ZooNews Digest 8th - 14th January 2001 (Zoo News 137)
Peter Dickinson : Peter@elvinhow.prestel.co.uk
Dear Colleague,
Crisp, dry and cold. A beautiful day.
Zebras barred from breeding
http://www.canoe.ca/CNEWSScience0101/zebra_09-ap.html
Breeding a New Future
(National Zoo)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34620-2001Jan8.html
Cold is taking its toll on South's wildlife
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/010/nation/Cold_is_taking_its_toll_on_
Sou:.shtml
W. Brisby; Founded Wild Animal Care Curriculum
http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20010108/t000002028.html
Nicholas, the sloth bear at Philly Zoo, dies
(Philadelphia Zoo)
http://dailynews.philly.com/content/daily_news/2001/01/05/national/SLO
T05.htm
Monkeys roam free after devil of a time
(Adelaide Zoo)
http://www.theage.com.au/news/2001/01/04/FFX9LBGVHHC.html
Sea otter, infant pup doing well after birth
(Oregon Zoo)
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/news/oregonian/01/
01/lc_71otter06.frame
Critic free to visit Topeka Zoo
http://www.ljworld.com/section/stateregional/story/39000
Zoo poo will not be used to grit roads
(Chester Zoo)
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_167138.html?menu=
N.J. Aquarium researcher heading to Indonesia to study cardinalfish
http://www.southjerseynews.com/issues/january/m010201a.htm
Fanciers' fish has real devotee
http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2001/01/03/south_jersey/JBANGGA
I03.htm
Gray wolves have a fighting chance, official says
http://insidedenver.com/shns/story.cfm?pk=GRAYWOLVES-01-10-01&cat=AN
Aquarium takes up rare crocodile's cause
(Dallas World Aquarium)
http://www.dallasnews.com/metro/255940_crocodile_07me.html
Model of museum's planned dolphin habitat is unveiled
(Virginia Marine Science Museum)
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/nw0113mus.html
Bermuda's tiniest tree kangaroo needs a name
(Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo)
http://www.bermudasun.bm/cgi-local/edpull.pl?
cat=01News&ord=02&ed=2001-01-12
Chinese Scientists Use DNA to Distinguish Sex of Birds
(Shanghai Zoo)
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200101/13/eng20010113_60397.html
Rare Ox Clone Gestated in Cow Dies Two Days After Birth
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/science/20010113/t000003643.html
Pursuit of Rare Frog Guarantees
(Los Angeles Zoo)
http://www.latimes.com/editions/valley/20010113/t000003605.html
Rare Rhino With Mysterious Disease Euthanized at Zoo
(Los Angeles Zoo)
http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20010113/t000003586.html
Aquarium experts put their skills up for sale
(Tynemouth's Sea Life Aquarium)
http://www.the-journal.co.uk/cfm/busistory.cfm?StoryId=225927
Ocean Journey selects new chief
http://www.denverpost.com/business/biz0113i.htm
Chilly greeting suits polar bears
(Denver zoo/Reid Park zoo)
http://www.azstarnet.com/star/today/10113polarbears.html
Elephant tramples American tourist
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/tan12.html
Relationships break up, gorillas move on...
(North Carolina Zoo)
http://www.news-record.com/news/local/rand/pence07.htm
Coloradans can pay visit to some rare birds, indeed
http://insidedenver.com/news/0111myna2.shtml
Elderly Tigress Becomes Mom-To-Be
(Shenyang Tiger Park)
http://news.excite.com/news/r/010110/08/odd-tiger-dc
Zoo's Living Wall to offer close-up view
(ZooMontana)
http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?
section=local&display=content/local/0zoo.inc
Panel: Build new or close zoo
(Heritage Zoo)
http://www.theindependent.com/stories/011201/new_zoo12.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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26th Conference -- Animal Transportation Association
29 Apr - 2 May 2001
Toronto, Canada
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Interested in Pumas/Mountain lions/Cougars?
Check out the following site.
http://www.mountainlion.net
There are over 900 references and the list is still growing. If you
are aware of references/papers which are missing please contact the
site owner to include.
mwindaji@netscape.net
Thanks.
