Zoo Owner John Aspinall Dies
After a three year fight against cancer, millionaire zoo owner John
Aspinall has died. He leaves a wife, two sons, a daughter and two
stepsons. His two great zoos, Howletts and Port Lympne and legions of
Gorillas remain as tribute to his dedication to the cause of
conservation.
Always a controversial figure within the zoo world one often had to
choose whether you agreed with what he said or did or strongly
disagreed. There were rarely half measures. Whatever the decision,
one always had respect for the way he stood up for his beliefs. He
will be sadly missed, not only by many people but many animals too.
His passing leaves a void which will not be easy to fill. I extend
my condolences to his wife, family and staff.
Peter Dickinson
Friday, June 30, 2000
Sunday, June 25, 2000
ZooNews Digest 18th June - 25th June 2000 (Zoo News 108)
Dear Colleague,
There follows the past weeks links.
Flock of Baby Flamingos Not So 'Cheep'
(AZA)
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0622-142.html
Controversial zoo ad causes many to sneer
(Kansas City Zoo)
http://www.msnbc.com/local/KSHB/196790.asp
Orphaned Moose Taken to Zoo
(Alaska Zoo)
http://www.adn.com/nation/story/0,2360,171663,00.html
28 Flamingos Stolen From Zoo
(Cleres)
http://www.foxnews.com/etcetera/062400/stolen_flamingos.sml
Colorado creates newest habitat for shark-viewing
(Ocean Journey)
http://insidedenver.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=SHARKEXHIBIT-06-22-00&cat=AS
Gorillas Get New Friends
http://www.africanews.org/environ/stories/20000622/20000622_feat1.html
Watchmen at zoo a different species of guard
(Cincinnati Zoo)
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/06/26/loc_watchmen_at_zoo.html
Alaska bear saved from death sent to zoo in Minnesota
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81995886
Agency moves to regain infected monkeys
(Dusit Zoo)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/240600_News08.html
Zookeeper chose slaughter over adoptions for his animals
New England Alive Nature Study Center
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/175/region/Zookeeper_chose_slaughter_o
ver:.shtml
MSPCA to charge petting zoo owner with animal cruelty
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/jens06202000.htm
5 Condors Are Stars of Exhibit at Animal Park
(San Diego Wild Animal Park)
http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20000619/t000058098.html
Saving City's Lost Lizards
http://www.nypost.com/commentary/31273.htm
Beware - otters crossing
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_803000/803388.stm
Zoo making way for new tenants
http://www.theadvocate.com/news/story.asp?StoryID=14222
Conservation plan for Chilka's dolphins
http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jun/22oris1.htm
Aquarium Hopeful Despite Deaths of Baby Sea Dragons
(Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific)
http://www.latimes.com/living/20000619/t000057945.html
Prosecutor gets elephant case
(Oregon Zoo)
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/news/oregonian/00/
06/lc_41eleph14.frame
At 79, 'Ganesh' is struggling for life
(Mysore Zoo)
http://www.indiaserver.com/thehindu/2000/06/14/stories/0414210o.htm
Cache County's Exotic Animals
(Willow Park Zoo)
http://www.sltrib.com/06172000/utah/59600.htm
UNA replacing Leo II with pair of lions
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/Jun2000/13-e414689b.html
Michigan wetlands attraction
(Detroit Zoo)
http://detnews.com/2000/features/0006/22/e01-79483.htm
National Amphibian Conservation Center
(Detroit Zoo)
http://detnews.com/2000/oakland/0006/21/c04-79067.htm
Aquarium nursery expecting babies
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/06/16/loc_aquarium_nursery.html
Chimp Head Stolen in Sacramento
http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/06/22/chimphead062
2_01.html?s=nav_bn_homepage
Polar bear cubs head for new home
(Denver/Cincinatti)
http://insidedenver.com/news/0623bear9.shtml
Elephant walk
http://www.observer-reporter.com/NEWS/WASH/6-22-00wash4.html
American Zoo and Aquarium Association President Testifies Before
Subcommittee
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0620-108.html
New National Zoo director to bring 2 giant pandas from China
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500218211-500310327-
501729309-0,00.html
Bacteria blamed in dolphin death
(Oklahoma)
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/shart?ID=506108&TP=getarticle
Into the lion's den
(Brookfield Zoo)
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsliving/211ld1.htm
Kansas City Zoo gets slack for controversial ad
http://www.msnbc.com/local/KSHB/196790.asp
Elephant to cross the Alps for love
http://www.the-
times.co.uk/news/pages/tim/2000/06/21/timfgneur01001.html
Persistent bear flirting with urban death
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0621e.htm
Bear sightings in Eastern Connecticut on the rise
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/173/region/Bear_sightings_in_Eastern_C
onn:.shtml
Sweet Smell of Success for Skunks
http://www.latimes.com/editions/orange/20000620/t000058485.html
Puppy snatched by alligator as sisters watch in horror
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/news/wires.nsf/National/90DE6F795E133C31
862568FF001C5BD8?OpenDocument
Rhinos Recover in Nepal's National Parks
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jun2000/2000L-06-08-02.html
Coatimundi a cute oddity in city park
http://www.herald.ns.ca/cgi-bin/home/displaystory?
2000/06/15+217.raw+Metro
Red wolves to reunite in N.C.
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/stories/C02-2241416610082.htm
Elusive bear shot dead after chase
http://www.timesunion.com:80/AspStories/story.asp?
storyKey=35794&category=F
Feds To Send Grizzly Back To Wild
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81939499
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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ABWAK is now found at www.abwak.co.uk
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Sharon Matola is asking for our help with an e-mail campaign to stop
the dam in Belize. The NRDC site has made this very easy. Go to this
page, fill in three lines in a form, add your signature and send:
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/habitat/nbelize.asp
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The Grey Poopon Challenge (silly name!) is raising money for Dr.
Branson
Ritchie's research into PDD (Proventricular Dilation Disease, or Macaw
Wasting). PDD is indeed awful,and an infected bird WILL die of
starvation while
eating as much as it can. It affects psittacines,some softbills and
finches. Learn more by visiting.
http://members.tripod.com/Grey_PoopOn/PDDpoopon.htm
Thesnail mail address, is
The Grey PoopOn Challenge
PMB 293
5694 Mission Center Rd. Ste. 602
San Diego, CA 92108-9715
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INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
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ZOO TOUR to CALIFORNIA
MARCH 2001
I am arranging a short tour to California from 17th to 25th March
2001 spending some time in Los Angeles and then San Diego. In the mid-
1990s, I took several small groups of mainly zoo enthusiasts, plus a
few zoo professionals, to zoos in Europe and now, after a four year
break, have decided to renew this venture. There will be
opportunities to visit the zoos in L.A. and San Diego as well as
having free time to explore parts of both cities. Details are
available from: Johnpartridge@aol.com
John Partridge is Head of Mammals at Bristol Zoo Gardens, U.K.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo is pleased to announce openings in an
internship program in the Department of Behavior and Research.
Students will be involved in 2 special projects.
1) Interactive touch screens for bears and orangutans. This is a
study investigating the reduction of stress through choice, as well
as investigation of symbolic language issues.
2) mechanical enrichment devices. Students will be involved in
training our lions to "hunt" mechanical meerkats. The students will
also be involved in data collection.
The internship is open to college (undergrad and grad) students in
the various fields of animal behavior. Students must have taken a
animal behavior course, research methods course and a learning
course. GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
Late summer and fall intership spots are available. If interested
please contact me directly.
Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
Curator of Behavior and Research
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd.
Wichita Kansas, 67212
(316) 942-2212 ex. 257
research@scz.org
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We are the representatives of Medical University of Lodz (Poland) and
our
research concerns the haemostatic issues, thromboembolic disease and
antiplatele and antithrombotic therapy. The snake venom components
strongly affect the haemostasis. Some of these proteins, for example
echicetin from Echis carinatus venom and jararaca GPIb-BP from
Bothrops
jararaca venom, have strong antithrombotic potential, so they became
attractive targets to focus on for the prevention of thrombus
formation in
stenosed arteries and microvessels. Of the same reasons they attract a
considerable attention as the potential pre-drugs for the therapy and
treatment of thrombotic complications which is still the problem
number
ONE in clinical settings.
We conduct a research program to characterise these potent venom
proteins
and we hope that further studies with the use of echicetin and
jararaca
GPIb-binding protein may allow to provide us the molecular design
suitable
for the development of anti-thromboembolic agents targeting at
blockade of
von Willebrand factor binding to platelet GPIb.
Unfortunately, echicetin and jararaca GPIb-BP are not available for
sale
and we have to "make" it in our laboratory. We are not able to do it
without any biological material, let us say, a piece of tissue from
Echis
carinatus and Bothrops jararaca. Having some kind of biological
material
(a drop of blood or a piece of shed skin (ecdysed) we might
amplificate a
part of snake genom DNA to obtain the desired protein antagonists of
GPIb
using some expression systems in bacteria or yeast.
We would be grateful very much indeed if you let us know whether you
have
in your collection at least one of the following species of snakes:
Echis
carinatus and Bothrops jararaca and, If so, whether you could send us
a
piece of tissue of B. jararaca and E. carinatus. The best would be a
small
aliquot of whole blood, frozen or dried off on a sheet of filter
paper, or
any other tissue, as well.
Prof. Cezary Watala, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Haemostatic Disorders
Medical University of Lodz
Narutowicza 96
90-141 Lodz, Poland
fax: +48 42 6791299
email: cwatala@psk2.am.lodz.pl
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Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (EETA)
Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies (CRABS)
Mission statement
Marc Bekoff and Jane Goodall are forming an international and
interdisciplinary group called "Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment
of
Animals/Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies"
(EETA/CRABS).
Scientists, non-scientists, teachers, and students are most welcomed.
Our
purpose is to develop and to maintain the highest of ethical
standards in
comparative ethological research that is conducted in the field and
in the
laboratory. Furthermore, we wish to use the latest developments from
research in cognitive ethology and on animal sentience to inform
discussion and debate about the practical implications of available
data
and for the ongoing development of policy. If you are interested,
please
contact Marc Bekoff ator at EPO Biology,
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0334 USA.
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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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My name is Klara J.Petrzelkova and I am a Ph.D. student in animal
ecology
at the Dept.of Zoology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Masaryk
University in Brno, Czech Republic. Last year I finished my master
studies
in zoology and ecology aimed at mammalogy at the same faculty. My
master
and Ph.D. thesis concern behavioural ecology of bats, but I am also
interested primatology and Zoo keeping. Unfortunately, I have not have
opportunity to take up primatology more. I am looking for an
internship in
a zoological garden for this autumn (the end of August, September,
October; 1 - 2 months) to acquaint with the work of zoologists, help
with
some observations of animals or participate in research projects,
especially as regard primates. From primatological field I am mainly
interested in self-medication in great apes. (The basic premise of
zoopharmacognosy or self-medication in animals is that animals utilize
plant secondary compounds or other non-nutritional substances to
medicate
themselves. There is a few observations of zoopharmacognosy in great
apes
in wild (e.g. research of Prof.Huffman from Kyoto University ). Also
through the safe and controlled introduction of medicinal plants to
captive primate social group, it may be possible to evaluate some of
the
criteria of medicinal plant selection and find out how individual
acquisition and group transmission occurs, how do naive captive apes
respond to the putative medicinal plants of their wild conspecifics
and
also how captive apes respond to locally available medicinal herbs.
Beyond
the potential for providing health promoting herbs and educational
awareness about the use of medicinal plants by primates in the wild,
these
experiments exemplify new and innovate ways of maintaining a
self-sustaining source of environmental- and diet- enrichment in Zoo
exhibits.) I collaborate with Dr Foitova from Veterinary and
Farmaceutic
University in Brno, who is a principal investigator of the project
Parasites and Natural Antiparasitics in Orangutan taking place in
Sumatra
and I would like to actively participate in this project in future. I
am
also interested in conservation and Zoo keeping of great apes
{problems of
captive breeding, abnormal behavior, mother x infant and other
relationships, environmental enrichment, etc.}, rehabilitation
{reintroduction} and in other problem of social behavior,
communication,
etc. in great apes {genus Pongo, Gorilla, Pan} and also in Zoo keping
of
another mammals. I would like to work in a Zoo in future so I think
this
study stay could help me very much. I worked in Dvur Kralove Zoo as
Zoo
keeper of ungulates during summer 1999.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
Klara J.Petrzelkova
M.Sc.Klara J.Petrzelkova
Dept. of Zoology and Ecology
Masaryk University
Kotlarska 2
611 37 Brno
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I am interested in knowing if any parrot species, expecially within
the
Psittacula group e.g. Ring-necked, Moustached, Derbyan and Alexandrine
Parakeets etc. show co-operative / helping behaviours.
Co-operative and helping behaviours are where additional birds, other
than
the parents, assist in the rearing of chicks - mainly by providing
extra
food to the young. These birds are generally the offspring of the
parental pair which have remained with their parents and help rear the
next set of offspring.
This behaviour can increase the number of chicks reared and may also
assist the 'helpers' be better parents when they come to rear chicks
of
their own.
I would be especially interested in any evidence of this in the wild
but
reports of this behaviour in captivity would also be of interest.
Thank you
From: Miss Tiawanna Taylor Email: pdxtt@pdn1.nott.ac.uk
University
of Nottingham Department of Genetics Tel: (0115) 924 9924 ext.
42596 Queens Medical Centre Nottingham Fax:
(0115)
970 9906 NG7 2UH UK
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My name is Alice Henchley and I am a soon-to-be graduate from
Cambridge University (will be receiving a BA in Natural Sciences,
specialising in Zoology) I am looking for a job or work experience in
a zoo or
conservation project. I would be willing to travel and would prefer
to work with mammals, as most of my knowledge is based in this area.
I have had some experience of work with animals, but am a quick
learner and should be able to pick up anything I don't yet know. If
anyone could help, I would be most grateful. Please contact me at
achenchley@hotmail.com Thanks very much.
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Kirstin Anderson of IMATA is looking at the organisations
relationship with other groups.
She would appreciate input from chair, committee members or others in
similar groups to the following questions:
How do they interact with other facilities and organizations, in
particular with respect to animal training? Do they share
publications with other organizations?
Do they make space in their publications for articles from other
groups?
Do they schedule conference or meetings with other organizations to
share expenses and have a bigger turn out?
Although your answers would probably be of interest to the group you
can privately respond to Kirstin on:
kirstin@fjord-baelt.dk
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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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Position: Zookeeper II - IVA, Birds
Location: Audubon Zoological Gardens
Kind of work: Reporting Directly to the Assistant Curator of
the
Bird Department and under the general supervision of the
Senior Curator, Birds. Zookeepers
perform the
daily routine care of a diverse bird
collection. Duties include maintenance of
exhibits and facilities, diet preparation,
record keeping, medical treatments as
prescribed by vets, incubation operation,
rearing of young birds, public
interaction and
other related duties. Bird Zookeepers are
accountable for:
- Cleaning animal areas and grounds;
- Reporting minor or routine maintenance
problems and correcting them as assigned,
reporting other
maintenance needs directly to
supervisor;
- Under direction, observing general
animal
health and behavior on a daily basis and
reporting other
maintenance needs directly to
supervisor;
- Maintaining records of health and
behavior
status of animals in designated areas as
trained and directed; - Preparing and
following prescribed diets and feeding
procedures; - Participating in enrichment
programs as assigned; - Under direct
supervision, carrying out Veterinary
treatments
as assigned; - Assisting in developing new
facilities and improving existing ones as
assigned; - Assisting in the presentation
of
Education programs as required; -
Interacting
positively with the public and co-
workers; -
Participating in capturing, restraining and
moving animals as trained and directed; -
Assisting Veterinary and Curatorial staff
in
treating animals as assigned.
Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred.
Observational and record keeping skills are preferred. Prefer
some experience in a zoo or related
setting.
High School degree or equivalent
required.
College degree and 3 years experience at a
recognized or comparablefacility, or an
Associates degree and 4 years ex-
perience at
a recognized or comparable facility, or a
High
School degree and 6 years experience at a
recog- nized or comparable facility.
Grade
level will depend on education and
experience.
Accurate oral and written communication
skills; current TB test and current rabies
vaccinations as required by department. A
willingness to learnValid driver's license
prreferred. Current tetanus shot.
Willing to
work overtime and be available based on
special needs/circumstances on a 24 hour
basis. Willing to work outdoors, lift
heavy
objects (up to 80 lbs), and risk periodic
exposure to fairly predictable and
controllable hazards associated with wild
animals and zoonotic diseases. Ability to
work on a team and with volunteers.
College
credits in Biology or related field.
Number of positions: One (1) full-time
Interested candidates please forward resume by July 9, 2000, to:
Audubon
Institute
c/o Director of Recruitment
P.O. Box 4327
New Orleans, LA 70178
or Fax to: (504) 866-4236
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Position Available
Assistant Studbook Keeper for Golden Lion Tamarins
Location: Department of Zoological Research, National
Zoological Park, Washington, D.C.
Part time (3/4)
Salary: $16,600
The assistant studbook keeper will be working with Dr.
Jonathan Ballou, at the Department of Zoological Research,
on the management of the captive population of golden lion
tamarins. Duties include: updating studbook on a daily basis
(SPARKS software); corresponding with 150 zoos world-wide;
overseeing implementation of most recent masterplan
recommendations (conducted June, 2000); coordinating
management of golden-headed lion tamarins in North America;
working with the Lion Tamarin International Management
Committee to review applications from new zoos, developo
policy for conservation of lion tamarins in the wild.
Involves knowledge of Windows and DOS based computer
applications, population and pedigree analysis procedures
and use of SPARKS helpful. We are looking for an independent
worker who can quickly get up to speed on the biology,
husbandry and management of these tamarin populations.
Additional responsibilities could include (depending on
applicant): maintenance of GLT web site, projects involving
demographic and genetic analyses of the studbook ;
participating in behavioral observation program of
free-ranging GLTs on the zoo grounds; development of
software and concepts for population management.
Job becomes available first week of July, 2000. Take-home
salary (after taxes) is about $1000/month. Hours and days
flexible (after initial training). Funding has been procured
through a grant from the Friends of the National Zoo for the
year 2000. I will apply to FONZ again for $18000 (minus 8%
overhead-about $16,600) to cover the year 2001, but there is
no guarantee that funding will be available for this
position next year. This is not a permanent, federal
position at NZP and benefits are not included. Contact Dr.
Ballou at jballou@nzp.si.edu or (202) 673-4828 to apply.
