ZooNews Digest 11th -16th October 2005 (Zoo News 371)
Peter Dickinson : peterd482001@yahoo.co.uk
Dear Colleague,
India on hold for now for reasons which I hope will become obvious in
a month or two. Right now....in eight hours time I will be flying off
to Turkey again. I managed to get a ticket for under twenty pounds
and you can't argue with that. My plans are very flexible but I hope
to move from Antalya very slowly up the coast visiting zoos at Izmir,
Bursa and Darica before arriving in Istanbul. If anyone has any
knowledge of lesser known, or private, animal collections along my
route please email me and let me know so I can take a looksee.
Sadly, no time to write further for the momment. Errands to run.
Committee says close Clinch zoo
Wants a private facility opened elsewhere
A committee suggested the city close its Clinch Park Zoo to the
public by Labor Day 2007, and find a private group to open a new
facility.
On Thursday, the Clinch Park Zoo Review Committee approved a
resolution that asks the city to solicit proposals for the
construction and operation of a new, privately funded zoo or wildlife
center.
"(I) hope the city commission considers this recommendation
seriously," said committee chairman Ralph Cerny.
The final committee vote was 7-5. But members who objected to the
recommendation said they did so mostly because they wanted more time
to study the final wording, not because they opposed the direction.
The recommendation
http://www.record-eagle.com/2005/oct/14zoo.htm
Lions attack zoo cleaner taking short cut through cage
Seven lions attacked a cleaner on his first day at work after he took
a short cut through their enclosure, state press said on Friday.
Zhang Huabang was in a critical condition after mistakenly walking on
Tuesday through the unlocked gate of the enclosure at Shanghai
Wildlife Park to get to the other side, the China Daily said.
Staff at the zoo used a water hose to drive the lions away and threw
live chickens into the enlcosure to distract the animals before
rescuing the cleaner, the report said.
He suffered lacerations to
http://www.mg.co.za/articledirect.aspx?area=&articleid=253666
CALLOUS THUGS FEED LIVE RABBIT TO ZOO ALLIGATOR
YOUNG yobs threw a live rabbit to a zoo's alligator, which ate it in
seconds.
They snatched the bunny from the children's farm and hurled it into
the reptile pit where it was quickly devoured.
A boy was detained and handed to police after shocked visitors heard
him bragging about what he had done.
The youth and two friends had sneaked into the Welsh Mountain Zoo at
Colwyn Bay without paying. Security is now being revised.
Director Chris Jackson
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/tm_objectid=16246751%
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Philadelphia Zoo may send elephant away after shoving match
Philadelphia Zoo officials said Thursday that an elephant that was
injured in a shoving match with another elephant in August has been
isolated since then and could be sent away.
Keith Hinshaw, chief veterinarian at the zoo, said the 9,000-pound
Asian elephant named Dulary "is doing pretty well" while recovering
from a cut eyelid sustained in the altercation with Bette, an African
elephant half as old and a full ton lighter. Dulary is being kept in
a concrete barn while she heals from surgery and receives treatment
for an infection.
Andy Baker, the zoo's senior vice president for animal programs, said
the zoo is working with the American Zoo & Aquarium Association on a
possible placement for Dulary if the animal cannot be safely
reintegrated with the other
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/local/12896701.htm
Zoo Focuses On Global Warming Threat To Polar Bears
One of the favorites at the Oregon Zoo may be among the first victims
of global warming. The zoo held a news conference Wednesday to warn
of the dangers facing polar bears in their natural habitat.
Ley Garnett reports.
It's feeding time for the polar bears at the zoo. Children watch as
attendants drop fish into the bears' concrete home.
David Shepherdson: Polar bears are probably one of the most sensitive
species in the Arctic to global warming.
The zoo's conservation scientist David Shepherdson stands near the
bear's enclosure. He explains that the Arctic ice sheet is dwindling
year to year.
David Shepherdson: If the ice continues to melt earlier and earlier
and earlier, and it now melts about three weeks earlier than it did
30 years ago, that by as soon as 2012 polar bears will not be able to
breed in the Hudson Bay.