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Pan African Association of Zoological Gardens Aquaria and Botanic
Gardens
PAAZAB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE
19 - 22 JUNE 2001
The Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held
from 19 - 22 JUNE 2001 and is hosted this year by Mr Tony Blignaut of
Primates Resort Limited, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The
conference will run for 4 days and the venue is the Protea Keurbooms
River Lodge near Plettenberg Bay.
The PAAZAB website is currently being updated but we still invite you
to pay us a visit at:
http://www.paazab.org
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First online issue of the Tapir Preservation Fund News. You can link
to it from the main page here:
http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal/tpf-news/default.htm
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo reports that four animal care staff members
recently traveled to Venezuela with five Andean condors. The condors
were left behind but all four zoo employees returned.
For four years the Zoo has been working with BioAndina, a Venezuelan
conservation organization, to release U.S. hatched condors in the
hopes of restoring the nearly extinct population of this most
impressive of birds. Two female condors were released in the Andean
mountains, whilst a pair were placed in Chorros De Milla Zoo. The
remaining bird will act as an ambassador within BioAndina's education
program.
(source Cleveland Metroparks on-line newsletter)
n.b. I have a particular interest in the Andean Condor and would be
pleased to hear any news ex situ/in situ.
Peter
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If you are interested in Zoo History or Zoo Collecting then an
occassional visit to ebay is a must. I have done a quick tour and
selected just some of the items currently being auctioned. They are
hyperlinked below. There is the opportunity here for some zoos to
fill in the gaps in their archives or even start a zoo museum.
Old Map of Bronx Zoo Performing Elephants-San Diego Zoo
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538979383
Performing Elephants-San Diego Zoo
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538952093
The Reptile Zoo in Alton Bay-1950's Poster
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=539127061
1960 Brookfield Zoo Guide, Chicago
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540364153
Chicago BROOKFIELD ZOO Guide Book ~ 1947
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=539914668
RARE 1890 llustr. Zoo Gardens Guide Sclater
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541231043
Rotterdam Netherlands Zoo Guide Books 1930s
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541497130
London England Zoo 1937, 1955 Guide Map Bklts
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541497136
1954 CENTRAL PARK ZOO SOUVENIR PROGRAM MINT
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1403549248
CABINET PHOTO OF A ZOO KEEPER, PHILADELPHIA
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538120014
St. Louis Zoo , Zoo Album 1956
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=536451536
MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS ZOO-1944-LION TRAINING
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=536707342
BEAR Pit Zoo Idora Park OAKLAND CA Postcard
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=537030173
1940S CINCINNATI OHIO ZOO SOUVENIR BROCHURE
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538830074
PERFORMING ELEPHANTS-SAN DIEGO ZOO 1950's
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538952093
OLD MAP of the BRONX ZOO! 1930S? -40S?
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538979383
PITTSBURG ZOO, HIGHLAND PARK 1907-1915!
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=537483676
1960 Brookfield Zoo Guide, Chicago
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540364153
Zoo Red Lodge, Montana 1946
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=539250847
Ukraine-Poland: Kiew, Zoo, 1911
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540689523
Fabulous OLD postcard elephant Gunda N.Y. Zoo
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=539660045
WILD FEMALE + CHILD EXHIBITED IN ZOO - 1860
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540788431
BEAR LINCOLN PK ZOO CHICAGO IL POSTCARD 1909
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=537930985
Budapest Hungary Zoo 1936-7 Guides & ORIG Ltr
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538067254
Manchester UK Belle Vue Zoo 1938 Bklts & Ltr
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538067248
Chicago BROOKFIELD ZOO Guide Book ~ 1947
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=539914668
c1920s Pittsburgh Zoo in Riverview Park N. Sd
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=538878172
St Louis Zoo Zoological Garden Magazine `37
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540994466
Vintage View Master Reels-St Louis Zoo 1950!
