Dear Colleague,
Apologies for the delay. I am still having computer problems. Plan A
failed. Plan B was a disaster. Trying plan C on Friday. In the
meantime I have `lost' about three weeks mail somewhere. If you were
expecting a reply...please re-send. I probably have not read what you
sent in the first place.
Foot & Mouth continues unabated. Most zoos remain closed though a few
brave souls, us included, have taken the brave step and re-opened.
Talk has now started within the agricultural community of a
vaccination programme. About time too. Zoos have given this
consideration almost from day one.
Deeper look at dolphins
(Florida Aquarium)
http://www.sptimes.com/News/032701/TampaBay/Deeper_look_at_dolphi.shtm
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Epidemiologist is one of a rare breed at Chicago zoo
(Lincoln Park Zoo)
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500467252-500714345-
503952919-0,00.html
Owls threatened with extinction
(Kushiro Zoo)
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/20010327wo74.htm
Sanctuary no refuge for monarchs
(Phoenix Zoo)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/0326butterflies26.html
Ex-Director Made Zoo First Class
(Rio Grande Zoo)
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/286958news03-26-01.htm
D-day for Launceston's monkeys
http://www.abc.net.au/news/regionals/tas/regtas-26mar2001-5.htm
Florida park asks foreign tourists to avoid animal tours
(Busch Gardens)
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/26017.shtml
Lucy the lemur is back after time on the lam
(Little Rock Zoo)
http://www.ardemgaz.com/today/ark/B1xlemur24.html
Topeka Zoo's accreditation still tabled by group
http://cjonline.com/stories/032501/com_zoo.shtml
USDA Inspects Topeka Zoo
http://www.topeka.org/departmt/showevnt.ihtml?evnt=2688
Topeka Zoo in danger of losing accreditation
http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/local.pat,local/37753989.323,.html
Another of Sentosa's pink dolphins dies in Dolphin Lagoon Singapore
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/singapore/story/0,1870,31716-
985384740,00.html
Stunned zoo mourns another star
(Franklin Park Zoo)
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/083/nation/Stunned_zoo_mourns_anothe
r_star+.shtml
Eating elephants and apes: the bushmeat trade
http://enn.com/news/enn-stories/2001/03/03162001/bushmeat_42518.asp
EVANSVILLE'S ZOO EXPECTING TO WIN BACK ACCREDITATION
http://www.chicago.tribune.com/version1/article/0,1575,SAV-
0103230128,00.html
Man working in pen bitten on neck by tiger
http://www.dispatch.com/news/news01/mar01/632080.html
Edinburgh Zoo animals 'pining for visitors'
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_253013.html
Zoo owner 'would risk life' to save animals from cull
(Howletts Zoo/Port Lympne zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_252396.html
Zoo Fears for Future
(Chester Zoo)
http://icchesteronline.ic24.com/0100news/0100regionalnews/page.cfm?
objectid=11001229&method=full
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the full web address and I will try and include it next week.
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Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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"Threatened Birds of the World." Barcelona and Cambridge,UK:
Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International.
ISBN 0 946888 39 6
email: birdlife@birdlife.org.uk
http://www.birdlife.net
This is a big book, 852 pages in all! Therein lies the tragedy,
because 592 of these pages are devoted to detailed information on
globally threatened species. At two to a page that is 1184 different
species/sub-species of birds. This book is however, by nature of its
format both fun and interesting to browse through and educational
without being heavy handed about it. This is always the best way.
Each of the described threatened species has an excellent
illustration, a distribution map, Identification Key, Status and
notes on Range, Population, Ecology, Threats, Conservation, Taxonomy
and more. There are many books on `animals in danger' but this one is
different. Not only does it present you clearly with the identified
problems but proposes the solution as well. There are literally
thousands of suggestions for different research projects or practical
conservation action just waiting to be put together.
I passed the book on to a couple of `non-bird' people for a browse. I
had to demand it back. They had became totally absorbed in what they
read. One of them was spending much of their time trying to work out
why certain people had sponsored certain species. Not an aspect I had
thought to follow, but an interesting one none the less.
A lot of people contributed to the production of this mammoth tome.
There were many donors also who contributed funds to make the project
a success. They read like a list from Who's who. It is a wonderful
book. Perhaps not for everyday use but a must for zoo education
centres, libraries, conservation bodies and the like. It would
certainly make a fantastic gift for anyone with an ornthological
leaning. Get your zoo to buy it.
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ZOOS' PRINT, Volume XVI, Number 3, March 2001
articles include:
Breeding of the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo (Caccatua galerita) in Nehru
Zoological Park, Hyderbad.
How to win an arguement with a meat-eater, new PETA poster
Peshwe Park Zoological Gardens
Z.O.O.'s Local Welfare Education Programme
ZOO ZEN-2000 and 2001
More on the Phillipines
The 9th Annual Conference of South-East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA)
Abstracts of the SEAZA conference
Cockfighting in Philippines
Biodiversity Conservation and its Uses
and ZOOS' PRINT Journal
Vol. 16, No.3 March 2001
email Zoo Outreach Organisation
zooreach@vsnl.com and herpinvert@vsnl.com
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World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA)
WAZA Training Grant 2001
Proposals for training programs are limited to two proposals
per `region', per year. Priority will be given to projects that;
· Involve inter –regional collaboration and exchange of expertise
· Affect a large number of institutions and individuals
· Emphasize basic principles of animal care and management over
advanced technologies
· Are continuing, rather that `one time' efforts
· Have significant logistical and financial support within the region
· Are integrated into the regional conservation strategy
· Comply with the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria's CIRCC
Philosophy on International Training and Technology Transfer
· Comply with the World Association of Zoos and Aqauria's CIRCC
Ethical Guidelines for International Training and Technology Transfer
These Philosophy and Ethical Guidelines documents are available on
the web site.
PROCEDURES: Proposals must be submitted, in English, to Mr. Bernard
Harrison who will send them to a committee of four CIRCC members, to
assess acceptability (e.g., proper format, budget, subject matter).
Projects are then sent for review to 3-5 outside reviewers who rate
proposals on a scale of 1 – 10 (ten is best). Rating totals are
summed for all reviewers and ranked by the Chair from most to least
points.
Rankings reviewed by CIRCC and recommendations are forwarded to
Council for consideration at their mid-year meeting. Council
decisions will be finalized at the annual Council meeting.
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: Projects should have direct training
components that impact the professional development and basic skills
of zoo and aquarium staff. Preferences will be given to projects that
have matching' support in place.
PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED ONCE A YEAR. All application materials must
be received, by Mr. Bernard Harrison, by 30th November of any
calendar year (or 31st May 2001 in this instance). Each proposal must
be endorsed by the region. Evaluation of each proposal is based not
only on the proposal's intrinsic merits but also on its merits and
quality relative to that of all other proposals under consideration
at the same time. Late proposals and proposals not in the exact
format requested are not considered under any circumstances.
Proposals received after the deadlines will be returned for
resubmission at a later date.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit 10 copies of the proposal to Mr. Bernard
Harrison, Director, Singapore Zoological Gardens, 80 Mandai Lake
Road, Singapore, 729826 Fax: +65 365 2331, e-mail:
singzoo@pacific.net.sg by 31st May 2001
PROPOSAL FORMAT: All proposals should be in 12pt Courier or Times
Roman font, with 2.5 cm (1") margins on all four sides of the text.
Page numbers should be in the bottom center.
EACH PROPOSAL SHALL CONTAIN:
Title page – (limit one page); including project title, location
(region, country, city,) of project, applicant's complete address,
institutional affiliation, status or title, degree being sought or
highest degree obtained, nationality, telephone number, fax number,
electronic mail address, total budget for project, total amount of
budget requested from WAZA, desired starting date, and duration of
project. These items should be centered on the page and proceed from
top to bottom.
A One Page Non-technical Summary (limit one page) of the project that
clearly identifies; purpose, objective, procedures, anticipated
results, feasibility and overall significance of project. This should
be written in a non-technical style for persons not familiar with the
project being addressed.
A Narrative Section (limit 3 pages); that outlines the specific basis
for the project including specific goals and objectives, basis for
development of hypotheses, etc. This section should have clear
statement of need, target audience, effect of training, evaluation
component and (if applicable) instructor's qualifications for
specific roles. Include descriptions and justifications for
appropriateness of methods. Feasibility of attaining goals with
proposed methodology and plans for implementation.
Material and Methods Section (one page limit); detailing location,
justifications for approach (e.g., workshop, training in the field,
preparation of materials, etc.,) basis for assuming the approach will
be successful and names and addresses of all students, collaborators
and academic sponsors.
A Schedule; for the project that includes project initiation, phases
of preparation, execution and completion date.
Literature Cited; in support of the narrative and methods.
A Summary Operating Budget (one page limit); for the entire project
that clearly shows overall expenditures and the role of funds
requested with this proposal.
A Two Page CV or Resume (maximum of two pages per person, strictly
enforced!); for each of the principals involved in the project.
THE new closing date for receipt of applications is 31st May 2001
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Quite a coincidence
Charles Liggett, an employee of Martin Mere nature reserve in
Lancashire was walking along the banks of the river Ribble when he
saw a Bewick swan which he had tagged in Russia ten years before.
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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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Hard working, flexible volunteers required for the Cochrane
Ecological Institute (CEI) - the centre of swift fox captive breeding
and reintroduction. The centre is located in the foothills of the
Rockies, an hour north west of Calgary in Canada. Duties include
animal keeping - other species kept by this rehabilitation centre
include moose, black bears and cougar. Maintenance of CEI
facilities and some work with school groups etc will also be
required. A current driving licence is essential. Preference will
be given to volunteers who can commit to more than 4 weeks. Please
apply in writing with a full CV including the names of two referees
to:
Siân Waters, Scientific Officer, CEI - sian_s_waters@hotmail.com
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Ape Keeper required by Zoo Dortmund
sucht...
Der Zoo Dortmund gehört mit seiner landschaftlichen Ausprägung und
seiner Ausrichtung auf die Fauna des Südamerikanischen Subkontinentes
mit über 600 000 Besuchern zu den beliebtesten deutschen Großzoos.
Auf einer Fläche von 28 ha bietet er Lebensraum für mehr als 2 000
Tiere in über 300 Arten.
Der Zoo Dortmund hat eine interessante Perspektive: Als zukünftiger
eigenständiger Geschäftsbereich in einem neuen Eigenbetrieb eröffnet
sich die Chance einer dynamischen Weiterentwicklung. Neben der
mittelfristig angestrebten Erweiterung des Zoogeländes um über 8 ha
mit Betonung des Waldcharakters ist als herausragende Maßnahme der
Neubau eines "Urwaldhauses für Menschenaffen" projektiert.
Durch das Ausscheiden des jetzigen Stelleninhabers ist zum
nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die Stelle für eine/n engagierte/n
Tierpfleger/Tierpflegerin
für den Affenbereich
zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist nach Lohngruppe 6 a BMT-G bewertet
(vierjähriger Bewährungsaufstieg aus Lohngruppe 5 und vierjähriger
Tätigkeitsaufstieg aus Lohngruppe 6); die Bezahlung erfolgt mit den
üblichen Leistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes.
Anforderungen:
Berufsausbildung als Zootierpfleger/in
mehrjährige Erfahrung im Umgang mit Affen und Menschenaffen
Teamfähigkeit und Flexibilität
Kreativität und Eigeninitiative
Überdurchschnittliche Leistungs- und Einsatzbereitschaft (z. B.
unregelmäßige Dienstzeiten und Arbeit zu ungünstigen Zeiten)
sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Zoobesuchern
Englischkenntnisse in der Umgangssprache (erwünscht)
Kenntnisse neuer Medien als Unterstützung in der
Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (erwünscht)
Aufgaben:
Pflege und Fütterung von Affen und dem Revier angegliederten Huftieren
Mithilfe bei tierärztlichen Behandlungen und bei der Vorbereitung von
Tiertransporten
Reinigung, Pflege und Ausgestaltung von Tieranlagen
Flexibler Einsatz in allen Tierrevieren
flexibler Einsatz bei Veranstaltungen und besucherfreundliche
Tierpräsentation
Gesucht wird ein/e voll einsatzfähige/r Mitarbeiter/in mit der
Bereitschaft, die anfallenden auch körperlich schweren Arbeiten
selbständig und gewissenhaft wahrzunehmen.