Here is a more detailed list of responsibilities put
together by a previous assistant:
Responsibilities
1. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREEDING PAIRS
2. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NON-BREEDING PAIRS
3. MAKE RECOMMENDING MOVEMENTS OF ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD
4. CORRESPOND WITH ZOOS ABOUT THEIR COLLECTIONS AND NEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
5. MAKE SURE ALL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ENTERED IN THE
COMPUTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL
7. KEEP APPLICATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE
FOR ZOOS INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEND OUT APPLICATIONS WHEN
NECESSARY.
8. ASSIGN STUDBOOK NUMBERS TO NEW GLTS (BIRTHS)
9. ASSIGN NEW GROUP NUMBERS TO NEW GLT GROUPS
10. KEEP GLT LOG BOOK UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL GLT ACTIVITIES
11. KEEP INSTITUTION FILES CURRENT WITH ALL CORRESPONDENCE
12. MAIL APPLICATIONS TO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AS NEEDED
14. DO BI-MONTHLY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NEWS E_MAIL
(FEB,APRIL,JUNE,AUG,OCT,DEC)
15. DO ANY OTHER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAILINGS AS NEEDED
(FOR PROPOSAL APPROVAL, GENERAL INFORMATION ETC.)
16. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, SEND OUT GLT STUDBOOK
REQUESTS TO ALL INSTITUTIONS HOLDING GLTS DURING THE
PREVIOUS YEAR
17. MAKE RECOMMEDATIONS REGARDING WHICH ANIMALS NEED TO BE
IMPLANTED WITH A CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT-SEND OUT
INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECEIVE THE IMPLANTS. (OTHER OPTIONS
ARE SEPARATING THE SEXES IN GROUPS IF POSSIBLE OR
STERILIZATION IF APPROPRIATE)
18. WORK WITH GLT REGIONAL COORDINATORS AS NECESSARY IN
EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIS
Charlene Houle
Assistant GLT Studbook Keeper
(202) 673 4814
Fax (202)673-4686
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DIRECTOR OF BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS
The Jacksonville Zoological Gardens is seeking a Director of
Biological
Programs. This position reports directly to the Executive Director
and is
responsible for the continued development and growth of the animal
collection, animal health and horticulture divisions. The qualified
candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication
skills.
Extensive experience with zoological management, animal exhibits,
federal
and state laws governing animal exhibitry, veterinary ^ zoological
management of exotic species, budgeting and strategic planning is
required. A DVM degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary college
with
clinical experience on exotic animals is preferred. This position
will
have some clinical responsibilities if the candidate has this
qualification. The Director of Biological Programs will also be the
co-chair of the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens Research Review
Committee.
The Jacksonville Zoological Gardens offers a competitive salary and
benefit package including free medical insurance for the employee and
a
403B Retirement Plan. Qualified applicants should submit their resume
including cover letter and salary requirements to: Susan Hartley,
Human
Resource Manager, Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, 8605 Zoo
Parkway,Jacksonville FL 32218 or fax: 904-757-1626 or e-mail
hartleysm@jaxzoo.org.
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EMERGENCY RELIEF CO-ORDINATOR - EUROPE
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an international
NGO with offices in 12 countries and works to improve the welfare of
wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing the
commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and
assisting animals in distress.
IFAW is seeking an Emergency Relief Co-ordinator - Europe to be based
in the EU Office in Brussels. The position will report to the
Emergency Relief Co-ordinator Worldwide and work in collaboration
with the Emergency Relief Officer- Europe. Commitment to the
objectives and values of IFAW is essential.
The spectrum of work will cover:
disaster response to natural and man made disasters affecting
wildlife and companion animals in Europe;
development and co-ordination of protocols for response to these
types of emergencies;
the identification and development of working relationships with
wildlife and companion animal sanctuaries; development and
implementation of a cohesive long-term Emergency Relief strategy for
Europe; providing technical input into policy and assuring
integration with and promotion of IFAW's Global Emergency Relief
plan.
The position requires a qualified veterinarian, zoologist or similar
with an understanding of the practices involved in the rescue and
rehabilitation of wildlife. An advanced knowledge of English and
fluency in another EU language is required.
IFAW is an Equal Opportunity employer, CVs received by the 10th July
will receive first consideration. Interviews will be held in the
week commencing 17th July.
Please send cover letter, CV, contact information for three
references and salary history to: Lesley O'Donnell, Director,
IFAW EU
Office, 13, rue Boduognat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2 231
0402, E-mail: lodonnell@ifaw.org
Please visit our website: http://www.ifaw.org for further information.
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JOB POSTING - COSTA RICA - ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are currently seeking an individual for the position of Assistant
Manager at our remote field research station located on the
northeastern
coast of Costa Rica. Caño Palma Biological Station is situated
within the
lowland tropical rainforest area of the Barra del Colorado Wildlife
Refuge. It is a remote location and the individual must be able to
withstand considerable isolation.
Duties include routine maintenance of buildings and property; giving
educational conservation talks to visiting tourists; assisting
visiting
students and researchers to carry out their studies; obtaining
supplies
from the nearby village, with occasional trips to the main capital of
San
Jose for supplies.
The appropriate individual ideally with have a background in wildlife
conservation and/or environmental issues, have a knowledge of handling
outboard motors and boats, have experience working in a third-world
country and be sympathetic to the cultures of other countries; have
at
least a basic knowledge of Spanish; be computer-literate; have some
knowledge of construction and repair of buildings; be able to
cook.
We are a registered Canadian charity, and consequently the salary
offered
is low; however, the rewards and experience gained are great.
For more information on Caño Palma Biological Station and COTERC,
please
visit our website at http://home.interhop.net/~coterc
Would interested individuals please send their resume to:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation
(COTERC) Box 335 Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R6 Canada fax (905) 683-5897
e-mail coterc@interhop.net
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Twycross Zoo
(East Midlands Zoological Society)
Full time Vacancy
EDUCATION OFFICER
Required to join our small team, the successful applicant will be
required
to teach a range of age groups but will have special responsibility
for A
level/Tertiary groups. A relevant degree and teaching qualification
are
desirable. Ability to use simple DTP/word processing packages would
be an
advantage. The successful candidate will be required to take up the
position in August.
Apply in writing with cv. to: Alan Bates, Head of Education, Twycross
Zoo,
Burton Rd., Nr. Atherstone, Warks, CV9 3PX
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Rodbaston College are looking for an Animal Care Technician. Salary
is in the region of 125-179 pounds sterling per week. Candidates are
expected to be experienced with a mature outlook and excellent inter-
personal skills. A formal qualification would be preferred.
For information and an application form please write to:
The Personnel Section, Rodbaston College, Rodbaston, Penkridge,
Stafford ST19 5PH
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Longleat Safari Park has a vacancy for an elephant keeper. Some
experience would be preferred but this is not essential as training
will be given. If interested please write enclosing CV to: Keith
Harris, Lions of Longleat Ltd, Longleat Park, Warminster, Wiltshire.
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Experienced Keepers Wanted At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham,
Dorset
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as we
embark upon a 40 acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of
keepers
(12 in all) already boasts over 120 years of experience. We are
interested
in career animal keepers and the salaries will reflect this. Monkey
World
is aiming to hire 2 keepers and intends to pull together the best
team of
primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to
experience. Primate experience is a benefit but we are also
interested in
hearing experienced carnivore keepers as well. The job will entail the
daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other primates. Applicants
will be
trained to give talks to the public. Monkey World assists foreign
governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild and is a
member of EAZA and several EEP breeding programmes. For more
information
about us see our web site at http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to: apes@aperescue.org or to Keeper
Application, Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset,
BH20
6HH,
England.
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Linton Zoo are looking for Experienced Keepers. They are looking for
people with a minimum of five years experience with mammals, in
particular
ungulates and large cats or birds and reptiles. Having an interest in
gardening would be advantageous. Please send a full CV for application
form to: Kim Simmons, Linton Zoological Gardens, Hadstock Road,
Linton,
Cambridgeshire. CB1 6NT
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Twycross Zoo are looking for an experienced Elephant Keeper.
Accommodation is available. If interested please write to : Twycross
Zoo,
Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX Telephone 01827 880250
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AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation
Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui and
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center on the Big Island. Daily tasks
include
husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds
keeping,
predator control. Applicant must be able to live with several
roommates in
a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive
endangered
Hawaiian birds. Driver's license and proof of health insurance
are
required. Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive
$15/day stipend plus housing.
For more information, please send a resume, cover letter (with
location
preference) and the names and contacts of three references to: Tracey
Powers P.O. Box 39 Volcano, Hawaii 96785 or fax: 808-985-7034.
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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 2nd Zoo Research Symposium
6- 7 July 2000
Paignton Zoo
E-mail: aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
7-9 July -- Training Workshop in Field Techniques and Taxonomy for
Chiroptera. Department of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of
Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Chiroptera
Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (CCINSA), (a
network
associated with CBSG, South Asia, Zoo Outreach Organisation and WILD
Society. Sponsored by Chester Zoo, UK. (closed/private meeting)
Symposium on Asian Raptors
25-27July 2000
Bandung, Indonesia
For further info email : ypal@bdg.centrin.net.id
4 August -- South Asian Zoo Meeting. Central Zoo, King Mahendra
Trust,
Kathmandu, Nepal. (closed/private meeting)
5 August -- Inauguration of Conservation Breeding Specialist Group --
CBSG, Nepal. Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal.
(closed/private meeting)
5-6 August -- CBSG, South Asia meeting. Central Zoo, Kathmandu,
Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by Dr. Nan Schaeffer, SOS Rhino,
International
Rhino Foundation and others. (closed/private meeting)
The2000 Invertebrates in Captivity Conference
3– 6 August 2000
Rio Rico, Arizona, USA
For details see: http://www.sasionline.org/2000conf/2000confrpg.html
7-11 August -- Zoo Education Workshop for South Asian Zoo Personnel.
Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal and ARNIZE, Asian
Regional Network of International Zoo Educators (a network of Zoo
Outreach
Organisation.. Sponsored by German branch of King Mahendra Trust for
Nature Conservation, Columbus Zoo, US Fish & Wildlife Service,
International Zoo Educator Association, International Rhino
Foundation,
International Elephant Foundation, SOS Rhino, Universities Federation
for
Animal Welfare, Appenheul Park (closed/private meeting)
Fourth International Penguin Conference
4 – 8 September 2000
Coquimbo,Chile
For Further info : gluna@nevados.cecun.ucn.cl
Marine Wildlife Conference
4 - 8 September 2000
Sea World Nara Resort
Queensland , Australia
For further details visit : http:///www.pgf.edu.au
The Fourth European Elephant Handlers School
4-17 September 2000
Woburn Safari Park and Blackpool Zoo
Further details and a full course programme can be obtained from
Woburn Safari Park-tele-01525 290407or e-mail WobSafari@aol.com
Annual Conference of the Swedish Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquaria
6 – 8 September 2000
Boras Djurpark, Boras, Sweden. Email:
info@parkenzoo.se
11th International Zoo Collectors Meeting
Munster Zoo, Germany
9-10 September 2000
Registration and questions: Klaus Schüling -
schueling@tiergarten.com
The Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2000 Meeting
September 11th-12th
St Edmund's Hall
Oxford
For further information on this meeting please contact:- Dr Charles
Deeming, Hatchery
Consulting & Research, 17 Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10
8LA, UK.
Email:charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44-(0)1491-
835542. Or
see the website: http://www.biology.bbk.ac.uk/conf/ifrgconf.htm (with
online form).
Zoo Federation Plant Group Conference
September 13th - 15th 2000
Cotswold Wildlife Park
For further info:
"Colin Wren" gardens@rzss.org.uk
International White-tailed Sea Eagle Conference
13-17 September 2000
Bjorko,Sweden.
email: bjorn.helander@nrm.se
17th EAZA/EEP Annual Conference
19- 24 September 2000
Aalborg Zoo,
Denmark
Allmatters with regard to registration etc : Hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
Anything related to conference programmes, meetings etc :
info@eaza.net
International Symposium on Galliformes
23 September to 1st October 2000
Nepal
For further information contact the World Pheasant Association on
email:
wpa@gn.apc.org
15th International Zoo Educators' Conference
1- 6 October 2000
Guadalajara, Mexico
For more information contact Maria Eugenia Martinez Arizmendi,
headof the Education Department.
Telephone: 0052-3-6744104
Fax : 0052-3-674-4488
E-mail : 104164.3717@compuserve.com
Third International Symposium on Physiology and Ethology of Wild and
Zoo
Animals
4 – 7 October 2000 Berlin, Germany
Email: symposium@izw-berlin.de
Zoo Sciences 2000
Amiens, France
For further details Email: zoolille@nordnet.fr
2000 AAZK Conference
8– 12 October 2000
Columbus Zoo
Checkout information on this conference by accessing its
Web site at: http://aazk2000.homestead.com
Elephant Managers International Conference
6- 9 October 2000
Syracuse,New York
For more information please contact
Adrienne Whiteley on : bpzoo@emi.com
Panda 2000 International Conference
An international conference on the giant panda will be held in San
Diego,
California (USA) October 16-19, 2000. The Zoological Society of San
Diego
and the World Wildlife Fund are co- hosts. A program consisting
primarily
of work-shops, panel discussions and poster sessions is planned.
Topics
in conservation, education, training, research, health, reproduction,
and
captive management will be co covered. Persons interested in
attending
this meeting are encouraged to contact the Local Arrangements Chair:
Helena Fitch-Snyder, Zool. Soc. of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San
Diego, CA
92112.Phone: (619) 557-3954, FAX: (619) 557-3959; E-mail
helena@sandiegozoo.org.
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) will hold it's
annual conference from October 19 - 21, 2000 with the
theme "Extending Our Reach". The Crystal Garden Conservation Centre
in Victoria, B.C., Canada hosts this event featuring presentations
about conservation, education, and recreational activities that
member zoos and aquariums are participating in beyond their physical
site. The third day will be devoted to bird topics such as
reproduction of crowned pigeons, toucans, touracos, and hornbills, as
well as lory displays. During the conference a workshop will be held
demonstrating methods of doing latex moulds for reproduction of
detail in animal exhibits. For more information contact John Creviston
by fax at (250) 383-1218 (Canada) or by e-mail at jcrev@islandnet.com
Reproduction and integrated conservation science.
9th and 10th November, 2000
A Zoological Society of London Symposium
The Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London
To register your interest in attending this symposium please contact:
D.
Body, Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK or email: Deborah.Body@zsl.org
If
you
would be interested in submitting a poster presentation, please
indicate
this.
British Veterinary Zoological Society
"Emergency Medicine" An Intensive 2 -day Conference Dedicated to Zoo
Animal and Exotic Pet Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Saturday
18th
and Sunday 19th November 2000 at Royal Veterinary College, Potters
Bar,
Herts. The meeting includes an Avian Critical Care Demonstration and
Wet-Lab( numbers limited) For registration details contact Derek Lyon
BVSc
MRCVS 7 Bridgewater Mews, Gresford Heath, Pandy, Wrexham LL12 8EQ.
Tel:
01978 852866 Fax: 01978 852065 e mail: dglyon9@aol.com Web site
http://www.bvzs.org for further details.
5th International Aquarium Congress
20- 25th November 2000
Monaco
Organised by the Oceanographic Institute of Oceanography
For further information email: iac2000monaco@meditnet.com
or write to : Secretariat of the 5th IAC 2000, Oceanographic
Institute,
Av.St.Martin, MC 98000 Monaco Tel.: +377-93-25.36.00, Fax :
+377-93-30.90.95.
European Squirrel Workshop
The next WORKSHOP is planned for the year 2001 in Turin, Italy
For further details contact : Kathy Hodder, Institute of Terrestrial
Ecology, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LN Tel. +44 (0) 1929 551518 Fax.
551087,
Email k.hodder@ite.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
An international symposium on duiker and dwarf antelope in Africa
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
12th-17thFebruary 2001
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Contactaplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk for further info
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6- 9th April 2001
Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
More detailed information about the programme and
registration/abstract
submission deadlines will be available commencing 1st May 2000 at
http://www.marwell.org.uk To join the conference mailing list, send
your
contact details (after the above-mentioned date) by email to:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell
Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, United
Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
1-8 August 2001
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
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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PRIMATE LICE
Natalie Leo is a PhD student from the University of Queensland
studying
the evolution of lice from primates. She is having trouble getting
specimens and thought that best chance was sanctuaries (where they
might
actually handle the animals - at least the sick ones or newcomers).
If you
think Natalie could possibly help her she would be extremely
grateful.
She using them for DNA analysis, and does not need many (2 or 3 is
adequate to get information), but of course the more the better since
there are so many different lice out there (some possibly yet
unidentified).
If possible, please store them in 100% or 70% ethanol and then e-mail
her
at: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Natalie Leo, B.Sc.(Hons)
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Phone: (07) 3365 1101
Fax: (07) 3365 4620
e-mail: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
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To subscribe send an e-mail to: zoo-biology-subscribe@egroups.com For
those of you unfamiliar with Email groups they work like this. You
subscribe. You can then post questions, answer questions, make
observations, inform or just read the Email. This will arrive with
some
regularity (depending on the flow of information). By Zoo Biology I
mean
anything relating to zoo management. Hediger described this as
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science which embraced everything which was biologically relevant to
the
management of the zoological garden." The more that join up the
more
effective a management tool it will become. Go on, give it a try, and
subscribe. Remember no-one will pressurize you to contribute....but
you
may want to help. There is a members only chat site attached to Zoo
Biology. This appears to work quite well. There are 686+ Zoo Biology
subscribers to date. More join each week.. Do be prepared to get a
lot of
messages.
Useful Links:
Union of Czech and Slovak Zoos
http://gate.vosji.cz/UCSZ
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
http://www.eaza.net/index.html
American Association of Zoo Keepers'
http://www.aazk.org/
Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria
http://www.arazpa.org.au/Default.htm
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
http://www.aza.org/
Association of British Wild Animal Keepers
http://www.abwak.co.uk
Pan African Zoological Gardens, Aquaria and Botanic Gardens
http://www.paazab.org/aboutpaazab/index.html
Sites worth checking out
Have you got a suggestion? Let me check it out.
