<strong>April 15 –18, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>4th Otter Keeper Workshop</em></strong> -  the Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio will host.  This year the focus of the workshop will be expanded to include all of the otters managed under the Otter SSP® ­­ North American river otters, Asian small-clawed otters, African clawless, African spot-necked and giant otters.  Keepers working with any of the 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 will be $75 and the deadline is December 15, 2009.  Spots fill up fast so please register early.  A waiting list will be maintained once the workshop is filled.  Due to the popularity of the workshop, priority will be given to first time attendees.  Please just one registrant per institution.  <strong>No refunds after January 15, 2010.</strong>
Accommodations:   A hotel near the Cincinnati Zoo or the Newport Aquarium. Room negotiations are ongoing.  Roommates are encouraged. You will be matched if you indicate that you wish to have a roommate.
Information can be found on:  <a href="http://www.OtterSpotter.com">www.OtterSpotter.com</a>
For more information contact: David Hamilton at Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14617; phone: 585-336-2502; 585-266-5775 fax
<a href="mailto:dhamilton@monroecounty.gov">dhamilton@monroecounty.gov </a>

<strong>April 25-30, 2010 </strong>- <em><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference</strong></em> - In Pittsburgh, PA. The theme of this 10th Anniversary Conference is “Defining a Decade: Animal Management - Past, Present, and Future”.

Conference programming includes: Dr. Vint Virga, a Veterinary Behaviorist as keynote speaker, formal presentations, numerous workshops and seminars, a poster session, and site visits to animal facilities.  All conference details can be found at <a href="http://www.theabma.org">www.theabma.org</a>.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Pittsburgh located in downtown Pittsburgh.  Mention that you are with the ABMA and receive a special room rate of $119/night Reservations must be made by March 23, 2010 at 412-391-4600.  Contact Nicole Begley at <a href="mailto:nicole.begley@aviary.org">nicole.begley@aviary.org</a> or 412-323-7235 ext 216 with questions.

<strong>May 11-15, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>International Gorilla Workshop</em></strong> – 2010 - Oklahoma City Zoo is excited to host the 2010 International Gorilla Workshop. We hope you’ll join us for these informative sessions. Our keynote speakers who are confirmed are Dave Morgan and Charlene Jendry. We are in final confirmation stage to get Dr. Ilana Kutinsky here as our third keynote.  The Gorilla Workshop was created to promote and improve husbandry, management and conservation of gorillas. It is necessary to collaborate with colleagues to better provide for and understand gorillas in our care. The 2010 Gorilla Workshop will include a number of topics with an emphasis on multi-male and bachelor groups, as well as innovative and best practices in gorilla husbandry. The deadline for abstracts is 10 February 2010.

Abstracts must contain the following:
• Author’s name, affiliation, address, e-mail address and phone number
• Title of paper
• Concise description of paper not to exceed 500 words (single space)
• On a separate page please provide a concise bio of the author/presenter

Suggested Topics (1 full day will be devoted to each main topic): Innovations and best practices in gorilla husbandry: Retro-fitting existing cages; Innovations in exhibit and holding design to facilitate husbandry; Philosophy driven husbandry programs - What’s yours and why does it work for your facility?; How to promote mother-rearing; Surrogate programs;; Behavioral husbandry – What is working to promote innovations in gorilla management?; Multi-male and bachelor groups: Best practices – What’s working at your facility? What’s not and how can we learn from it?; Research Updates;  Complexities such as holding/exhibit design;  Introduction strategies; Management strategies; Field Work and Conservation: Ape Sanctuaries/Updates from the Field; Fundraisers to support in situ work; and In or Ex-situ conservation education programs.

Please send via e-mail or CD (in Word format) to: Laura Bottaro OR Donna Mobbs, OKC Zoo, 2101 NE 50th St.,, Okla. City, OK 73111        Emails: <a href="mailto:LBottaro@okczoo.com">LBottaro@okczoo.com</a> <a href="mailto:DMobbs@okczoo.com">DMobbs@okczoo.com</a>

Registration fees of $195 are due by 10 February 2010. A late fee of $30 will be assessed after 10 February. Ten dollars from each registration will be combined to benefit one or more in situ conservation project(s).   If you have other general question about the workshop, OKC, etc, please contact Brian Aucone, <a href="mailto:BrianA@okczoo.com">BrianA@okczoo.com</a>, 405-425-0283.

<strong>August 30 - September 3, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>7th International Penguin Conference</em></strong> - in Boston, MA.  Hosted by The New England Aquarium.  For info email <a href="mailto:ipcboston@neaq.org">ipcboston@neaq.org</a>.
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September 7-12, 2010 </strong>- <strong><em>National AZAD Conference</em></strong> Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category.

<strong>September 27-30, 2010</strong> -<em> <strong>AZA Orangutan SSP® Workshop </strong></em>– at the Denver Zoo, Denver, CO. Theme:  “Conservation &amp; Husbandry Innovations for the New Decade” Climb Up to a Higher Branch at the 4th Annual Orangutan SSP® Husbandry Workshop! - Focused on the care and management of orangutans, the workshop will bring together orangutan caregivers and managers, researchers, and field biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation, and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of orangutans. Workshop registration fee is $125. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Orangutan SSP® Masterplan meetings which will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010.  For additional information contact Ronda Schwetz at <a href="mailto:rschwetz@denverzoo.org">rschwetz@denverzoo.org</a>.   Online registration will be available soon at <a href="http://www.denverzoo.org">www.denverzoo.org</a>. Pre-Conference Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sunday, September 26—more details soon!<strong>
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<strong>September 28-October 2, 2010</strong> -<strong><em> 20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>.

<em><strong>Upcoming AAZK National Conferences</strong></em>

2010 - Philadelphia, PA - August 22-26

2011 - San Diego, CA - August 24-28

2012 - Syracuse, NY - September 23-27

For information on upcoming AAZK conferences, watch the AAZK website at
<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>

<em><strong>Upcoming AZA National Conferences</strong></em>

September 11-16, 2010  - AZA 2010 Annual Conference - Hosted by Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.

September 12-17, 2011  - AZA 2011 Annual Conference - Hosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta , GA

September 8-13, 2012 - AZA 2012 Annual Conference - Hosted by Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ

September 7-12, 2013 - AZA 2013 Annual Conference - Hosted by the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City , MO

For info on AZA Conferences, see <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a>.