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Kalendarium 2012 27-30 January 7th European Zoo Nutrition Conference. Location: University of Zurich. The 7th European Zoo Nutrition Conference will be hosted by the University of Zurich from January 27-30, 2012. This biennial conference is regularly attended by 100-200 delegates from about 20 countries, representing zoo nutritionists, veterinarians, curators, animal keepers, staff from higher education institutes and private individuals. The conference is a major event for information exchange between individuals involved in zoo animal nutrition in Europe. It will be preceded by an optional one-day workshop on the feeding of herbivores. More info. 27 February
12-13 March Elasmobranch FAITAG workshop, Burgers' Zoo, Arnhem, The Netherlands Event Description: The workshop will be held under the umbrella of the EAZA and EUAC as part of the Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate TAG (FAITAG). The goal of this workshop is to discuss how we should proceed in Europe on the sustainable management of captive elasmobranches. We’ll focus on the following subjects: collection planning, breeding programs, breeding, surplus, husbandry problems and communication. This means it’s a workshop, where small groups will collaborate together to find solutions. The workshop should result in an action plan for the next 5 years. So there will be not many presentation, but more discussion and small working groups to bring this subject hopefully to a following level. More info. 12-14 March VARGSYMPOSIET om stora rovdjur och människors relationer till dem. Nordens största årligen återkommande rovdjursseminarium - öppet för alla. Mer info. 17-18 March NY Twycross Zoo’s First International New World Primate Symposium Twycross Zoo will be holding the First International New World Primate Symposium, giving the chance for Zoos and Colleges from all over the world to have a part in the unique opportunity to share knowledge and skills on this fantastic group of primates. This symposium will be based at Twycross Zoo over a period of two days. Included will be time to take part in onsite workshops on enrichment, enclosure deign and on browse feeding. This will be led by our keepers. To make this symposium assessable to all we have tried to keep registration costs as low as we can so that everyone can be involved, so for the whole weekend which includes all talks and workshops as well as lunches and coffee’s will only cost £50 (Low cost local accommodation list can be available on registration). We are also offering you the opportunity for your collection or any of your members of staff to present a project or a poster presentation from the following list • Animal welfare • Husbandry of New World Primates • Training • Enrichment • Stress management • Nutrition • Hand-rearing • Conservation • Veterinary 19-21 March NY Marine Mammal Biology, Behaviour & Welfare, Harderwijk Dolphinarium, The Netherlands A seminar for marine mammal trainers, care takers, researchers and students in collaboration with the Harderwijk Dolfinarium, The Netherlands. More info. 17-20 April NY
Bird Welfare & Behaviour Workshop - Denmark In collaboration with the Copenhagen Zoo we organise a Bird Welfare & Behaviour Workshop! Confirmed speakers: Barbara Heidenreich from Good Bird Inc. - USA Professor Thomas Bugnyar from the Vienna University - Austria Sabrina Brando - The Netherlands 18-22 April Midyear Bird TAGs Meeting at Weltvogelpark Walsrode You are invited to join the 2012 Midyear Bird TAGs Meeting hosted by Weltvogelpark Walsrode from 18-22 April. On the 19th, as part of the Mid-Year TAG Meeting, a worskhop on facilitating zoo based in situ conservation for avian species will be organized. The focus on the workshop is on how the conservation contribution of zoos might be clarified, facilitated and enhanced by more engagement with other conservation organizations. Presentations of some case studies/institutions/breeding centres that have been involved in conservation with a captive breeding component will shed some light on the topic. More info. 23-25 April Djurparkskonferens för Svenska Djurparksföreningen Mer info kommer senare 25 April World Penguin Day World Penguin Day takes place every year on the 25th April. The choice of the date is to coincide with the march of the many thousands of Antarctic Adelie Penguins as they head north to follow the sun and leave the darker south polar winter days behind. They need to take advantage of the light as it makes hunting fish just that little bit easier. In terms of migration they do not travel too far, only about six hundred kilometres but it does make a lot of difference. How should you celebrate World Penguin Day? More info 27 April World Tapir Day World Tapir Day takes place each year on the 27th April. The aim of having a special day just for Tapirs is to draw peoples attention to the Tapir, a beautiful and unusual looking animal with whom we share our planet. Like so many animals the Tapir is threatened by the damage man is doing to the planet. Tapirs are popular animals and have a lot of fans, people who devote time, energy and cash to fund research and ensure the survival of the Tapir so that it may be enjoyed by future generations. More info 29 April Save The Frogs Day Frogs are important, their health is an indicator of the health and well being of the planet, our planet, which we share with them and a myriad of other creatures. April the 29th is Save The Frogs Day. Even if you don't think of Frogs for the rest of the year you should think about them today. More info 9-11 May NY EAZA Zoohorticulture Conference, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, UK We are hoping to provide a diverse programme that will be focused around a theme for each day of the conference; Day 1 – Conservation & Organics Day 2 – Plant use: Browse / Feed / Enrichment / Medicinal Day 3 – Overseas Projects Call for Abstracts: You are invited to provide abstracts for any presentations that you may be willing to give on any of the daily topics. Presentations should ideally last around 20 minutes; longer sessions are available by arrangement at the time of application. We will also be setting aside a section of the programme for ‘News from the Zoos’ in which you are welcome to give a short (10 minute) presentation to highlight the work that has been happening in your institution over the past 12 months. 