The Ultimate Ungulate Page (Brilliant site)
http://www.ultimateungulate.com/
This is an excellent site, particularily if you are researching a
particular animal or zoo related subject. The excellent search engine
makes the work so much easier. Give it a try, I know you will find it
helpful.
http://www.ZooNews.ws
http://www.goodzoos.com
WILDLIFE INFORMATION NETWORK
http://www.wildlifeinformation.org
ZooNews Digest is an independent publication, not allied or attached
to
any zoological collection. Many thanks. For those of you who have not
received the News previously, you have been included because someone
has
suggested you might be interested. If this is not the case please
email me
and I shall remove your name. Kind Regards,
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Peter Dickinson,
There follows the past weeks links.
Flock of Baby Flamingos Not So 'Cheep'
(AZA)
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0622-142.html
Controversial zoo ad causes many to sneer
(Kansas City Zoo)
http://www.msnbc.com/local/KSHB/196790.asp
Orphaned Moose Taken to Zoo
(Alaska Zoo)
http://www.adn.com/nation/story/0,2360,171663,00.html
28 Flamingos Stolen From Zoo
(Cleres)
http://www.foxnews.com/etcetera/062400/stolen_flamingos.sml
Colorado creates newest habitat for shark-viewing
(Ocean Journey)
http://insidedenver.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=SHARKEXHIBIT-06-22-00&cat=AS
Gorillas Get New Friends
http://www.africanews.org/environ/stories/20000622/20000622_feat1.html
Watchmen at zoo a different species of guard
(Cincinnati Zoo)
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/06/26/loc_watchmen_at_zoo.html
Alaska bear saved from death sent to zoo in Minnesota
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81995886
Agency moves to regain infected monkeys
(Dusit Zoo)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/240600_News08.html
Zookeeper chose slaughter over adoptions for his animals
New England Alive Nature Study Center
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/175/region/Zookeeper_chose_slaughter_o
ver:.shtml
MSPCA to charge petting zoo owner with animal cruelty
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/jens06202000.htm
5 Condors Are Stars of Exhibit at Animal Park
(San Diego Wild Animal Park)
http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20000619/t000058098.html
Saving City's Lost Lizards
http://www.nypost.com/commentary/31273.htm
Beware - otters crossing
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_803000/803388.stm
Zoo making way for new tenants
http://www.theadvocate.com/news/story.asp?StoryID=14222
Conservation plan for Chilka's dolphins
http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jun/22oris1.htm
Aquarium Hopeful Despite Deaths of Baby Sea Dragons
(Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific)
http://www.latimes.com/living/20000619/t000057945.html
Prosecutor gets elephant case
(Oregon Zoo)
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/news/oregonian/00/
06/lc_41eleph14.frame
At 79, 'Ganesh' is struggling for life
(Mysore Zoo)
http://www.indiaserver.com/thehindu/2000/06/14/stories/0414210o.htm
Cache County's Exotic Animals
(Willow Park Zoo)
http://www.sltrib.com/06172000/utah/59600.htm
UNA replacing Leo II with pair of lions
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/Jun2000/13-e414689b.html
Michigan wetlands attraction
(Detroit Zoo)
http://detnews.com/2000/features/0006/22/e01-79483.htm
National Amphibian Conservation Center
(Detroit Zoo)
http://detnews.com/2000/oakland/0006/21/c04-79067.htm
Aquarium nursery expecting babies
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/06/16/loc_aquarium_nursery.html
Chimp Head Stolen in Sacramento
http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/06/22/chimphead062
2_01.html?s=nav_bn_homepage
Polar bear cubs head for new home
(Denver/Cincinatti)
http://insidedenver.com/news/0623bear9.shtml
Elephant walk
http://www.observer-reporter.com/NEWS/WASH/6-22-00wash4.html
American Zoo and Aquarium Association President Testifies Before
Subcommittee
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/0620-108.html
New National Zoo director to bring 2 giant pandas from China
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500218211-500310327-
501729309-0,00.html
Bacteria blamed in dolphin death
(Oklahoma)
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/shart?ID=506108&TP=getarticle
Into the lion's den
(Brookfield Zoo)
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsliving/211ld1.htm
Kansas City Zoo gets slack for controversial ad
http://www.msnbc.com/local/KSHB/196790.asp
Elephant to cross the Alps for love
http://www.the-
times.co.uk/news/pages/tim/2000/06/21/timfgneur01001.html
Persistent bear flirting with urban death
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0621e.htm
Bear sightings in Eastern Connecticut on the rise
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/173/region/Bear_sightings_in_Eastern_C
onn:.shtml
Sweet Smell of Success for Skunks
http://www.latimes.com/editions/orange/20000620/t000058485.html
Puppy snatched by alligator as sisters watch in horror
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/news/wires.nsf/National/90DE6F795E133C31
862568FF001C5BD8?OpenDocument
Rhinos Recover in Nepal's National Parks
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jun2000/2000L-06-08-02.html
Coatimundi a cute oddity in city park
http://www.herald.ns.ca/cgi-bin/home/displaystory?
2000/06/15+217.raw+Metro
Red wolves to reunite in N.C.
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/stories/C02-2241416610082.htm
Elusive bear shot dead after chase
http://www.timesunion.com:80/AspStories/story.asp?
storyKey=35794&category=F
Feds To Send Grizzly Back To Wild
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81939499
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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ABWAK is now found at www.abwak.co.uk
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Sharon Matola is asking for our help with an e-mail campaign to stop
the dam in Belize. The NRDC site has made this very easy. Go to this
page, fill in three lines in a form, add your signature and send:
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/habitat/nbelize.asp
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The Grey Poopon Challenge (silly name!) is raising money for Dr.
Branson
Ritchie's research into PDD (Proventricular Dilation Disease, or Macaw
Wasting). PDD is indeed awful,and an infected bird WILL die of
starvation while
eating as much as it can. It affects psittacines,some softbills and
finches. Learn more by visiting.
http://members.tripod.com/Grey_PoopOn/PDDpoopon.htm
Thesnail mail address, is
The Grey PoopOn Challenge
PMB 293
5694 Mission Center Rd. Ste. 602
San Diego, CA 92108-9715
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INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
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ZOO TOUR to CALIFORNIA
MARCH 2001
I am arranging a short tour to California from 17th to 25th March
2001 spending some time in Los Angeles and then San Diego. In the mid-
1990s, I took several small groups of mainly zoo enthusiasts, plus a
few zoo professionals, to zoos in Europe and now, after a four year
break, have decided to renew this venture. There will be
opportunities to visit the zoos in L.A. and San Diego as well as
having free time to explore parts of both cities. Details are
available from: Johnpartridge@aol.com
John Partridge is Head of Mammals at Bristol Zoo Gardens, U.K.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo is pleased to announce openings in an
internship program in the Department of Behavior and Research.
Students will be involved in 2 special projects.
1) Interactive touch screens for bears and orangutans. This is a
study investigating the reduction of stress through choice, as well
as investigation of symbolic language issues.
2) mechanical enrichment devices. Students will be involved in
training our lions to "hunt" mechanical meerkats. The students will
also be involved in data collection.
The internship is open to college (undergrad and grad) students in
the various fields of animal behavior. Students must have taken a
animal behavior course, research methods course and a learning
course. GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
Late summer and fall intership spots are available. If interested
please contact me directly.
Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
Curator of Behavior and Research
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd.
Wichita Kansas, 67212
(316) 942-2212 ex. 257
research@scz.org
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We are the representatives of Medical University of Lodz (Poland) and
our
research concerns the haemostatic issues, thromboembolic disease and
antiplatele and antithrombotic therapy. The snake venom components
strongly affect the haemostasis. Some of these proteins, for example
echicetin from Echis carinatus venom and jararaca GPIb-BP from
Bothrops
jararaca venom, have strong antithrombotic potential, so they became
attractive targets to focus on for the prevention of thrombus
formation in
stenosed arteries and microvessels. Of the same reasons they attract a
considerable attention as the potential pre-drugs for the therapy and
treatment of thrombotic complications which is still the problem
number
ONE in clinical settings.
We conduct a research program to characterise these potent venom
proteins
and we hope that further studies with the use of echicetin and
jararaca
GPIb-binding protein may allow to provide us the molecular design
suitable
for the development of anti-thromboembolic agents targeting at
blockade of
von Willebrand factor binding to platelet GPIb.
Unfortunately, echicetin and jararaca GPIb-BP are not available for
sale
and we have to "make" it in our laboratory. We are not able to do it
without any biological material, let us say, a piece of tissue from
Echis
carinatus and Bothrops jararaca. Having some kind of biological
material
(a drop of blood or a piece of shed skin (ecdysed) we might
amplificate a
part of snake genom DNA to obtain the desired protein antagonists of
GPIb
using some expression systems in bacteria or yeast.
We would be grateful very much indeed if you let us know whether you
have
in your collection at least one of the following species of snakes:
Echis
carinatus and Bothrops jararaca and, If so, whether you could send us
a
piece of tissue of B. jararaca and E. carinatus. The best would be a
small
aliquot of whole blood, frozen or dried off on a sheet of filter
paper, or
any other tissue, as well.
Prof. Cezary Watala, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Haemostatic Disorders
Medical University of Lodz
Narutowicza 96
90-141 Lodz, Poland
fax: +48 42 6791299
email: cwatala@psk2.am.lodz.pl
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Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (EETA)
Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies (CRABS)
Mission statement
Marc Bekoff and Jane Goodall are forming an international and
interdisciplinary group called "Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment
of
Animals/Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies"
(EETA/CRABS).
Scientists, non-scientists, teachers, and students are most welcomed.
Our
purpose is to develop and to maintain the highest of ethical
standards in
comparative ethological research that is conducted in the field and
in the
laboratory. Furthermore, we wish to use the latest developments from
research in cognitive ethology and on animal sentience to inform
discussion and debate about the practical implications of available
data
and for the ongoing development of policy. If you are interested,
please
contact Marc Bekoff at
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0334 USA.
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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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My name is Klara J.Petrzelkova and I am a Ph.D. student in animal
ecology
at the Dept.of Zoology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Masaryk
University in Brno, Czech Republic. Last year I finished my master
studies
in zoology and ecology aimed at mammalogy at the same faculty. My
master
and Ph.D. thesis concern behavioural ecology of bats, but I am also
interested primatology and Zoo keeping. Unfortunately, I have not have
opportunity to take up primatology more. I am looking for an
internship in
a zoological garden for this autumn (the end of August, September,
October; 1 - 2 months) to acquaint with the work of zoologists, help
with
some observations of animals or participate in research projects,
especially as regard primates. From primatological field I am mainly
interested in self-medication in great apes. (The basic premise of
zoopharmacognosy or self-medication in animals is that animals utilize
plant secondary compounds or other non-nutritional substances to
medicate
themselves. There is a few observations of zoopharmacognosy in great
apes
in wild (e.g. research of Prof.Huffman from Kyoto University ). Also
through the safe and controlled introduction of medicinal plants to
captive primate social group, it may be possible to evaluate some of
the
criteria of medicinal plant selection and find out how individual
acquisition and group transmission occurs, how do naive captive apes
respond to the putative medicinal plants of their wild conspecifics
and
also how captive apes respond to locally available medicinal herbs.
Beyond
the potential for providing health promoting herbs and educational
awareness about the use of medicinal plants by primates in the wild,
these
experiments exemplify new and innovate ways of maintaining a
self-sustaining source of environmental- and diet- enrichment in Zoo
exhibits.) I collaborate with Dr Foitova from Veterinary and
Farmaceutic
University in Brno, who is a principal investigator of the project
Parasites and Natural Antiparasitics in Orangutan taking place in
Sumatra
and I would like to actively participate in this project in future. I
am
also interested in conservation and Zoo keeping of great apes
{problems of
captive breeding, abnormal behavior, mother x infant and other
relationships, environmental enrichment, etc.}, rehabilitation
{reintroduction} and in other problem of social behavior,
communication,
etc. in great apes {genus Pongo, Gorilla, Pan} and also in Zoo keping
of
another mammals. I would like to work in a Zoo in future so I think
this
study stay could help me very much. I worked in Dvur Kralove Zoo as
Zoo
keeper of ungulates during summer 1999.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
Klara J.Petrzelkova
M.Sc.Klara J.Petrzelkova
Dept. of Zoology and Ecology
Masaryk University
Kotlarska 2
611 37 Brno
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I am interested in knowing if any parrot species, expecially within
the
Psittacula group e.g. Ring-necked, Moustached, Derbyan and Alexandrine
Parakeets etc. show co-operative / helping behaviours.
Co-operative and helping behaviours are where additional birds, other
than
the parents, assist in the rearing of chicks - mainly by providing
extra
food to the young. These birds are generally the offspring of the
parental pair which have remained with their parents and help rear the
next set of offspring.
This behaviour can increase the number of chicks reared and may also
assist the 'helpers' be better parents when they come to rear chicks
of
their own.
I would be especially interested in any evidence of this in the wild
but
reports of this behaviour in captivity would also be of interest.
Thank you
From: Miss Tiawanna Taylor Email: pdxtt@pdn1.nott.ac.uk
University
of Nottingham Department of Genetics Tel: (0115) 924 9924 ext.
42596 Queens Medical Centre Nottingham Fax:
(0115)
970 9906 NG7 2UH UK
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My name is Alice Henchley and I am a soon-to-be graduate from
Cambridge University (will be receiving a BA in Natural Sciences,
specialising in Zoology) I am looking for a job or work experience in
a zoo or
conservation project. I would be willing to travel and would prefer
to work with mammals, as most of my knowledge is based in this area.
I have had some experience of work with animals, but am a quick
learner and should be able to pick up anything I don't yet know. If
anyone could help, I would be most grateful. Please contact me at
achenchley@hotmail.com Thanks very much.
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Kirstin Anderson of IMATA is looking at the organisations
relationship with other groups.
She would appreciate input from chair, committee members or others in
similar groups to the following questions:
How do they interact with other facilities and organizations, in
particular with respect to animal training? Do they share
publications with other organizations?
Do they make space in their publications for articles from other
groups?
Do they schedule conference or meetings with other organizations to
share expenses and have a bigger turn out?
Although your answers would probably be of interest to the group you
can privately respond to Kirstin on:
kirstin@fjord-baelt.dk
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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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Position: Zookeeper II - IVA, Birds
Location: Audubon Zoological Gardens
Kind of work: Reporting Directly to the Assistant Curator of
the
Bird Department and under the general supervision of the
Senior Curator, Birds. Zookeepers
perform the
daily routine care of a diverse bird
collection. Duties include maintenance of
exhibits and facilities, diet preparation,
record keeping, medical treatments as
prescribed by vets, incubation operation,
rearing of young birds, public
interaction and
other related duties. Bird Zookeepers are
accountable for:
- Cleaning animal areas and grounds;
- Reporting minor or routine maintenance
problems and correcting them as assigned,
reporting other
maintenance needs directly to
supervisor;
- Under direction, observing general
animal
health and behavior on a daily basis and
reporting other
maintenance needs directly to
supervisor;
- Maintaining records of health and
behavior
status of animals in designated areas as
trained and directed; - Preparing and
following prescribed diets and feeding
procedures; - Participating in enrichment
programs as assigned; - Under direct
supervision, carrying out Veterinary
treatments
as assigned; - Assisting in developing new
facilities and improving existing ones as
assigned; - Assisting in the presentation
of
Education programs as required; -
Interacting
positively with the public and co-
workers; -
Participating in capturing, restraining and
moving animals as trained and directed; -
Assisting Veterinary and Curatorial staff
in
treating animals as assigned.
Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred.
Observational and record keeping skills are preferred. Prefer
some experience in a zoo or related
setting.
High School degree or equivalent
required.
College degree and 3 years experience at a
recognized or comparablefacility, or an
Associates degree and 4 years ex-
perience at
a recognized or comparable facility, or a
High
School degree and 6 years experience at a
recog- nized or comparable facility.
Grade
level will depend on education and
experience.
Accurate oral and written communication
skills; current TB test and current rabies
vaccinations as required by department. A
willingness to learnValid driver's license
prreferred. Current tetanus shot.
Willing to
work overtime and be available based on
special needs/circumstances on a 24 hour
basis. Willing to work outdoors, lift
heavy
objects (up to 80 lbs), and risk periodic
exposure to fairly predictable and
controllable hazards associated with wild
animals and zoonotic diseases. Ability to
work on a team and with volunteers.
College
credits in Biology or related field.
Number of positions: One (1) full-time
Interested candidates please forward resume by July 9, 2000, to:
Audubon
Institute
c/o Director of Recruitment
P.O. Box 4327
New Orleans, LA 70178
or Fax to: (504) 866-4236
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Position Available
Assistant Studbook Keeper for Golden Lion Tamarins
Location: Department of Zoological Research, National
Zoological Park, Washington, D.C.
Part time (3/4)
Salary: $16,600
The assistant studbook keeper will be working with Dr.
Jonathan Ballou, at the Department of Zoological Research,
on the management of the captive population of golden lion
tamarins. Duties include: updating studbook on a daily basis
(SPARKS software); corresponding with 150 zoos world-wide;
overseeing implementation of most recent masterplan
recommendations (conducted June, 2000); coordinating
management of golden-headed lion tamarins in North America;
working with the Lion Tamarin International Management
Committee to review applications from new zoos, developo
policy for conservation of lion tamarins in the wild.
Involves knowledge of Windows and DOS based computer
applications, population and pedigree analysis procedures
and use of SPARKS helpful. We are looking for an independent
worker who can quickly get up to speed on the biology,
husbandry and management of these tamarin populations.
Additional responsibilities could include (depending on
applicant): maintenance of GLT web site, projects involving
demographic and genetic analyses of the studbook ;
participating in behavioral observation program of
free-ranging GLTs on the zoo grounds; development of
software and concepts for population management.
Job becomes available first week of July, 2000. Take-home
salary (after taxes) is about $1000/month. Hours and days
flexible (after initial training). Funding has been procured
through a grant from the Friends of the National Zoo for the
year 2000. I will apply to FONZ again for $18000 (minus 8%
overhead-about $16,600) to cover the year 2001, but there is
no guarantee that funding will be available for this
position next year. This is not a permanent, federal
position at NZP and benefits are not included. Contact Dr.
Ballou at jballou@nzp.si.edu or (202) 673-4828 to apply.
Here is a more detailed list of responsibilities put
together by a previous assistant:
Responsibilities
1. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREEDING PAIRS
2. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NON-BREEDING PAIRS
3. MAKE RECOMMENDING MOVEMENTS OF ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD
4. CORRESPOND WITH ZOOS ABOUT THEIR COLLECTIONS AND NEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
5. MAKE SURE ALL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ENTERED IN THE
COMPUTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL
7. KEEP APPLICATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE
FOR ZOOS INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEND OUT APPLICATIONS WHEN
NECESSARY.