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541025928
North Korean booklet: Pyongyang Zoo
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1403300031
Gorilla St Louis Zoo 1948 Postcard
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=540965865
1900S CINCINNATI OHIO ZOO HIPPO POSTCARD
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541109147
1911 Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago IL
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541453066
Rotterdam Netherlands Zoo Guide Books 1930s
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=541497130
Why not join Zoo Collectors. Just send a blank e-mail, blank subject
to:
Zoo_Collectors-subscribe@egroups.com
or if history is more your thing (though the two do overlap)
Zoo-Historians-subscribe@egroups.com
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Zoo-Kunft 2001
"SICHERHEIT FÜR MENSCH UND TIER"
am 16., 17. und 18. Februar 2001
in
Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen
Programm und Online Anmeldung
http://www.zoo-kunft.de/zoo-kunft/ZK21AN.htm
oder
Programm und Anmeldung anfördern = quantum@t-online.de
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British Veterinary Zoological Society
SPRING MEETING MAY 12/13th 2001 at Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton,
Bristol
"Zoo & Wildlife Care in the 21st Century"
Hosted by Bristol Zoo Gardens
Voted Zoo of the Year 2000
The Conference Idea
In view of the increasing number of 'new' vets based at zoos in the
UK and the new Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice,
this meeting will focus on issues relevant to the practice of modern
zoo veterinary medicine. The meeting will be useful and informative
to those dealing with small collections or major zoos. Recent
advances in wildlife medicine and issues will also be discussed. The
proceedings produced will be an up to date addition to your library
on this topic.
Call for papers
This is therefore a call for papers on topics concerning health
screening or group diseases. Case studies or literature overviews are
welcome. Time will be allowed on the programme for discussion and
debate. We'd like to encourage as many people as possible who are
working in this area to meet each other and discuss issues affecting
zoo medicine today.
Areas will include mammals (primates, large carnivores, large
herbivores), reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates. Common group
diseases to be discussed include Yersiniosis, Tuberculosis (avian and
mammal), Cryptosporidiosis, Salmonellosis.
All contributions welcome on topics concerning zoos, wildlife,
commercial breeders and private clients. Poster, short case reports,
longer case studies, general overview papers all called for. A
written abstract or full paper for the proceedings is required.
Ideal for those working for the RCVS Certificate or Diploma in
Zoological Medicine.
Great social side too!!
For registration details contact Derek Lyon MRCVS at 7, Bridgewater
Mews, Gresford Heath, Pandy, Wrexham LL12 8EQ. Email dglyon9@aol.com
TEL NO:- 01978 852866 FAX: 01978 852065
To present a paper, or discuss how you can contribute to this
meeting, please contact Sharon Redrobe MRCVS at Bristol Zoo Gardens,
Bristol BS8 3HA, Email sredrobe@bristolzoo.org.uk, Fax 0870 133 8308,
Tel 0117 970 6176
See also the British Veterinary Zoological Society Website at
http://www.bvzs.org
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The 3rd IMATA(International Marine Animal Trainers Association)
Regional Meeting Europe will be held on the 13th of March 2001 at the
Genova Aquarium in Genova-Italy.
For further information please contact:
Sabrina Labberte
+39.039.6612829 phone / fax
sablab@hotmail.com email
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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.
Elephant Team
Husband & wife team for handling/training/management position(s).
Ages 50 & mid-40's. Fifteen + years experience with elephant males &
females; African & Asian; adults and extensive experience with
babies. Unprotected contact.
Have performed, lectured, trained, transported elephants. Use calm,
quiet, easygoing handling methods. Want stable, permanent position(s)
in zoo or other. Anywhere in world considered. Excellent references.
Please reply to: T071528t@aol.com
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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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SAFARI PARK MONDE SAUVAGE
AYWAILLE BELGIUM
WANTED
Sea Lion Trainer. Full time job. To start training of 1-3-1 Sea Lions
for next tourist season. Good conditions and salary. Apply in writing
with C.V. and recent passport photo to :
The Director. MONDE SAUVAGE SAFARI. Fange de Deigne 3. 4920 AYWAILLE
BELGIUM.