Bewerbungen von Frauen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht. Bei Eignung,
Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung werden Frauen bevorzugt
berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers
liegende Gründe überwiegen. Bewerbungen von Schwerbehinderten sind
erwünscht. Die Besetzung der Stelle ist auch mit Teilzeitkräften
möglich, sofern eine ganztägige Präsenz am Arbeitsplatz gewährleistet
ist.
Für Fragen und Auskünfte steht Ihnen Herr Stiene, Zoo Dortmund,
Mergelteichstr. 80, 44225 Dortmund, Tel. 0231/50-2 25 83 od. -2 25 81
gerne zur Verfügung.
Bei Interesse richten Sie bitte Ihre aussagefähige Bewerbung mit
vollständigen Unterlagen (tabellarischer Lebenslauf, Lichtbild,
Zeugniskopien und Tätigkeitsnachweisen) bis zum 12.04.2001 an die
Stadt Dortmund, Personalamt – 11/3-2, Hansastr. 95, 44137 Dortmund.
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Zoo Dortmund
sucht...
Der Zoo Dortmund gehört mit seiner landschaftlichen Ausprägung und
seiner Ausrichtung auf die Fauna des Südamerikanischen Subkontinentes
mit über 600 000 Besuchern zu den beliebtesten deutschen Großzoos.
Auf einer Fläche von 28 ha bietet er Lebensraum für mehr als 2 000
Tiere in über 300 Arten.
Der Zoo Dortmund hat eine interessante Perspektive: Als zukünftiger
eigenständiger Geschäftsbereich in einem neuen Eigenbetrieb eröffnet
sich die Chance einer dynamischen Weiterentwicklung. Neben der
mittelfristig angestrebten Erweiterung des Zoogeländes um über 8 ha
mit Betonung des Waldcharakters ist z. B. als herausragende Maßnahme
der Neubau eines "Urwaldhauses für Menschenaffen" projektiert,
wodurch eine Neuordnung der Reviere möglich wird.
Durch das Ausscheiden des jetzigen Stelleninhabers ist zum
nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die Stelle für eine/n engagierte/n
Tierpfleger/Tierpflegerin
für den Huftierbereich
zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist nach Lohngruppe 6 a BMT-G bewertet
(vierjähriger Bewährungsaufstieg aus Lohngruppe 5 und vierjähriger
Tätigkeitsaufstieg aus Lohngruppe 6); die Bezahlung erfolgt mit den
üblichen Leistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes.
Anforderungen:
Berufsausbildung als Zootierpfleger/in
mehrjährige Erfahrung im Umgang mit einheimischen und exotischen
Huftieren
Teamfähigkeit und Flexibilität
Kreativität und Eigeninitiative
Überdurchschnittliche Leistungs- und Einsatzbereitschaft (z. B.
unregelmäßige Dienstzeiten und Arbeit zu ungünstigen Zeiten)
sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Zoobesuchern
Englischkenntnisse in der Umgangssprache (erwünscht)
Kenntnisse neuer Medien als Unterstützung in der
Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (erwünscht)
Aufgaben:
Pflege und Fütterung von Huftieren
Mithilfe bei tierärztlichen Behandlungen und bei der Vorbereitung von
Tiertransporten
Reinigung, Pflege und Ausgestaltung von Tieranlagen
Flexibler Einsatz in allen Tierrevieren
flexibler Einsatz bei Veranstaltungen und besucherfreundliche
Tierpräsentation
Gesucht wird ein/e voll einsatzfähige/r Mitarbeiter/in mit der
Bereitschaft, die anfallenden auch körperlich schweren Arbeiten
selbständig und gewissenhaft wahrzunehmen.
Bewerbungen von Frauen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht. Bei Eignung,
Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung werden Frauen bevorzugt
berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers
liegende Gründe überwiegen. Bewerbungen von Schwerbehinderten sind
erwünscht. Die Besetzung der Stelle ist auch mit Teilzeitkräften
möglich, sofern eine ganztägige Präsenz am Arbeitsplatz gewährleistet
ist.
Für Fragen und Auskünfte steht Ihnen Herr Stiene, Zoo Dortmund,
Mergelteichstr. 80, 44225 Dortmund, Tel. 0231/50-2 25 83 od. -2 25 81
gerne zur Verfügung.
Bei Interesse richten Sie bitte Ihre aussagefähige Bewerbung mit
vollständigen Unterlagen (tabellarischer Lebenslauf, Lichtbild,
Zeugniskopien und Tätigkeitsnachweisen) bis zum 12.04.2001 an die
Stadt Dortmund, Personalamt – 11/3-2, Hansastr. 95, 44137 Dortmund.
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BANHAM ZOO requires an Experienced Primate Keeper Banham Zoo is a
progressive wildlife collection committed to staff development and
training. In 2000 the Zoo was rated by the WHICH? report to be the
3rd best zoological collection in the UK.We have a large and varied
primate collection and are looking for a motivated Primate Keeper to
join our team. Experience with Lemurs and Callitrichids would be an
advantage and an interest in environmental enrichment an absolute
necessity. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate
excellent communication and husbandry skills and have a flexible
approach to animal management. The ability to supervise a small,
dedicated team of keepers in providing the best possible husbandry,
as directed by our Head Keeper, is essential and the Zoo Animal
Management certificate would be desirable. Accommodation is
available if required.If you have the skills we require and would
like to join us please apply in writing enclosing a current CV:Mike
Woolham, Assistant Zoo Animal Manager, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham,
Norwich, NR16 2HE.
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Animal Care and Training Internship
The Toledo Zoo has developed a summer internship in the Animal
Behavior Department. This internship is designed for college
students interested in pursuing a career in animal training or animal
behavior. Interns will work directly with the Animal Behavior
Manager and Animal Keepers to learn the principles of animal training
through lectures and workshops as well as hands on work with the
animals. This internship will focus on seal training and will
require the intern to participate in daily public animal training
demonstrations and will also include daily animal care and husbandry
as well as data collection and data entry.
Job Duties
Prepare seal diets and participate in daily feeding/training sessions
Videotape polar bears for behavioral study Enter training records in
spreadsheet application Collect enrichment and other data as
applicable. Assist animal keepers in routine duties. Assist with
various training projects throughout the zoo. Construct enrichment
items as applicable
Requirements:
Junior or Senior in college Major in Biology, Animal Behavior,
Psychology, Zoology or other related field Experience with Microsoft
Excel software. Strong willingness to learn, Positive attitude, team
mentality, and Previous animal training experience a plus
This internship is unpaid and runs from approximately Memorial Day
through Labor Day. Students will report Wednesday through Sunday and
will be responsible for their own housing.
Applicants must submit a completed application, resume and 3
references by April 20th.
For more information or an application contact
Bill Davis, Volunteer Coordinator
The Toledo Zoo
PO Box 140130
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-5721 ext. 2045
Bill.Davis@toledozoo.org
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JOB OPENING: BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA
The Lamanai Field Research Center (LFRC) has been in operation as a
not-for-profit entity since 1992, and was formally established as a
Belizean non-profit organization in 1998. Because of its prime
setting on the New River Lagoon and its close proximity to the
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, the LFRC provides an ideal setting
for archaeological, biological and environmental studies. Research,
conservation and resource management are being carried out at the
LFRC in the fields of Maya archaeology, howler monkey behavior,
Morelet's crocodile ecology and aquatic toxicology, bat roosting
behavior and diversity, tarantula ecology, and forest ecology and
plant succession in response to land use.
The mission of the LFRC is to promote the sustainable utilization of
Belize's cultural and natural resources, through research in the
Lamanai area, and through national education and ecotourism
opportunities. A part of our mission is therefore to facilitate
research in the Lamanai area for the purpose of encouraging and
supporting sustainable utilization of Belize's cultural and natural
resources. The LFRC is also deeply committed to providing
conservation education programs, informative lectures, community
outreach and development, and field training courses
Position: LFRC Development Director
Responsibilities:
The LFRC Development Director is responsible for reviewing (along
with others) incoming prospective researcher applications and
providing proposal synopses for LFRC Board of Directors. The
Development Director is also responsible for attending to logistics
and permit information for current LFRC affiliated researchers,
holding weekly researcher meetings during the height of the research
season, editing the bi-annual LFRC Newsletter, compiling the annual
LFRC Researcher Biography listing, and organizing bi-annual reports
for the Belize Government regarding research being conducted at the
LFRC.
In addition, the LFRC Development Director is responsible for
conservation education program development and implementation with
Orange Walk District elementary schools. The LFRC Development
Director is responsible for providing LFRC and research lectures to
the general public and other interested parties, working with tour
groups and coordinating biological field school programs when
necessary.
The LFRC Development Director is also the coordinator for community
outreach programs. For example, the LFRC currently sponsors open
crafts workshops with the village of Indian Church every Sunday
afternoon. The Development Director is responsible for maintenance of
supplies for this project, accepting completed artwork, monitoring
crafts assistants and paying out sales of artwork to the appropriate
artists.
Requirements:
· Some graduate training (masters or Ph.D. level minimum)
· Field Research Experience (biology or archaeology preferable)
· Experience with using MS Word, Excel & Eudora
· Good public speaking skills
· Prior teaching experience (adults and children)
· Bilingual (English and Spanish - for community outreach work)
· At least a 1 year commitment to this position, and living in Belize
Not necessary but preferred additional skills:
· Administrative and leadership skills
· Grant writing experience
· Academic publication experience
· Community Development experience
· Experience with Corel Draw or other graphics software
To Apply Send the following information to the LFRC via mail:
· Resume / Curriculum vitae
· Two Letters of Recommendation
· Writing Sample
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Please note: must be able to begin work by May 2001.
Brenda Salgado, Development Director, Lamanai Field Research Center
P.O. Box 63 Orange Walk, BELIZE Phone:
011-501-2-33578 Fax: 011-501-2-12061 lammail@btl.net
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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
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.
Information Technology Conference
22nd – 25th April 2001
National Aquarium
Baltimore
For more information on the conference, please visit
http://it.aqua.org
Bear Essentials: Back To The Basics Of Bear Care
April 27-30, 2001
Detroit Zoo
For more information:
beartagsow@aol.com
AZA Central Workshop April 26-28, 2001
26th - 28th April 2001
Hosted by the Detroit Zoological Institute, Royal Oak,
Michigan
To be held at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit call
1-877-965-9464 for reservations. For complete up to date
information and/or registration, please see our Web site at
http://www.detroitzoo.org –or- the January 2001 Communiqué.
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
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
29th - 31st May 2001
Simon Bolivar Zoo
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
For further info contact Sonia Alziper on:
fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
Pre-registration e-mail address: rcmatz@lv.rmci.net
If you have questions about the workshop, housing or tours,
contact Pat Quillen at e-mail : patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760)
749 - 1324
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
3rd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
9th - 10th July 2001
North of England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo
For further info and registration forms contact:
S.Wehnelt@chesterzoo.co.uk
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
The International Society for Anthrozoology
2nd - 4th August 2001
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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)
Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
17th - 18th September 2001
St Edmunds Hall
University of Oxford
For further info visit:
http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
or e-mail:
charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
EAZA Conference 2001
18th - 23rd September
Prague
For registration and other details please visit:
EAZA office.
World Pheasant Association International Annual Convention
29th – 30th September 2001
Jersey Zoo
For further information: admin@pheasant.org.uk
AAZK 2001 National Conference
30th September – 4th October
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
For more information please visit:
http://aazktoronto.tripod.com
or e-mail:
aazk2001@zoo.metrotor.on.ca
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
International Colloquium on the Biology of the Soricidae II
14-18 October 2002
Powdermill Biological Station
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Website and Registration:
http://members.vienna.at/shrew/bash.html
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
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Sunday, March 25, 2001
Sunday, March 18, 2001
ZooNews Digest 12th - 18th March 2001 (Zoo News 146)
Dear Colleague,
Today, the 20th, the highest number of new cases of Foot and Mouth
disease were reported. There are no signs of it peaking or levelling
off. It remains a major news item for most newspapers though others
have relegated to page five and beyond.