8. ASSIGN STUDBOOK NUMBERS TO NEW GLTS (BIRTHS)
9. ASSIGN NEW GROUP NUMBERS TO NEW GLT GROUPS
10. KEEP GLT LOG BOOK UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL GLT ACTIVITIES
11. KEEP INSTITUTION FILES CURRENT WITH ALL CORRESPONDENCE
12. MAIL APPLICATIONS TO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AS NEEDED
14. DO BI-MONTHLY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NEWS E_MAIL
(FEB,APRIL,JUNE,AUG,OCT,DEC)
15. DO ANY OTHER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAILINGS AS NEEDED
(FOR PROPOSAL APPROVAL, GENERAL INFORMATION ETC.)
16. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, SEND OUT GLT STUDBOOK
REQUESTS TO ALL INSTITUTIONS HOLDING GLTS DURING THE
PREVIOUS YEAR
17. MAKE RECOMMEDATIONS REGARDING WHICH ANIMALS NEED TO BE
IMPLANTED WITH A CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT-SEND OUT
INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECEIVE THE IMPLANTS. (OTHER OPTIONS
ARE SEPARATING THE SEXES IN GROUPS IF POSSIBLE OR
STERILIZATION IF APPROPRIATE)
18. WORK WITH GLT REGIONAL COORDINATORS AS NECESSARY IN
EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIS
Charlene Houle
Assistant GLT Studbook Keeper
(202) 673 4814
Fax (202)673-4686
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DIRECTOR OF BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS
The Jacksonville Zoological Gardens is seeking a Director of
Biological
Programs. This position reports directly to the Executive Director
and is
responsible for the continued development and growth of the animal
collection, animal health and horticulture divisions. The qualified
candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication
skills.
Extensive experience with zoological management, animal exhibits,
federal
and state laws governing animal exhibitry, veterinary ^ zoological
management of exotic species, budgeting and strategic planning is
required. A DVM degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary college
with
clinical experience on exotic animals is preferred. This position
will
have some clinical responsibilities if the candidate has this
qualification. The Director of Biological Programs will also be the
co-chair of the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens Research Review
Committee.
The Jacksonville Zoological Gardens offers a competitive salary and
benefit package including free medical insurance for the employee and
a
403B Retirement Plan. Qualified applicants should submit their resume
including cover letter and salary requirements to: Susan Hartley,
Human
Resource Manager, Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, 8605 Zoo
Parkway,Jacksonville FL 32218 or fax: 904-757-1626 or e-mail
hartleysm@jaxzoo.org.
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EMERGENCY RELIEF CO-ORDINATOR - EUROPE
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an international
NGO with offices in 12 countries and works to improve the welfare of
wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing the
commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and
assisting animals in distress.
IFAW is seeking an Emergency Relief Co-ordinator - Europe to be based
in the EU Office in Brussels. The position will report to the
Emergency Relief Co-ordinator Worldwide and work in collaboration
with the Emergency Relief Officer- Europe. Commitment to the
objectives and values of IFAW is essential.
The spectrum of work will cover:
disaster response to natural and man made disasters affecting
wildlife and companion animals in Europe;
development and co-ordination of protocols for response to these
types of emergencies;
the identification and development of working relationships with
wildlife and companion animal sanctuaries; development and
implementation of a cohesive long-term Emergency Relief strategy for
Europe; providing technical input into policy and assuring
integration with and promotion of IFAW's Global Emergency Relief
plan.
The position requires a qualified veterinarian, zoologist or similar
with an understanding of the practices involved in the rescue and
rehabilitation of wildlife. An advanced knowledge of English and
fluency in another EU language is required.
IFAW is an Equal Opportunity employer, CVs received by the 10th July
will receive first consideration. Interviews will be held in the
week commencing 17th July.
Please send cover letter, CV, contact information for three
references and salary history to: Lesley O'Donnell, Director,
IFAW EU
Office, 13, rue Boduognat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2 231
0402, E-mail: lodonnell@ifaw.org
Please visit our website: http://www.ifaw.org for further information.
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JOB POSTING - COSTA RICA - ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are currently seeking an individual for the position of Assistant
Manager at our remote field research station located on the
northeastern
coast of Costa Rica. Caño Palma Biological Station is situated
within the
lowland tropical rainforest area of the Barra del Colorado Wildlife
Refuge. It is a remote location and the individual must be able to
withstand considerable isolation.
Duties include routine maintenance of buildings and property; giving
educational conservation talks to visiting tourists; assisting
visiting
students and researchers to carry out their studies; obtaining
supplies
from the nearby village, with occasional trips to the main capital of
San
Jose for supplies.
The appropriate individual ideally with have a background in wildlife
conservation and/or environmental issues, have a knowledge of handling
outboard motors and boats, have experience working in a third-world
country and be sympathetic to the cultures of other countries; have
at
least a basic knowledge of Spanish; be computer-literate; have some
knowledge of construction and repair of buildings; be able to
cook.
We are a registered Canadian charity, and consequently the salary
offered
is low; however, the rewards and experience gained are great.
For more information on Caño Palma Biological Station and COTERC,
please
visit our website at http://home.interhop.net/~coterc
Would interested individuals please send their resume to:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation
(COTERC) Box 335 Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R6 Canada fax (905) 683-5897
e-mail coterc@interhop.net
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Twycross Zoo
(East Midlands Zoological Society)
Full time Vacancy
EDUCATION OFFICER
Required to join our small team, the successful applicant will be
required
to teach a range of age groups but will have special responsibility
for A
level/Tertiary groups. A relevant degree and teaching qualification
are
desirable. Ability to use simple DTP/word processing packages would
be an
advantage. The successful candidate will be required to take up the
position in August.
Apply in writing with cv. to: Alan Bates, Head of Education, Twycross
Zoo,
Burton Rd., Nr. Atherstone, Warks, CV9 3PX
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Rodbaston College are looking for an Animal Care Technician. Salary
is in the region of 125-179 pounds sterling per week. Candidates are
expected to be experienced with a mature outlook and excellent inter-
personal skills. A formal qualification would be preferred.
For information and an application form please write to:
The Personnel Section, Rodbaston College, Rodbaston, Penkridge,
Stafford ST19 5PH
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Longleat Safari Park has a vacancy for an elephant keeper. Some
experience would be preferred but this is not essential as training
will be given. If interested please write enclosing CV to: Keith
Harris, Lions of Longleat Ltd, Longleat Park, Warminster, Wiltshire.
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Experienced Keepers Wanted At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham,
Dorset
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as we
embark upon a 40 acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of
keepers
(12 in all) already boasts over 120 years of experience. We are
interested
in career animal keepers and the salaries will reflect this. Monkey
World
is aiming to hire 2 keepers and intends to pull together the best
team of
primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to
experience. Primate experience is a benefit but we are also
interested in
hearing experienced carnivore keepers as well. The job will entail the
daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other primates. Applicants
will be
trained to give talks to the public. Monkey World assists foreign
governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild and is a
member of EAZA and several EEP breeding programmes. For more
information
about us see our web site at http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to: apes@aperescue.org or to Keeper
Application, Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset,
BH20
6HH,
England.
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Linton Zoo are looking for Experienced Keepers. They are looking for
people with a minimum of five years experience with mammals, in
particular
ungulates and large cats or birds and reptiles. Having an interest in
gardening would be advantageous. Please send a full CV for application
form to: Kim Simmons, Linton Zoological Gardens, Hadstock Road,
Linton,
Cambridgeshire. CB1 6NT
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Twycross Zoo are looking for an experienced Elephant Keeper.
Accommodation is available. If interested please write to : Twycross
Zoo,
Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX Telephone 01827 880250
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AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation
Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui and
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center on the Big Island. Daily tasks
include
husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds
keeping,
predator control. Applicant must be able to live with several
roommates in
a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive
endangered
Hawaiian birds. Driver's license and proof of health insurance
are
required. Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive
$15/day stipend plus housing.
For more information, please send a resume, cover letter (with
location
preference) and the names and contacts of three references to: Tracey
Powers P.O. Box 39 Volcano, Hawaii 96785 or fax: 808-985-7034.
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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 2nd Zoo Research Symposium
6- 7 July 2000
Paignton Zoo
E-mail: aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
7-9 July -- Training Workshop in Field Techniques and Taxonomy for
Chiroptera. Department of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of
Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Chiroptera
Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (CCINSA), (a
network
associated with CBSG, South Asia, Zoo Outreach Organisation and WILD
Society. Sponsored by Chester Zoo, UK. (closed/private meeting)
Symposium on Asian Raptors
25-27July 2000
Bandung, Indonesia
For further info email : ypal@bdg.centrin.net.id
4 August -- South Asian Zoo Meeting. Central Zoo, King Mahendra
Trust,
Kathmandu, Nepal. (closed/private meeting)
5 August -- Inauguration of Conservation Breeding Specialist Group --
CBSG, Nepal. Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal.
(closed/private meeting)
5-6 August -- CBSG, South Asia meeting. Central Zoo, Kathmandu,
Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by Dr. Nan Schaeffer, SOS Rhino,
International
Rhino Foundation and others. (closed/private meeting)
The2000 Invertebrates in Captivity Conference
3– 6 August 2000
Rio Rico, Arizona, USA
For details see: http://www.sasionline.org/2000conf/2000confrpg.html
7-11 August -- Zoo Education Workshop for South Asian Zoo Personnel.
Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal and ARNIZE, Asian
Regional Network of International Zoo Educators (a network of Zoo
Outreach
Organisation.. Sponsored by German branch of King Mahendra Trust for
Nature Conservation, Columbus Zoo, US Fish & Wildlife Service,
International Zoo Educator Association, International Rhino
Foundation,
International Elephant Foundation, SOS Rhino, Universities Federation
for
Animal Welfare, Appenheul Park (closed/private meeting)
Fourth International Penguin Conference
4 – 8 September 2000
Coquimbo,Chile
For Further info : gluna@nevados.cecun.ucn.cl
Marine Wildlife Conference
4 - 8 September 2000
Sea World Nara Resort
Queensland , Australia
For further details visit : http:///www.pgf.edu.au
The Fourth European Elephant Handlers School
4-17 September 2000
Woburn Safari Park and Blackpool Zoo
Further details and a full course programme can be obtained from
Woburn Safari Park-tele-01525 290407or e-mail WobSafari@aol.com
Annual Conference of the Swedish Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquaria
6 – 8 September 2000
Boras Djurpark, Boras, Sweden. Email:
info@parkenzoo.se
11th International Zoo Collectors Meeting
Munster Zoo, Germany
9-10 September 2000
Registration and questions: Klaus Schüling -
schueling@tiergarten.com
The Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2000 Meeting
September 11th-12th
St Edmund's Hall
Oxford
For further information on this meeting please contact:- Dr Charles
Deeming, Hatchery
Consulting & Research, 17 Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10
8LA, UK.
Email:charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44-(0)1491-
835542. Or
see the website: http://www.biology.bbk.ac.uk/conf/ifrgconf.htm (with
online form).
Zoo Federation Plant Group Conference
September 13th - 15th 2000
Cotswold Wildlife Park
For further info:
"Colin Wren" gardens@rzss.org.uk
International White-tailed Sea Eagle Conference
13-17 September 2000
Bjorko,Sweden.
email: bjorn.helander@nrm.se
17th EAZA/EEP Annual Conference
19- 24 September 2000
Aalborg Zoo,
Denmark
Allmatters with regard to registration etc : Hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
Anything related to conference programmes, meetings etc :
info@eaza.net
International Symposium on Galliformes
23 September to 1st October 2000
Nepal
For further information contact the World Pheasant Association on
email:
wpa@gn.apc.org
15th International Zoo Educators' Conference
1- 6 October 2000
Guadalajara, Mexico
For more information contact Maria Eugenia Martinez Arizmendi,
headof the Education Department.
Telephone: 0052-3-6744104
Fax : 0052-3-674-4488
E-mail : 104164.3717@compuserve.com
Third International Symposium on Physiology and Ethology of Wild and
Zoo
Animals
4 – 7 October 2000 Berlin, Germany
Email: symposium@izw-berlin.de
Zoo Sciences 2000
Amiens, France
For further details Email: zoolille@nordnet.fr
2000 AAZK Conference
8– 12 October 2000
Columbus Zoo
Checkout information on this conference by accessing its
Web site at: http://aazk2000.homestead.com
Elephant Managers International Conference
6- 9 October 2000
Syracuse,New York
For more information please contact
Adrienne Whiteley on : bpzoo@emi.com
Panda 2000 International Conference
An international conference on the giant panda will be held in San
Diego,
California (USA) October 16-19, 2000. The Zoological Society of San
Diego
and the World Wildlife Fund are co- hosts. A program consisting
primarily
of work-shops, panel discussions and poster sessions is planned.
Topics
in conservation, education, training, research, health, reproduction,
and
captive management will be co covered. Persons interested in
attending
this meeting are encouraged to contact the Local Arrangements Chair:
Helena Fitch-Snyder, Zool. Soc. of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San
Diego, CA
92112.Phone: (619) 557-3954, FAX: (619) 557-3959; E-mail
helena@sandiegozoo.org.
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) will hold it's
annual conference from October 19 - 21, 2000 with the
theme "Extending Our Reach". The Crystal Garden Conservation Centre
in Victoria, B.C., Canada hosts this event featuring presentations
about conservation, education, and recreational activities that
member zoos and aquariums are participating in beyond their physical
site. The third day will be devoted to bird topics such as
reproduction of crowned pigeons, toucans, touracos, and hornbills, as
well as lory displays. During the conference a workshop will be held
demonstrating methods of doing latex moulds for reproduction of
detail in animal exhibits. For more information contact John Creviston
by fax at (250) 383-1218 (Canada) or by e-mail at jcrev@islandnet.com
Reproduction and integrated conservation science.
9th and 10th November, 2000
A Zoological Society of London Symposium
The Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London
To register your interest in attending this symposium please contact:
D.
Body, Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK or email: Deborah.Body@zsl.org
If
you
would be interested in submitting a poster presentation, please
indicate
this.
British Veterinary Zoological Society
"Emergency Medicine" An Intensive 2 -day Conference Dedicated to Zoo
Animal and Exotic Pet Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Saturday
18th
and Sunday 19th November 2000 at Royal Veterinary College, Potters
Bar,
Herts. The meeting includes an Avian Critical Care Demonstration and
Wet-Lab( numbers limited) For registration details contact Derek Lyon
BVSc
MRCVS 7 Bridgewater Mews, Gresford Heath, Pandy, Wrexham LL12 8EQ.
Tel:
01978 852866 Fax: 01978 852065 e mail: dglyon9@aol.com Web site
http://www.bvzs.org for further details.
5th International Aquarium Congress
20- 25th November 2000
Monaco
Organised by the Oceanographic Institute of Oceanography
For further information email: iac2000monaco@meditnet.com
or write to : Secretariat of the 5th IAC 2000, Oceanographic
Institute,
Av.St.Martin, MC 98000 Monaco Tel.: +377-93-25.36.00, Fax :
+377-93-30.90.95.
European Squirrel Workshop
The next WORKSHOP is planned for the year 2001 in Turin, Italy
For further details contact : Kathy Hodder, Institute of Terrestrial
Ecology, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LN Tel. +44 (0) 1929 551518 Fax.
551087,
Email k.hodder@ite.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
An international symposium on duiker and dwarf antelope in Africa
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
12th-17thFebruary 2001
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Contactaplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk for further info
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6- 9th April 2001
Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
More detailed information about the programme and
registration/abstract
submission deadlines will be available commencing 1st May 2000 at
http://www.marwell.org.uk To join the conference mailing list, send
your
contact details (after the above-mentioned date) by email to:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell
Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, United
Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
1-8 August 2001
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
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ZooNews Digest 5th June - 17th June 2000 (Zoo News 107)
Dear Colleague,
This is the first (unintentional) "double issue" that I have put out.
Delays have been inevitable due the time needed in transferring
addresses across to the new server. It has not been a smooth move.
Having got this far, with half moved across I am not inclined to do
any more bulk moves but to retain the addresses left behind and to
just add slowly. All in all it is going to make life so much easier
for me. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the links are
working I am sure some will have gone. I will send out a short
article mid week on how to access "dead" links.
I was somewhat disappointed in the very limited response to my
remarks on Kabul Zoo. I do hope that someone, somewhere was stirred
up and even now is working behind the scenes to put it all right.
Sometimes optimism is the only route to take.
Weather very warm UK side, which is nice.
Rhinos Recover in Nepal's National Parks
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jun2000/2000L-06-08-02.html
Seahorses On Path To Extinction
http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/world/DailyNews/Britain000601Seahor
ses.html
Koalas Join Kookaburras, Kangaroos at Hogle
http://www.sltrib.com/06132000/utah/58126.htm
A fine day for a catnap
(Reid Park Zoo)
http://www.azstarnet.com/public/dnews/000613tigerhot.html
Fighting to save the oriental white stork
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/0613so25.htm
Activists hunt elephants
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsnews/1410nd1.htm
ENDANGERED RHINO AT ZOO EXPECTED TO GIVE BIRTH THIS SUMMER
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/National/D55EB8041A1B2175
86256900001A6C7E?OpenDocument
Snow leopard cubs born at Virginia zoo die
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81935639
Koalas begin to feel at home in zoo's Down Under exhibit
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175012240,00.html?
Diabetic L.A. chimp, spurning pill, has tubes tied
http://www.excite.co.uk/news/news_story/oddly/reuters_oddly_2000061301
4510_1.txt
Super-stud Chaka can't get to 1st base with Demba
(Philadelphia Zoo)
http://www.phillynews.com/daily_news/2000/Jun/12/local/APES12.htm
Warner Park Goes Bananas for Chimp
(Warner Park Zoo)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/2000/JUN/13JUN00/NEWS6.html
Population of threatened California sea otter shows increase in
spring count
http://www.sacbee.com/news/calreport/calrep_story.cgi?N171.HTML
Exhibit details Amazon basin
(Shedd Aquarium)
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/shed11.html
Springs zoo has tall plans for savanna
(Cheyenne Mountain Zoo)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0612b.htm
Bear finds way out of Kansas
http://www.wichitaeagle.com/sports/outdoors/docs/blackbear0611_txt.htm
Infection kills zoo monkeys
(Phoenix Zoo)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/0615zoodeath.shtml
Snow Leopard Births
http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story95308.html
Tiger's victim champions refuge
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsnews/057nd2.htm
Rare wildlife species threatened by drought in Southeast U.S.