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WORLD ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
DIRECTOR
Requirements :-
Proven administration experience at a senior level, preferably gained
in business, diplomatic or scientific fields.
Experience in implementing and managing business plans.
Well developed liaison competence – good communication skills
Computer literacy.
Exposure to conservation issues
Willingness to travel is essential.
Willingness to settle in one of the following locations: Minneapolis
(USA), London (UK), Vienna (Austria) or Berne (Switzerland).
DUTIES
Facilitate an active relationship amongst all regions.
Co-ordinate all marketing activities.
Monitor and implement membership services and activities.
Lobby governents, international institutions and business.
Raise funds for the organisation.
Contact: Willie Labuschagne, President, World Association of Zoos
and Aquariums. P.O. Box 754, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. Fax: +
2712 323-4540. E-mail: wlab@mweb.co.za. Closing date: 15th March 2001
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Twycoss Zoo require an Experienced Primate Keeper. For further details
please telephone 01827 880250
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BRONX ZOO
The Department of Ornithology at the Bronx Zoo has a paid position
available for a behavioral enrichment intern, starting early in 2001.
The intern should have some background in animal behavior and research
methods. The intern will work with keepers to develop, construct and
implement effective enrichment objects and strategies, including
conducting research on the effect of enrichment items on birds in our
collection. Interested individuals should contact: John Rowden, PhD
Assistant Curator, Ornithology Wildlife Conservation Society 2300
Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460 718-220-7153 Fax: 718-733-7300
email:
jrowden@wcs.org
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ZOO ATLANTA HAS AN OPENING FOR AN
ELEPHANT KEEPER II
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for elephant husbandry and exhibit
maintenance in a transition elephant management program from free to
protected contact.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the care of the collection including training,
enrichment, and research.
Observe and monitor health and behavior, and communicate changes to
supervisors.
Maintain exhibits and holding areas
Assist veterinary staff and support Public Relations efforts
CRITERIA:
Four year degree in biology, psychology, zoology or related field
(sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial
fulfillment of education requirement)
Experience with free and protected contact elephant management
Familiarity with and ability to apply operant conditioning techniques
Must actively support and participate in transition from free to
protected contact elephant management
Minimum of one year zookeeper experience or internship
Possess good communication skills and ability to interact with public
Able to function as a team member and support Zoo Atlanta's mission
Send resume to:
Kari Morani
Staffing Assistant
Human Resources
800 Cherokee Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
F: 404-624-5943
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Keeper Carnivores
Description
Position oversees and participates in the daily husbandry of
Zoo Atlanta's carnivore collection and maintenance of carnivore
facilities. The position reports to the Assistant Curator of
Elephants and Carnivores. (E/C)
Responsibilities
Directly responsible for staff schedules, formulation and daily
implementation of carnivore policies, procedures and protocols to
ensure the highest standards of care for the carnivore collection as
well as safety of the public and staff
Participate in daily husbandry of the collection
Actively participate in workshops, seminars, activities and
conferences aimed at continually improving operant conditioning
training skills.
Work with E/C Assistant Curator in training Carnivore staff.
Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among
staff.
With the E/C Assistant Curator, develop specific and measurable
professional standards for the promotion and advancement of Carnivore
keepers.
Responsible for special projects, procedures, and goals set forth by
the E/C Assistant Curator and /or the E/C staff as a group.
Responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety in the work
area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
In conjunction with the E/C Assistant Curator, act as coordinator
regarding veterinary concerns, General Curator, research, marketing,
education, maintenance, horticulture and other departments.
Criteria
Four year degree in biology, psychology, zoology or related field
(sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial
fulfillment of education requirement)
Must have 3 years experience with husbandry of large cats, preferably
within a successful breeding program
Familiarity with and ability to apply operant conditioning training
techniques
Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills
Possess good communications skills and ability to interact with the
public
Able to function as a team member and support Zoo Atlanta's mission
Send resume to:
Kari Morani, Staffing Assistant
Human Resources
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave., SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Fax: 404-624-5943
EOE
Advancement
Advancement contingent upon:
Successful and consistent implementation of E/C policies and
procedures
Measurable participation in research, training and education programs
Demonstrated leadership skills in one or more areas of research,
training, education, enrichment, or special projects.
