INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (254, 1, '2009-05-28 22:43:44', '2009-05-29 03:43:44', 'The purpose of this award is to recognize achievement and determination of an individual or team in the animal care field and in fostering professionalism. Animal care is a science combining zoology, biology, animal management, behavioral observation and daily record keeping on the species in their care. This is essential knowledge for maintaining a species effectively in captivity. The excellent animal care professional must excel in one or more of these areas.\r\n\r\nThe Jean M. Hromadka Excellence in Animal Care Award is named in memory of her outstanding contributions to the furtherance of AAZK through her work as President of the Association. This award is presented at the annual AAZK National Conference.\r\n\r\n<h4>Qualifications</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The nominee <strong>must</strong> be a full-time animal care professional individual or team, employed in any North American zoological institution, aquarium or related facility.</li>\r\n	<li>The nominee(s) <strong>must</strong> have been employed at least two (2) years on permanent status at the same zoo, aquarium or related facility</li>\r\n	<li>The nominee(s) <strong>must</strong> be nominated by his or her peers who have also been employed at the same zoo, aquarium or related facility.  Management personnel from the same institution may submit supporting nominations.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Nomination Procedure</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>List name, position, institution\'s name, address, phone and director, years of service in the field and the recommendation of peers and colleagues.</li>\r\n	<li>List and <strong>document</strong> commitment to the profession, outstanding achievements, practical/outstanding application of knowledge and experience, and keeper skills, etc. The zoo director, curator, or immediate supervisor of the individual being nominated <strong>must sign verification</strong> of these facts.</li>\r\n	<li>List any extra activities outside of the zoo, aquarium or related facility work: working with conservation groups, youth, wildlife officials, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>Deadline for nominations is <strong>MAY 1st </strong>of each year.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Selection Procedure</h4>\r\nThe Awards Committee, consisting of five keepers, will independently review each nominee.\r\n\r\nThe winner of the Jean M. Hromodka Excellence in Animal Care Award receives a cash award in the amount of $500.00, endowed by a generous donation through the Lutz Ruhe Family Educational Trust for the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. The award is endowed by the Lutz Ruhe Trust primarily to aid winners in making travel and registration arrangements to attend the AAZK National Conference in the year of their award, to receive the award and be recognized in person at a gathering of their peers.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Nomination Form</h4>\r\nPlease select the format you would like to download the Nomination Form below:\r\n<i class="left icon-download"></i> <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/eacform.doc" target="_blank">Download nomination form in MS Word format</a>\r\n<i class="left icon-download"></i> <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/eacform.pdf" target="_blank">Download nomination form in Adobe PDF format</a>\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award', '', '', '2013-10-28 12:26:32', '2013-10-28 17:26:32', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=254', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (256, 1, '2009-05-28 22:40:23', '2009-05-29 03:40:23', '<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="232" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="239" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="244" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="247" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="250" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:40:23', '2009-05-29 03:40:23', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (257, 1, '2009-05-28 22:44:25', '2009-05-29 03:44:25', '<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="232" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="239" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="244" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="247" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="250" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</li>\r\n	<li>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:44:25', '2009-05-29 03:44:25', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (258, 1, '2009-05-28 22:47:22', '2009-05-29 03:47:22', 'The purpose of this award is to recognize professional members of AAZK, in good standing in the association, for their day-to day professionalism within their facility. This includes participation in AAZK/AZA conservation projects, dedicating time to other facility-related projects or programs (BFR, conservation, wildlife education and individual breeding projects). Commitment and dedication to AAZK at a Committee or Chapter level enhances the nomination. The award was established in 1982 as a means of recognizing work done above and beyond the criteria of the Jean M. Hromadka Excellence in Animal Care Award. You must be a professional member of AAZK, Inc. in order to qualify.The award is presented at the annual AAZK National Conference.\r\n\r\n<h4>Qualifications</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The nominee must be a full-time keeper, professional AAZK member employed in any North American zoo, aquarium, or related facility.</li>\r\n	<li>The nominee must have been employed at least three (3) years on a permanent basis at a zoo, aquarium, or related facility.</li>\r\n	<li>Peers or colleagues must nominate the nominee. Zoo, aquarium or related facility personnel may submit other supporting nominations. The nominators need not be from the same institution.