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500212198-500298725-
501642781-0,00.html
Red wolves recover, but still endangered
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/stories/2017522.htm
Cambodia's big jungle cats under threat by poachers
http://www.bergen.com/morenews/animals07200006079.htm
House OKs expansion of ban on killing sharks for their fins
http://www.bergen.com/morenews/shark07200006075.htm
Big habitat for 3-inch arroyo toad
http://www.azstarnet.com/public/dnews/000607REndangeredToad.html
Antelope Island Biologist Faces Felony Charges for Fraud
http://www.sltrib.com/06072000/utah/55812.htm
Tiger triplets born in Shanghai
http://www.scmp.com/News/China/Article/FullText_asp_ArticleID-
20000606135059288.asp
Stop the monkey business at the zoo
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/060600_News24.html
Tiger victim champions wildlife refuge
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175009672,00.html?
Snow leopard bites overly-zealous zoo visitor
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/news/wires.nsf/StateRegion/A1AA0C69106E6
162862568F7000DE81E?OpenDocument
Oakland Zoo says vandals broke in and stole river otter
http://www.mercurycenter.com/breaking/docs/003450.htm
Oakland Zoo offers $5,000 for return of stolen otter
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
file=/examiner/hotnews/stories/07/otter.dtl
Monkeys with HIV-like virus impounded at zoo
(Dusit Zoo)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/070600_News18.html
Dolphin's death stuns zoo officials
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/shart?ID=500401&TP=getarticle
Peterson pushes cormorant bill
http://www.duluthnews.com/today/dnt/local/hunt.htm
Aquarium of Americas brings species together
http://vh60009.vh6.infi.net/living/docs/living061100.htm
Check out the Web site at www.auduboninstitute.org
On the Brink of extinction
(Asian Elephant Story)
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/science/DailyNews/elephant_india000605.
html
Elephant Born Live on the Internet
http://news.excite.com/news/ap/000610/08/elephant-birth-internet
Pictures of the birth: http://zoo.unit.net/e/index.html
World's Largest Crocodile
(Samutprakarn crocodile zoo)
http://news.excite.com/photo/img/r/samutprakarn/20000610/ban02d
A Reptile Rendevouz
(Jackson Zoo)
http://www.msnbc.com/local/WLBT/139244.asp
Sea lion gives birth at St. Louis Zoo
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/54D02A3845B9F
66F862568FA005EB8FB?OpenDocument
Sharks that died at aquarium have problems in captivity
(Ocean Journey)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0608d.htm
E. coli outbreak traced to Washington state petting zoo
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500213573-500301445-
501666337-0,00.html
Female Asian elephants decide to use outdoor display yard
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/EB7AF3BC42A73
CC4862568F80079344D?OpenDocument
St. Louis Zoo: http://www.stlzoo.org
Giraffe's death leaves zoo staff 'devastated'
(Wellington Zoo)
http://www.press.co.nz/2000/23/000610n08.htm
Museum team tends stranded baby seal
(New England Aquarium)
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/nw0609sea.html
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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The Rainforest Destruction "Chain Letter" which everybody has
been
bombarded with this week appears to be trickling to an end. I
understand the voting took place in the Brazilian Parliament two
weeks ago so it is pointless to pass this on any more.
I must admit to being extremely suspicious. I think this is someones
very clever way to collect e-mail addresses for junk mailing. I could
be wrong. Just watch your mail boxes these next few weeks.
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I have just completed reading the following edition of
"Ratel". It is
certainly one of the most thought provoking collection of articles I
have read for a while. Definitely a must read for anyone working in a
zoological setting. Before I started reading I tried to put myself
into a completely unbiased, open minded frame of mind. I read all of
the articles, some of them twice. I suggest you all do the same. If
you not a member of the Association please join. Go to:
http://www.wwebspace.co.uk/~abwak/
Other than that try and borrow a copy, but you really should read it.
This edition is devoted to the subject of euthanasia, a subject which
increasingly concerns us all.
Just Published:
"Ratel" Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal
Keepers
Special Edition
Volume 27, No. 3 June 2000
Guest Editorial by Dr David Waugh
Euthanasia: A Nettle We Need To Grasp by Douglas M. Richardson
Euthanasia as a Management Tool by Will Travers and Alison Hood
Ethical Codes in Breeding and Feeding Procedures by Bengt Holst
Euthanasia as a Management Tool in Zoos by John F. Robins
Euthanasia – A Keeper Perspective by the Animal Presentations
Team,
Chessington World of Adventures
Animal Management and Surplus Zoo Animals by Mauvis Gore
First Announcement: Second European Nutrition Conference
Rhesus Macaque Testing and Subsequent Cull at Woburn Safari Park by
Dr Jake Veasey
"Exposure"
Note from the Editor
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Sharon Matola is asking for our help with an e-mail campaign to stop
the dam in Belize. The NRDC site has made this very easy. Go to this
page, fill in three lines in a form, add your signature and send:
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/habitat/nbelize.asp
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SLOTH IDENTIFICATION
There appears to be some mis-identification involving Choloepus
didactylus and Choloepus hoffmanni. Most specimens in Europe have
been identified as the former species but some recent investigations
suggest that this may not be correct. Does anyone have any comments
to make on the best ways to
identify the two species? One way is to x-ray the neck vertebrae -
seven in didactylus and six in hoffmanni. Are there any other tried
and tested ways and can these two species hybridise? If they can, how
many neck
vertebrae does the hybrid have? I think it's important that these
investigations are taken forward.
Contact: John Partridge
Head of Mammals
Bristol Zoo Gardens
e-mail: jpartridge@bristolzoo.org.uk
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Gorillas move from Howletts to Port Lympne
Djala's group of 11 moved across on Tuesday 6th June. This coincided
with the primate section splitting into 2; gorillas and monkeys. The
move went smoothly and all appear to be settling in OK. The group
consists of Djala, 7 females and 3 offspring. The house is large
enough to hold 24 gorillas and it's hard to believe that 11 gorillas
are present. They have 2 outside enclosures, a large and very tall
Howletts type cage and a walled open air wooded area.
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INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
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Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
Research Group
2nd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
6-7th July 2000
Whitley Room
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Provisional Programme
Wednesday 5th July
2.00 - 5.00 Registration and placing of posters. Guided tours of
Paignton Zoo leaving the main entrance building every 30 minutes.
7.00 Dinner at venue to be announced. Not included in registration
fee
Thursday 6th July
9.00 Registration and placing of posters Welcome and introduction
Session 1 chaired by Dr David Stradling
9.30 The effects of resource distribution on the social structure
and mating opportunities of Rodrigues fruit bats (Pteropus
rodricensis)
Fiona Nelson, Jane Hurst and Malcolm Bennett, Faculty of Veterinary
Science, University of Liverpool
9.55 The effect of light level on the activity of blue scaled
quail (Callipepla squamata) in the desert house, Paignton Zoo
Richard Roberts and Simon Davies, Dept. of Biological Sciences,
University of Plymouth
10.20 How rearing influences behaviour and personality of captive
chimpanzees
Joanne Martin, Biology and Environmental Studies, Bolton Institute
10.45 Tea/coffee
Session 2 chaired by Dr Geoff Hosey
11.10 Feeding experiments demonstrating inelasticity and non
conformity to wild type behaviour in captive tapirs and giraffes
Anouska Kinahan, Research Group, Dublin Zoo
11.35 Behavioural response of three species of big cat to new
enclosures at Dublin Zoo
Elaine Healy, Research Group, Dublin Zoo
12.00 The benefits of social enrichment for zoo-housed primates
Lois Bassett, Scottish Primate Research Group, University of Stirling
12.25 The effect of feeding station numbers on the behaviour of
Rodrigues fruit bats (Pteropus rodricensis) at Paignton Zoo
David Harper and David Price, Dept. of Biological Sciences,
University of Plymouth
12.50 Lunch
Session 3 chaired by Dr Tessa Smith
1.50 Study of the captive social behaviour of the Roulroul
partridge, (Roullulus roulroul).
Daniel Stevens, Harewood Bird Gardens
2.15 Environmental enrichment research into the effects of
different feeding devices upon the behaviour of a group of red-ruffed
lemurs.
James Thwaite, Chester Zoo
2.40 The effect of feeding enrichment on the behaviour of three
large Macaw species: the blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna), the
green winged macaw (Ara chloroptera) and the scarlet macaw (Ara
macao).
Michelle Wright, Harewood Bird Gardens
3.05 Tea/coffee
Session 4 chaired by Dr Hannah Buchanan-Smith
3.30 Saving the Sumatran tiger: the important role of captive
animals in leading the fieldwork
Elly Rustiati and Paul Chanin, School of Biological Sciences,
University of Exeter
3.55 A glimpse into the lemur mind
Geoffrey Hosey, Biology and Environmental Studies, Bolton Institute
4.20 Where was that tree? Cognitive mapping in orang utans
Pam Citrynell, School of Psychology, University of Exeter
Poster session and wine reception by Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
7.00 Dinner at venue to be announced. Not included in registration
fee
.
Friday 7th July
9.0 Workshop on the uses and abuses of non-invasive hormone
analysis to monitor stress in zoo animals
Tea/coffee 10.45 – 11.00
Session 5 chaired by Dr Amanda Pickard
12.00 Non-invasive hormone analysis for reproductive monitoring in
female southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)
Taina Strike and Amanda Pickard, Institute of Zoology
12.25 Pregnancy assessment in the Nile hippotamus (Hippopotamus
amphibius) by faecal endocrine analysis.
Tessa Smith1, Mary Richards2, Sharon Joseph2 and Anne Savage2.
1School of Biology and Biochemistry, Queen's University of
Belfast,
2Animal Programs, Disney's Animal Kingdom
12.50 Lunch
Session 6 chaired by Dr David Price
1.50 Using zoos for course-related practicals
Hannah Buchanan-Smith, Scottish Primate Research Group, University of
Stirling
2.15 Overview of Anglia Polytechnic University zoo related research
Sheila Pankhurst, Anglia Polytechnic University
2.40 Tea/coffee
Session 7 chaired by Dr Sheila Pankhurst
3.05 The activities of a captive group of gorillas in relation to
female's oestrus cycle
Sue Dow and Emma Keen, Bristol Zoo Gardens
3.30 Factors affecting breeding success in captive Carnivora
Karin von Schmalz-Peixoto and Georgia Mason, Department of Zoology,
University of Oxford
3.55 Implications of semi-intensive management on the breeding of
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis)
Hayley Randle and Marthe Kiley-Worthington, Universities of Plymouth
and Exeter
4.20 Depart
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The Combined Meeting of the British and Irish bat and Insectivore,
Monotreme and Marsupial, Rodent and Lagomorph and Small Carnivore
Taxon Advisory Groups.
In addition to the normal TAG business the two day meeting will
comprise a number of taxon relevant presentations on the general
theme of Captive Breeding and Reintroduction'
Programme
Thursday 26th October 2000
09.30 – 10.00 Coffee and registration
10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and introduction.
10.15 – 11.00 `Reintroduction of small mammals – issues
and
considerations'
Mike Jordan, Sparsholt College
11.00 – 12.30 Monotreme & Marsupial TAG taxon discussions
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 14.30 Presentation (TBA)
14.30 – 15.00 Presentation (TBA)
15.00 – 15.30 Tea/coffee
15.30 – 17.00 Rodent and Lagomorph TAG taxon discussions
17.00 – 17.30 General discussion
Friday 27th October 2000
09.30 – 10.30 Presentation (TBA)
10.00 – 10.30 Presentation (TBA)
10.30 – 12.00 Small Carnivore TAG taxon discussions
12.00 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Bat and Insectivore TAG taxon discussions
15.00 – 15.30 Tea/coffee
15.30 – 1600 Presentation (TBA)
16.00 – 16.30 General discussion and closing remarks
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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE
The Cincinnati Zoo hosted the inaugural conference of the Animal
Behavior Management Alliance from June 11-13, 2000, with over 200
people attending. Preliminary discussions are already underway
to begin planning the next meeting.
For a limited time, the ABMA is offering people the privilege of
joining as Charter Members. People who join before August 15,
2000 will receive a personalized Charter Member certificate and
two ABMA newsletters during the coming year. This unique
opportunity will never come again, so sign up now!
If you would like to join, complete the membership form below,
print and sign it, and mail the form
with a check to ABMA for US$25.00 for founding-year dues to:
Gary Wilson
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
The ABMA Mission Statement and Core Values follow the form. Feel
free to print blank copies of the form with mission statement and
core values for distribution to colleagues.
ABMA Charter Membership Form
Please provide all indicated information. The information will
only be used by ABMA; it will not be provided to any other
individual or group. Please indicate by a check mark what
information may be included in a member directory.
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Mail completed form and check for US$25.00 to:
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Moorpark, CA 93021
Make checks payable to ABMA.
ABMA MISSION STATEMENT
The Animal Behavior Management Alliance exists to advance animal
behavior management, including training and enrichment, in order
to enhance the husbandry and welfare of animals.
ABMA CORE VALUES
Members of this association believe that:
* Learning is always occurring, therefore pro-active behavior
management is an essential component of responsible animal
management.
* All behavior is modifiable.
* Operant conditioning is our most effective behavioral
management tool.
- Positive reinforcement and voluntary cooperation are
endorsed.
- Punishment is discouraged.
* Learning should be conducted in a nurturing, non-threatening
environment for both animals and people.
* Responsible behavior management creates a continuous flow of
innovative options for successful animal management.
* The sharing and expanding of an ever-evolving base of knowledge
and its application is mandatory for progressive thinking in
animal behavior management.
* "Stealing" of knowledge and ideas is not a crime in animal
behavior management.
* Safety is at the core of a responsible animal behavior
management plan.
* Behavior management is a necessary component of conservation.
Finally, the group proposes that adherence to these values will
result in professional, ethical, responsible, progressive, and
safer animal care.
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ZOO TOUR to CALIFORNIA
MARCH 2001
I am arranging a short tour to California from 17th to 25th March
2001 spending some time in Los Angeles and then San Diego. In the mid-
1990s, I took several small groups of mainly zoo enthusiasts, plus a
few zoo professionals, to zoos in Europe and now, after a four year
break, have decided to renew this venture. There will be
opportunities to visit the zoos in L.A. and San Diego as well as
having free time to explore parts of both cities. Details are
available from: Johnpartridge@aol.com
John Partridge is Head of Mammals at Bristol Zoo Gardens, U.K.
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A very interesting letter by David Riley, Head Keeper of Attica
Zoological Park in the June 10th edition of "Cage & Aviary
Birds". I
understand that talks of sainthood are in the offing from some
quarters.
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The June edition of "Browse", Staff Newsletter of the Toronto
Zoo is
as always very interesting. I particularily liked the Tortoise poem
and the article on Computer enrichment for the Orangutans.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo is pleased to announce openings in an
internship program in the Department of Behavior and Research.
Students will be involved in 2 special projects.
1) Interactive touch screens for bears and orangutans. This is a
study investigating the reduction of stress through choice, as well
as investigation of symbolic language issues.
2) mechanical enrichment devices. Students will be involved in
training our lions to "hunt" mechanical meerkats. The students will
also be involved in data collection.
The internship is open to college (undergrad and grad) students in
the various fields of animal behavior. Students must have taken a
animal behavior course, research methods course and a learning
course. GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
Late summer and fall intership spots are available. If interested
please contact me directly.
Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
Curator of Behavior and Research
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd.
Wichita Kansas, 67212
(316) 942-2212 ex. 257
research@scz.org
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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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My name is Klara J.Petrzelkova and I am a Ph.D. student in animal
ecology
at the Dept.of Zoology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Masaryk
University in Brno, Czech Republic. Last year I finished my master
studies
in zoology and ecology aimed at mammalogy at the same faculty. My
master
and Ph.D. thesis concern behavioural ecology of bats, but I am also
interested primatology and Zoo keeping. Unfortunately, I have not have
opportunity to take up primatology more. I am looking for an
internship in
a zoological garden for this autumn (the end of August, September,
October; 1 - 2 months) to acquaint with the work of zoologists, help
with
some observations of animals or participate in research projects,
especially as regard primates. From primatological field I am mainly
interested in self-medication in great apes. (The basic premise of
zoopharmacognosy or self-medication in animals is that animals utilize
plant secondary compounds or other non-nutritional substances to
medicate
themselves. There is a few observations of zoopharmacognosy in great
apes
in wild (e.g. research of Prof.Huffman from Kyoto University ). Also
through the safe and controlled introduction of medicinal plants to
captive primate social group, it may be possible to evaluate some of
the
criteria of medicinal plant selection and find out how individual
acquisition and group transmission occurs, how do naive captive apes
respond to the putative medicinal plants of their wild conspecifics
and
also how captive apes respond to locally available medicinal herbs.
Beyond
the potential for providing health promoting herbs and educational
awareness about the use of medicinal plants by primates in the wild,
these
experiments exemplify new and innovate ways of maintaining a
self-sustaining source of environmental- and diet- enrichment in Zoo
exhibits.) I collaborate with Dr Foitova from Veterinary and
Farmaceutic
University in Brno, who is a principal investigator of the project
Parasites and Natural Antiparasitics in Orangutan taking place in
Sumatra
and I would like to actively participate in this project in future. I
am
also interested in conservation and Zoo keeping of great apes
{problems of
captive breeding, abnormal behavior, mother x infant and other
relationships, environmental enrichment, etc.}, rehabilitation
{reintroduction} and in other problem of social behavior,
communication,
etc. in great apes {genus Pongo, Gorilla, Pan} and also in Zoo keping
of
another mammals. I would like to work in a Zoo in future so I think
this
study stay could help me very much. I worked in Dvur Kralove Zoo as
Zoo
keeper of ungulates during summer 1999.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
Klara J.Petrzelkova
M.Sc.Klara J.Petrzelkova
Dept. of Zoology and Ecology
Masaryk University
Kotlarska 2
611 37 Brno
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My name is Alice Henchley and I am a soon-to-be graduate from
Cambridge University (will be receiving a BA in Natural Sciences,
specialising in Zoology) I am looking for a job or work experience in
a zoo or
conservation project. I would be willing to travel and would prefer
to work with mammals, as most of my knowledge is based in this area.
I have had some experience of work with animals, but am a quick
learner and should be able to pick up anything I don't yet know. If
anyone could help, I would be most grateful. Please contact me at
achenchley@hotmail.com Thanks very much.