Shepherdson says only
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/opb/news.newsmain?
action=article&ARTICLE_ID=829623
Woods Hole Research Center Scientist Part Of International
Initiatives To Save The Great Apes
The extinction of the great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos
(pygmy chimpanzees) and orangutans -- is imminent if strict
conservation practices are not implemented in the immediate future.
Once these practices have been initially implemented, ape populations
must be monitored to evaluate their success and to create incentives
for effective protection. Dr. Nadine Laporte, an assistant scientist
with the Woods Hole Research Center, is involved in international
initiatives working to assess and protect these
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/10/051012083555.htm
Viagra may reduce trade in wildlife parts
The emergence of impotence drugs like Viagra may end up reducing
demand for body parts from threatened or endangered species that are
used for traditional Asian cures, a new study says.
The study concludes that people who use traditional Chinese medicine
are switching to Viagra, Cialis and other Western drugs to treat
their impotence.
The two main authors, Alaskan brothers Bill and Frank von Hippel,
published their conclusions in the journal Environmental Conservation
this month based on their studies of
http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?
id=1&display=rednews/2005/10/13/build/nation/96-viagra-wildlife.inc
Gaur breeding plan unveiled
The endangered seladang or Malayan gaur will be bred using artificial
insemination under a new programme that could eventually pave a
comeback for other threatened species.
The Malaysian Agricultural Research Development Institute (Mardi) and
the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) have began
a joint programme to breed animals for conservation and
commercialisation.
The seladang was picked as the first animal under the programme
because of its high economic value. Larger than the American bison, a
full-grown male can weigh 1,300kg and yield one tonne of meat.
"The seladang is the largest wild cattle species," said Khairiah Mohd
Shariff, Perhilitan's conservation division director.
She said large-scale seladang breeding would enable conservation of
the species by re-introducing
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/National/20051010092050/
Article/indexb_html
New Education Coordinator at Wildlife Park
Jessie Farrington became the new Education Coordinator at the Maine
Wildlife Park after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biology from
the University of Southern Maine this past May. Ms. Farrington has
lived at the park since 2001 with her husband Adam, who is the birds,
reptiles, and fish expert. She became a licensed wildlife rehabber
http://www.monumentnews.com/2005/news/1013/1013f.shtml
Two Alberta zoos flunk audit
An animal protectionist group released a report Wednesday slamming
two Alberta zoos.
The World Society for the protection of animals released the report
in Calgary.
Guzoo Animal Farm in Three Hills faired poorly in the report.
Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail also came under fire for not
having enough activities within enclosures for it's animals.
The owners aren't happy their park was criticized, but say the new
provincial guidelines should help them handle that criticism.
"Now it gives us a framework to operate in," says Co-Owner Doug
Bos, "and as long as we're operating in that same frame work
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ZOOLEX WORKSHOP
A workshop on exhibit design will be held at Zoo Ljubljana in Slovenia
on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18, 2005. ZooLex
Workshops
are practice-oriented and based on case studies.
Case Studies for Chimpanzee and African Savannah Exhibits
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Information and registration: http://www.zoolex.org/workshop.html
Topics:
What makes an exhibit appropriate for animals,
attractive for visitors, and convenient for keepers?
Which design features can improve the visitor experience?
Which message do you want the visitors to receive?
What is the process in planning an animal exhibit?
Program:
Thursday, 17 November, 2005
Principles of exhibit design
Guided tour of Zoo Ljubljana
Conceptual design work
Friday, 18 November, 2005
Analysis of existing exhibits
Conceptual design work
Moderation:
Monika Fiby
Landscape architect, zoo consultant, founder of the ZooLex Zoo Design
Organization, 10 years of experience with project management,
planning for zoos and with organizing and moderating workshops.
Nevin Lash
Zoological designer, landscape architect, zoo consultant. His
experience with great ape facility design includes Chimp Haven in
Louisiana, Zoo Atlanta's Gorilla and Orang Exhibits, renovation of
the North Carolina Zoo's chimpanzee exhibit and several others over
his 20 year career.
Dr. Signe Preuschoft
Primatologist, Research at Centre de Primatologie et Laboratoire de
Psychophysiologie at University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, at Yerkes
Regional Primate Research Center, Atlanta, and with the Leakey
Foundation. Currently directing Austria's chimpanzee sanctuary hopE.