16-19 May NY International Conference on Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animals (EAZWV/IZW), Parco Natura Viva – Bussolengo, Italy 17-19 May IVY ZOOS: EXPERIENCE AND TRADITION Many famous zoos have existed on the same site for many years, preserving old, often listed buildings and parks, and keeping important traditions. We may call them ‘Ivy Zoos’ because their long history made it possible for ivy to grow high on their trees and buildings. Old zoos all are unique institutions and all are important part of the cultural and scientific heritage of mankind. They have many features, traditions, challenges and opportunities in common, and these issues are rarely discussed together. After 15 years of the very successful first Ivy Zoo Symposium, Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden, with the support the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, kindly invite zoo experts form historical zoos and aquariums as well as ones from the “future old” institutions to join the next. More info. 22-25 May EAZA Conservation Forum 2012 Hosted by Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria The second EAZA Conservation Forum, hosted by Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria, will take place at the newly renovated Tiergarten Orang.erie at the zoo. The three-day conference will be preceded by an EAZA Academy Workshop on 22 May. More info 23 May World Turtle Day Each of us can help protect these gentle yet jeopardized animals. The Humane Society of the United States Turtles are one of the most endearing and symbolic of America's native wildlife. Turtles not only fascinate each generation of children, who find endless wonders under those hard shells, but they also continue to serve as a timeless role model in children's literature: the slow and steady turtle, whose patient progress always wins out against a fast but feckless competitor. Yet our connection to turtles hasn't prevented humans from abusing the creatures. In fact, many land, freshwater, and sea turtles are facing imminent threats to their survival because of human activities. Turtles are substantially affected by habitat loss and the pet trade, not to mention the food and traditional medicine industries. Many turtle species also suffer from the effects of pollution as well as from the destructive effects of industrial fishing operations. Despite these hardships, May is a busy month for turtles. Many have recently emerged from winter hibernation and are beginning their search for mates and nesting areas. For this reason, May 23 was designated World Turtle Day. More info 11-15 June 8th International Gorilla Workshop Apenheul Primate Park and Gaiapark Zoo are proud to invite all Gorilla specialists to join us for the 8th International Gorilla Workshop. The first three days will be spent in Apenheul Primate Park and the last day in Gaiapark Zoo. Behind the scenes an enthusiastic team of staff from both zoos is already very busy preparing to make this Gorilla Workshop just as successful as its predecessors. The main topics of the conference ensures that it is going to be a meeting with surprising insights, fruitful discussions and up to date information concerning conservation both in situ and ex situ; all topics that will make this International Gorilla Workshop a memorable event that will motivate and inspire all participants. And I hope that we can welcome a large number of them. You can use the attached poster to announce the workship within your institution – or elsewhere. 13-15 June EAZA Elephant TAG midyear meeting, Boras zoo, Sweden. More info 8-14 August The World Congress of Herpetology The University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, and the city of Vancouver will host the 7th World Congress of Herpetology (WCH) in beautiful British. Vancouver has a magnificent setting on the Pacific Ocean, is a world-class conference city and offers a wealth of scientific resources and entertainment. More info 29 August - 1 September 21st International Zoo Educators' (IZE) Biennial Conference, Chester Zoo, United Kingdom. More info. 4 September International Vulture Awareness Day The International Vulture Awareness Day takes place each and every year on the 4th September. The day is all about promoting an awareness of the importance of vultures and the vital niche role they play in the web of life. Vultures have had a rough time of it in recent years. There was a massive die off in the vultures of India and elsewhere as they were poisoned by veterinary medicines used in the treatment of cattle. The drug 'diclofenac' was used to treat inflammation in cows but a vulture eating a cow which had been treated with the drug would usually die within 24 hours. 9-13 September The 4th International Congress on Zoo Keeping, Singapore. Theme: “Many Voices, One Calling” Wildlife Reserves Singapore is proud to host in conjunction with the ICZ the 4th International Congress on Zoo Keeping, from September 9th to 13th, 2012. This conference themed “Many Voices, One Calling” hopes to bring together keepers and zoo professionals from around the World for the objectives of enhancing the professionalism of Zoo Keepers and the welfare of the wild animals in their care. Delegates from every country have much to contribute. We encourage keepers to share their knowledge and experiences in the field of Zoo Keeping with their fellow keepers at this momentous event. We look forward to hear your Many Voices committing to our One Calling. More info 9-14 September International Aquarium Congress The IAC takes place every four years and is a prestigious and vitally important event within the public aquarium industry worldwide. The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to have won the bid to host this event. It will be the first time that the Congress is on the African continent and in the southern hemisphere. The Congress will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The delegates represent a variety of public aquariums and scientific organisations from across the world. Apart from world-class hotels and convention facilities, delegates will have the opportunity to experience the best that Africa has to offer in terms of its natural beauty and the wonders of its bountiful animal and plant life. Included in the environs of Cape Town alone are some of the best land-based whale watching sites in the world, a large population of great white sharks that is accessible to both divers and non-divers, and large colonies of Cape fur seals, African penguins and other seabirds. More info 25-29 September EAZA Annual Conference 2012 Innsbruck, Austria Kalendarium 2013 .png "EAZA konferens")
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