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Nomination Procedure</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>List name, position, institution\'s name, address, phone and director, years of service in the field and the recommendation of a peer or colleague.</li>\r\n	<li>List and <strong>document</strong> the outstanding achievements: AZA/AAZK Conservation project participation, exhibits, breeding, conservation, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>The deadline for nominations is <strong>MAY 1st</strong> of each year.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Selection Procedure</h4>\r\nThe Awards Committee, consisting of five keepers, will independently review each nominee.\r\n\r\nThe winner of the Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement Award - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, receives a cash award in the amount of $750.00, endowed by a generous donation through the Lutz Ruhe Family Educational Trust for the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. The cash award is endowed by the Lutz Ruhe Trust primarily to aid winners in making travel and registration arrangements to attend the AAZK National Conference in the year of their award, to receive the award and be recognized in person at a gathering of their peers.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Nomination Form</h4>\r\nPlease select the format you would like to download the Nomination Form below:\r\n<i class="left icon-download"></i> <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/poyform.doc" target="_blank">Download nomination form in MS Word format</a>\r\n<i class="left icon-download"></i> <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/poyform.pdf" target="_blank">Download nomination form in Adobe pdf format</a>\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award', '', '', '2013-10-28 12:27:49', '2013-10-28 17:27:49', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=258', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (260, 1, '2009-05-28 22:44:50', '2009-05-29 03:44:50', '<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="232" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="239" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="244" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="247" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="250" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="254" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:44:50', '2009-05-29 03:44:50', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (261, 1, '2009-05-28 22:50:32', '2009-05-29 03:50:32', 'The purpose of this award is to recognize AAZK Chapters in good standing with the Association for their dedication and commitment to both the Association and in conveying our conservation and education messages to the public. The award is presented at the annual AAZK National Conference.\r\n\r\n<h4>Qualifications</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>The Chapter must be a chartered member of the Association, in good standing.</li>\r\n    <li>The Chapter shall be able to demonstrate by the completion of their re-charter materials, a commitment to conservation and/or wildlife education activities by detailing their involvement and level of commitment to stated activities.</li>\r\n    <li>Chapters shall be represented by membership roles in which 75% of the Chapter\'s members are paid members in good standing of the National Association.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Nomination Procedure</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Each Chapter that completes and files the required Re-Charter Packet, by the deadline is eligible for this award.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Statement</h4>\r\nThe eligibility of each Chapter to qualify for this award is enhanced by the Chapter\'s support of the Association on the national level. Chapters that monetarily support the Association to the best of their ability and that consistently contribute to and support the programs of the Association such as Bowling for Rhinos, or who consistently support exotic animal or habitat conservation programs, both locally and globally shall receive preference.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Selection Procedure</h4>\r\nThe AAZK Chapter of the Year shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Association and shall be presented during the annual conference of the Association.\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award', '', '', '2013-10-28 12:32:15', '2013-10-28 17:32:15', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=261', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (263, 1, '2009-05-28 22:48:13', '2009-05-29 03:48:13', '<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="232" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="239" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="244" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="247" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="250" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="254" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="258" height="500" width="900" anchortext="The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:48:13', '2009-05-29 03:48:13', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-19/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (264, 1, '2009-05-28 22:25:51', '2009-05-29 03:25:51', '<p>The American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK) is the administering organization of the Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award presented by the AAZK Awards Committee. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding keeper-initiated contributions to the art and science of environmental enrichment. It is hoped that recognition of outstanding efforts by keepers to improve animal care and welfare through environmental enrichment will provide incentive to keepers to continue to be leaders in this important endeavor.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment was established in 2001 by the AAZK Enrichment Committee. Lee Houts proposed the award to the AAZK Board of Directors. The award was renamed in Lee\'s memory, and to honor her many contributions to the field of enrichment, following her death in 2005. The award is presented at the annual AAZK National Conference.