Fee:
250 €
includes materials on exhibit design, refreshments,
lunch and dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday
Hotel:
M Hotel, single with breakfast at 50 € per night
Contact:
Barbara Mihelic, Scientific Director, Zoo Ljubljana
Phone: 00386-51 441 123, Fax: 00386-1-2442189
Email: info@zoo-ljubljana.si
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The registrations for the 2nd International Congress on Zookeeping 7-
11 May 2006 on the Gold Coast Australia have now opened!
Thanks to some very supportive sponsors registration costs for early
bird full registration are $450 Australian dollars. Based on today's
exchange rates this works out approximately $US338 or Euro 279.
Accommodation is additional to this and we have secured a good rate
at the conference hotel - the Gold Coast International. Triple share
for 4 nights works out at $280 Australian dollars or approximately
$US210 or Euro 174 which includes a buffet breakfast.
The full conference registration will cover all events which include
icebreaker Sunday night, Dreamworld dinner Monday night, breakfast at
Currumbin Sanctuary Tuesday morning, BBque dinner Tuesday night and
the conference dinner at Seaworld Wednesday night. All functions
include food and some drinks. Morning, afternoon tea & lunch will be
supplied each day Monday to Thursday.
Accommodation is limited so it important that people register early
for the conference. The early bird conference rate finishes 28
February 2006 after which full registrations rise to $AUD550.
We are offering a number of pre and post conference tours which
include to Australia Zoo, Koala habitat field work, North Queensland,
Fraser Island and O'Reilley's Rainforest Retreat. All information on
these tours is available in the conference registration information
on the ICZ website.
Registration information, registration forms and accommodation
booking forms are all available on the ICZ website - www.iczoo.org
<http://www.iczoo.org/>
If you require any further information feel free to email me.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Liz Romer
ICZ Conference Convener
Email: slromer@bigpond.com
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Scrapped Taiwanese Longline Vessels A Boon for Sea Turtles
Environmentalists and Scientists Urge the UN and Other Nations to
Follow Suit with a Moratorium in the Pacific
October 17, 2005
Contact:
Robert Ovetz, Sea Turtle Restoration Project, PhD, +1 415-488-0370
x106, robert@seaturtles.org
Forest Knolls, California – The Taiwanese government has just
announced that it will dismantle 120 tuna longline vessels, about 5%
of its fleet. Environmentalists are praising this reduction in the
largest longline fleet in the Pacific as a boon for sea turtles which
are injured and killed by longlines in large numbers in the Pacific
ocean.
"Longline fishing is costly, inefficient and damages tuna fisheries.
There are just far too many boats chasing too few fish and killing
far too many sea turtles," said Robert Ovetz, PhD, Save the
Leatherback Campaign Coordinator.
It is estimated that more than 1.4 billion longline hooks are set in
the world's oceans every year. Longline fishing is a technique in
which thousands of baited hooks are strung on monofilament lines
stretching as far as 60 miles. Taiwan has the largest number of
longline vessels in the Pacific with an estimated 2,113 vessels in
the Pacific alone. Japan, which has the second largest longline fleet
in the Pacific, has also followed suit with reductions in recent
years. This summer, The U.S. even banned fishing for Pacific bigeye
tuna for the rest of the year because of overfishing.
"Fewer hooks means fewer turtles, sharks, seabirds, billfish and
marine mammals will be killed. This is urgently needed if we are to
turn around the descent of sea turtles and albatross seabirds into
extinction," Ovetz added.
Recent scientific reports warn that the 100 million year old Pacific
leatherback sea turtles, whose female nesting population has
collapsed by 95% since 1980, could go extinct in the next decade.
Nineteen species of seabirds, including the black-footed albatross,
are also threatened with extinction by longlines. An estimated 4.4
million turtles, sharks, seabirds, billfish and marine mammals are
injured and killed every year by longlines in the Pacific. Other
reports have pinpointed longline fishing as causing an 87-99% decline
in large pelagic fish in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific.