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Kirstin Anderson of IMATA is looking at the organisations
relationship with other groups.
She would appreciate input from chair, committee members or others in
similar groups to the following questions:
How do they interact with other facilities and organizations, in
particular with respect to animal training? Do they share
publications with other organizations?
Do they make space in their publications for articles from other
groups?
Do they schedule conference or meetings with other organizations to
share expenses and have a bigger turn out?
Although your answers would probably be of interest to the group you
can privately respond to Kirstin on:
kirstin@fjord-baelt.dk
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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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EMERGENCY RELIEF CO-ORDINATOR - EUROPE
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an international
NGO with offices in 12 countries and works to improve the welfare of
wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing the
commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and
assisting animals in distress.
IFAW is seeking an Emergency Relief Co-ordinator - Europe to be based
in the EU Office in Brussels. The position will report to the
Emergency Relief Co-ordinator Worldwide and work in collaboration
with the Emergency Relief Officer- Europe. Commitment to the
objectives and values of IFAW is essential.
The spectrum of work will cover:
disaster response to natural and man made disasters affecting
wildlife and companion animals in Europe;
development and co-ordination of protocols for response to these
types of emergencies;
the identification and development of working relationships with
wildlife and companion animal sanctuaries; development and
implementation of a cohesive long-term Emergency Relief strategy for
Europe; providing technical input into policy and assuring
integration with and promotion of IFAW's Global Emergency Relief
plan.
The position requires a qualified veterinarian, zoologist or similar
with an understanding of the practices involved in the rescue and
rehabilitation of wildlife. An advanced knowledge of English and
fluency in another EU language is required.
IFAW is an Equal Opportunity employer, CVs received by the 10th July
will receive first consideration. Interviews will be held in the
week commencing 17th July.
Please send cover letter, CV, contact information for three
references and salary history to: Lesley O'Donnell, Director,
IFAW EU
Office, 13, rue Boduognat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2 231
0402, E-mail: lodonnell@ifaw.org
Please visit our website: http://www.ifaw.org for further information.
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JOB POSTING - COSTA RICA - ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are currently seeking an individual for the position of Assistant
Manager at our remote field research station located on the
northeastern
coast of Costa Rica. Caño Palma Biological Station is situated
within the
lowland tropical rainforest area of the Barra del Colorado Wildlife
Refuge. It is a remote location and the individual must be able to
withstand considerable isolation.
Duties include routine maintenance of buildings and property; giving
educational conservation talks to visiting tourists; assisting
visiting
students and researchers to carry out their studies; obtaining
supplies
from the nearby village, with occasional trips to the main capital of
San
Jose for supplies.
The appropriate individual ideally with have a background in wildlife
conservation and/or environmental issues, have a knowledge of handling
outboard motors and boats, have experience working in a third-world
country and be sympathetic to the cultures of other countries; have
at
least a basic knowledge of Spanish; be computer-literate; have some
knowledge of construction and repair of buildings; be able to
cook.
We are a registered Canadian charity, and consequently the salary
offered
is low; however, the rewards and experience gained are great.
For more information on Caño Palma Biological Station and COTERC,
please
visit our website at http://home.interhop.net/~coterc
Would interested individuals please send their resume to:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation
(COTERC) Box 335 Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R6 Canada fax (905) 683-5897
e-mail coterc@interhop.net
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Twycross Zoo
(East Midlands Zoological Society)
Full time Vacancy
EDUCATION OFFICER
Required to join our small team, the successful applicant will be
required
to teach a range of age groups but will have special responsibility
for A
level/Tertiary groups. A relevant degree and teaching qualification
are
desirable. Ability to use simple DTP/word processing packages would
be an
advantage. The successful candidate will be required to take up the
position in August.
Apply in writing with cv. to: Alan Bates, Head of Education, Twycross
Zoo,
Burton Rd., Nr. Atherstone, Warks, CV9 3PX
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Rodbaston College are looking for an Animal Care Technician. Salary
is in the region of 125-179 pounds sterling per week. Candidates are
expected to be experienced with a mature outlook and excellent inter-
personal skills. A formal qualification would be preferred.
For information and an application form please write to:
The Personnel Section, Rodbaston College, Rodbaston, Penkridge,
Stafford ST19 5PH
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REGISTRAR POSITION AVAILABLE
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Maintaining
animal
collection records in ARKS and other software, processing permit
applications & renewals, preparing shipping documents, maintaining and
updating collection plan information, participating in animal
management
meetings.
Position requires a bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience in
animal record keeping, experience with ARKS, MedARKS, SPARKS, and word
processing software, excellent communication and organizational
skills.
Experience with AZA accreditation procedures and requirements a plus!
Salary DOE
Send cover letter & resume to Registrar Position, Nashville Zoo at
Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 U.S.A.
or fax it to 615-837-3977. Accepting applications until June 12,
2000.
Thank you,
Beth Grayson
Animal Collections Manager
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Ph: 615-837-9525
Fx: 615-837-3977
bethgrayson@mindspring.com
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Longleat Safari Park has a vacancy for an elephant keeper. Some
experience would be preferred but this is not essential as training
will be given. If interested please write enclosing CV to: Keith
Harris, Lions of Longleat Ltd, Longleat Park, Warminster, Wiltshire.
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Experienced Keepers Wanted At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham,
Dorset
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as we
embark upon a 40 acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of
keepers
(12 in all) already boasts over 120 years of experience. We are
interested
in career animal keepers and the salaries will reflect this. Monkey
World
is aiming to hire 2 keepers and intends to pull together the best
team of
primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to
experience. Primate experience is a benefit but we are also
interested in
hearing experienced carnivore keepers as well. The job will entail the
daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other primates. Applicants
will be
trained to give talks to the public. Monkey World assists foreign
governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild and is a
member of EAZA and several EEP breeding programmes. For more
information
about us see our web site at http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to: apes@aperescue.org or to Keeper
Application, Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset,
BH20
6HH,
England.
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Linton Zoo are looking for Experienced Keepers. They are looking for
people with a minimum of five years experience with mammals, in
particular
ungulates and large cats or birds and reptiles. Having an interest in
gardening would be advantageous. Please send a full CV for application
form to: Kim Simmons, Linton Zoological Gardens, Hadstock Road,
Linton,
Cambridgeshire. CB1 6NT
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Twycross Zoo are looking for an experienced Elephant Keeper.
Accommodation is available. If interested please write to : Twycross
Zoo,
Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX Telephone 01827 880250
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AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation
Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui and
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center on the Big Island. Daily tasks
include
husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds
keeping,
predator control. Applicant must be able to live with several
roommates in
a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive
endangered
Hawaiian birds. Driver's license and proof of health insurance
are
required. Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive
$15/day stipend plus housing.
For more information, please send a resume, cover letter (with
location
preference) and the names and contacts of three references to: Tracey
Powers P.O. Box 39 Volcano, Hawaii 96785 or fax: 808-985-7034.
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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
Marwell Zoological Park Student Research Symposium
21 June 2000, start 9.30, finish 16.30
Everybody is welcome. For further information please contact Tanya
Langenhorst, Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Nr Winchester
SO21
1JH. Tel: 01962 777407, Fax: 01962 777511, email:
tanyaL@marwell.org.uk
Course of Environmental Enrichment for Wild Animals in Captivity.
The Zoological National the Aurora of Guatemala, and El Zoo
Conservation
Outreach Group (ZCOG), presents/displays: 21-24 June 2000 Zoological
National "The Aurora" City of Guatemala, Guatemala C.A Further
INFORMATION: Maria Jose Iturbide, Zoological Technical Department
Aurora
Tel. (502) 4720507 4720885, Fax (502) 4715286. email:
mjiturbidef@hotmail.com
The 2nd Zoo Research Symposium
6- 7 July 2000
Paignton Zoo
E-mail: aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
7-9 July -- Training Workshop in Field Techniques and Taxonomy for
Chiroptera. Department of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of
Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Chiroptera
Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (CCINSA), (a
network
associated with CBSG, South Asia, Zoo Outreach Organisation and WILD
Society. Sponsored by Chester Zoo, UK. (closed/private meeting)
Symposium on Asian Raptors
25-27July 2000
Bandung, Indonesia
For further info email : ypal@bdg.centrin.net.id
4 August -- South Asian Zoo Meeting. Central Zoo, King Mahendra
Trust,
Kathmandu, Nepal. (closed/private meeting)
5 August -- Inauguration of Conservation Breeding Specialist Group --
CBSG, Nepal. Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal.
(closed/private meeting)
5-6 August -- CBSG, South Asia meeting. Central Zoo, Kathmandu,
Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by Dr. Nan Schaeffer, SOS Rhino,
International
Rhino Foundation and others. (closed/private meeting)
The2000 Invertebrates in Captivity Conference
3– 6 August 2000
Rio Rico, Arizona, USA
For details see: http://www.sasionline.org/2000conf/2000confrpg.html
7-11 August -- Zoo Education Workshop for South Asian Zoo Personnel.
Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal and ARNIZE, Asian
Regional Network of International Zoo Educators (a network of Zoo
Outreach
Organisation.. Sponsored by German branch of King Mahendra Trust for
Nature Conservation, Columbus Zoo, US Fish & Wildlife Service,
International Zoo Educator Association, International Rhino
Foundation,
International Elephant Foundation, SOS Rhino, Universities Federation
for
Animal Welfare, Appenheul Park (closed/private meeting)
Fourth International Penguin Conference
4 – 8 September 2000
Coquimbo,Chile
For Further info : gluna@nevados.cecun.ucn.cl
Marine Wildlife Conference
4 - 8 September 2000
Sea World Nara Resort
Queensland , Australia
For further details visit : http:///www.pgf.edu.au
The Fourth European Elephant Handlers School
4-17 September 2000
Woburn Safari Park and Blackpool Zoo
Further details and a full course programme can be obtained from
Woburn Safari Park-tele-01525 290407or e-mail WobSafari@aol.com
Annual Conference of the Swedish Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquaria
6 – 8 September 2000
Boras Djurpark, Boras, Sweden. Email:
info@parkenzoo.se
11th International Zoo Collectors Meeting
Munster Zoo, Germany
9-10 September 2000
Registration and questions: Klaus Schüling -
schueling@tiergarten.com
The Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2000 Meeting
September 11th-12th
St Edmund's Hall
Oxford
For further information on this meeting please contact:- Dr Charles
Deeming, Hatchery
Consulting & Research, 17 Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10
8LA, UK.
Email:charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44-(0)1491-
835542. Or
see the website: http://www.biology.bbk.ac.uk/conf/ifrgconf.htm (with
online form).
Zoo Federation Plant Group Conference
September 13th - 15th 2000
Cotswold Wildlife Park
For further info:
"Colin Wren" gardens@rzss.org.uk
International White-tailed Sea Eagle Conference
13-17 September 2000
Bjorko,Sweden.
email: bjorn.helander@nrm.se
17th EAZA/EEP Annual Conference
19- 24 September 2000
Aalborg Zoo,
Denmark
Allmatters with regard to registration etc : Hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
Anything related to conference programmes, meetings etc :
info@eaza.net
International Symposium on Galliformes
23 September to 1st October 2000
Nepal
For further information contact the World Pheasant Association on
email:
wpa@gn.apc.org
15th International Zoo Educators' Conference
1- 6 October 2000
Guadalajara, Mexico
For more information contact Maria Eugenia Martinez Arizmendi,
headof the Education Department.
Telephone: 0052-3-6744104
Fax : 0052-3-674-4488
E-mail : 104164.3717@compuserve.com
Third International Symposium on Physiology and Ethology of Wild and
Zoo
Animals
4 – 7 October 2000 Berlin, Germany
Email: symposium@izw-berlin.de
Zoo Sciences 2000
Amiens, France
For further details Email: zoolille@nordnet.fr
2000 AAZK Conference
8– 12 October 2000
Columbus Zoo
Checkout information on this conference by accessing its
Web site at: http://aazk2000.homestead.com
Elephant Managers International Conference
6- 9 October 2000
Syracuse,New York
For more information please contact
Adrienne Whiteley on : bpzoo@emi.com
Panda 2000 International Conference
An international conference on the giant panda will be held in San
Diego,
California (USA) October 16-19, 2000. The Zoological Society of San
Diego
and the World Wildlife Fund are co- hosts. A program consisting
primarily
of work-shops, panel discussions and poster sessions is planned.
Topics
in conservation, education, training, research, health, reproduction,
and
captive management will be co covered. Persons interested in
attending
this meeting are encouraged to contact the Local Arrangements Chair:
Helena Fitch-Snyder, Zool. Soc. of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San
Diego, CA
92112.Phone: (619) 557-3954, FAX: (619) 557-3959; E-mail
helena@sandiegozoo.org.
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) will hold it's
annual conference from October 19 - 21, 2000 with the
theme "Extending Our Reach". The Crystal Garden Conservation Centre
in Victoria, B.C., Canada hosts this event featuring presentations
about conservation, education, and recreational activities that
member zoos and aquariums are participating in beyond their physical
site. The third day will be devoted to bird topics such as
reproduction of crowned pigeons, toucans, touracos, and hornbills, as
well as lory displays. During the conference a workshop will be held
demonstrating methods of doing latex moulds for reproduction of
detail in animal exhibits. For more information contact John Creviston
by fax at (250) 383-1218 (Canada) or by e-mail at jcrev@islandnet.com
Reproduction and integrated conservation science.
9th and 10th November, 2000
A Zoological Society of London Symposium
The Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London
To register your interest in attending this symposium please contact:
D.
Body, Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK or email: Deborah.Body@zsl.org
If
you
would be interested in submitting a poster presentation, please
indicate
this.
5th International Aquarium Congress
20- 25th November 2000
Monaco
Organised by the Oceanographic Institute of Oceanography
For further information email: iac2000monaco@meditnet.com
or write to : Secretariat of the 5th IAC 2000, Oceanographic
Institute,
Av.St.Martin, MC 98000 Monaco Tel.: +377-93-25.36.00, Fax :
+377-93-30.90.95.
European Squirrel Workshop
The next WORKSHOP is planned for the year 2001 in Turin, Italy
For further details contact : Kathy Hodder, Institute of Terrestrial
Ecology, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LN Tel. +44 (0) 1929 551518 Fax.
551087,
Email k.hodder@ite.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
An international symposium on duiker and dwarf antelope in Africa
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
12th-17thFebruary 2001
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Contactaplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk for further info
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6- 9th April 2001
Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
More detailed information about the programme and
registration/abstract
submission deadlines will be available commencing 1st May 2000 at
http://www.marwell.org.uk To join the conference mailing list, send
your
contact details (after the above-mentioned date) by email to:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell
Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, United
Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
1-8 August 2001
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
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So
you could try here. Let me know and I will post it.
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PRIMATE LICE
Natalie Leo is a PhD student from the University of Queensland
studying
the evolution of lice from primates. She is having trouble getting
specimens and thought that best chance was sanctuaries (where they
might
actually handle the animals - at least the sick ones or newcomers).
If you
think Natalie could possibly help her she would be extremely
grateful.
She using them for DNA analysis, and does not need many (2 or 3 is
adequate to get information), but of course the more the better since
there are so many different lice out there (some possibly yet
unidentified).
If possible, please store them in 100% or 70% ethanol and then e-mail
her
at: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Natalie Leo, B.Sc.(Hons)
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Phone: (07) 3365 1101
Fax: (07) 3365 4620
e-mail: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
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Zoo Biology
To subscribe send an e-mail to: zoo-biology-subscribe@egroups.com For
those of you unfamiliar with Email groups they work like this. You
subscribe. You can then post questions, answer questions, make
observations, inform or just read the Email. This will arrive with
some
regularity (depending on the flow of information). By Zoo Biology I
mean
anything relating to zoo management. Hediger described this as
"the
science which embraced everything which was biologically relevant to
the
management of the zoological garden." The more that join up the
more
effective a management tool it will become. Go on, give it a try, and
subscribe. Remember no-one will pressurize you to contribute....but
you
may want to help. There is a members only chat site attached to Zoo
Biology. This appears to work quite well. There are 647+ Zoo Biology
subscribers to date. More join each week.. Do be prepared to get a
lot of
messages.
Useful Links:
Union of Czech and Slovak Zoos
http://gate.vosji.cz/UCSZ
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
http://www.eaza.net/index.html
American Association of Zoo Keepers'
http://www.aazk.org/
Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria
http://www.arazpa.org.au/Default.htm
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
http://www.aza.org/
Association of British Wild Animal Keepers
http://www.abwak.co.uk
Pan African Zoological Gardens, Aquaria and Botanic Gardens
http://www.paazab.org/aboutpaazab/index.html
Sites worth checking out
Have you got a suggestion? Let me check it out.
http://www.lisp.com.au/~primate/index.htm
http://www.zoologenforum.de
http://www.cefn-yr-erw.fsnet.co.uk
This is an excellent site, particularily if you are researching a
particular animal or zoo related subject. The excellent search engine
makes the work so much easier. Give it a try, I know you will find it
helpful.
http://www.ZooNews.ws
WILDLIFE INFORMATION NETWORK
http://www.wildlifeinformation.org
ZooNews Digest is an independent publication, not allied or attached
to
any zoological collection. Many thanks. For those of you who have not
received the News previously, you have been included because someone
has
suggested you might be interested. If this is not the case please
email me
and I shall remove your name. Kind Regards,
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Peter Dickinson,
This is the first (unintentional) "double issue" that I have put out.
Delays have been inevitable due the time needed in transferring
addresses across to the new server. It has not been a smooth move.
Having got this far, with half moved across I am not inclined to do
any more bulk moves but to retain the addresses left behind and to
just add slowly. All in all it is going to make life so much easier
for me. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the links are
working I am sure some will have gone. I will send out a short
article mid week on how to access "dead" links.
I was somewhat disappointed in the very limited response to my
remarks on Kabul Zoo. I do hope that someone, somewhere was stirred
up and even now is working behind the scenes to put it all right.
Sometimes optimism is the only route to take.
Weather very warm UK side, which is nice.