In British zoos however it remains the foremost subject of
discussion. To re-open or to stay closed? You are damned if you do
and damned if you don't. Life must go on. EAZA sent out an
informative and common sensical e-mail which will hopefully sway some
to make the right decision. Several collections are rumoured to be
gearing up to re-open this week. This must be a tremendous relief to
those staff in those zoos who have had their wages cut in the
interim. Then it will be case of implementing sensible precautions to
provide the maximum protection. Footbaths, sprays, no-go areas etc
Some animals will no doubt be getting cabin fever, not having had new
faces to look at each day. With others, it is exactly the opposite.
One bird collection I was speaking to said that things look set for
being the best breeding year ever. This is attributed to the lack of
visitors.
There are very few jobs on offer this week. I attribute this to the F
& M effect. People less inclined to move or take on the new in a
climate of uncertainty. As far as I am aware there has been no effect
on other resources.
Again my apologies to all those who have not had replies to e-mails
this week. I am doing my best. I am continuing to have severe
computer problems. Tranfer of letters over to Hotmail to answer is
both laborious and time consuming. Having tried everything else I
have decided to format the hard drive this week and re-install. It
will be make or break for this machine. It is six years old, has
miniscule memory and never had this done before. It will be a nerve
wracking learning experience for me.
To finish on a lighter note. A Tokyo mattress shop as reported
finding large quanties of their sale mattresses being damaged. All
were found to contain small holes. Futon Mouse disease is suspected.
You can't be serious all the time.
Wachovia pledges $1 million to sponsor zoo exhibit
(North Carolina Zoo)
http://www.newsobserver.com/ncwire/news/Story/409084p-407099c.html
Wild Life
(Brookfield Zoo)
http://www.copleynewspapers.com/sunpub/bbrook/city/zoovet0309.htm
Salisbury Zoo head urges Congress to keep 'pittance´ for wildlife
conservation
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?
newsid=1554773&BRD=2101&PAG=461&dept_id=392170&rfi=6
Tiger captured after two-month wait
(Malacca Zoo)
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?
file=/2001/3/19/nation/1908pant&sec=nation
Zoo euthanizes birds to thwart TB
(Cleveland Metroparks Zoo)
http://www.cleveland.com/news/index.ssf?/news/pd/c18zoo.html
Monarch butterfly slaughter in Mexico?
http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/science/03/07/environment.butterflies.reu
t/index.html
Monarch massacre
http://www.newscientist.com/dailynews/news.jsp?id=ns9999499
Twin elephant depressed as sister dies
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_246512.html
Belgian park shuts over foot-and-mouth
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_243779.html
Gorilla goes ape over Monkey Jungle's new digs
http://www.sun-
sentinel.com/news/daily/detail/0,1136,38000000000107858,00.html
Rare twin dies suddenly in Chon Buri zoo
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/180301_News13.html
Hattiesburg Zoo employee recovers from tiger mauling
http://web.sunherald.com/content/biloxi/2001/03/17/local_news/3775359_
03172001.htm
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If you know a story I have missed this week do drop me a line with
the full web address and I will try and include it next week.
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Hello Singapore!! Many thanks for the kind offers of assistance. Much
appreciated.
Peter (On behalf of Sarah)
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3rd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
9th - 10th July 2001
North of England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo
For further info and registration forms contact:
S.Wehnelt@chesterzoo.co.uk
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SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
MAY 29 - 31, 2001
HOSTED BY: SIMON BOLIVAR ZOO & S.O.S. CARE
Speaker Panel :
Dr. Arturo Caso, field biologist - Mexico
Dr. Andrew Kitchener, biologist, author - Scotland
Dr. Mauro Lucherini, biologist - Argentina
Dr. Chuck Traisi, Rehab.& Release - USA
Dr. Jim Sanderson, Conservation International - USA
Dr. Mark Edwards, zoo nutritionist - USA
Dr. Gail Foreman, behaviorist - USA
Dr. David Fagan, felid oral diseases - USA
Dr. Stacie Wadsworth, veterinarian - USA
Dr. Steve Whipple, veterinarian - USA
Dr. Jaqueline Gallegos, veterinarian - Mexico
Dr. Danilo Leandro Loria, veterinarian - Costa Rica
Paula Anderson, museum curator -USA
Other presentations will include:
Education programs & tools
Enclosure design
Enrichment for stress reduction
Taxidermy,preserve for education
(Additional programs to be announced)
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE: English
MEETING LOCATION : Simon Bolivar Zoo (the zoo is easy walking
distance from the hotels, and a printed map will be available to all
participants) If you are unable to attend, please respond and let me
know.
HOTELS: There are several hotels in walking distance from the zoo
where the meetings will be held, but the following two hotels have
offered a special rate for the Workshop.
1) DUNN INN - single or double room...............US $35.00
(fans in rooms) phone: (506) 221 - 4596 fax: (506) 257 - 3733
2) AMON PLAZA - single or double.................US$69.00
(air conditioned....breakfast included) phone: (506) 257 - 4861 fax:
(506) 257 - 0284
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS BY CONTACTING THE HOTEL OF
YOUR CHOICE DIRECTLY.
If your choice of hotel is fully booked, or if you wish a hotel with
a different rate you may contact:
SONIA ALPIZER at the Simon Bolivar Zoo
Phone: (506) 233 - 6707
Fax: (506) 223 - 1817
E-mail: fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
OPTIONAL PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS
The following one day tours will be offered immediately before and
after the workshop. We would like to have you indicate, on the pre-
registration form, which tours you plan to participate. You will make
your payment to the tour company on the day of the tour.
1. Guided Arial Tram Tour of the Jungle Canopy.........US$62.
2. Canopy Adventure.. (minimum 2 people, US$49. each) (one person
only, US$97.) This adventure requires that you 'leap' from platform
on special system of steel cables with use of professional climbing
gear.
3. Chiclets Tree Canopy Tour.(minimum 2 people, US$126. each)(minimum
3 people,US$84. each) (one person only,US$228.) This is the ultimate
for the active adventurer, with 11 suspended platforms connected with
steel cables, using pulley, harnesses, and climbing gear. Glide in
harnesses from 60 to 120 ft high.
4. Rafting - Reventazon River.........................US$65. per
person
5. The Highlights Tour - 4 in one - ...........US$60. per person
Includes Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, Sarapiqui Jungle River Ride
and Braulo Carillo Natioinal Park.
For registration instructions and other questions about the workshop,
housing or tours, contact Pat Quillen at e-mail :
patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760) 749 - 1324
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Conservation Conference
Here is a quick update on the conservation conference.
The conference brochures have heve been mailed which contain the
registration form. You can also contact Michelle Smurl at Brevard at
msmurl@brevardzoo.org if you would like to register via email with
her. If you have not received your conference brochure let me know.
Or if you would like additional brochures please let me know.
Since the mailing we have confirmed two additional keynote speakers,
Mike Fay and Nick Nichols have both agreed to come and give a talk.
Please see the October 2000 and March 2001 cover stories of National
geographic magazine in which they are featured concerning the
Megatransect. Also, this Sunday, March 18th National Geographic
Explorer will air the second installment on the Megatransect. Due to
a generous donation from the Columbus Zoo we were able to sponsor
both Mike and Nick to the conference so many many thanks to them.
Also in the March Nat Geo magazine is an article by Alex Chadwick,
another of our keynote speakers. Michael Soule and Karen Eckert will
also be keynoters.
We have confirmation from San Diego that they are sponsoring two
field people and are working on a third. Columbus, Woodland Park,
Roger Williams Park zoo and Cleveland are all working on sponsoring
field contacts as well. If your zoo or aquarium is sponsoring a field
researcher as well please let me know so I can get the word out.
We received a generous donation from both Woodland Park and San Diego
which will help off-set some of the expenses of this conference so
many thanks to them but we are still looking for sponsors for coffee
breaks and meals. Please contact me and I can give you the cost break-
downs if you are interested in sponsorship.
If your zoo is involved in a project that supports indigenous
people's arts and crafts, we are asking for donations of these items
to be used for table decorations at the conference. The items will be
sold as auction items in order to raise money for conservation. We
would appreciate any donations that you could make. Please attach a
brief description of the project, which indigenous people are
involved, geographic location of the project(a map would be great
actually) and which zoo(s) support the project. We would need these
items by October 1st 2001
I have started a list of people (field people especially) who have
requested a roommate in order to save money at the conference. If you
need information pertaining to this let me know.
I'm going to throw out the round-table sessions as a point of
discussion. We will need people to facilitate these discussions, to
keep the process dynamic. If you have an interest in helping out with
the round-tables, let me know.
Peggy Sloan, our Education Curator is working on post-conference trips
(and possibly pre depending on the level of interest). It sounds like
these will be kayaking trips on the Indian River Lagoon (near the
Cape). The Brevard Zoo offers off-site kayaking trips to the people
of Brevard County as a way to introduce people to the incredible
natural wonders of this area so we have plenty of kayaks and know the
good places to go! No guarantees but you will most likely see
manatees, dolphins and numerous species of birds. As soon as we have
something more concrete we will let you know. This information will
also be contained in our second mailing
this summer.
That's about it for now. I will periodically contact everyone with
updates to give you a head-up. My best, Beth Armstrong Field
Conservation Coordinator The Brevard Zoo 321 454 6285
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Mickaël, an animal keeper working at Branfere Animal and Botanical
Park is making up a file of information on Tree Kangaroos. He hopes
that his collection will obtain this species in the next couple of
years and would like to be prepared. If you can assist with links,
references or other information please contact Mickaël directly on:
branfere@wanadoo.fr
He is particularily interested in photos or sketches and information
related to outside enclosure, inside pens, water source, position,
food given, trees and plants species exhibited in the enclosure,
enrichment provided, type of the soil, etc....
Many thanks,
Peter
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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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Hard working, flexible volunteers required for the Cochrane
Ecological Institute (CEI) - the centre of swift fox captive breeding
and reintroduction. The centre is located in the foothills of the
Rockies, an hour north west of Calgary in Canada. Duties include
animal keeping - other species kept by this rehabilitation centre
include moose, black bears and cougar. Maintenance of CEI
facilities and some work with school groups etc will also be
required. A current driving licence is essential. Preference will
be given to volunteers who can commit to more than 4 weeks. Please
apply in writing with a full CV including the names of two referees
to:
Siân Waters, Scientific Officer, CEI - sian_s_waters@hotmail.com
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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
AZA WESTERN REGIONAL WORKSHOP
23rd - 25th March 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.
Information Technology Conference
22nd – 25th April 2001
National Aquarium
Baltimore
For more information on the conference, please visit
http://it.aqua.org
Bear Essentials: Back To The Basics Of Bear Care
April 27-30, 2001
Detroit Zoo
For more information:
beartagsow@aol.com
AZA Central Workshop April 26-28, 2001
26th - 28th April 2001
Hosted by the Detroit Zoological Institute, Royal Oak,
Michigan
To be held at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit call
1-877-965-9464 for reservations. For complete up to date
information and/or registration, please see our Web site at
http://www.detroitzoo.org –or- the January 2001 Communiqué.
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
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
29th - 31st May 2001
Simon Bolivar Zoo
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
For further info contact Sonia Alziper on:
fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
Pre-registration e-mail address: rcmatz@lv.rmci.net
If you have questions about the workshop, housing or tours,
contact Pat Quillen at e-mail : patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760)
749 - 1324
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
3rd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
9th - 10th July 2001
North of England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo
For further info and registration forms contact:
S.Wehnelt@chesterzoo.co.uk
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
The International Society for Anthrozoology
2nd - 4th August 2001
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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)
Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
17th - 18th September 2001
St Edmunds Hall
University of Oxford
For further info visit:
http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
or e-mail:
charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
EAZA Conference 2001
18th - 23rd September
Prague
For registration and other details please visit:
EAZA office.