1,007 international scientists from 97 countries are urging the UN to
implement a moratorium on longline fishing in the Pacific Ocean to
prevent the extinction of the critically endangered leatherback sea
turtle. The scientists are joined by 281 non-governmental
organizations from 62 countries. The list of signers includes famed
primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, biologist E.O. Wilson, oceanographer
Dr. Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, and
former U.S. astronaut Bernard Harris, Jr. M.D.
"While a good first step, a moratorium is needed in order to have
time to put into place further reductions in fishing capacity and
other conservation measures, such as time and area closures,
reductions in subsidies, 100% observer coverage and controls on
illegal fishing," Ovetz said.
Resources:
€ To read the announcement by Executive Yuan of the Fisheries Agency,
Council of Agriculture, Taiwan go to:
http://english.coa.gov.tw/content.php?catid=9923
€ For a copy of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project's new book
Striplining the Pacific on the impact of longline fishing on the
Pacific leatherback go to:
http://www.seaturtles.org/press_release2.cfm?pressID=259
€ For a copy of the scientist and NGO letters to the UN go to:
http://www.seaturtles.org/press_release2.cfm?pressID=261€ For a
review copy of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project's new documentary
film Last Journey for the Leatherback? contact Robert Ovetz, PhD at
415 488 0370 x 106.
The Sea Turtle Restoration Project is a California-based
international marine conservation organization that works to protect
sea turtles and other marine species in the United States and in
countries around the world. For more information about sea turtles
and the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, please visit:
www.seaturtles.org and www.savetheleatherback.com
SEA TURTLE RESTORATION PROJECT
POB 400/40 Montezuma Avenue € Forest Knolls, CA 94933 USA
Ph. +1 415 488 0370 ext. 106€ Fax +1 415 488 0372
robert@seaturtles.org € www.seaturtles.org
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Zoo Staff Personals
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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.
One advert placed here resulted in over 150 applications!!!!
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, AVICULTURE
Applications are invited for the position of "Research Associate,
Aviculture" at the Houbara Bustard Breeding Unit at the National
Avian Research Center (NARC), now part of the Environment Agency –
Abu Dhabi (EAD), a Governmental Agency based in Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates.
Job Description:
The Research Associate, Aviculture will be part of a team responsible
for the day to day management of houbara bustards held in NARC's
captive collection. The Research Associate, Aviculture will implement
aviculture practices under the supervision of the Houbara Programme
Manager and a Senior Aviculturist.
Responsibilities include:
Supervision of the incubation, chick rearing and breeding of houbara
bustards.
Performing artificial insemination and semen collection.
Working with and supervising a team of bird keepers and technicians.
Training of new personnel as well as scheduling staff.
Responsibilities also include maintaining department records,
analyzing data and writing reports.
The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively in a
team environment and actively support and implement NARC policies,
procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for
the collection.
Working environment:
NARC is situated in a remote, isolated desert location of the Abu
Dhabi Emirate at 30 min minimum of the closest town. The seasonal
nature of much of NARC's work means that certain times of the year
will require very intensive working so the successful candidate must
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
Candidate profile:
The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in
Wildlife Management, Avian Production, Zoo Biology, or related field
and at least 2 years working experience. The candidate should be
computer literate, possess strong communication and interpersonal
skills, be able to work and communicate within a multi cultural
environment. The successful candidate must be fluent in English.
Arabic would be an asset.
Package:
EAD offers a competitive package, including Housing Allowance (paid
in cash on a monthly or annual basis), furniture purchase allowance
(one-time payment), medical insurance, annual leave tickets, annual
leave of 30 working days, interest-free car loan and educational
assistance for eligible dependents.
Applications & Closing Date:
This recruitment is urgent and the successful candidate is expected
to be able to start as soon as possible.
Deadline for application: 1 month from the date of advertisement
Interested candidates should send their CV, a letter explaining their
professional experience and address of two referees to Human
Resources Department, PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 2 693 4621. Fax: +971 2 681 7358. Email: halabed@ead.ae.
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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TECHNICIAN A, AVICULTURE
Applications are invited for the position of "Technician A,
Aviculture" at the Bustard Breeding Unit at the National Avian
Research Center (NARC), now part of the Environment Agency – Abu
Dhabi (EAD), a Governmental Agency based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates.