Rhinos Recover in Nepal's National Parks
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jun2000/2000L-06-08-02.html
Seahorses On Path To Extinction
http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/world/DailyNews/Britain000601Seahor
ses.html
Koalas Join Kookaburras, Kangaroos at Hogle
http://www.sltrib.com/06132000/utah/58126.htm
A fine day for a catnap
(Reid Park Zoo)
http://www.azstarnet.com/public/dnews/000613tigerhot.html
Fighting to save the oriental white stork
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/0613so25.htm
Activists hunt elephants
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsnews/1410nd1.htm
ENDANGERED RHINO AT ZOO EXPECTED TO GIVE BIRTH THIS SUMMER
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/National/D55EB8041A1B2175
86256900001A6C7E?OpenDocument
Snow leopard cubs born at Virginia zoo die
http://www2.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/article?
thisStory=81935639
Koalas begin to feel at home in zoo's Down Under exhibit
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175012240,00.html?
Diabetic L.A. chimp, spurning pill, has tubes tied
http://www.excite.co.uk/news/news_story/oddly/reuters_oddly_2000061301
4510_1.txt
Super-stud Chaka can't get to 1st base with Demba
(Philadelphia Zoo)
http://www.phillynews.com/daily_news/2000/Jun/12/local/APES12.htm
Warner Park Goes Bananas for Chimp
(Warner Park Zoo)
http://www.timesfreepress.com/2000/JUN/13JUN00/NEWS6.html
Population of threatened California sea otter shows increase in
spring count
http://www.sacbee.com/news/calreport/calrep_story.cgi?N171.HTML
Exhibit details Amazon basin
(Shedd Aquarium)
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/shed11.html
Springs zoo has tall plans for savanna
(Cheyenne Mountain Zoo)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0612b.htm
Bear finds way out of Kansas
http://www.wichitaeagle.com/sports/outdoors/docs/blackbear0611_txt.htm
Infection kills zoo monkeys
(Phoenix Zoo)
http://www.azcentral.com/news/0615zoodeath.shtml
Snow Leopard Births
http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story95308.html
Tiger's victim champions refuge
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsnews/057nd2.htm
Rare wildlife species threatened by drought in Southeast U.S.
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500212198-500298725-
501642781-0,00.html
Red wolves recover, but still endangered
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/stories/2017522.htm
Cambodia's big jungle cats under threat by poachers
http://www.bergen.com/morenews/animals07200006079.htm
House OKs expansion of ban on killing sharks for their fins
http://www.bergen.com/morenews/shark07200006075.htm
Big habitat for 3-inch arroyo toad
http://www.azstarnet.com/public/dnews/000607REndangeredToad.html
Antelope Island Biologist Faces Felony Charges for Fraud
http://www.sltrib.com/06072000/utah/55812.htm
Tiger triplets born in Shanghai
http://www.scmp.com/News/China/Article/FullText_asp_ArticleID-
20000606135059288.asp
Stop the monkey business at the zoo
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/060600_News24.html
Tiger victim champions wildlife refuge
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175009672,00.html?
Snow leopard bites overly-zealous zoo visitor
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/news/wires.nsf/StateRegion/A1AA0C69106E6
162862568F7000DE81E?OpenDocument
Oakland Zoo says vandals broke in and stole river otter
http://www.mercurycenter.com/breaking/docs/003450.htm
Oakland Zoo offers $5,000 for return of stolen otter
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
file=/examiner/hotnews/stories/07/otter.dtl
Monkeys with HIV-like virus impounded at zoo
(Dusit Zoo)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/070600_News18.html
Dolphin's death stuns zoo officials
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/shart?ID=500401&TP=getarticle
Peterson pushes cormorant bill
http://www.duluthnews.com/today/dnt/local/hunt.htm
Aquarium of Americas brings species together
http://vh60009.vh6.infi.net/living/docs/living061100.htm
Check out the Web site at www.auduboninstitute.org
On the Brink of extinction
(Asian Elephant Story)
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/science/DailyNews/elephant_india000605.
html
Elephant Born Live on the Internet
http://news.excite.com/news/ap/000610/08/elephant-birth-internet
Pictures of the birth: http://zoo.unit.net/e/index.html
World's Largest Crocodile
(Samutprakarn crocodile zoo)
http://news.excite.com/photo/img/r/samutprakarn/20000610/ban02d
A Reptile Rendevouz
(Jackson Zoo)
http://www.msnbc.com/local/WLBT/139244.asp
Sea lion gives birth at St. Louis Zoo
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/54D02A3845B9F
66F862568FA005EB8FB?OpenDocument
Sharks that died at aquarium have problems in captivity
(Ocean Journey)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0608d.htm
E. coli outbreak traced to Washington state petting zoo
http://www.nando.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500213573-500301445-
501666337-0,00.html
Female Asian elephants decide to use outdoor display yard
http://www.stlnet.com/postnet/News/wires.nsf/StateRegion/EB7AF3BC42A73
CC4862568F80079344D?OpenDocument
St. Louis Zoo: http://www.stlzoo.org
Giraffe's death leaves zoo staff 'devastated'
(Wellington Zoo)
http://www.press.co.nz/2000/23/000610n08.htm
Museum team tends stranded baby seal
(New England Aquarium)
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/nw0609sea.html
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.
Bit & Pieces
ZooNews Digest subscribers can be found in :
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bali, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize,
Bermuda,
Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica,
Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany,
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Isle of
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Nepal,
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Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Tunisia,
Turkey, Uganda,
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States,
Venezuela,
Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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The Rainforest Destruction "Chain Letter" which everybody has
been
bombarded with this week appears to be trickling to an end. I
understand the voting took place in the Brazilian Parliament two
weeks ago so it is pointless to pass this on any more.
I must admit to being extremely suspicious. I think this is someones
very clever way to collect e-mail addresses for junk mailing. I could
be wrong. Just watch your mail boxes these next few weeks.
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I have just completed reading the following edition of
"Ratel". It is
certainly one of the most thought provoking collection of articles I
have read for a while. Definitely a must read for anyone working in a
zoological setting. Before I started reading I tried to put myself
into a completely unbiased, open minded frame of mind. I read all of
the articles, some of them twice. I suggest you all do the same. If
you not a member of the Association please join. Go to:
http://www.wwebspace.co.uk/~abwak/
Other than that try and borrow a copy, but you really should read it.
This edition is devoted to the subject of euthanasia, a subject which
increasingly concerns us all.
Just Published:
"Ratel" Journal of the Association of British Wild Animal
Keepers
Special Edition
Volume 27, No. 3 June 2000
Guest Editorial by Dr David Waugh
Euthanasia: A Nettle We Need To Grasp by Douglas M. Richardson
Euthanasia as a Management Tool by Will Travers and Alison Hood
Ethical Codes in Breeding and Feeding Procedures by Bengt Holst
Euthanasia as a Management Tool in Zoos by John F. Robins
Euthanasia – A Keeper Perspective by the Animal Presentations
Team,
Chessington World of Adventures
Animal Management and Surplus Zoo Animals by Mauvis Gore
First Announcement: Second European Nutrition Conference
Rhesus Macaque Testing and Subsequent Cull at Woburn Safari Park by
Dr Jake Veasey
"Exposure"
Note from the Editor
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Sharon Matola is asking for our help with an e-mail campaign to stop
the dam in Belize. The NRDC site has made this very easy. Go to this
page, fill in three lines in a form, add your signature and send:
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/habitat/nbelize.asp
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SLOTH IDENTIFICATION
There appears to be some mis-identification involving Choloepus
didactylus and Choloepus hoffmanni. Most specimens in Europe have
been identified as the former species but some recent investigations
suggest that this may not be correct. Does anyone have any comments
to make on the best ways to
identify the two species? One way is to x-ray the neck vertebrae -
seven in didactylus and six in hoffmanni. Are there any other tried
and tested ways and can these two species hybridise? If they can, how
many neck
vertebrae does the hybrid have? I think it's important that these
investigations are taken forward.
Contact: John Partridge
Head of Mammals
Bristol Zoo Gardens
e-mail: jpartridge@bristolzoo.org.uk
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Gorillas move from Howletts to Port Lympne
Djala's group of 11 moved across on Tuesday 6th June. This coincided
with the primate section splitting into 2; gorillas and monkeys. The
move went smoothly and all appear to be settling in OK. The group
consists of Djala, 7 females and 3 offspring. The house is large
enough to hold 24 gorillas and it's hard to believe that 11 gorillas
are present. They have 2 outside enclosures, a large and very tall
Howletts type cage and a walled open air wooded area.
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INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
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Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
Research Group
2nd Annual Symposium on Zoo Research
6-7th July 2000
Whitley Room
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Provisional Programme
Wednesday 5th July
2.00 - 5.00 Registration and placing of posters. Guided tours of
Paignton Zoo leaving the main entrance building every 30 minutes.
7.00 Dinner at venue to be announced. Not included in registration
fee
Thursday 6th July
9.00 Registration and placing of posters Welcome and introduction
Session 1 chaired by Dr David Stradling
9.30 The effects of resource distribution on the social structure
and mating opportunities of Rodrigues fruit bats (Pteropus
rodricensis)
Fiona Nelson, Jane Hurst and Malcolm Bennett, Faculty of Veterinary
Science, University of Liverpool
9.55 The effect of light level on the activity of blue scaled
quail (Callipepla squamata) in the desert house, Paignton Zoo
Richard Roberts and Simon Davies, Dept. of Biological Sciences,
University of Plymouth
10.20 How rearing influences behaviour and personality of captive
chimpanzees
Joanne Martin, Biology and Environmental Studies, Bolton Institute
10.45 Tea/coffee
Session 2 chaired by Dr Geoff Hosey
11.10 Feeding experiments demonstrating inelasticity and non
conformity to wild type behaviour in captive tapirs and giraffes
Anouska Kinahan, Research Group, Dublin Zoo
11.35 Behavioural response of three species of big cat to new
enclosures at Dublin Zoo
Elaine Healy, Research Group, Dublin Zoo
12.00 The benefits of social enrichment for zoo-housed primates
Lois Bassett, Scottish Primate Research Group, University of Stirling
12.25 The effect of feeding station numbers on the behaviour of
Rodrigues fruit bats (Pteropus rodricensis) at Paignton Zoo
David Harper and David Price, Dept. of Biological Sciences,
University of Plymouth
12.50 Lunch
Session 3 chaired by Dr Tessa Smith
1.50 Study of the captive social behaviour of the Roulroul
partridge, (Roullulus roulroul).
Daniel Stevens, Harewood Bird Gardens
2.15 Environmental enrichment research into the effects of
different feeding devices upon the behaviour of a group of red-ruffed
lemurs.
James Thwaite, Chester Zoo
2.40 The effect of feeding enrichment on the behaviour of three
large Macaw species: the blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna), the
green winged macaw (Ara chloroptera) and the scarlet macaw (Ara
macao).
Michelle Wright, Harewood Bird Gardens
3.05 Tea/coffee
Session 4 chaired by Dr Hannah Buchanan-Smith
3.30 Saving the Sumatran tiger: the important role of captive
animals in leading the fieldwork
Elly Rustiati and Paul Chanin, School of Biological Sciences,
University of Exeter
3.55 A glimpse into the lemur mind
Geoffrey Hosey, Biology and Environmental Studies, Bolton Institute
4.20 Where was that tree? Cognitive mapping in orang utans
Pam Citrynell, School of Psychology, University of Exeter
Poster session and wine reception by Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
7.00 Dinner at venue to be announced. Not included in registration
fee
.
Friday 7th July
9.0 Workshop on the uses and abuses of non-invasive hormone
analysis to monitor stress in zoo animals
Tea/coffee 10.45 – 11.00
Session 5 chaired by Dr Amanda Pickard
12.00 Non-invasive hormone analysis for reproductive monitoring in
female southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)
Taina Strike and Amanda Pickard, Institute of Zoology
12.25 Pregnancy assessment in the Nile hippotamus (Hippopotamus
amphibius) by faecal endocrine analysis.
Tessa Smith1, Mary Richards2, Sharon Joseph2 and Anne Savage2.
1School of Biology and Biochemistry, Queen's University of
Belfast,
2Animal Programs, Disney's Animal Kingdom
12.50 Lunch
Session 6 chaired by Dr David Price
1.50 Using zoos for course-related practicals
Hannah Buchanan-Smith, Scottish Primate Research Group, University of
Stirling
2.15 Overview of Anglia Polytechnic University zoo related research
Sheila Pankhurst, Anglia Polytechnic University
2.40 Tea/coffee
Session 7 chaired by Dr Sheila Pankhurst
3.05 The activities of a captive group of gorillas in relation to
female's oestrus cycle
Sue Dow and Emma Keen, Bristol Zoo Gardens
3.30 Factors affecting breeding success in captive Carnivora
Karin von Schmalz-Peixoto and Georgia Mason, Department of Zoology,
University of Oxford
3.55 Implications of semi-intensive management on the breeding of
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis)
Hayley Randle and Marthe Kiley-Worthington, Universities of Plymouth
and Exeter
4.20 Depart
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The Combined Meeting of the British and Irish bat and Insectivore,
Monotreme and Marsupial, Rodent and Lagomorph and Small Carnivore
Taxon Advisory Groups.
In addition to the normal TAG business the two day meeting will
comprise a number of taxon relevant presentations on the general
theme of Captive Breeding and Reintroduction'
Programme
Thursday 26th October 2000
09.30 – 10.00 Coffee and registration
10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and introduction.
10.15 – 11.00 `Reintroduction of small mammals – issues
and
considerations'
Mike Jordan, Sparsholt College
11.00 – 12.30 Monotreme & Marsupial TAG taxon discussions
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 14.30 Presentation (TBA)
14.30 – 15.00 Presentation (TBA)
15.00 – 15.30 Tea/coffee
15.30 – 17.00 Rodent and Lagomorph TAG taxon discussions
17.00 – 17.30 General discussion
Friday 27th October 2000
09.30 – 10.30 Presentation (TBA)
10.00 – 10.30 Presentation (TBA)
10.30 – 12.00 Small Carnivore TAG taxon discussions
12.00 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Bat and Insectivore TAG taxon discussions
15.00 – 15.30 Tea/coffee
15.30 – 1600 Presentation (TBA)
16.00 – 16.30 General discussion and closing remarks
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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE
The Cincinnati Zoo hosted the inaugural conference of the Animal
Behavior Management Alliance from June 11-13, 2000, with over 200
people attending. Preliminary discussions are already underway
to begin planning the next meeting.
For a limited time, the ABMA is offering people the privilege of
joining as Charter Members. People who join before August 15,
2000 will receive a personalized Charter Member certificate and
two ABMA newsletters during the coming year. This unique
opportunity will never come again, so sign up now!
If you would like to join, complete the membership form below,
print and sign it, and mail the form
with a check to ABMA for US$25.00 for founding-year dues to:
Gary Wilson
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
The ABMA Mission Statement and Core Values follow the form. Feel
free to print blank copies of the form with mission statement and
core values for distribution to colleagues.
ABMA Charter Membership Form
Please provide all indicated information. The information will
only be used by ABMA; it will not be provided to any other
individual or group. Please indicate by a check mark what
information may be included in a member directory.
First Name: _________________________________
include in directory? ____
Last Name: _________________________________
include in directory?____
Title: _______________________________________
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Company or Organization:_______________________
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Mailing address:
Street: ______________________________________
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City: _______________________________________
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I support the core values of ABMA and agree to abide by them.
Signature: ___________________________________________
Mail completed form and check for US$25.00 to:
Gary Wilson
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Make checks payable to ABMA.
ABMA MISSION STATEMENT
The Animal Behavior Management Alliance exists to advance animal
behavior management, including training and enrichment, in order
to enhance the husbandry and welfare of animals.
ABMA CORE VALUES
Members of this association believe that:
* Learning is always occurring, therefore pro-active behavior
management is an essential component of responsible animal
management.
* All behavior is modifiable.
* Operant conditioning is our most effective behavioral
management tool.
- Positive reinforcement and voluntary cooperation are
endorsed.
- Punishment is discouraged.
* Learning should be conducted in a nurturing, non-threatening
environment for both animals and people.
* Responsible behavior management creates a continuous flow of
innovative options for successful animal management.
* The sharing and expanding of an ever-evolving base of knowledge
and its application is mandatory for progressive thinking in
animal behavior management.
* "Stealing" of knowledge and ideas is not a crime in animal
behavior management.
* Safety is at the core of a responsible animal behavior
management plan.
* Behavior management is a necessary component of conservation.
Finally, the group proposes that adherence to these values will
result in professional, ethical, responsible, progressive, and
safer animal care.
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ZOO TOUR to CALIFORNIA
MARCH 2001
I am arranging a short tour to California from 17th to 25th March
2001 spending some time in Los Angeles and then San Diego. In the mid-
1990s, I took several small groups of mainly zoo enthusiasts, plus a
few zoo professionals, to zoos in Europe and now, after a four year
break, have decided to renew this venture. There will be
opportunities to visit the zoos in L.A. and San Diego as well as
having free time to explore parts of both cities. Details are
available from: Johnpartridge@aol.com
John Partridge is Head of Mammals at Bristol Zoo Gardens, U.K.
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A very interesting letter by David Riley, Head Keeper of Attica
Zoological Park in the June 10th edition of "Cage & Aviary
Birds". I
understand that talks of sainthood are in the offing from some
quarters.
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The June edition of "Browse", Staff Newsletter of the Toronto
Zoo is
as always very interesting. I particularily liked the Tortoise poem
and the article on Computer enrichment for the Orangutans.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo is pleased to announce openings in an
internship program in the Department of Behavior and Research.
Students will be involved in 2 special projects.
1) Interactive touch screens for bears and orangutans. This is a
study investigating the reduction of stress through choice, as well
as investigation of symbolic language issues.
2) mechanical enrichment devices. Students will be involved in
training our lions to "hunt" mechanical meerkats. The students will
also be involved in data collection.
The internship is open to college (undergrad and grad) students in
the various fields of animal behavior. Students must have taken a
animal behavior course, research methods course and a learning
course. GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
Late summer and fall intership spots are available. If interested
please contact me directly.
Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
Curator of Behavior and Research
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd.
Wichita Kansas, 67212
(316) 942-2212 ex. 257
research@scz.org
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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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My name is Klara J.Petrzelkova and I am a Ph.D. student in animal
ecology
at the Dept.of Zoology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Masaryk
University in Brno, Czech Republic. Last year I finished my master
studies
in zoology and ecology aimed at mammalogy at the same faculty. My
master
and Ph.D. thesis concern behavioural ecology of bats, but I am also
interested primatology and Zoo keeping. Unfortunately, I have not have
opportunity to take up primatology more. I am looking for an
internship in
a zoological garden for this autumn (the end of August, September,
October; 1 - 2 months) to acquaint with the work of zoologists, help
with
some observations of animals or participate in research projects,
especially as regard primates. From primatological field I am mainly
interested in self-medication in great apes. (The basic premise of
zoopharmacognosy or self-medication in animals is that animals utilize
plant secondary compounds or other non-nutritional substances to
medicate
themselves. There is a few observations of zoopharmacognosy in great
apes
in wild (e.g. research of Prof.Huffman from Kyoto University ). Also
through the safe and controlled introduction of medicinal plants to
captive primate social group, it may be possible to evaluate some of
the
criteria of medicinal plant selection and find out how individual
acquisition and group transmission occurs, how do naive captive apes
respond to the putative medicinal plants of their wild conspecifics
and
also how captive apes respond to locally available medicinal herbs.