World Pheasant Association International Annual Convention
29th – 30th September 2001
Jersey Zoo
For further information: admin@pheasant.org.uk
AAZK 2001 National Conference
30th September – 4th October
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
For more information please visit:
http://aazktoronto.tripod.com
or e-mail:
aazk2001@zoo.metrotor.on.ca
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
International Colloquium on the Biology of the Soricidae II
14-18 October 2002
Powdermill Biological Station
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Website and Registration:
http://members.vienna.at/shrew/bash.html
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
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Today, the 20th, the highest number of new cases of Foot and Mouth
disease were reported. There are no signs of it peaking or levelling
off. It remains a major news item for most newspapers though others
have relegated to page five and beyond.
In British zoos however it remains the foremost subject of
discussion. To re-open or to stay closed? You are damned if you do
and damned if you don't. Life must go on. EAZA sent out an
informative and common sensical e-mail which will hopefully sway some
to make the right decision. Several collections are rumoured to be
gearing up to re-open this week. This must be a tremendous relief to
those staff in those zoos who have had their wages cut in the
interim. Then it will be case of implementing sensible precautions to
provide the maximum protection. Footbaths, sprays, no-go areas etc
Some animals will no doubt be getting cabin fever, not having had new
faces to look at each day. With others, it is exactly the opposite.
One bird collection I was speaking to said that things look set for
being the best breeding year ever. This is attributed to the lack of
visitors.
There are very few jobs on offer this week. I attribute this to the F
& M effect. People less inclined to move or take on the new in a
climate of uncertainty. As far as I am aware there has been no effect
on other resources.
Again my apologies to all those who have not had replies to e-mails
this week. I am doing my best. I am continuing to have severe
computer problems. Tranfer of letters over to Hotmail to answer is
both laborious and time consuming. Having tried everything else I
have decided to format the hard drive this week and re-install. It
will be make or break for this machine. It is six years old, has
miniscule memory and never had this done before. It will be a nerve
wracking learning experience for me.
To finish on a lighter note. A Tokyo mattress shop as reported
finding large quanties of their sale mattresses being damaged. All
were found to contain small holes. Futon Mouse disease is suspected.
You can't be serious all the time.
Wachovia pledges $1 million to sponsor zoo exhibit
(North Carolina Zoo)
http://www.newsobserver.com/ncwire/news/Story/409084p-407099c.html
Wild Life
(Brookfield Zoo)
http://www.copleynewspapers.com/sunpub/bbrook/city/zoovet0309.htm
Salisbury Zoo head urges Congress to keep 'pittance´ for wildlife
conservation
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?
newsid=1554773&BRD=2101&PAG=461&dept_id=392170&rfi=6
Tiger captured after two-month wait
(Malacca Zoo)
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?
file=/2001/3/19/nation/1908pant&sec=nation
Zoo euthanizes birds to thwart TB
(Cleveland Metroparks Zoo)
http://www.cleveland.com/news/index.ssf?/news/pd/c18zoo.html
Monarch butterfly slaughter in Mexico?
http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/science/03/07/environment.butterflies.reu
t/index.html
Monarch massacre
http://www.newscientist.com/dailynews/news.jsp?id=ns9999499
Twin elephant depressed as sister dies
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_246512.html
Belgian park shuts over foot-and-mouth
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_243779.html
Gorilla goes ape over Monkey Jungle's new digs
http://www.sun-
sentinel.com/news/daily/detail/0,1136,38000000000107858,00.html
Rare twin dies suddenly in Chon Buri zoo
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/180301_News13.html
Hattiesburg Zoo employee recovers from tiger mauling
http://web.sunherald.com/content/biloxi/2001/03/17/local_news/3775359_
03172001.htm
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Hello Singapore!! Many thanks for the kind offers of assistance. Much
appreciated.
Peter (On behalf of Sarah)
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3rd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
9th - 10th July 2001
North of England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo
For further info and registration forms contact:
S.Wehnelt@chesterzoo.co.uk
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SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
MAY 29 - 31, 2001
HOSTED BY: SIMON BOLIVAR ZOO & S.O.S. CARE
Speaker Panel :
Dr. Arturo Caso, field biologist - Mexico
Dr. Andrew Kitchener, biologist, author - Scotland
Dr. Mauro Lucherini, biologist - Argentina
Dr. Chuck Traisi, Rehab.& Release - USA
Dr. Jim Sanderson, Conservation International - USA
Dr. Mark Edwards, zoo nutritionist - USA
Dr. Gail Foreman, behaviorist - USA
Dr. David Fagan, felid oral diseases - USA
Dr. Stacie Wadsworth, veterinarian - USA
Dr. Steve Whipple, veterinarian - USA
Dr. Jaqueline Gallegos, veterinarian - Mexico
Dr. Danilo Leandro Loria, veterinarian - Costa Rica
Paula Anderson, museum curator -USA
Other presentations will include:
Education programs & tools
Enclosure design
Enrichment for stress reduction
Taxidermy,preserve for education
(Additional programs to be announced)
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE: English
MEETING LOCATION : Simon Bolivar Zoo (the zoo is easy walking
distance from the hotels, and a printed map will be available to all
participants) If you are unable to attend, please respond and let me
know.
HOTELS: There are several hotels in walking distance from the zoo
where the meetings will be held, but the following two hotels have
offered a special rate for the Workshop.
1) DUNN INN - single or double room...............US $35.00
(fans in rooms) phone: (506) 221 - 4596 fax: (506) 257 - 3733
2) AMON PLAZA - single or double.................US$69.00
(air conditioned....breakfast included) phone: (506) 257 - 4861 fax:
(506) 257 - 0284
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS BY CONTACTING THE HOTEL OF
YOUR CHOICE DIRECTLY.
If your choice of hotel is fully booked, or if you wish a hotel with
a different rate you may contact:
SONIA ALPIZER at the Simon Bolivar Zoo
Phone: (506) 233 - 6707
Fax: (506) 223 - 1817
E-mail: fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
OPTIONAL PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS
The following one day tours will be offered immediately before and
after the workshop. We would like to have you indicate, on the pre-
registration form, which tours you plan to participate. You will make
your payment to the tour company on the day of the tour.
1. Guided Arial Tram Tour of the Jungle Canopy.........US$62.
2. Canopy Adventure.. (minimum 2 people, US$49. each) (one person
only, US$97.) This adventure requires that you 'leap' from platform
on special system of steel cables with use of professional climbing
gear.
3. Chiclets Tree Canopy Tour.(minimum 2 people, US$126. each)(minimum
3 people,US$84. each) (one person only,US$228.) This is the ultimate
for the active adventurer, with 11 suspended platforms connected with
steel cables, using pulley, harnesses, and climbing gear. Glide in
harnesses from 60 to 120 ft high.
4. Rafting - Reventazon River.........................US$65. per
person
5. The Highlights Tour - 4 in one - ...........US$60. per person
Includes Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, Sarapiqui Jungle River Ride
and Braulo Carillo Natioinal Park.
For registration instructions and other questions about the workshop,
housing or tours, contact Pat Quillen at e-mail :
patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760) 749 - 1324
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Conservation Conference
Here is a quick update on the conservation conference.
The conference brochures have heve been mailed which contain the
registration form. You can also contact Michelle Smurl at Brevard at
msmurl@brevardzoo.org if you would like to register via email with
her. If you have not received your conference brochure let me know.
Or if you would like additional brochures please let me know.
Since the mailing we have confirmed two additional keynote speakers,
Mike Fay and Nick Nichols have both agreed to come and give a talk.
Please see the October 2000 and March 2001 cover stories of National
geographic magazine in which they are featured concerning the
Megatransect. Also, this Sunday, March 18th National Geographic
Explorer will air the second installment on the Megatransect. Due to
a generous donation from the Columbus Zoo we were able to sponsor
both Mike and Nick to the conference so many many thanks to them.
Also in the March Nat Geo magazine is an article by Alex Chadwick,
another of our keynote speakers. Michael Soule and Karen Eckert will
also be keynoters.
We have confirmation from San Diego that they are sponsoring two
field people and are working on a third. Columbus, Woodland Park,
Roger Williams Park zoo and Cleveland are all working on sponsoring
field contacts as well. If your zoo or aquarium is sponsoring a field
researcher as well please let me know so I can get the word out.
We received a generous donation from both Woodland Park and San Diego
which will help off-set some of the expenses of this conference so
many thanks to them but we are still looking for sponsors for coffee
breaks and meals. Please contact me and I can give you the cost break-
downs if you are interested in sponsorship.
If your zoo is involved in a project that supports indigenous
people's arts and crafts, we are asking for donations of these items
to be used for table decorations at the conference. The items will be
sold as auction items in order to raise money for conservation. We
would appreciate any donations that you could make. Please attach a
brief description of the project, which indigenous people are
involved, geographic location of the project(a map would be great
actually) and which zoo(s) support the project. We would need these
items by October 1st 2001
I have started a list of people (field people especially) who have
requested a roommate in order to save money at the conference. If you
need information pertaining to this let me know.
I'm going to throw out the round-table sessions as a point of
discussion. We will need people to facilitate these discussions, to
keep the process dynamic. If you have an interest in helping out with
the round-tables, let me know.
Peggy Sloan, our Education Curator is working on post-conference trips
(and possibly pre depending on the level of interest). It sounds like
these will be kayaking trips on the Indian River Lagoon (near the
Cape). The Brevard Zoo offers off-site kayaking trips to the people
of Brevard County as a way to introduce people to the incredible
natural wonders of this area so we have plenty of kayaks and know the
good places to go! No guarantees but you will most likely see
manatees, dolphins and numerous species of birds. As soon as we have
something more concrete we will let you know. This information will
also be contained in our second mailing
this summer.
That's about it for now. I will periodically contact everyone with
updates to give you a head-up. My best, Beth Armstrong Field
Conservation Coordinator The Brevard Zoo 321 454 6285
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Mickaël, an animal keeper working at Branfere Animal and Botanical
Park is making up a file of information on Tree Kangaroos. He hopes
that his collection will obtain this species in the next couple of
years and would like to be prepared. If you can assist with links,
references or other information please contact Mickaël directly on:
branfere@wanadoo.fr
He is particularily interested in photos or sketches and information
related to outside enclosure, inside pens, water source, position,
food given, trees and plants species exhibited in the enclosure,
enrichment provided, type of the soil, etc....
Many thanks,
Peter
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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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Hard working, flexible volunteers required for the Cochrane
Ecological Institute (CEI) - the centre of swift fox captive breeding
and reintroduction. The centre is located in the foothills of the
Rockies, an hour north west of Calgary in Canada. Duties include
animal keeping - other species kept by this rehabilitation centre
include moose, black bears and cougar. Maintenance of CEI
facilities and some work with school groups etc will also be
required. A current driving licence is essential. Preference will
be given to volunteers who can commit to more than 4 weeks. Please
apply in writing with a full CV including the names of two referees
to:
Siân Waters, Scientific Officer, CEI - sian_s_waters@hotmail.com
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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
AZA WESTERN REGIONAL WORKSHOP
23rd - 25th March 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.
Information Technology Conference
22nd – 25th April 2001
National Aquarium
Baltimore
For more information on the conference, please visit
http://it.aqua.org
Bear Essentials: Back To The Basics Of Bear Care
April 27-30, 2001
Detroit Zoo
For more information:
beartagsow@aol.com
AZA Central Workshop April 26-28, 2001
26th - 28th April 2001
Hosted by the Detroit Zoological Institute, Royal Oak,
Michigan
To be held at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit call
1-877-965-9464 for reservations. For complete up to date
information and/or registration, please see our Web site at
http://www.detroitzoo.org –or- the January 2001 Communiqué.