Job Description:
The Technician A, Aviculture will be part of a team responsible for
the day to day management of houbara bustards held in NARC's captive
collection. The Technician A, Aviculture will implement aviculture
practices under the supervision of Aviculturists.
Responsibilities include:
The provision of assistance to the Aviculturists in all phases of
operations in houbara and other bustard species' captive breeding.
Full responsibility jointly with aviculturists of certain areas of
activities such as incubation, chick rearing, and sperm assessment.
Working with and supervising a team of bird keepers.
Training of new personnel.
Responsibilities also include maintaining department records.
The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively in a
team environment and actively support and implement NARC policies,
procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for
the collection.
Working environment:
NARC is situated in a remote, isolated desert location of the Abu
Dhabi Emirate at 30 min minimum of the closest town. The seasonal
nature of much of NARC's work means that certain times of the year
will require very intensive working so the successful candidate must
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
Candidate profile:
The successful candidate should hold a Higher Diploma in Wildlife
Management, Avian Production, Zoo Biology, or related field and at
least 2 years working experience. The candidate should be computer
literate, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and
be able to work and communicate within a multi cultural environment.
The successful candidate must be fluent in English. Arabic would be
an asset.
Package:
EAD offers a competitive package, including Housing Allowance (paid
in cash on a monthly or annual basis), furniture purchase allowance
(one-time payment), medical insurance, annual leave tickets, annual
leave of 25 working days, interest-free car loan and educational
assistance for eligible dependents.
Applications & Closing Date:
This recruitment is urgent and the successful candidate is expected
to be able to start as soon as possible.
Deadline for application: 1 month from the date of advertisement
Interested candidates should send their CV, a letter explaining their
professional experience and address of two referees to Human
Resources Department, PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 2 693 4621. Fax: +971 2 681 7358. Email: halabed@ead.ae.
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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Job Announcement: Great Ape Keeper
Organization: Utah's Hogle Zoo
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Sep 29, 2005
Seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our professional team in
an
animal care position working with great apes. Under the general
direction of the Animal Care Supervisor for Primates. The keeper is
responsible for the daily care of the gorilla and orangutans,
observation and enrichment, training, as well as assisting in
veterinary practices, educational presentations, public relations and
support
aspects of the Zoo's operations. Also required to be trained and work
in other animal areas of the Zoo as needed which may include birds,
other
mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. May work with volunteers of
various ages and skill levels. Requirements: BS or AS in zoology or
related
degree and/or equivalent animal husbandry experience at an AZA
facility.
Must acquire a Utah Drivers License within one month. Provide proof
of
a negative TB test, valid within 6 months. Must be able to work under
challenging physical conditions. Experience working with captive
great
apes necessary. Ability to work well independently and as part of a
team. Preference will be given to those with a strong enrichment and
training background and excellent communication skills (written and
verbal). This position requires a team player capable of positive
interactions with staff, volunteers and guests. Ability to work any
seven days of the week, varying start times as well as evening
rotation.
This is a full time year round position, with excellent benefit
package.
Wages commensurate with experience. Utah's Hogle Zoo is a drug free
workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Send cover letter, resume,
and salary history to: Liz Larsen, Animal Care Supervisor, Utah's
Hogle
Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 fax: 801-584-1762
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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African Rhino Programme Coordinator
Would you like to provide leadership and technical support for the
development, funding and implementation of the WWF African Rhino
Programme; coordinate the programme through interaction with external
partners and donor organizations, and fundraise for projects?
WWF, the global conservation organization is looking for a highly
motivated and experienced African Rhino Programme Coordinator
To be based in Harare, Zimbabwe
Key requirements:
· a postgraduate degree in natural resources management, biological
sciences, or related field experience;
· solid experience of conservation issues in Africa in general, and
of rhinos in particular;
· experience and understanding of field-based activities is
essential;
· excellent communicator and good team building skills
· proven technical, organizational and strong project management
skills;
· strong skills in programme and project planning, monitoring, and
evaluation;
· diplomatic and multi-cultural skills, particularly in the African
context;
· fundraising experience essential;
· excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
If this sounds like you, then e-mail a cover letter and CV to:
recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position and
other job opportunities within WWF, please consult our web site at
http://www.panda.org/jobs.