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Qualifications</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>The nominee may be an individual, group, project or program in any North American zoo, aquarium, or related facility that has improved the well-being of an animal or group of animals through outstanding <strong>keeper-initiated</strong> enrichment techniques.</li>\r\n    \r\n    <li>Nominees <strong>must</strong> have excelled in one or more of the following categories:<br />\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Innovative techniques developed, implemented and evaluated.</li>\r\n            <li>Creative fundraising efforts implemented which increased the availability of enrichment items for staff to utilize.</li>\r\n            <li>Motivation of staff, volunteers and peers through development of an enrichment infrastructure that increased participation in in-house</li>\r\n        </ul>\r\n    programs or disseminated information to the zoo community to advance the art and science of environmental enrichment.</li>\r\n    <li>The nominee must be nominated by a keeper.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Nomination Procedure</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li>List name of keeper(s) who initiated the enrichment, institution\'s name, address, phone and Director.</li>\r\n    <li>List and <strong>document</strong> outstanding achievements in one or more of the categories listed under qualifications. <strong>Verification</strong> of these facts must be signed by the zoo director, curator, or immediate supervisor of the <strong>nominee</strong>.</li>\r\n    <li>The deadline for nominations is <strong>MAY 1st</strong> of each year.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<h3>Selection Procedure:</h3>\r\n<p>The Awards and Enrichment Committees will independently review each nominee.</p>', 'Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '239-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:25:51', '2009-05-29 03:25:51', '', 239, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/239-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4562, 2, '2014-06-09 11:43:54', '2014-06-09 16:43:54', '&nbsp;\n\n<a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/May-cover-2014.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-5980 size-medium" src="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/May-cover-2014-235x300.jpg" alt="" width="235" height="300" /></a>\n\nIn August of 1972, a short-lived "unofficial" newsletter appeared in the form of The Ruptured Rhino out of Topeka, KS. The intent of this maverick publication was to stimulate the AAZK membership to become more active and participate in the Association at a national level.\n\nThe idea for Animal Keepers\' Forum grew out of a bull session among keepers at the Topeka Zoo. The original Ruptured Rhino staff, along with several others, were involved in the conception and production of the<strong> first issue of AKF in November of 1974</strong>. It was 3 1/2 pages long, and printed on a mimeograph-type machine. Early issues contained zoo news articles, items on legislation and guest editorials.\n\nBy June of 1975 the AKF had grown to 13 pages and in November of 1975 celebrated its first anniversary of continuous publication. After the first two issues, it was sold on a subscription basis at $5.00 per year. Although originally the AKF was sold to AAZK members, it didn\'t become the "official" professional journal of the Association until March of 1975. The AKF has always carried the motto "Dedicated to Professional Animal Care".\n\nIn January 1976, AKF changed its format to a booklet style publication. In 1977 AKF had its first part-time paid editor and also began to be printed commercially. In 1978 the buff colored cover featuring artwork by keepers debuted. The first Excellence in Journalism Awards were given in 1979.\n\nIn 1981 Susan Chan was hired as Managing Editor for Animal Keepers’ Forum. The AKF has continued to grow in scope and content since that time, now averaging 44 pages per issue.  At least once a year, an issue dedicated to a particular species or topic is produced. AKF contains regular columns on Animal Behavior, Enrichment Options, Crisis Management and legislative issues affecting wildlife and zoos. Each issue also contains articles on animal husbandry, book reviews, a listing of upcoming conferences and symposia and Association news.\n\nThe Animal Keepers\' Forum has come a long way since its inception when it was printed on a mimeograph machine to today when it is produced with modern desktop publishing computer equipment. It currently reaches approximately <strong>2800 members (including about 150 zoos) in the U.S., Canada and 24 foreign countries</strong>.\n\nAnimal Keepers’ Forum is celebrating its 40th anniversary of continuous publication this year (2013).\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Submissions</h4>\nIf you are interested in submitting a paper for publication Animal Keepers’ Forum, please view the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/publications/animal-keepers-forum/akf-submission-guidelines/">AKF Submission Guidelines</a> page for guidelines on how to submit your article.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Purchase a copy</h4>\nTo purchase a hard copy of the Animal Keepers’ Forum publication, please visit our <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/shop/">store</a>.', 'Animal Keepers\' Forum', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '4538-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-06-09 11:43:54', '2014-06-09 16:43:54', '', 4538, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/4538-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (267, 1, '2009-05-28 23:17:59', '2009-05-29 04:17:59', 'We would like to begin putting together a library of photographs to be utilized in <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em> either as an occasional four-color cover or in conjunction with material inside the journal. We plan to gather this photo library electronically. Photographers interested in submitting photos should send them to <a href="mailto:denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>. Pho<em></em>tos should be high resolution and in either .jpg or.tif format. When sending, please include common and scientific name of species featured in the photo. Please put "Photo Library" in the subject line.