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
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
29th - 31st May 2001
Simon Bolivar Zoo
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
For further info contact Sonia Alziper on:
fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
Pre-registration e-mail address: rcmatz@lv.rmci.net
If you have questions about the workshop, housing or tours,
contact Pat Quillen at e-mail : patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760)
749 - 1324
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
3rd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
9th - 10th July 2001
North of England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo
For further info and registration forms contact:
S.Wehnelt@chesterzoo.co.uk
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
The International Society for Anthrozoology
2nd - 4th August 2001
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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)
Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
17th - 18th September 2001
St Edmunds Hall
University of Oxford
For further info visit:
http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
or e-mail:
charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
EAZA Conference 2001
18th - 23rd September
Prague
For registration and other details please visit:
EAZA office.
World Pheasant Association International Annual Convention
29th – 30th September 2001
Jersey Zoo
For further information: admin@pheasant.org.uk
AAZK 2001 National Conference
30th September – 4th October
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
For more information please visit:
http://aazktoronto.tripod.com
or e-mail:
aazk2001@zoo.metrotor.on.ca
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
International Colloquium on the Biology of the Soricidae II
14-18 October 2002
Powdermill Biological Station
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Website and Registration:
http://members.vienna.at/shrew/bash.html
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
Help Wanted
Need assistance? You could try Zoo Biology, it is probably your best
bet for animal information. However ZooNews Digest reaches more like
minded people, more often than any other similar publication on the
planet!
So you could try here. Let me know and I will post it.
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Sunday, March 11, 2001
ZooNews Digest 5th - 11th March 2001 (Zoo News 145)
Dear Colleague,
A troublesome week. Software failure meant that my connection to the
internet failed. Not only was I unable to do any searches but was
unable to receive or send any mail. In fact a lot of mail was lost
completely. Somehow I have managed to sort the first two problems out
but am still struggling (and pulling my hair out) with the third. So
my apologies to those of you who were awaiting replies to letters.
You are not forgotten, it is just a bit more difficult to acomplish
than previous. Providing your letter was not one of the lost.
Hopefully I will get it sorted this next couple of weeks. I am
currently concentrating on trying to recover other projects I have
lost. If it wasn't for my continued generous loan of a laptop I would
find it difficult to accomplish anything.
Enough of personal problems. This foot and mouth plague continues to
worsen. The first confirmed case in France today (13th March). More
cases each day in the UK and no sign of peaking or levelling off. It
is a worrying time for us all in Europe. Conspiracy theories abound.
I note that Calgary in Canada is starting to take precautions. A wise
move I believe. This is no time for anyone to become complacent. We
are only too familiar that animal related industries are affected to
some degree. It doesn't stop there though. The whole tourist industry
and associated suppliers are suffering too. A friend of a friend who
supplies fruit and veg to local hotels has seen his daily turnover
drop from £400 to just £5. There are many worse off than him. At
least he had some cash come in.
As far as I am aware all the zoos which did close still remain
closed. This is definitely starting to hurt. The weather has been
dry, cool and pleasant. In fact, perfect zoo visit weather, and not a
visitor in sight. Easter is not too far away. The thought of zoos
being closed then is a very worrying thought. The UK's largest zoo
has even raised the subject of bankruptcy.
If you have a visit to the UK planned however. Don't cancel. In the
towns and cities everything is as normal. We still have all the usual
touristy things and the food remains excellent. Even the beef is
great. I have never stopped eating it. It is just the countryside
that is `no go' right now. This nasty little virus is spread so
easily, in the air, by birds, cars, hay, people, foxes no doubt and
so much more. In fact it would be difficult to think of something
which it could not hitch a lift with. Surprising too is the range of
creatures that can affected by it. Grey Squirrels, Hedgehogs,
Camelids, Porcupines, Bears. Not a cloven hoof in sight.
Despite 7 Decades Free of Foot-and-Mouth, U.S. Can't Rest Easy
http://www.iht.com/articles/12321.html
Foot-and-mouth crisis far from over, cases top 100
(Copenhagen Zoo)
http://www.oweb.com/newslink/international/FootandMouthP0686.html
Foot-and-mouth prompts Dutch zoo to deter some visitors
(Artis Zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_233926.html
Paris zoos close over foot-and-mouth fears
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_230268.html
Foot and mouth leaves zoo animals pining for visitors
(Bristol Zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_229735.html
Dutch close zoos to prevent foot-and-mouth
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_224477.html
Arkansas zoo is urged to forget elephant plan
http://www.dallasnews.com/texas_southwest/310064_arelephant_13t.html
Privatizing zoo will be considered
(Houston Zoo)
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/metropolitan/846178
Cameron Park Zoo adds third lion
http://www.accesswaco.com/auto/feed/news/local/2001/03/06/983924255.18
320.0238.0160.html
Hogle Zoo's Youngest Asian Elephant Dies
http://www.sltrib.com/03062001/utah/77108.htm
Elephant Ellen to get companion at LR Zoo
http://www.ardemgaz.com/today/ark/A1xellen10.html
It's elephant aerobics for pregnant Rafiki
(Toledo Zoo)
http://www.postnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/6C6928B583F8
801E86256A0A006E9623?OpenDocument
Leopard in French zoo had feline version of mad-cow disease
http://www.sun-
sentinel.com/news/daily/detail/0,1136,37500000000125556,00.html
Mid-state marine treatment centers filled with sick turtles
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-
online/apnews/stories/031301/D7AN5SKG0.html
Frozen Zoo offers future for animals
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/show_article?
ID=651503&pic=none&TP=getlifestyle
Bonobo Field Researcher Spearheads Congo Parks Relief Mission
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0309-148.html
Experts aghast at breeding center, say its tigers should be
euthanized
(Heilongjiang Siberian Tiger Park)
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-
bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=tigerpark09&date=20010309
Tigress dies in Vizag zoo
(Indira Gandhi Zoological Park)
http://www.indiaserver.com/thehindu/2001/03/10/stories/0410201e.htm
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Hello Singapore!!
One of my keepers, Sarah Lawrence, has resigned and will be making a
once in a lifetime trip around the world. She will be travelling on a
very limited budget (don't all zoo staff?). She will be in Singapore
22nd to 24th March and is looking for cheap accommodation and someone
to show her round zoo etc. If you are in a position to help please e-
mail me and I will pass your message on. Thanks.
Peter Dickinson peter@elvinhow.prestel.co.uk
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ABWAK AGM meeting has been cancelled.
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Since 1994, the Zoological Society of San Diego, in conjunction with
the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF), has been organizing teams of
representatives from interested zoos to assist in collecting field
data in Australia with regard to koala habitat utilization and tree
species preferences. The data gathered will be analyzed to develop
regional models for habitat use by koalas and to subsequently
complete further computerized Geographic Information System based
mapping specific to koalas called the 'Koala Habitat Atlas'.
Two 2001 field expeditions are currently being offered to zoo
representatives interested in participating in this koala
conservation effort. Proposed dates for the expeditions are as
follows:
1. August 12 to 25 (Noosa. Queensland): This trip will continue
investigation of the impacts of habitat fragmentation in this area,
to refine the identification of Habitat Linking Areas and Habitat
Buffers, and to prepare for the production of a Shire-wide Koala Plan
of Management. Participants will be charged US$1,000 for room, board
and transportation for the duration of the field work. Participants
will fly in to Brisbane, and will be transported by the AKF to field
work locations in Noosa.
2. November 4 to 17 (New South Wales South Western Slopes/South
Eastern Highlands): This trip will incorporate the AKF's "Status of
the Koala" conference, being held in Canberra from 5 to 7 November.
The field trip following the conference will be the first to this
region of New South Wales, and will aim to collect initial data on
tree species preference and habitat use, as well as population
distribution. Participants will be charged US$1,200 to attend both
the full conference and the field trip (all room, board and
transportation costs covered for the duration of the conference and
field work), or US$800 to attend the field trip component alone. The
field trip will focus on a number of target areas within an
approximately 150km radius of Canberra and will depart from Canberra
on the morning of 8 November. Participants will fly in to Canberra
and will be transported by the AKF to field work locations.
Accommodation during the field work may be in dormitory type
facilities with participants helping to prepare group meals. Total
costs incurred by each participant include the prices above, plus
airfare and any extra costs incurred outside of the actual field
work, such as hotel and meal expense before or after the field work
is complete. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come
first serve basis.
Interested participants should contact Valerie Thompson by mail, fax,
phone, or e-mail as listed : Valerie Thompson, Associate Curator of
Mammals, San Diego Zoo, P.O. Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112-0551;
phone (619) 685-3226, fax (619) 232-4117, e-mail
vthompson@sandiegozoo.org
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Judith Gagen, Director of Public Relations of Indianapolis Zoological
Society, Inc was one of many people who sent their kind thoughts and
wishes to us in these times of F & M. Thanks to you all.
Judith also sent the following news: "Thought you would like to know
that our baby elephant reached her one year birthday this past
Tuesday - 800 pounds & going strong! There was a nice story on
this and our planned expansion of our elephant exhibit in the 3/6/01
edition of the Indianapolis Star. Also, just spoke with a Charlotte
Scott at the BBC, who tells me they are working on a three-part
series for `Inside Animals' that will detail artificial insemination
for elephants. Since it's being done in cooperation with the
Discovery Channel, we should see it over here at some point."
Thanks Judith
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Shape of Enrichment Video Library - Europe
The habitat where an animal lives, is made up of a rich mix of a
diversity of stimuli. The organism must respond appropriately in
order to survive and reproduce. The environment consists of living
and non living components. In the wild the animals have to search for
their food, shelter, conspecifics, predators and defend territories.
Captivity can affect drastically animal behaviour. Boredom is the
resulting effect and enrichment should enhance the active character
of behaviour. There is a need for promoting increasing natural
behaviour and reducing abnormal patterns of behaviour. Environmental
enrichment is the provision of stimuli of species-appropriate
behavioural and mental activities in an understimulating environment
in captivity.
Managing the environment of captive animals may give them an optimise
their activity time, and display some behaviours that they show in
the wild. There are two different approaches for environmental
enrichment: The "naturalistic" and the "mechanistic" one.
Main items:
a) social dynamics (interspecific interactions, composing certain
groups or/ and exchange individuals, depending on the social
structure of certain species).
b) socialised enclosures (intraspecific interactions, by keeping
certain species together).
c) nutrition (food related enrichment depending on quantity, size,
time of donation and degree of availability.
d) structuring the enclosures for species specific use.
e) keeper (human contact and interactions)
f) visitor guiding (selected possibilities for creating areas for
interactions between visitors and animals but also hiding areas).
Enrichment is not merely a slogan anymore, but has become a main
aspect of modern zoo biology. Thus some of the issues which Heini
Hediger promoted already 50 years ago are now gaining significance.
Meanwhile, enrichment conferences and seminars are held regularly not
only in the States, but also in Europe.
A working group called "Shape of Enrichment" was founded in the
United States in 1991, which focuses on enrichment for zoo and
wildlife animals and is run as a non-profit organisation since 1996.
In close co-operation with AAZK (American Association of Zoo
Keepers), one of their key activities was, beside the issue of a
periodical of the same name, the building up of a video library,
whose video tapes are lent free of charge to interested institutions.
The request for information on this topic grew considerably, owing to
the spirit of the times. Enrichment is not merely a slogan anymore,
but has become a main aspect of modern zoo biology.
On January 1st, 2001, Schoenbrunn Zoo opened the European subsidiary
and offers the entire "Shape of Enrichment" video collection for loan
to interested colleagues in Europe, Africa and the Near East.
Institutions can borrow up to three videos at once, for a fortnight.
Presently, the collection comprises 48 different video tapes in PAL
and NTSC systems.
The present different methods of behavioral enrichment for different
species of birds and mammals and their respective behavioral patterns.
"Shape of Enrichment" European subsidiary can be reached on the
Internet: http://www.enrichment.org/index.html with an order form
and detailed conditions for interested institutions.
With this new service of the Schoenbrunn Zoo is it now possible to
deliver this specific Videos to the different geographical regions
much easier and quicker. In addition we are working at the
Schoenbrunn Zoo on new video films in close co-operation with other
zoos.