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DRUSILLAS ZOO PARK, E. SUSSEX.
WANTED - TWO SENIOR KEEPERS
Carnivores and rodents
Due to maternity, a full-time, permanent keeping position will be
available within our carnivore and rodent section. The position
involves acting in the absence of the Head Keeper, working with a
small team and will include cross-over with other sections. Minimum
2 - 3 years experience with small carnivores and rodents required.
Invertebrates
An exciting opportunity for an invertebrate specialist/enthusiast has
also become available within our presentations section. A senior
keeper, minimum 2 - 3 years experience, is required to develop the
new invertebrate exhibit. Good working knowledge of zoos and animals
necessary as position will include cross-over with other sections.
Additional responsibilities include acting in the absence of the Head
Keeper and public animal encounters sessions.
Plus ?
Newly created seasonal cover keeper position, April 1st - 31st
October
2001.
The successful candidates will ideally have the C & G Animal
Management
qualification. Benefits for all positions include a competitive wage
rate and alternate weekends off (no accommodation provided). For
further information, a job description and application form, please
phone Rebecca Burroughs on 01323 874106
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Colchester Zoo are looking for a sincere and motivated individual
with an outgoing personality and a genuine interest in animal
management to commence as a Trainee Keeper. Good conditions and
renumeration are offered.
Interested parties should apply in writing enclosing a full CV and a
recent passport photo to The Directors, Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road,
Colchester, Essex CO3 SSL
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Kangaroo Conservation Center
ANIMAL KEEPER: full-time position open, to be filled ASAP. We are
looking for an enthusiastic, mature and responsible individual to
work with the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia.
Bachelor's degree and zoological experience preferred; nonsmokers
only. Position involves working in all aspects of a zoological park,
including habitat cleaning and maintenance, diet preparation and
feeding, landscaping and exhibit construction, assisting with
veterinary care, record-keeping, and giving guided, educational tours
to visitors. Most animals are exhibited on large acreage, therefore
most work will be performed outdoors year-round.
Requires work on weekends, holidays, and flexible schedule hours.
Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment, trucks, tractor,
etc., is necessary. Competitive salary will be commensurate with
education/experience.
Fax resume to 706-265-6261, e-mail to: roofarm@aol.com or mail to:
Kangaroo Conservation Center, 222 Bailey-Waters Rd., Dawsonville, GA
30534 (USA). Visit our website at http://www.kangaroocenter.com for
more information on the Center
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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
INTERNATIONAL OTTER COLLOQUIUM
Valdivia, Chile
20 – 26 January 2001
For further info contact:
gmedina@valdivia.uca.uach.cl
or visit:
http://www.ottercolloquium.cl
or write/phone/fax
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
Little Owl Symposium
27th January 2001
Muncaster Castle
Cumbria
UK
For further info e-mail:
admin@owls.org
Ecology and Conservation of Mini-antelope
Hosted by the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
12 - 17 February 2001
For further info contact:
aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
Environmental Management Symposium
Aalborg Zoo
1 - 4 March 2001
For further info e-mail:
hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
9th Annual International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
Orlando, Florida
1 - 4 March 2001
For further information e-mail: Barbnei@aol.com
Or visit: http://www.iaate.org
International Congress on Testudo
Gonfaron
France
7 – 10 March 2001
For further info contact:
Soptom@compuserve.com
Or visit
http://www.tortues,com/testudo.htm
The Dallas Zoo presents a
WILDLIFE RESEARCH EXPEDITION
to study endangered wildlife in Mexico
March 10-23, 2001
For further information please contact Wanda Weaver at (214) 670-6833
or e-mail Leanne at dzconsrc@airmail.net
Seminar on keeping otters in captivity
14th - 16th March 2001
German Otter Centre
Hankensbüttel,Hanover
Germany
For further details please contact Aktion Fischotterschutz, OTTER-