Application deadline: Friday 14 October 2005
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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BioBankSA/wBRC/National Zoological Gardens/National Research
Foundation
Manages a growing National/Regional wildlife Biomaterials Bank and is
looking for experienced and motivated persons to be appointed as:
1. Wildlife Laboratory Manager: A Senior Laboratory Technologist
reporting to the Head, wBRC/BioBankSA. The successful applicant will
be
expected to perform the following duties: Manage the Wildlife
biomaterials bank currently housed at NECSA, Pretoria; Plan and
execute research
and banking programmes; Supervise Interns with wildlife biomaterials
research; Plan and conduct ranger training programmes in National
Parks;
Develop and implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and
Quality Control measures; Network with stakeholders; Data capture and
virtual database management; Presentations to both the scientific
community
and public on biodiversity conservation and biotechnology
development;
Development of resource materials (manuals, presentations etc.);
Regional biomaterial banking field work.
The successful candidate must be in possession of a MSc degree in
Biological Sciences or equivalent with laboratory experience in a
recognized
laboratory. Experience in one or more of the following fields is
essential:
Genetics, Reproduction, Nutrition, Veterinary medicine, Biochemistry,
Animal Physiology, Endocrinology, Biodiversity Conservation,
Biotechnology Development. A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
2. Wildlife Laboratory Assistant: A Laboratory Technologist
reporting
to the Laboratory manager of the wBRC/BioBankSA. The successful
applicant will be expected to perform the following duties: Manage
the day to
day upkeep of the laboratory; Collect, process and bank wildlife
biomaterials; Maintain laboratory equipment and infrastructure; Data
capture
and record keeping; participate in research projects; administrative
support duties; Field collection of wildlife biomaterials.
The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc degree in
Biological Sciences or equivalent with laboratory experience in a
recognized
laboratory. A MSc degree will be an added advantage.
The Wildlife Biological Resource Centre / BioBankSA of the National
Zoo, National Research Foundation offers a competitive remuneration
package and benefits. Please contact Dr Paul Bartels for further
information
at:
paulb@wbrc.org.za or call 082 990-3533
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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Orangutan Rescue – Central Borneo
A very special opportunity exists for a veterinary surgeon to assist
with
the treatment of wild orangutans rescued as a result of
deforestation. Over
360 orangutans are currently in various stages of treatment at the
Nyaru
Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, prior to their return to
protected
forest. We can offer you the chance of a lifetime to help treat
orangutans
with gunshot and knife wounds to a myriad of internal problems. Can
you
offer us three months of your expertise to assist our local medical
team,
for free? If so please contact us at bosf_uk@hotmai.com.
Michelle Desilets
Director
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK
"Primates Helping Primates"
www.savetheorangutan.org.uk
www.savetheorangutan.info
Please sign our petition to rescue over 100 smuggled orangutans in
Thailand:
http://www.thePetitionSite.com/takeaction/822035733
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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Volunteer Primate Keepers Wanted
The Gibbon Conservation Center is a non-profit organization in
southern
California that was founded in 1976 by Alan Mootnick. It is the only
organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the
conservation,
propagation, and study of gibbons (small apes) for the betterment of
the
species. We disseminate our findings through educational tours,
publications and by traveling the world assisting zoos and rescue
centers.
1. Primate Keeper animal care and maintenance of the facilities
and
grounds. Depending on the time of the year, work is 10-12 hours per
day
beginning in early morning, 7 days per week. May also include
clerical and
center assistant work (see below).
2. Center Assistant may (depending on skills, needs of the Center
and personal preference) do maintenance of grounds, behavioral
observations, cleaning of food preparation area, library research,
fundraising and word processing. Center Assistants must keep a
minimum distance of 2 meters from all enclosures that house gibbons.
3. Clerical Assistant may (depending on skills, needs of the
Center
and personal preference) do word processing, fund raising, library
research and behavioral observations.
GCC provides free lodging to resident volunteers in an older,
basic,
travel trailer with free access to the bathroom, kitchen and laundry
in
the house. The volunteers buy their own food and personal items,
which
costs approximately $100 - 200 per month at the local supermarkets
(depending on the tastes of the volunteer).