It will suffice to fill in the order form directly via internet or
print it out and fax it to Schoenbrunn Zoo. Kindly address inquiries
directly to Harald Schwammer hschwammer@zoovienna.at or
Sabine Frühwirth sabinef@zoovienna.at
Fax +43 1 877 96 41.
Dr. Harald M. Schwammer
Vice Director
Vienna Zoo
Maxingstrasse 13B
A-1130 Vienna / Austria
http:/www.zoovienna.at
Title_ Institution__
Mixed Species Exhibits by Animal Choice_The Zoo__
Enrichment at the Taronga Zoo_Taronga Zoo__
Behavioural Enrichment by the People for the Animals_Rotterdam Zoo__
Environmental Enrichment: Advancing Animal Care_UFAW__
Habitat Enrichment Ideas from the Topeka Zoo_Topeka Zoo__
That´s Enrichment!_The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.__
A Look at Enrichment_The Shape of Enrichment Inc.__
Primates with Boomer Balls_Boomer Ball__
Gorilla Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Gorilla Enrichment_Denver Zoo__
Orangutan Medical Behavior Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Stressless Research Monkey Capture_Animal Welfare Institute__
Primate Enrichment_Dallas Zoo__
Primate Enrichmente_Burnett Park Zoo__
Bungee Jumping Monkeys_Philadelphia Zoo__
Three Observations of Callitrichids Using an Artificial Gum Tree_The
Lubee Foundations__
Fruit Bat Enrichment_The Lubee Foundation__
Cat Enrichment_Dallas Zoo__
Caracass Feeding at Wildlife Safari
Bears with Boomer Balls_Boomer Ball__
The Bear Neccessities: Captive Enrichment for Polar Bears_UFAW__
Building a Polar Bear Den at the Calgary Zoo_Calgary Zoo, Canada_
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Sea Otter Enrichment_Monterey Bay Aquarium__
Kansas City Giraffe and Rhino Enrichment___
Mission: Enrichment (hoofed stock)_Dallas Zoo__
Positive Approach to Parrots as Pets, Tape 1: Understanding Bird
Behavior_Natural Encounters__
Positive Approach to Parrots as Pets, Tape 2: Training through
Positive Reinforcement_Natural Encounters__
Target Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
The Training Game_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Enrichment for Canivores_Sunset Zoo__
Snow Falls at Elephants_San Diego Wild Animal Park__
The Menagerie´s Medium_San Diego Zoo__
Environmental Enrichment Program_Metro Washington Park Zoo__
Enrichment Day at Utah´s Hogle Zoo_Hogle Zoo__
Enrichment at the Zoo including Tamarins on the Loose_Gulf Breeze
Zoo, Florida__
Training Program for Semen Collection in Gorillas_Henry Doorly Zoo__
Olfactory Enrichment: Rodrigue´s Flying Fox_Lubee Foundations__
Carnivore Enrichment_Kolmarden Zoo__
Bear Exhibit Renovations_Woodland Park Zoo__
Elephant Feeder Ball Introduction_San Diego Wild Animal Park__
Kangoroo and Wallaby Enrichment at the Philadelphia Zoo_Philadelphia
Zoo__
Tree Kangoroo Pouch Check Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Primate Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Carnivore Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Columbus Zoo Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Manatee Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
The ABC´s & 123´s of Enrichment_Hogle Zoo__
Taking Enrichment to the next level_Hogle Zoo__
Video Library
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Experience "Zoo Africa", Munda Wanga, Zambia.
Three week volunteer opportunities available for those interested in
gaining hands on experience at a third world Zoo, finding its feet
after years of neglect. Interested? send for more information.
Contact Sarah Wagner. Limited places available for 2001.
Munda Wanga Trust
PO Box 38267
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: 00-260-1-278456
Fax: 00-260-1-278529
email: biopark@zamnet.zm
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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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Field Research Opportunity
Sumatran Tiger Research Project
Chris Carbone, Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, is
looking for a volunteer to help set up and conduct a secondary sign
survey of tigers in South-eastern Sumatra. The project is scheduled
to start in May 2001 and run for three months.
The volunteer should ideally have field work experience in the
tropics, a Bsc, or equivalent experience and preferably have some
experience with monitoring animals (e.g. knowledge of mapping
software, GPS data recording, tracking etc,. would be very useful.
All costs of travel, medical expenses and living costs during the
survey will be covered by the project.
Anyone interested in applying should contact Chris Carbone:
Chris Carbone,
Research Fellow,
Institute of Zoology,
The Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park,
London.
NW1 4RY
Tel: (44) 020 7449-6634
Fax: (44) 020 748 2237
e-mail: chris.carbone@ioz.ac.uk
The deadline for receipt of applications is 16th March 2001
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Job Posting
National Aviary in Pittsburgh
Posted March 4, 2001
Department Animal Care
Position Area Lead Keeper
Type Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Range $21,749 - $28,644, plus benefits
Start Date Immediate
Deadline March 31, 2001
Responsibilities
Oversee the smooth functioning of your assigned section and act as
team leader for assigned staff. Responsible for care, observations,
knowledge and well being of all animals in appointed area. Area Lead
Keeper is the representative for assigned area and as such is
responsible for the order, cleanliness, efficiency and "look" of
designated section.
Duties
Coordinates daily activities of staff assigned to Area Lead Keeper's
section including, training and motivating keepers, and ensuring that
all duties and projects are completed in a timely fashion. Monitors
actions of keepers and their interactions with visitors, report
problems and make recommendations to the Curator and other management
staff. Coordinate the training and activities of the Animal Care
Volunteers. Serves for Assistant Curator in his/her absence as
assigned. Perform keeper duties as required. Support all other
departments as required.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or
university in natural sciences: and/or two to five years experience
at an AZA institution working with birds. Must have previous bird
experience. Must be able to work weekends and holidays; overtime
mandatory on an as needed basis. Able to stand for extended periods
of time and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Vision corrected
to 20/20. Valid PA Drivers License and proof of employment
eligibility required.
Please submit an application and resume to:
James Mejeur, Curator of Birds
National Aviary in Pittsburgh
Allegheny Commons West
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
Education Officer (Summer 2001)
(Temporary: 2nd April - 2nd Sept)
The Education Department requires a fifth Education Officer to assist
with the busiest teaching months(April to July 2001) and with public
education activities (July-Sept), 5days a week. Applicants will be
required to teach sessions within the Zoo's purpose-built Education
Centre, on a range of topics, to groups of varying age and ability.
Good communication skills and basic animal/conservation knowledge
essential. Closing date for completed application forms, Monday 19th
March. Interviews will be held on Weds 21st March and Thursday 22nd
March and the appointment begins on Monday 2nd April.
Interested applicants please contact: Education Department, Bristol
Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA,Tel: 0117 970 6176, email:
education@bristolzoo.org.uk ; no later than March 15th for an
application form.
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BANHAM ZOO requires an Experienced Primate Keeper Banham Zoo is a
progressive wildlife collection committed to staff development and
training. In 2000 the Zoo was rated by the WHICH? report to be the
3rd best zoological collection in the UK. We have a large and varied
primate collection and are looking for a motivated Primate Keeper to
join our team. Experience with Lemurs and Callitrichids would be an
advantage and an interest in environmental enrichment an absolute
necessity. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate
excellent communication and husbandry skills and have a flexible
approach to animal management. The ability to supervise a small,
dedicated team of keepers in providing the best possible husbandry,
as directed by our Head Keeper, is essential and the Zoo Animal
Management certificate would be desirable. Accommodation is
available if required. If you have the skills we require and would
like to join us please apply in writing enclosing a current CV:Mike
Woolham, Assistant Zoo Animal Manager, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham,
Norwich, NR16 2HE.
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Aviculturist / Lorikeet Aviary
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA.
Aviculturist/Lorikeet Aviary (2 positions): Requires Bachelor's
degree in biological sciences or related field. Sufficient quality
and quantity of equivalent experience will be considered as
substitution for degree. Must have experience with the husbandry and
biology of Psittacines in general with preference towards Lorikeets
(Trichoglossus sp.).
Responsibilities will include husbandry care (including behavioral
training), medical treatments, exhibit maintenance and record keeping
of a large walk-through aviary. A background in operant conditioning
is desired. Additionally, public presentations are a key component
of our exhibits and this position requires engaging the guests daily
in a professional and entertaining manner. The position will require
long hours of standing/walking and the ability to lift and carry up
to 50 lbs. These are immediate fill positions.
Please send letter/resume/ three references/salary history to: Human
Resources Department, Aquarium of the Pacific, 310 Golden Shore,
Suite 300, Long Beach, CA 90802. . Fax: 562-951-1669; e-mail:
sloveira@lbaop.org
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Blackpool Zoo
Seasonal Education Assistants
Blackpool Zoo Education department are looking for up to 5 dynamic
and gifted education staff to assist the education officer, in the
preparation and delivery of this years education and events program.
Working in our newly expanded education department, you will be
responsible for delivering public presentations, the new schools
programme plus assisting with weekend and holiday events and general
administration duties.
You will have a friendly and outgoing personality and an enthusiasm
for conservation education.
Knowledge of the zoo world will help you integrate messages of
conservation into the work of the department.
A Zoology degree or other related degree would assist you to deliver
the sessions with the appropriate accuracy.
You will have experience of working with children and /or the general
public.
Days of work will vary, but hours will be about 30 per week
Pay will be approximately £4.60 per hour
For an informal discussion, an application form and /or further
details please phone NAN SWANNIE (Education Officer) on (01253) 830
805 or Write to Nan Swannie at Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive,
Blackpool FY3 8PP
Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2001
Proposed interview date: 30th March 2001
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KEEPER VACANCIES - LONDON ZOO
We are looking for three experienced members of staff, preferably
with the City & Guilds Certificate in Animal Management, who are
familiar with accepted husbandry practices and standards, and have an
interest in breeding programmes and conservation:
BIRD KEEPER for the Tropical Bird House
AQUARIST for the Aquarium
INVERTEBRATE KEEPER/AQUARIST for the Web of Life
Starting salary is dependent on relevant experience and
qualifications.
Please send a curriculum vitae with covering letter to the Personnel
Department, London Zoo, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY. Tel:
0207-449-6253. Email - personnel@zsl.org
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SOUTH LAKES WILD ANIMAL PARK THE LAKE DISTRICT, ENGLAND
http://www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
2 Mammal Keepers needed to expand the growing team at South Lakes.
Some experience with White Rhino, Giraffe, Primates, Bears and Cats
an advantage. For further details and conditions contact: Roy Pirie,
Admin Dept.South Lakes Wild Animal Park,Dalton-in Furness, Cumbria
LA15 8JR.
roy.pirie@wildanimalpark.co.uk
Closing date for applications. MARCH 16th 2001
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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 governments, 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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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
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
email sabrinalabberte@netscape.net
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 March 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.
Information Technology Conference
22nd – 25th April 2001
National Aquarium
Baltimore
For more information on the conference, please visit
http://it.aqua.org
Bear Essentials: Back To The Basics Of Bear Care
April 27-30, 2001
Detroit Zoo
For more information:
beartagsow@aol.com
AZA Central Workshop April 26-28, 2001
26th - 28th April 2001
Hosted by the Detroit Zoological Institute, Royal Oak,
Michigan
To be held at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit call
1-877-965-9464 for reservations. For complete up to date
information and/or registration, please see our Web site at
http://www.detroitzoo.org –or- the January 2001 Communiqué.
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
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
29th - 31st May 2001
Simon Bolivar Zoo
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
For further info contact Sonia Alziper on:
fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
Pre-registration e-mail address: rcmatz@lv.rmci.net
If you have questions about the workshop, housing or tours,
contact Pat Quillen at e-mail : patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760)
749 - 1324
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
The International Society for Anthrozoology
2nd - 4th August 2001
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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)
Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
17th - 18th September 2001
St Edmunds Hall
University of Oxford
For further info visit:
http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
or e-mail:
charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
EAZA Conference 2001
18th - 23rd September
Prague
For registration and other details please visit:
EAZA office.
