Aquariums. P.O. Box 754, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. Fax: +
2712 323-4540. E-mail: wlab@mweb.co.za. Closing date: 15th March 2001
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Twycoss Zoo require an Experienced Primate Keeper. For further details
please telephone 01827 880250
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BRONX ZOO
The Department of Ornithology at the Bronx Zoo has a paid position
available for a behavioral enrichment intern, starting early in 2001.
The intern should have some background in animal behavior and
research methods. The intern will work with keepers to develop,
construct and implement effective enrichment objects and strategies,
including conducting research on the effect of enrichment items on
birds in our collection. Interested individuals should contact: John
Rowden, PhD Assistant Curator, Ornithology Wildlife Conservation
Society 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460 718-220-7153 Fax: 718-
733-7300 email:
jrowden@wcs.org
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DRUSILLAS ZOO PARK, E. SUSSEX.
WANTED - TWO SENIOR KEEPERS
Carnivores and rodents
Due to maternity, a full-time, permanent keeping position will be
available within our carnivore and rodent section. The position
involves acting in the absence of the Head Keeper, working with a
small team and will include cross-over with other sections. Minimum
2 - 3 years experience with small carnivores and rodents required.
Invertebrates
An exciting opportunity for an invertebrate specialist/enthusiast has
also become available within our presentations section. A senior
keeper, minimum 2 - 3 years experience, is required to develop the
new invertebrate exhibit. Good working knowledge of zoos and animals
necessary as position will include cross-over with other sections.
Additional responsibilities include acting in the absence of the Head
Keeper and public animal encounters sessions.
Plus ?
Newly created seasonal cover keeper position, April 1st - 31st
October 2001.
The successful candidates will ideally have the C & G Animal
Management qualification. Benefits for all positions include a
competitive wage rate and alternate weekends off (no accommodation
provided). For further information, a job description and
application form, please phone Rebecca Burroughs on 01323 874106
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For the most up to date links to sites advertising Zoo work go to:
http://members.tripod.com/~Sciurus/index.html
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Meetings
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
12th - 17th February 2001
For further info contact:
aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
Zoo-Kunft 2001
"SICHERHEIT FÜR MENSCH UND TIER"
am 16., 17. und 18. Februar 2001
in
Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen
Programm und Online Anmeldung
http://www.zoo-kunft.de/zoo-kunft/ZK21AN.htm
oder
Programm und Anmeldung anfördern = quantum@t-online.de
Environmental Management Symposium
Aalborg Zoo
1 - 4 March 2001
For further info e-mail:
hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
9th Annual International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
Orlando, Florida
1 - 4 March 2001
For further information e-mail: Barbnei@aol.com
Or visit: http://www.iaate.org
International Congress on Testudo
Gonfaron
France
7 – 10 March 2001
For further info contact:
Soptom@compuserve.com
Or visit
http://www.tortues,com/testudo.htm
13th Non-Domestic Neonatal Symposium
7th March 2001
San Diego
For further information contact: kmichelson@sandiegozoo.org
The Dallas Zoo presents a
WILDLIFE RESEARCH EXPEDITION
to study endangered wildlife in Mexico
March 10-23, 2001
For further information please contact Wanda Weaver at (214) 670-6833
or e-mail Leanne at dzconsrc@airmail.net
3rd IMATA Regional Meeting Europe
(International Marine Animal Trainers Association)
Genova Aquarium
Genova-Italy.