\r\n\r\nEach photo must be accompanied by a Photo Release Form available for download below. You may submit the form electronically to Denise at the above address or print it out, obtain required signatures and send by regular mail to:\r\n\r\nBarbara Manspeaker, AAZK Inc.\r\n3601 SW 29th St., Suite 133\r\nTopeka, KS 66614-2054\r\nAttn: photo release.\r\n\r\nAAZK, Inc. does <strong>not</strong> pay for photographs, but will give appropriate photo credit to individual photographers and/or institutions whenever a photo is utilized and a copy of the <em>AKF</em> issue in which the photograph appears will be sent to the photographer and/or institution.\r\n\r\nAAZK Photo Model Release Form: <a href="/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.doc">Word format</a> | <a href="/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.pdf">Adobe Acrobat format</a>', 'AAZK Photo Model Release Form', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'aazk-photo-model-release-form', '', '', '2013-09-23 10:37:00', '2013-09-23 15:37:00', '', 200, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=267', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (271, 1, '2009-05-28 23:17:59', '2009-05-29 04:17:59', '<p>We would like to begin putting together a library of photographs to be utilized in <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em> either as an occasional four-color cover or in conjunction with material inside the journal. We plan to gather this photo library electronically. Photographers interested in submitting photos should send them to <a href="mailto:denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>. Pho<em></em>tos should be high resolution and in either .jpg or.tif format. When sending, please include common and scientific name of species featured in the photo. Please put "Photo Library" in the subject line.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each photo must be accompanied by a Photo Release Form available for download below. You may submit the form electronically to Denise at the above address or print it out, obtain required signatures and send by regular mail to: Susan Chan, AAZK Inc., 3601 SW 29th St., Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614-2054. Attn: photo release.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK, Inc. does <strong>not</strong> pay for photographs, but will give appropriate photo credit to individual photographers and/or institutions whenever a photo is utilized and a copy of the <em>AKF</em> issue in which the photograph appears will be sent to the photographer and/or institution.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>AAZK Photo Model Release Form: Word format</li>\r\n    <li>AAZK Photo Model Release Form: Adobe Acrobat format</li>\r\n</ul>', 'AAZK Photo Model Release Form', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '267-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 23:17:59', '2009-05-29 04:17:59', '', 267, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/267-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (272, 1, '2009-05-28 23:20:11', '2009-05-29 04:20:11', '<p>We would like to begin putting together a library of photographs to be utilized in <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em> either as an occasional four-color cover or in conjunction with material inside the journal. We plan to gather this photo library electronically. Photographers interested in submitting photos should send them to <a href="mailto:denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>. Pho<em></em>tos should be high resolution and in either .jpg or.tif format. When sending, please include common and scientific name of species featured in the photo. Please put "Photo Library" in the subject line.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each photo must be accompanied by a Photo Release Form available for download below. You may submit the form electronically to Denise at the above address or print it out, obtain required signatures and send by regular mail to: Susan Chan, AAZK Inc., 3601 SW 29th St., Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614-2054. Attn: photo release.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK, Inc. does <strong>not</strong> pay for photographs, but will give appropriate photo credit to individual photographers and/or institutions whenever a photo is utilized and a copy of the <em>AKF</em> issue in which the photograph appears will be sent to the photographer and/or institution.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.doc\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Word format</li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.pdf\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Adobe Acrobat format</li>\r\n</ul>', 'AAZK Photo Model Release Form', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '267-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 23:20:11', '2009-05-29 04:20:11', '', 267, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/267-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (275, 1, '2009-05-30 12:07:27', '2009-05-30 17:07:27', 'The links below highlight our Institutional Members. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.', 'Institutional Members', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'institutional-members', '', '', '2013-09-23 10:37:02', '2013-09-23 15:37:02', '', 20, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=275', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (273, 1, '2009-05-28 23:23:14', '2009-05-29 04:23:14', '<p>We would like to begin putting together a library of photographs to be utilized in <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em> either as an occasional four-color cover or in conjunction with material inside the journal. We plan to gather this photo library electronically. Photographers interested in submitting photos should send them to <a href="mailto:denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>. Pho<em></em>tos should be high resolution and in either .jpg or.tif format. When sending, please include common and scientific name of species featured in the photo. Please put "Photo Library" in the subject line.