World Pheasant Association International Annual Convention
29th – 30th September 2001
Jersey Zoo
For further information: admin@pheasant.org.uk
AAZK 2001 National Conference
30th September – 4th October
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
For more information please visit:
http://aazktoronto.tripod.com
or e-mail:
aazk2001@zoo.metrotor.on.ca
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
International Colloquium on the Biology of the Soricidae II
14-18 October 2002
Powdermill Biological Station
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Website and Registration:
http://members.vienna.at/shrew/bash.html
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
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Wishing you a wonderful week,
Peter Dickinson,
A troublesome week. Software failure meant that my connection to the
internet failed. Not only was I unable to do any searches but was
unable to receive or send any mail. In fact a lot of mail was lost
completely. Somehow I have managed to sort the first two problems out
but am still struggling (and pulling my hair out) with the third. So
my apologies to those of you who were awaiting replies to letters.
You are not forgotten, it is just a bit more difficult to acomplish
than previous. Providing your letter was not one of the lost.
Hopefully I will get it sorted this next couple of weeks. I am
currently concentrating on trying to recover other projects I have
lost. If it wasn't for my continued generous loan of a laptop I would
find it difficult to accomplish anything.
Enough of personal problems. This foot and mouth plague continues to
worsen. The first confirmed case in France today (13th March). More
cases each day in the UK and no sign of peaking or levelling off. It
is a worrying time for us all in Europe. Conspiracy theories abound.
I note that Calgary in Canada is starting to take precautions. A wise
move I believe. This is no time for anyone to become complacent. We
are only too familiar that animal related industries are affected to
some degree. It doesn't stop there though. The whole tourist industry
and associated suppliers are suffering too. A friend of a friend who
supplies fruit and veg to local hotels has seen his daily turnover
drop from £400 to just £5. There are many worse off than him. At
least he had some cash come in.
As far as I am aware all the zoos which did close still remain
closed. This is definitely starting to hurt. The weather has been
dry, cool and pleasant. In fact, perfect zoo visit weather, and not a
visitor in sight. Easter is not too far away. The thought of zoos
being closed then is a very worrying thought. The UK's largest zoo
has even raised the subject of bankruptcy.
If you have a visit to the UK planned however. Don't cancel. In the
towns and cities everything is as normal. We still have all the usual
touristy things and the food remains excellent. Even the beef is
great. I have never stopped eating it. It is just the countryside
that is `no go' right now. This nasty little virus is spread so
easily, in the air, by birds, cars, hay, people, foxes no doubt and
so much more. In fact it would be difficult to think of something
which it could not hitch a lift with. Surprising too is the range of
creatures that can affected by it. Grey Squirrels, Hedgehogs,
Camelids, Porcupines, Bears. Not a cloven hoof in sight.
Despite 7 Decades Free of Foot-and-Mouth, U.S. Can't Rest Easy
http://www.iht.com/articles/12321.html
Foot-and-mouth crisis far from over, cases top 100
(Copenhagen Zoo)
http://www.oweb.com/newslink/international/FootandMouthP0686.html
Foot-and-mouth prompts Dutch zoo to deter some visitors
(Artis Zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_233926.html
Paris zoos close over foot-and-mouth fears
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_230268.html
Foot and mouth leaves zoo animals pining for visitors
(Bristol Zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_229735.html
Dutch close zoos to prevent foot-and-mouth
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_224477.html
Arkansas zoo is urged to forget elephant plan
http://www.dallasnews.com/texas_southwest/310064_arelephant_13t.html
Privatizing zoo will be considered
(Houston Zoo)
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/metropolitan/846178
Cameron Park Zoo adds third lion
http://www.accesswaco.com/auto/feed/news/local/2001/03/06/983924255.18
320.0238.0160.html
Hogle Zoo's Youngest Asian Elephant Dies
http://www.sltrib.com/03062001/utah/77108.htm
Elephant Ellen to get companion at LR Zoo
http://www.ardemgaz.com/today/ark/A1xellen10.html
It's elephant aerobics for pregnant Rafiki
(Toledo Zoo)
http://www.postnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/6C6928B583F8
801E86256A0A006E9623?OpenDocument
Leopard in French zoo had feline version of mad-cow disease
http://www.sun-
sentinel.com/news/daily/detail/0,1136,37500000000125556,00.html
Mid-state marine treatment centers filled with sick turtles
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-
online/apnews/stories/031301/D7AN5SKG0.html
Frozen Zoo offers future for animals
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/show_article?
ID=651503&pic=none&TP=getlifestyle
Bonobo Field Researcher Spearheads Congo Parks Relief Mission
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0309-148.html
Experts aghast at breeding center, say its tigers should be
euthanized
(Heilongjiang Siberian Tiger Park)
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-
bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=tigerpark09&date=20010309
Tigress dies in Vizag zoo
(Indira Gandhi Zoological Park)
http://www.indiaserver.com/thehindu/2001/03/10/stories/0410201e.htm
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Hello Singapore!!
One of my keepers, Sarah Lawrence, has resigned and will be making a
once in a lifetime trip around the world. She will be travelling on a
very limited budget (don't all zoo staff?). She will be in Singapore
22nd to 24th March and is looking for cheap accommodation and someone
to show her round zoo etc. If you are in a position to help please e-
mail me and I will pass your message on. Thanks.
Peter Dickinson peter@elvinhow.prestel.co.uk
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ABWAK AGM meeting has been cancelled.
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Since 1994, the Zoological Society of San Diego, in conjunction with
the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF), has been organizing teams of
representatives from interested zoos to assist in collecting field
data in Australia with regard to koala habitat utilization and tree
species preferences. The data gathered will be analyzed to develop
regional models for habitat use by koalas and to subsequently
complete further computerized Geographic Information System based
mapping specific to koalas called the 'Koala Habitat Atlas'.
Two 2001 field expeditions are currently being offered to zoo
representatives interested in participating in this koala
conservation effort. Proposed dates for the expeditions are as
follows:
1. August 12 to 25 (Noosa. Queensland): This trip will continue
investigation of the impacts of habitat fragmentation in this area,
to refine the identification of Habitat Linking Areas and Habitat
Buffers, and to prepare for the production of a Shire-wide Koala Plan
of Management. Participants will be charged US$1,000 for room, board
and transportation for the duration of the field work. Participants
will fly in to Brisbane, and will be transported by the AKF to field
work locations in Noosa.
2. November 4 to 17 (New South Wales South Western Slopes/South
Eastern Highlands): This trip will incorporate the AKF's "Status of
the Koala" conference, being held in Canberra from 5 to 7 November.
The field trip following the conference will be the first to this
region of New South Wales, and will aim to collect initial data on
tree species preference and habitat use, as well as population
distribution. Participants will be charged US$1,200 to attend both
the full conference and the field trip (all room, board and
transportation costs covered for the duration of the conference and
field work), or US$800 to attend the field trip component alone. The
field trip will focus on a number of target areas within an
approximately 150km radius of Canberra and will depart from Canberra
on the morning of 8 November. Participants will fly in to Canberra
and will be transported by the AKF to field work locations.
Accommodation during the field work may be in dormitory type
facilities with participants helping to prepare group meals. Total
costs incurred by each participant include the prices above, plus
airfare and any extra costs incurred outside of the actual field
work, such as hotel and meal expense before or after the field work
is complete. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come
first serve basis.
Interested participants should contact Valerie Thompson by mail, fax,
phone, or e-mail as listed : Valerie Thompson, Associate Curator of
Mammals, San Diego Zoo, P.O. Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112-0551;
phone (619) 685-3226, fax (619) 232-4117, e-mail
vthompson@sandiegozoo.org
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Judith Gagen, Director of Public Relations of Indianapolis Zoological
Society, Inc was one of many people who sent their kind thoughts and
wishes to us in these times of F & M. Thanks to you all.
Judith also sent the following news: "Thought you would like to know
that our baby elephant reached her one year birthday this past
Tuesday - 800 pounds & going strong! There was a nice story on
this and our planned expansion of our elephant exhibit in the 3/6/01
edition of the Indianapolis Star. Also, just spoke with a Charlotte
Scott at the BBC, who tells me they are working on a three-part
series for `Inside Animals' that will detail artificial insemination
for elephants. Since it's being done in cooperation with the
Discovery Channel, we should see it over here at some point."
Thanks Judith
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Shape of Enrichment Video Library - Europe
The habitat where an animal lives, is made up of a rich mix of a
diversity of stimuli. The organism must respond appropriately in
order to survive and reproduce. The environment consists of living
and non living components. In the wild the animals have to search for
their food, shelter, conspecifics, predators and defend territories.
Captivity can affect drastically animal behaviour. Boredom is the
resulting effect and enrichment should enhance the active character
of behaviour. There is a need for promoting increasing natural
behaviour and reducing abnormal patterns of behaviour. Environmental
enrichment is the provision of stimuli of species-appropriate
behavioural and mental activities in an understimulating environment
in captivity.
Managing the environment of captive animals may give them an optimise
their activity time, and display some behaviours that they show in
the wild. There are two different approaches for environmental
enrichment: The "naturalistic" and the "mechanistic" one.
Main items:
a) social dynamics (interspecific interactions, composing certain
groups or/ and exchange individuals, depending on the social
structure of certain species).
b) socialised enclosures (intraspecific interactions, by keeping
certain species together).
c) nutrition (food related enrichment depending on quantity, size,
time of donation and degree of availability.
d) structuring the enclosures for species specific use.
e) keeper (human contact and interactions)
f) visitor guiding (selected possibilities for creating areas for
interactions between visitors and animals but also hiding areas).
Enrichment is not merely a slogan anymore, but has become a main
aspect of modern zoo biology. Thus some of the issues which Heini
Hediger promoted already 50 years ago are now gaining significance.
Meanwhile, enrichment conferences and seminars are held regularly not
only in the States, but also in Europe.
A working group called "Shape of Enrichment" was founded in the
United States in 1991, which focuses on enrichment for zoo and
wildlife animals and is run as a non-profit organisation since 1996.
In close co-operation with AAZK (American Association of Zoo
Keepers), one of their key activities was, beside the issue of a
periodical of the same name, the building up of a video library,
whose video tapes are lent free of charge to interested institutions.
The request for information on this topic grew considerably, owing to
the spirit of the times. Enrichment is not merely a slogan anymore,
but has become a main aspect of modern zoo biology.
On January 1st, 2001, Schoenbrunn Zoo opened the European subsidiary
and offers the entire "Shape of Enrichment" video collection for loan
to interested colleagues in Europe, Africa and the Near East.
Institutions can borrow up to three videos at once, for a fortnight.
Presently, the collection comprises 48 different video tapes in PAL
and NTSC systems.
The present different methods of behavioral enrichment for different
species of birds and mammals and their respective behavioral patterns.
"Shape of Enrichment" European subsidiary can be reached on the
Internet: http://www.enrichment.org/index.html with an order form
and detailed conditions for interested institutions.
With this new service of the Schoenbrunn Zoo is it now possible to
deliver this specific Videos to the different geographical regions
much easier and quicker. In addition we are working at the
Schoenbrunn Zoo on new video films in close co-operation with other
zoos.
It will suffice to fill in the order form directly via internet or
print it out and fax it to Schoenbrunn Zoo. Kindly address inquiries
directly to Harald Schwammer hschwammer@zoovienna.at or
Sabine Frühwirth sabinef@zoovienna.at
Fax +43 1 877 96 41.
