CONFERENCES FOR 2008:
February 15-17, 2008
2nd Annual Tree Kangaroo Workshop -
Hosted by the Dallas World Aquarium.
Registration: $100, includes most meals and materials. For more information
contact: Jacque Blessington, TK-SSP Coordinator jacsprat65@aol.com
February 15-18, 2008
Advanced Animal Learning Seminar –
At Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia This four-
day seminar on advanced animal training – taught by Thad Lacinak, Marty MacPhee,
Heidi Hellmuth, and Sabrina Brando – consists of in-depth discussion, analysis, and
practice of animal behavior and training principles. A wide variety of animal species
are highlighted including marine mammals, birds of prey, equines, exotic animals,
and domestic pets. The seminar is specifically designed to enhance the animal
training and handling skills of professional trainers, zookeepers, veterinary
personnel, and large animal handlers. A basic understanding of behavior
modification is essential; although some basics will be covered this seminar is intended
for experienced animal trainers. For more information and to register, please go to http://www.animalconcepts.eu
or contact Sabrina Brando at
sbrando@animalconcepts.eu
February 22-24, 2008
3rd Annual Aquatic Medicine Seminar –
The program consists of two full days of
lecture on a wide range of aquatic animal health and medicine topics with an
emphasis one elasmobranchs. In addition, there is a "wet lab" on day three that
provides a "hands-on" learning experience. For additional information please contact
Jack Jewell at (9702) 632-4560 or email jjewell@mandalaybay.com
March 5-8, 2008
2008 IAATE Annual Conference -
in Holland, The Netherlands. Join IAATE on An
International Migration. It’s not too early to start planning to attend the 16th annual
IAATE Conference hosted by Voglepark Avifauna in Holland, The
Netherlands. The 2008 IAATE Conference will provide a wonderful opportunity to
learn more about strides in avian training, show content, educational messaging,
equipment making, enrichment, animal management, avian health and welfare from
the leading authorities in the industry. Papers & posters will be presented by some
the worlds best bird trainers and educators. You will have the opportunity to attend
workshops, work groups, network with your peers and much more. Pre- and Post-
Conference Trips to several European facilities and tourist destinations including
Artis Zoo, Falconiformes breeding center, Blijdorp-Rotterdam Zoo, Bird Park
Walsrode, Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank house are all on the agenda. For
more information visit http://www.IAATE.org and start planning your International
Migration!
April 15-16, 2008
lst International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference –
In Chicago, IL. to be hosted by
the IUCN/SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group (RSG) and Lincoln Park Zoo. The
theme of the conference will be “Reintroduction Programs: Applying Science to
Conservation”. Registration is limited to 275 participants. More information about
the conference theme and topics is available at the website http://www.reintroduction.org
April 27 – May 3, 2008
Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Conference -
in Phoenix, AZ.
Hosted by the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Reid Park Zoo, and
Wildlife World Zoo. The mission of the ABMA is to advance animal behavior
management, including training and enrichment, in order to enhance the husbandry
and welfare of animals. The 2008 conference keynote speaker is Dr. Temple
Grandin, and the conference includes paper and poster presentations, discussion
groups, and workshops on topics including Animal Training 101, Behavioral
Enrichment, and Advanced Training Concepts. Remember that AAZK members can
receive the discounted members registration rate for the ABMA conference! For
more information please visit http://www.theabma.org or contact ABMA 1st Vice
President Raquel Gardner at rgardner@thephxzoo.com
May 23-25, 2008
Australasian Society of Zoo Keepers(ASZK) Conference -
At Sydney Academy of
Sports, Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW Australia. Contact http://www.aszk.org.au or
eo@aszk.org.au
July 30 - August 3 2008
International Primate Society Pre-Congress Training Program
to be held at the
Edinburgh Zoo! Don't miss this chance for a fully sponsored, 5-day seminar on
captive primate behavior husbandry! http://www.ips2008.co.uk/Registration.html
August 3-8, 2008
International Primatological Society XXII Congress –
Edinburgh, Scotland. Online
registration is now live. Please click on http://www.ips2008.co.uk/Registration.html
to register to attend this exciting congress.
September 24-28 2008
AAZK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
hosted by Utah’s Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City
http://www.hoglezoo.org/about/aazk.php
October 9-12, 2008
Otter Keeper Workshop –
Hosted by the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, CA. The focus of the
workshop will be North American river otters and Asian small-clawed otters.
Keepers of other species are welcome to attend. Topics will include: captive
management issues, enrichment, training, water quality, health care, nutrition, diet,
hand-raising, exhibit design, lots of sharing of information between keepers.
Registration deadline is February 15, 2008. Class size is limited to 20. For more
information, contact David Hamilton, dhamilton@monroecounty.gov or call 585-
336-2502.
October 19-24, 2008
Seventh International Aquarium Congress –
to be held in Shanghai, China. The theme
is “Progress & Conservation: The Role of Aquariums in Protecting the Aquatic
Environment”. Main discussion sections include: Conservation and Education,
Husbandry and Management, and Progress and Advances. For further information,
please contact the IAC Secretariat Office: email – Secretariat@iac2008.cn Phone:
86-21-54065152; Fax 86-21-54065150. See the conference website at http://www.iac2008.cn
CONFERENCES FOR 2009:
May 31 - June 5 2009
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT
Torquay, United Kingdom
See website for $1000 travel grant application
http://www.enrichment.org
October 13-15 2009
NEOTROPICAL PRIMATE HUSBANDRY, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Brookfield Zoo is pleased to announce that it will host a Neotropical Primate Husbandry, Research, and Conservation Conference, to be held Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15, 2009. This conference will focus on a variety of topics pertaining to neotropical primates and will bring together staff from zoological parks, sanctuaries, and universities, as well as field researchers and range country biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation, and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of neotropical primates. The workshop will include three days of presentations, a poster session, as well
an icebreaker, silent auction, and banquet. Additional information regarding registration fees, travel
information, and submission of abstracts will be made available in late 2008. Please contact vince.sodaro@czs.org
for additional information.
AAZK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(in conjunction with the International Congress of Zookeeping Conference)
Seattle!
