Advancing Bear Care 2013 – Understanding Bears
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On June 1st, two lucky delegates will have their
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Join Us – Program
The packed agenda includes an educational hike into wild bear
habitat in New Jersey’s Waywayanda State Park interpreted by state bear
biologist Dr. Kelcey Burguess, husbandry problem solving workshops, the Andean
Bear Workshop hosted at the Queens Zoo, and compelling presentations by bear
experts from around the world.
Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Heather Bacon – Bear Veterinary
Medicine
Dr. John Beecham – Bear Rehabilitation for Release Research
Dr. Gay Bradshaw – Bear Trauma, Psychological Rehabilitation
Dr. Kelcey Burguess – American Black Bear/Human Living in New Jersey
Dr. Gabriella Fredriksson – Sun Bear Educational Facility, Indonesia
Val Hare – Enrichment Bears, Shape
of Enrichment
Angelika Langen – Bear Rehabilitation, Northern Lights Wildlife
Shelter
Tracey Leaver – Bear Rehabilitation, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge
Jason Pratte – Operant Conditioning, Omaha ’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Dr. Jill Robinson MBE – Animals Asia Foundation
Charlie Russell – Wild Brown Bear
Behavior
Kartick Satyanarayan – Rescuing the Last Dancing Bear Bears in India – Wildlife SOS
Dr. Geeta Seshamani – Caring for Bears in India ’s bear Sanctuary – Wildlife SOS
Post Conference
Excursions
Enjoy a post conference day trip to the famous Bronx Zoo. Roll
up your sleeves at the Woodlands Wildlife Refuge to help build capacity for
black bear rehabilitation and release.
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