Dr. Harald M. Schwammer
Vice Director
Vienna Zoo
Maxingstrasse 13B
A-1130 Vienna / Austria
http:/www.zoovienna.at
Title_ Institution__
Mixed Species Exhibits by Animal Choice_The Zoo__
Enrichment at the Taronga Zoo_Taronga Zoo__
Behavioural Enrichment by the People for the Animals_Rotterdam Zoo__
Environmental Enrichment: Advancing Animal Care_UFAW__
Habitat Enrichment Ideas from the Topeka Zoo_Topeka Zoo__
That´s Enrichment!_The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.__
A Look at Enrichment_The Shape of Enrichment Inc.__
Primates with Boomer Balls_Boomer Ball__
Gorilla Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Gorilla Enrichment_Denver Zoo__
Orangutan Medical Behavior Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Stressless Research Monkey Capture_Animal Welfare Institute__
Primate Enrichment_Dallas Zoo__
Primate Enrichmente_Burnett Park Zoo__
Bungee Jumping Monkeys_Philadelphia Zoo__
Three Observations of Callitrichids Using an Artificial Gum Tree_The
Lubee Foundations__
Fruit Bat Enrichment_The Lubee Foundation__
Cat Enrichment_Dallas Zoo__
Caracass Feeding at Wildlife Safari
Bears with Boomer Balls_Boomer Ball__
The Bear Neccessities: Captive Enrichment for Polar Bears_UFAW__
Building a Polar Bear Den at the Calgary Zoo_Calgary Zoo, Canada_
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Sea Otter Enrichment_Monterey Bay Aquarium__
Kansas City Giraffe and Rhino Enrichment___
Mission: Enrichment (hoofed stock)_Dallas Zoo__
Positive Approach to Parrots as Pets, Tape 1: Understanding Bird
Behavior_Natural Encounters__
Positive Approach to Parrots as Pets, Tape 2: Training through
Positive Reinforcement_Natural Encounters__
Target Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
The Training Game_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Enrichment for Canivores_Sunset Zoo__
Snow Falls at Elephants_San Diego Wild Animal Park__
The Menagerie´s Medium_San Diego Zoo__
Environmental Enrichment Program_Metro Washington Park Zoo__
Enrichment Day at Utah´s Hogle Zoo_Hogle Zoo__
Enrichment at the Zoo including Tamarins on the Loose_Gulf Breeze
Zoo, Florida__
Training Program for Semen Collection in Gorillas_Henry Doorly Zoo__
Olfactory Enrichment: Rodrigue´s Flying Fox_Lubee Foundations__
Carnivore Enrichment_Kolmarden Zoo__
Bear Exhibit Renovations_Woodland Park Zoo__
Elephant Feeder Ball Introduction_San Diego Wild Animal Park__
Kangoroo and Wallaby Enrichment at the Philadelphia Zoo_Philadelphia
Zoo__
Tree Kangoroo Pouch Check Training_Brookfield Zoo, Illinois__
Primate Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Carnivore Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Columbus Zoo Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
Manatee Enrichment_Columbus Zoo__
The ABC´s & 123´s of Enrichment_Hogle Zoo__
Taking Enrichment to the next level_Hogle Zoo__
Video Library
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Experience "Zoo Africa", Munda Wanga, Zambia.
Three week volunteer opportunities available for those interested in
gaining hands on experience at a third world Zoo, finding its feet
after years of neglect. Interested? send for more information.
Contact Sarah Wagner. Limited places available for 2001.
Munda Wanga Trust
PO Box 38267
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: 00-260-1-278456
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Field Research Opportunity
Sumatran Tiger Research Project
Chris Carbone, Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, is
looking for a volunteer to help set up and conduct a secondary sign
survey of tigers in South-eastern Sumatra. The project is scheduled
to start in May 2001 and run for three months.
The volunteer should ideally have field work experience in the
tropics, a Bsc, or equivalent experience and preferably have some
experience with monitoring animals (e.g. knowledge of mapping
software, GPS data recording, tracking etc,. would be very useful.
All costs of travel, medical expenses and living costs during the
survey will be covered by the project.
Anyone interested in applying should contact Chris Carbone:
Chris Carbone,
Research Fellow,
Institute of Zoology,
The Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park,
London.
NW1 4RY
Tel: (44) 020 7449-6634
Fax: (44) 020 748 2237
e-mail: chris.carbone@ioz.ac.uk
The deadline for receipt of applications is 16th March 2001
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Job Posting
National Aviary in Pittsburgh
Posted March 4, 2001
Department Animal Care
Position Area Lead Keeper
Type Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Range $21,749 - $28,644, plus benefits
Start Date Immediate
Deadline March 31, 2001
Responsibilities
Oversee the smooth functioning of your assigned section and act as
team leader for assigned staff. Responsible for care, observations,
knowledge and well being of all animals in appointed area. Area Lead
Keeper is the representative for assigned area and as such is
responsible for the order, cleanliness, efficiency and "look" of
designated section.
Duties
Coordinates daily activities of staff assigned to Area Lead Keeper's
section including, training and motivating keepers, and ensuring that
all duties and projects are completed in a timely fashion. Monitors
actions of keepers and their interactions with visitors, report
problems and make recommendations to the Curator and other management
staff. Coordinate the training and activities of the Animal Care
Volunteers. Serves for Assistant Curator in his/her absence as
assigned. Perform keeper duties as required. Support all other
departments as required.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or
university in natural sciences: and/or two to five years experience
at an AZA institution working with birds. Must have previous bird
experience. Must be able to work weekends and holidays; overtime
mandatory on an as needed basis. Able to stand for extended periods
of time and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Vision corrected
to 20/20. Valid PA Drivers License and proof of employment
eligibility required.
Please submit an application and resume to:
James Mejeur, Curator of Birds
National Aviary in Pittsburgh
Allegheny Commons West
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
Education Officer (Summer 2001)
(Temporary: 2nd April - 2nd Sept)
The Education Department requires a fifth Education Officer to assist
with the busiest teaching months(April to July 2001) and with public
education activities (July-Sept), 5days a week. Applicants will be
required to teach sessions within the Zoo's purpose-built Education
Centre, on a range of topics, to groups of varying age and ability.
Good communication skills and basic animal/conservation knowledge
essential. Closing date for completed application forms, Monday 19th
March. Interviews will be held on Weds 21st March and Thursday 22nd
March and the appointment begins on Monday 2nd April.
Interested applicants please contact: Education Department, Bristol
Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA,Tel: 0117 970 6176, email:
education@bristolzoo.org.uk ; no later than March 15th for an
application form.
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BANHAM ZOO requires an Experienced Primate Keeper Banham Zoo is a
progressive wildlife collection committed to staff development and
training. In 2000 the Zoo was rated by the WHICH? report to be the
3rd best zoological collection in the UK. We have a large and varied
primate collection and are looking for a motivated Primate Keeper to
join our team. Experience with Lemurs and Callitrichids would be an
advantage and an interest in environmental enrichment an absolute
necessity. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate
excellent communication and husbandry skills and have a flexible
approach to animal management. The ability to supervise a small,
dedicated team of keepers in providing the best possible husbandry,
as directed by our Head Keeper, is essential and the Zoo Animal
Management certificate would be desirable. Accommodation is
available if required. If you have the skills we require and would
like to join us please apply in writing enclosing a current CV:Mike
Woolham, Assistant Zoo Animal Manager, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham,
Norwich, NR16 2HE.
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Aviculturist / Lorikeet Aviary
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA.
Aviculturist/Lorikeet Aviary (2 positions): Requires Bachelor's
degree in biological sciences or related field. Sufficient quality
and quantity of equivalent experience will be considered as
substitution for degree. Must have experience with the husbandry and
biology of Psittacines in general with preference towards Lorikeets
(Trichoglossus sp.).
Responsibilities will include husbandry care (including behavioral
training), medical treatments, exhibit maintenance and record keeping
of a large walk-through aviary. A background in operant conditioning
is desired. Additionally, public presentations are a key component
of our exhibits and this position requires engaging the guests daily
in a professional and entertaining manner. The position will require
long hours of standing/walking and the ability to lift and carry up
to 50 lbs. These are immediate fill positions.
Please send letter/resume/ three references/salary history to: Human
Resources Department, Aquarium of the Pacific, 310 Golden Shore,
Suite 300, Long Beach, CA 90802. . Fax: 562-951-1669; e-mail:
sloveira@lbaop.org
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Blackpool Zoo
Seasonal Education Assistants
Blackpool Zoo Education department are looking for up to 5 dynamic
and gifted education staff to assist the education officer, in the
preparation and delivery of this years education and events program.
Working in our newly expanded education department, you will be
responsible for delivering public presentations, the new schools
programme plus assisting with weekend and holiday events and general
administration duties.
You will have a friendly and outgoing personality and an enthusiasm
for conservation education.
Knowledge of the zoo world will help you integrate messages of
conservation into the work of the department.
A Zoology degree or other related degree would assist you to deliver
the sessions with the appropriate accuracy.
You will have experience of working with children and /or the general
public.
Days of work will vary, but hours will be about 30 per week
Pay will be approximately £4.60 per hour
For an informal discussion, an application form and /or further
details please phone NAN SWANNIE (Education Officer) on (01253) 830
805 or Write to Nan Swannie at Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive,
Blackpool FY3 8PP
Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2001
Proposed interview date: 30th March 2001
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KEEPER VACANCIES - LONDON ZOO
We are looking for three experienced members of staff, preferably
with the City & Guilds Certificate in Animal Management, who are
familiar with accepted husbandry practices and standards, and have an
interest in breeding programmes and conservation:
BIRD KEEPER for the Tropical Bird House
AQUARIST for the Aquarium
INVERTEBRATE KEEPER/AQUARIST for the Web of Life
Starting salary is dependent on relevant experience and
qualifications.
Please send a curriculum vitae with covering letter to the Personnel
Department, London Zoo, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY. Tel:
0207-449-6253. Email - personnel@zsl.org
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SOUTH LAKES WILD ANIMAL PARK THE LAKE DISTRICT, ENGLAND
http://www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
2 Mammal Keepers needed to expand the growing team at South Lakes.
Some experience with White Rhino, Giraffe, Primates, Bears and Cats
an advantage. For further details and conditions contact: Roy Pirie,
Admin Dept.South Lakes Wild Animal Park,Dalton-in Furness, Cumbria
LA15 8JR.
roy.pirie@wildanimalpark.co.uk
Closing date for applications. MARCH 16th 2001
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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 governments, 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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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
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
email sabrinalabberte@netscape.net
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 March 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.
Information Technology Conference
22nd – 25th April 2001
National Aquarium
Baltimore
For more information on the conference, please visit
http://it.aqua.org
Bear Essentials: Back To The Basics Of Bear Care
April 27-30, 2001
Detroit Zoo
For more information:
beartagsow@aol.com
AZA Central Workshop April 26-28, 2001
26th - 28th April 2001
Hosted by the Detroit Zoological Institute, Royal Oak,
Michigan
To be held at the Hotel Pontchartrain in Detroit call
1-877-965-9464 for reservations. For complete up to date
information and/or registration, please see our Web site at
http://www.detroitzoo.org –or- the January 2001 Communiqué.
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
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SMALL FELID WORKSHOP
29th - 31st May 2001
Simon Bolivar Zoo
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
For further info contact Sonia Alziper on:
fundazoo@racsa.co.cr
Pre-registration e-mail address: rcmatz@lv.rmci.net
If you have questions about the workshop, housing or tours,
contact Pat Quillen at e-mail : patquillen@juno.com or fax: (760)
749 - 1324
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
The International Society for Anthrozoology
2nd - 4th August 2001
Details about the conference and abstract submittal can be found at
the ISAZ website
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAB/ISAZ.htm
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)
Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2001
17th - 18th September 2001
St Edmunds Hall
University of Oxford
For further info visit:
http://193.61.15.84/ifrg/ifrg.htm
or e-mail:
charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk
EAZA Conference 2001
18th - 23rd September
Prague
For registration and other details please visit:
EAZA office.
World Pheasant Association International Annual Convention
29th – 30th September 2001
Jersey Zoo
For further information: admin@pheasant.org.uk
AAZK 2001 National Conference
30th September – 4th October
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
For more information please visit:
http://aazktoronto.tripod.com
or e-mail:
aazk2001@zoo.metrotor.on.ca
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
International Colloquium on the Biology of the Soricidae II
14-18 October 2002
Powdermill Biological Station
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Website and Registration:
http://members.vienna.at/shrew/bash.html
First International Conference on Zookeeping
2003
The Netherlands
(Details when available)
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