Training lasting approximately one week is essential at GCC
because the
volunteers have to follow strict procedures that are mandated by law
and
our own goals of cleanliness, gibbon welfare and breeding, and safety
for
people and gibbons. The training involves working hands-on with an
experienced primate keeper. Local transportation is by train or bus,
unless
one of the staff happen to be going into town
How to Apply
Prospective volunteers should fill out the application on our
website,
http://www.gibboncenter.org/volunteering.htm or email or phone and
request one, or write and request one through the mail. They should
then
return the completed application with a cover letter, resume, and 2
letters
of recommendation. Contact: Patricia Dahle or Erin Bell, Volunteer
Coordinators, volunteer@gibboncenter.org, phone (9 am to 8 pm Pacific
Time)
Patricia, 661-943-4915, or Erin, 661-296-9495, fax: 661-296-1237 or
write
to
Gibbon Conservation Center
Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 800249
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
For additional information please go to our website:
http://www.gibboncenter.org
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apply for this post
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Voluntary primate keepers needed
The Mona Foundation is the only primate sanctuary in Spain. Our aim
is to provide a better life for primates who have been exploited by
people. Here we rehabilitate and socialize the primates into family
groups.
At the moment, our sanctuary is home to nine chimpanzees and three
macaques. Our main enclosure consists of a space of more than 5000
square meters, in which we aim to provide an environment as close as
possible to that they would enjoy in the wild.
The Mona Foundation is looking for hard-working, dedicated people who
are interested in helping us in our mission. Volunteer duties will
depend upon the center's requirements which will vary according to
the time of the year. Volunteer responsibilities include: cleaning,
feeding, enrichment and general maintenance such as gardening,
painting, and building work. Volunteers also help with administrative
duties and in welcoming visitors for which good presentation skills
are needed.
Voluntary primate keepers must be able to commit to a period of six
months working at the sanctuary and be present five days and five
nights each week. All voluntary posts are subject to a one month
trial period.
The following skills and experience are considered valuable:
-previous work with animals, particularly wild animals.
-construction, electrical and mechanical skills.
-administration, fund-raising, public relations and good writing
skills.
-a good general level of education.
To apply for a voluntary position at the Mona Foundation please
contact us by e-mail: mona1@fundacionmona.org
For more information about the Mona Foundation please refer to our
web site: http://www.fundacionmona.org
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apply for this post
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE
at Munda Wanga's Wildlife Park and Sanctuary - Zambia
Three week volunteer opportunities available to keen and enthusiastic
people looking to gain hand's on experience working at an African
wildlife park and sanctuary. Species that you could be working with
include lions, tigers, wild dogs, various primates, an American black
bear and a baby elephant. Volunteer duties will vary hugely upon
volunteer's interest, previous experience and the Park and Sanctuary'
s priorities, which will vary according to the time of year and what
construction/relocation programmes are on at the time.
For more information contact Lee Stewart through e-mail:
sanctuary@zamnet.zm or take a look at our website:
http://www.mundawanga.com Longer volunteer periods are available
depending upon volunteer's experience.
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for this post
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More Zoo vacancies can be seen by visiting:
American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Job Listings
http://www.aza.org/JobListings/
American Association of Zoo Keepers' - Opportunity Knocks
http://www.aazk.org/aazknew/animalKeepersForum/opportunity_knocks.asp
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria - Vacancies
http://www.eaza.net/news/vacancies.html
Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)
http://www.aszk.org.au/Zoo%20Positions%20Vacant.htm
Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger e.V
http://www.zootierpflege.de/stellen/stellenzooseiten/STzoowebseiten.h
tml
Zoo Vets, Technicians and interns
http://www.aazv.org/job_openings.htm
Bird Jobs in the Field
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/BJOB.html
Meetings
AAZV Annual Conference
October 16 - 21 2005
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Hosted by Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
http://www.aazv.org/meetings.htm
The 3rd Australasian Training and Conditioning Workshop
Make Magic Happen
Date: 22nd-25th November 2005
Venue: Perth Zoo, Perth Western Australia
Paper Abstracts: Due 23rd September 05
Guest Speaker: Steve Martin – Natural Encounters Inc.