Beyond
the potential for providing health promoting herbs and educational
awareness about the use of medicinal plants by primates in the wild,
these
experiments exemplify new and innovate ways of maintaining a
self-sustaining source of environmental- and diet- enrichment in Zoo
exhibits.) I collaborate with Dr Foitova from Veterinary and
Farmaceutic
University in Brno, who is a principal investigator of the project
Parasites and Natural Antiparasitics in Orangutan taking place in
Sumatra
and I would like to actively participate in this project in future. I
am
also interested in conservation and Zoo keeping of great apes
{problems of
captive breeding, abnormal behavior, mother x infant and other
relationships, environmental enrichment, etc.}, rehabilitation
{reintroduction} and in other problem of social behavior,
communication,
etc. in great apes {genus Pongo, Gorilla, Pan} and also in Zoo keping
of
another mammals. I would like to work in a Zoo in future so I think
this
study stay could help me very much. I worked in Dvur Kralove Zoo as
Zoo
keeper of ungulates during summer 1999.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
Klara J.Petrzelkova
M.Sc.Klara J.Petrzelkova
Dept. of Zoology and Ecology
Masaryk University
Kotlarska 2
611 37 Brno
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My name is Alice Henchley and I am a soon-to-be graduate from
Cambridge University (will be receiving a BA in Natural Sciences,
specialising in Zoology) I am looking for a job or work experience in
a zoo or
conservation project. I would be willing to travel and would prefer
to work with mammals, as most of my knowledge is based in this area.
I have had some experience of work with animals, but am a quick
learner and should be able to pick up anything I don't yet know. If
anyone could help, I would be most grateful. Please contact me at
achenchley@hotmail.com Thanks very much.
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Kirstin Anderson of IMATA is looking at the organisations
relationship with other groups.
She would appreciate input from chair, committee members or others in
similar groups to the following questions:
How do they interact with other facilities and organizations, in
particular with respect to animal training? Do they share
publications with other organizations?
Do they make space in their publications for articles from other
groups?
Do they schedule conference or meetings with other organizations to
share expenses and have a bigger turn out?
Although your answers would probably be of interest to the group you
can privately respond to Kirstin on:
kirstin@fjord-baelt.dk
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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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EMERGENCY RELIEF CO-ORDINATOR - EUROPE
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an international
NGO with offices in 12 countries and works to improve the welfare of
wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing the
commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and
assisting animals in distress.
IFAW is seeking an Emergency Relief Co-ordinator - Europe to be based
in the EU Office in Brussels. The position will report to the
Emergency Relief Co-ordinator Worldwide and work in collaboration
with the Emergency Relief Officer- Europe. Commitment to the
objectives and values of IFAW is essential.
The spectrum of work will cover:
disaster response to natural and man made disasters affecting
wildlife and companion animals in Europe;
development and co-ordination of protocols for response to these
types of emergencies;
the identification and development of working relationships with
wildlife and companion animal sanctuaries; development and
implementation of a cohesive long-term Emergency Relief strategy for
Europe; providing technical input into policy and assuring
integration with and promotion of IFAW's Global Emergency Relief
plan.
The position requires a qualified veterinarian, zoologist or similar
with an understanding of the practices involved in the rescue and
rehabilitation of wildlife. An advanced knowledge of English and
fluency in another EU language is required.
IFAW is an Equal Opportunity employer, CVs received by the 10th July
will receive first consideration. Interviews will be held in the
week commencing 17th July.
Please send cover letter, CV, contact information for three
references and salary history to: Lesley O'Donnell, Director,
IFAW EU
Office, 13, rue Boduognat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2 231
0402, E-mail: lodonnell@ifaw.org
Please visit our website: http://www.ifaw.org for further information.
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JOB POSTING - COSTA RICA - ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are currently seeking an individual for the position of Assistant
Manager at our remote field research station located on the
northeastern
coast of Costa Rica. Caño Palma Biological Station is situated
within the
lowland tropical rainforest area of the Barra del Colorado Wildlife
Refuge. It is a remote location and the individual must be able to
withstand considerable isolation.
Duties include routine maintenance of buildings and property; giving
educational conservation talks to visiting tourists; assisting
visiting
students and researchers to carry out their studies; obtaining
supplies
from the nearby village, with occasional trips to the main capital of
San
Jose for supplies.
The appropriate individual ideally with have a background in wildlife
conservation and/or environmental issues, have a knowledge of handling
outboard motors and boats, have experience working in a third-world
country and be sympathetic to the cultures of other countries; have
at
least a basic knowledge of Spanish; be computer-literate; have some
knowledge of construction and repair of buildings; be able to
cook.
We are a registered Canadian charity, and consequently the salary
offered
is low; however, the rewards and experience gained are great.
For more information on Caño Palma Biological Station and COTERC,
please
visit our website at http://home.interhop.net/~coterc
Would interested individuals please send their resume to:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation
(COTERC) Box 335 Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R6 Canada fax (905) 683-5897
e-mail coterc@interhop.net
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Twycross Zoo
(East Midlands Zoological Society)
Full time Vacancy
EDUCATION OFFICER
Required to join our small team, the successful applicant will be
required
to teach a range of age groups but will have special responsibility
for A
level/Tertiary groups. A relevant degree and teaching qualification
are
desirable. Ability to use simple DTP/word processing packages would
be an
advantage. The successful candidate will be required to take up the
position in August.
Apply in writing with cv. to: Alan Bates, Head of Education, Twycross
Zoo,
Burton Rd., Nr. Atherstone, Warks, CV9 3PX
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Rodbaston College are looking for an Animal Care Technician. Salary
is in the region of 125-179 pounds sterling per week. Candidates are
expected to be experienced with a mature outlook and excellent inter-
personal skills. A formal qualification would be preferred.
For information and an application form please write to:
The Personnel Section, Rodbaston College, Rodbaston, Penkridge,
Stafford ST19 5PH
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REGISTRAR POSITION AVAILABLE
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Maintaining
animal
collection records in ARKS and other software, processing permit
applications & renewals, preparing shipping documents, maintaining and
updating collection plan information, participating in animal
management
meetings.
Position requires a bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience in
animal record keeping, experience with ARKS, MedARKS, SPARKS, and word
processing software, excellent communication and organizational
skills.
Experience with AZA accreditation procedures and requirements a plus!
Salary DOE
Send cover letter & resume to Registrar Position, Nashville Zoo at
Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 U.S.A.
or fax it to 615-837-3977. Accepting applications until June 12,
2000.
Thank you,
Beth Grayson
Animal Collections Manager
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Ph: 615-837-9525
Fx: 615-837-3977
bethgrayson@mindspring.com
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Longleat Safari Park has a vacancy for an elephant keeper. Some
experience would be preferred but this is not essential as training
will be given. If interested please write enclosing CV to: Keith
Harris, Lions of Longleat Ltd, Longleat Park, Warminster, Wiltshire.
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Experienced Keepers Wanted At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham,
Dorset
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as we
embark upon a 40 acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of
keepers
(12 in all) already boasts over 120 years of experience. We are
interested
in career animal keepers and the salaries will reflect this. Monkey
World
is aiming to hire 2 keepers and intends to pull together the best
team of
primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to
experience. Primate experience is a benefit but we are also
interested in
hearing experienced carnivore keepers as well. The job will entail the
daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other primates. Applicants
will be
trained to give talks to the public. Monkey World assists foreign
governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild and is a
member of EAZA and several EEP breeding programmes. For more
information
about us see our web site at http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to: apes@aperescue.org or to Keeper
Application, Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset,
BH20
6HH,
England.
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Linton Zoo are looking for Experienced Keepers. They are looking for
people with a minimum of five years experience with mammals, in
particular
ungulates and large cats or birds and reptiles. Having an interest in
gardening would be advantageous. Please send a full CV for application
form to: Kim Simmons, Linton Zoological Gardens, Hadstock Road,
Linton,
Cambridgeshire. CB1 6NT
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Twycross Zoo are looking for an experienced Elephant Keeper.
Accommodation is available. If interested please write to : Twycross
Zoo,
Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX Telephone 01827 880250
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AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation
Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui and
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center on the Big Island. Daily tasks
include
husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds
keeping,
predator control. Applicant must be able to live with several
roommates in
a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive
endangered
Hawaiian birds. Driver's license and proof of health insurance
are
required. Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive
$15/day stipend plus housing.
For more information, please send a resume, cover letter (with
location
preference) and the names and contacts of three references to: Tracey
Powers P.O. Box 39 Volcano, Hawaii 96785 or fax: 808-985-7034.
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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
Marwell Zoological Park Student Research Symposium
21 June 2000, start 9.30, finish 16.30
Everybody is welcome. For further information please contact Tanya
Langenhorst, Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Nr Winchester
SO21
1JH. Tel: 01962 777407, Fax: 01962 777511, email:
tanyaL@marwell.org.uk
Course of Environmental Enrichment for Wild Animals in Captivity.
The Zoological National the Aurora of Guatemala, and El Zoo
Conservation
Outreach Group (ZCOG), presents/displays: 21-24 June 2000 Zoological
National "The Aurora" City of Guatemala, Guatemala C.A Further
INFORMATION: Maria Jose Iturbide, Zoological Technical Department
Aurora
Tel. (502) 4720507 4720885, Fax (502) 4715286. email:
mjiturbidef@hotmail.com
The 2nd Zoo Research Symposium
6- 7 July 2000
Paignton Zoo
E-mail: aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
7-9 July -- Training Workshop in Field Techniques and Taxonomy for
Chiroptera. Department of Animal Behaviour and Physiology, School of
Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Chiroptera
Conservation and Information Network of South Asia (CCINSA), (a
network
associated with CBSG, South Asia, Zoo Outreach Organisation and WILD
Society. Sponsored by Chester Zoo, UK. (closed/private meeting)
Symposium on Asian Raptors
25-27July 2000
Bandung, Indonesia
For further info email : ypal@bdg.centrin.net.id
4 August -- South Asian Zoo Meeting. Central Zoo, King Mahendra
Trust,
Kathmandu, Nepal. (closed/private meeting)
5 August -- Inauguration of Conservation Breeding Specialist Group --
CBSG, Nepal. Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal.
(closed/private meeting)
5-6 August -- CBSG, South Asia meeting. Central Zoo, Kathmandu,
Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal. Sponsored by Dr. Nan Schaeffer, SOS Rhino,
International
Rhino Foundation and others. (closed/private meeting)
The2000 Invertebrates in Captivity Conference
3– 6 August 2000
Rio Rico, Arizona, USA
For details see: http://www.sasionline.org/2000conf/2000confrpg.html
7-11 August -- Zoo Education Workshop for South Asian Zoo Personnel.
Central Zoo, King Mahendra Trust, Kathmandu, Nepal and ARNIZE, Asian
Regional Network of International Zoo Educators (a network of Zoo
Outreach
Organisation.. Sponsored by German branch of King Mahendra Trust for
Nature Conservation, Columbus Zoo, US Fish & Wildlife Service,
International Zoo Educator Association, International Rhino
Foundation,
International Elephant Foundation, SOS Rhino, Universities Federation
for
Animal Welfare, Appenheul Park (closed/private meeting)
Fourth International Penguin Conference
4 – 8 September 2000
Coquimbo,Chile
For Further info : gluna@nevados.cecun.ucn.cl
Marine Wildlife Conference
4 - 8 September 2000
Sea World Nara Resort
Queensland , Australia
For further details visit : http:///www.pgf.edu.au
The Fourth European Elephant Handlers School
4-17 September 2000
Woburn Safari Park and Blackpool Zoo
Further details and a full course programme can be obtained from
Woburn Safari Park-tele-01525 290407or e-mail WobSafari@aol.com
Annual Conference of the Swedish Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquaria
6 – 8 September 2000
Boras Djurpark, Boras, Sweden. Email:
info@parkenzoo.se
11th International Zoo Collectors Meeting
Munster Zoo, Germany
9-10 September 2000
Registration and questions: Klaus Schüling -
schueling@tiergarten.com
The Incubation and Fertility Research Group 2000 Meeting
September 11th-12th
St Edmund's Hall
Oxford
For further information on this meeting please contact:- Dr Charles
Deeming, Hatchery
Consulting & Research, 17 Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10
8LA, UK.
Email:charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44-(0)1491-
835542. Or
see the website: http://www.biology.bbk.ac.uk/conf/ifrgconf.htm (with
online form).
Zoo Federation Plant Group Conference
September 13th - 15th 2000
Cotswold Wildlife Park
For further info:
"Colin Wren" gardens@rzss.org.uk
International White-tailed Sea Eagle Conference
13-17 September 2000
Bjorko,Sweden.
email: bjorn.helander@nrm.se
17th EAZA/EEP Annual Conference
19- 24 September 2000
Aalborg Zoo,
Denmark
Allmatters with regard to registration etc : Hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
Anything related to conference programmes, meetings etc :
info@eaza.net
International Symposium on Galliformes
23 September to 1st October 2000
Nepal
For further information contact the World Pheasant Association on
email:
wpa@gn.apc.org
15th International Zoo Educators' Conference
1- 6 October 2000
Guadalajara, Mexico
For more information contact Maria Eugenia Martinez Arizmendi,
headof the Education Department.
Telephone: 0052-3-6744104
Fax : 0052-3-674-4488
E-mail : 104164.3717@compuserve.com
Third International Symposium on Physiology and Ethology of Wild and
Zoo
Animals
4 – 7 October 2000 Berlin, Germany
Email: symposium@izw-berlin.de
Zoo Sciences 2000
Amiens, France
For further details Email: zoolille@nordnet.fr
2000 AAZK Conference
8– 12 October 2000
Columbus Zoo
Checkout information on this conference by accessing its
Web site at: http://aazk2000.homestead.com
Elephant Managers International Conference
6- 9 October 2000
Syracuse,New York
For more information please contact
Adrienne Whiteley on : bpzoo@emi.com
Panda 2000 International Conference
An international conference on the giant panda will be held in San
Diego,
California (USA) October 16-19, 2000. The Zoological Society of San
Diego
and the World Wildlife Fund are co- hosts. A program consisting
primarily
of work-shops, panel discussions and poster sessions is planned.
Topics
in conservation, education, training, research, health, reproduction,
and
captive management will be co covered. Persons interested in
attending
this meeting are encouraged to contact the Local Arrangements Chair:
Helena Fitch-Snyder, Zool. Soc. of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San
Diego, CA
92112.Phone: (619) 557-3954, FAX: (619) 557-3959; E-mail
helena@sandiegozoo.org.
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) will hold it's
annual conference from October 19 - 21, 2000 with the
theme "Extending Our Reach". The Crystal Garden Conservation Centre
in Victoria, B.C., Canada hosts this event featuring presentations
about conservation, education, and recreational activities that
member zoos and aquariums are participating in beyond their physical
site. The third day will be devoted to bird topics such as
reproduction of crowned pigeons, toucans, touracos, and hornbills, as
well as lory displays. During the conference a workshop will be held
demonstrating methods of doing latex moulds for reproduction of
detail in animal exhibits. For more information contact John Creviston
by fax at (250) 383-1218 (Canada) or by e-mail at jcrev@islandnet.com
Reproduction and integrated conservation science.
9th and 10th November, 2000
A Zoological Society of London Symposium
The Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London
To register your interest in attending this symposium please contact:
D.
Body, Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, Zoological Society of London,
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK or email: Deborah.Body@zsl.org
If
you
would be interested in submitting a poster presentation, please
indicate
this.
5th International Aquarium Congress
20- 25th November 2000
Monaco
Organised by the Oceanographic Institute of Oceanography
For further information email: iac2000monaco@meditnet.com
or write to : Secretariat of the 5th IAC 2000, Oceanographic
Institute,
Av.St.Martin, MC 98000 Monaco Tel.: +377-93-25.36.00, Fax :
+377-93-30.90.95.
European Squirrel Workshop
The next WORKSHOP is planned for the year 2001 in Turin, Italy
For further details contact : Kathy Hodder, Institute of Terrestrial
Ecology, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LN Tel. +44 (0) 1929 551518 Fax.
551087,
Email k.hodder@ite.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
The IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and Universidad Austral de Chile
announce a meeting of the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group and VIII
International Otter Colloquium. For more information contact:
Dr. Gonzalo Medina Vogel
Instituto de Ecología y Evolución
Universidad Austral de Chile
Casilla 567
Valdivia, Chile
Phone: +56/63 293061(office)
Fax: +56/637221344
Cell: +56/09/4688932
Email: gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit the Website http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
An international symposium on duiker and dwarf antelope in Africa
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
12th-17thFebruary 2001
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Contactaplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk for further info
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6- 9th April 2001
Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
More detailed information about the programme and
registration/abstract
submission deadlines will be available commencing 1st May 2000 at
http://www.marwell.org.uk To join the conference mailing list, send
your
contact details (after the above-mentioned date) by email to:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell
Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, United
Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
1-8 August 2001
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
Help Wanted
Need assistance? You could try Zoo Biology, it is probably your best
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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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PRIMATE LICE
Natalie Leo is a PhD student from the University of Queensland
studying
the evolution of lice from primates. She is having trouble getting
specimens and thought that best chance was sanctuaries (where they
might
actually handle the animals - at least the sick ones or newcomers).
If you
think Natalie could possibly help her she would be extremely
grateful.
She using them for DNA analysis, and does not need many (2 or 3 is
adequate to get information), but of course the more the better since
there are so many different lice out there (some possibly yet
unidentified).
If possible, please store them in 100% or 70% ethanol and then e-mail
her
at: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Natalie Leo, B.Sc.(Hons)
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Phone: (07) 3365 1101
Fax: (07) 3365 4620
e-mail: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
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http://www.arazpa.org.au/Default.htm
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http://www.aza.org/
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http://www.abwak.co.uk
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http://www.paazab.org/aboutpaazab/index.html
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