13th March 2001
For further information please contact:
Sabrina Labberte
+39.039.6612829 phone / fax
sablab@hotmail.com email
Seminar on keeping otters in captivity
14th - 16th March 2001
German Otter Centre
Hankensbüttel,Hanover
Germany
For further details please contact Aktion Fischotterschutz, OTTER-
ZENTRUM,29386 Hankensbüttel, Germany, Fax +49-5832-980851, e-mail:
Aktion.Fischotterschutz@t-online.de
AZA WESTERN REGIONAL WORKSHOP
23rd - 25th 2001
Hosted by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, Colorado
To be held at the DoubleTree Hotel 1-800-222-TREE
For complete up to date information and/or registration, please
see our website at http://www.cmzoo.org -or- the January 2001
Communique
2001 Annual ASZK/ARAZPA Conference
"Zoos as Ecotourism Destinations"
26th - 30th March 2001
Western Plains Zoo
Dubbo, New South Wales
Australia
For further information contact:jgibbons@zoo.nsw.gov.au
or visit:http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
Riddle's Second Elephant Ultrasound Workshop
28 March - 1st April 2001
For further info please e-mail:
elephantfarm@alltel.net
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6 - 9th April 2001
Southampton
United Kingdom
For further information contact:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org
or visit:
http://www.marwell.org.uk
or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH,
United Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
26th Conference -- Animal Transportation Association
29 Apr - 2 May 2001
Toronto, Canada
Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Federation of Zoological
Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
London Zoo
United Kingdom
10th - 13th May 2001
For further info contact:
Admin.fedzoo@zsl.org
British Veterinary Zoological Society
"Zoo & Wildlife Care in the 21st Century"
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton, Bristol
United Kingdom
12th - 13th May 2001
For registration details contact Derek Lyon MRCVS at 7, Bridgewater
Mews, Gresford Heath, Pandy, Wrexham LL12 8EQ. Email dglyon9@aol.com
TEL NO:- 01978 852866 FAX: 01978 852065
To present a paper, or discuss how you can contribute to this
meeting, please contact Sharon Redrobe MRCVS at Bristol Zoo Gardens,
Bristol BS8 3HA, Email sredrobe@bristolzoo.org.uk, Fax 0870 133 8308,
Tel 0117 970 6176
See also the British Veterinary Zoological Society Website at
http://www.bvzs.org
Thirteenth International Conference on Bear Management and Research
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
21 - 25 May 2001
For further info visit:
http://outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/bears
2001 International Conference on Exotics (ICE2001)
31 May - 3 June 2001
Lago Mar Resort
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
For further info contact: info@ZEN-Inc.com
or visit: http://www.ZEN-Inc.com
Attached to the above meeting on May 30th there be a wetlab on
Ultrasound Interpretation in Exotic Species. Contact:
todd_mezera@classicmed.com for further info.
And a TWO day exotic species endoscopy lab preceding the conference
program. For further info contact CChamness@ksvea.com
3rd Regional Conference on Marketing in Zoos
Loro Parque
Tenerife
1 – 2 June 2001
For further info contact:
Marketing2001@chesterzoo.uk
International Elephant and Rhino Research Symposium
Vienna Zoo Schoenbrunn
Austria
7 – 11 June 2001
For further info contact:
Hschwammer@zoovienna.at
Or visit
http://www.zoovienna.at
PAAZAB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE
Protea Keurbooms River Lodge near Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
19 - 22 JUNE 2001
For further info visit: http://www.paazab.org
Riddle's Third Elephant Ultrasound Workshop
20 June - 24 June 2001
For further info please e-mail:
elephantfarm@alltel.net
Endangered Species Conservation and Zoos
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Summer School
16 July - 3 August 2001
For further info contact: itc@durrell.org
The 8th International Waterfowl and Wetlands Symposium
Hyatt Regency, Washington
in Washington D. C.,
20 - 22 July 2001
For further info contact:
bcarlson@ducks.org
or visit:
http://www.ducks.org (after January 15, 2001).
or write to:
Brenda Carlson
Ducks Unlimited
One Waterfowl Way
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
(901) 758-3707
(A Latin American and Caribbean Waterfowl Conference Workshop will be
held on the day prior to the symposium
AZOREN TRAINING CONGRESS
1st – 5th September 2001
Kenya
European Zoo Educators Congress 2001
Marwell Zoological Park
6 - 10 September 2001
For further info contact: EZE2001@marwell.org.uk
Amazon Ungulate Workshop
Cartagena de Indias
10 - 14 September 2001
For further info visit:
http://www.humboldt.org.co/faunaquintocongreso
The 6th European Squirrel Workshop
11th to 13th September 2001
Acqui Terme (Alessandria)
Italy
For further info visit:
http://www.agraria.unito.it/dip/divapr/wr
Zoo Collectors Meeting
15 - 16 September 2001
London, UK
(Details when I have them)
Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium
Orlando
3 - 7th October 2001
For further info visit:
http://www.colszoo.org/internal/elasmo_confer/elasmo.html
5th International Conference on Environmental Enrichment
Taronga Zoo
Australia
4 - 9 November 2001
For further info contact:
Mhawkins@zoo.nsw.gov.au
Or visit
http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
First International Tapir Symposium
4th - 8th November 2001
San Jose
Costa Rica
For further info visit:
http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal/symposium-2001/
Committing to Conservation Conference
28th November - 2nd December 2001
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne, Florida
USA
For further info contact: Elynn57@aol.com
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
2 - 9 December 2001
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
23 International Ornithological Congress
11 - 17 August 2002
Beijing
China
For further info contact: infocenter@ioc.org.cn
or visit:
http://www.ioc.org.cn
or write/phone/fax
Mr. LIU Feng, IOC2002/CICCST, 86 Xueyuan Nan Road, Beijing 100081,
China
Fax: (86-10) 6218 0142 Tel. (86-10) 6217 4952
Vth International Parrot Convention
19 – 22 September 2002
Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife, Spain
For further info visit: http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
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