For more information contact:
Workshop05@perthzoo.wa.gov.au
BIAZA Annual Awards
November 23 2005
Dudley Zoo, United Kingdom
http://www.biaza.org.uk
BIAZA Marketing Seminar and BIZE Meeting
November 24 - 27 2005
Dudley Zoo.
http://www.zoofederation.org.uk/
28 - 30 November -- Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, South
Asia & Reintroduction Specialist Group South & East Asia 3rd Annual
Meeting. Theme : Troubled Translocations : Wrong Releases of
Animals as a
Solution to Man Animal Conflict, organised by Zoo Outreach
Organisation. Karl Kubel Institute, Annaikati, Coimbatore, Tamil
Nadu, India
1 - 5 December - 6th Annual SAZARC Conference, South Asian Zoo
Association for Regional Cooperation. Hosted by Nilgiri Biosphere
Botanical Garden and
Zoo Outreach Organisation, Administrative Office of SAZARC.
Training theme
: Zoo Data Management for Conservation and Welfare of Wild
Animals/ISIS, ZIMS, Karl Kubel Institute, Annaikati, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu, India
Reptile and Amphibian Training and Enrichment (R.A.T.E.) Workshop
December 8-10, 2005
Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL. For more information
about R.A.T.E., the national workshop and/or the listserve and how
you might participate, please contact Andy Daneault (
andre.j.daneault@disney.com) or Vance Alford
(vance.c.alford@disney.com).
16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
December 12 - 15 2005
Organised by The Society for Marine Mammalogy
San Diego CA (USA)
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/2005%20SMM%20Biennial.html
THIRD INTERNATIONAL TAPIR SYMPOSIUM
Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 26-31, 2006
For further information:
E-mail: tapirtalk@uol.com.br
ZooKunft 2006
February 10 - 12 2006
Organized by Quantum Conservation e.v.
Dorint Sofitel "An der Messe Köln", Cologne, Germany.
http://www.quantum-conservation.org/
International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators annual
conference
February 15-18, 2006. Hosted by the Nashville Zoo, Nashville,
Tennessee, USA. For more information visit www.IAATE.org
AZA Western Regional Meeting
April 24 - 29 2006
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC
http://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutRegWork/#fut
AZA Eastern Regional Meeting
March 26 - April 1 2006
Hosted by Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville FLhttp://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutRegWork/#fut
Second International Congress of Zookeeping (ICZ)
May 7 - 11 2006
Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia
For more information, please visit http://www.iczoo.org or send a
blank e-mail to ICZ_News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for regular
updates on this event or contact Liz Romer at slromer@bigpond.com
2006 International Gorilla Workshop
23 - 26 June 2006
Paignton Zoo,
Devon,
England
Paignton Zoo will be hosting the next International Gorilla Workshop
(23 - 26 June 2006). We would like to invite gorilla workers from all
disciplines to register. The deadline for submission of abstracts for
presentation and for early registration is 31st December 2005.
Further information and registration details are available from our
website
http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/gorillas/gorillaworkshop.htm
21st Congress of the International Primatological Society
June 26-30 2006
Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
Entebbe, Uganda
For further info: wolupot@yahoo.com
CBSG Annual Meeting
August 19 - 22 2006
hosted by Leipzig Zoo, Germany
http://www.zoo-leipzig.de/
61st Annual Conference of WAZA
August 22 - 26 2006
Leipzig Zoo, Germany
http://www.zoo-leipzig.de/
First European Congress of Conservation Biology
23rd - 27th August 2006
Please visit the website (http://www.eccb2006.org) for details, and
register for new information.
AZA Annual Conference
September 25 - 30 2006
Hosted by Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, & Lowry Park Zoo Tampa, FL
http://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutAnnualConf/#fut
18th IZE Biennial Conference. International Zoo Educators Association
September 25 - 30 2006
Hosted by the National Zoo of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
http://www.izea.net
VI. International Parrot Convention
September 27 - 30 2006
Loro Parque, Tenerife
http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org/
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The Importance of a Smile
"A SMILE costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who
receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment,
but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or
mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that
he can be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home,
fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.
It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to
the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be
bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of
no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired
to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so
much as he who has no more to give."
-- believed to be based on the writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael
Hirsch