ZENTRUM,29386 Hankensbüttel, Germany, Fax +49-5832-980851, e-mail:
Aktion.Fischotterschutz@t-online.de
2001 Annual ASZK/ARAZPA Conference
"Zoos as Ecotourism Destinations"
26th - 30th March 2001
Western Plains Zoo
Dubbo, New South Wales
Australia
For further information contact:jgibbons@zoo.nsw.gov.au
or visit:http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
Riddle's Second Elephant Ultrasound Workshop
28 March - 1st April 2001
For further info please e-mail:
elephantfarm@alltel.net
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6 - 9th April 2001
Southampton
United Kingdom
For further information contact:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org
or visit:
http://www.marwell.org.uk
or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001,
Marwell Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH,
United Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Federation of Zoological
Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
London Zoo
United Kingdom
10th - 13th May 2001
For further info contact:
Admin.fedzoo@zsl.org
Thirteenth International Conference on Bear Management and Research
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
21 - 25 May 2001
For further info visit:
http://outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/bears
2001 International Conference on Exotics (ICE2001)
31 May - 3 June 2001
Lago Mar Resort
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
For further info contact: info@ZEN-Inc.com
or visit: http://www.ZEN-Inc.com
Attached to the above meeting on May 30th there be a wetlab on
Ultrasound Interpretation in Exotic Species. Contact:
todd_mezera@classicmed.com for further info.
And a TWO day exotic species endoscopy lab preceding the conference
program. For further info contact CChamness@ksvea.com
3rd Regional Conference on Marketing in Zoos
Loro Parque
Tenerife
1 – 2 June 2001
For further info contact:
Marketing2001@chesterzoo.uk
International Elephant and Rhino Research Symposium
Vienna Zoo Schoenbrunn
Austria
7 – 11 June 2001
For further info contact:
Hschwammer@zoovienna.at
Or visit
http://www.zoovienna.at
Riddle's Third Elephant Ultrasound Workshop
20 June - 24 June 2001
For further info please e-mail:
elephantfarm@alltel.net
Endangered Species Conservation and Zoos
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Summer School
16 July - 3 August 2001
For further info contact: itc@durrell.org
The 8th International Waterfowl and Wetlands Symposium
Hyatt Regency, Washington
in Washington D. C.,
20 - 22 July 2001
For further info contact:
bcarlson@ducks.org
or visit:
http://www.ducks.org (after January 15, 2001).
or write to:
Brenda Carlson
Ducks Unlimited
One Waterfowl Way
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
(901) 758-3707
(A Latin American and Caribbean Waterfowl Conference Workshop will be
held on the day prior to the symposium
European Zoo Educators Congress 2001
Marwell Zoological Park
6 - 10 September 2001
For further info contact: EZE2001@marwell.org.uk
Amazon Ungulate Workshop
Cartagena de Indias
10 - 14 September 2001
For further info visit:
http://www.humboldt.org.co/faunaquintocongreso
Zoo Collectors Meeting
15 - 16 September 2001
London, UK
(Details when I have them)
Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium
Orlando
3 - 7th October 2001
For further info visit:
http://www.colszoo.org/internal/elasmo_confer/elasmo.html
5th International Conference on Environmental Enrichment
Taronga Zoo
Australia
4 - 9 November 2001
For further info contact:
Mhawkins@zoo.nsw.gov.au
Or visit
http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
First International Tapir Symposium
4th - 8th November 2001
San Jose
Costa Rica
For further info visit:
http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal/symposium-2001/
Fourth World Congress of Herpetology
2 - 9 December 2001
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Please pre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
23 International Ornithological Congress
11 - 17 August 2002
Beijing
China
For further info contact: infocenter@ioc.org.cn
or visit:
http://www.ioc.org.cn
or write/phone/fax
Mr. LIU Feng, IOC2002/CICCST, 86 Xueyuan Nan Road, Beijing 100081,
China
Fax: (86-10) 6218 0142 Tel. (86-10) 6217 4952
Vth International Parrot Convention
19 – 22 September 2002
Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife, Spain
For further info visit: http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org
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