</p>\n\n<p>Each photo must be accompanied by a Photo Release Form available for download below. You may submit the form electronically to Denise at the above address or print it out, obtain required signatures and send by regular mail to:</p>\n\n<p>Susan Chan, AAZK Inc.<br />\n3601 SW 29th St., Suite 133<br />\nTopeka, KS 66614-2054<br />\nAttn: photo release.</p>\n\n<p>AAZK, Inc. does <strong>not</strong> pay for photographs, but will give appropriate photo credit to individual photographers and/or institutions whenever a photo is utilized and a copy of the <em>AKF</em> issue in which the photograph appears will be sent to the photographer and/or institution.</p>\n\n<p>AAZK Photo Model Release Form: </p>\n<ul>\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.doc\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Word format</li>\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.pdf\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Adobe Acrobat format</li>\n</ul>', 'AAZK Photo Model Release Form', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '267-autosave-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 23:23:14', '2009-05-29 04:23:14', '', 267, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/267-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (274, 1, '2009-05-28 23:22:12', '2009-05-29 04:22:12', '<p>We would like to begin putting together a library of photographs to be utilized in <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em> either as an occasional four-color cover or in conjunction with material inside the journal. We plan to gather this photo library electronically. Photographers interested in submitting photos should send them to <a href="mailto:denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">denise.wagner@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>. Pho<em></em>tos should be high resolution and in either .jpg or.tif format. When sending, please include common and scientific name of species featured in the photo. Please put "Photo Library" in the subject line.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each photo must be accompanied by a Photo Release Form available for download below. You may submit the form electronically to Denise at the above address or print it out, obtain required signatures and send by regular mail to:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Susan Chan, AAZK Inc.<br />\r\n3601 SW 29th St., Suite 133<br />\r\nTopeka, KS 66614-2054<br />\r\nAttn: photo release.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK, Inc. does <strong>not</strong> pay for photographs, but will give appropriate photo credit to individual photographers and/or institutions whenever a photo is utilized and a copy of the <em>AKF</em> issue in which the photograph appears will be sent to the photographer and/or institution.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.doc\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Word format</li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_photo_model_release.pdf\'>AAZK Photo Model Release Form</a>: Adobe Acrobat format</li>\r\n</ul>', 'AAZK Photo Model Release Form', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '267-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 23:22:12', '2009-05-29 04:22:12', '', 267, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/267-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (276, 1, '2009-05-30 12:07:01', '2009-05-30 17:07:01', '<p>The links below highlight our Commercial Members, our Conservation Partners and also our Institutional Members. There are also miscellaneous links to websites of interest to those in the zoo community. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc.</p>\n\n<p>AAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.</p>\n\n<p>These links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.</p>', 'Institutions', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '275-revision', '', '', '2009-05-30 12:07:01', '2009-05-30 17:07:01', '', 275, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/275-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4778, 2, '2013-11-26 17:05:55', '2013-11-26 22:05:55', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. 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We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4557, 1, '2013-11-20 12:58:07', '2013-11-20 17:58:07', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership]\r\n[membership level="-0"]Testing[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-11-20 12:58:07', '2013-11-20 17:58:07', '', 168, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4713, 1, '2013-11-25 17:03:48', '2013-11-25 22:03:48', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. 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Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership][membership]\r\n<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" width="150" height="150" />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n<pre><i class="icon-attention"></i> Applications being accepted for the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant</a></pre>\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\nBFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>. BFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\r\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\r\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\r\n<a href="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\r\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\r\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\r\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\nCrystal Butler - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\r\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-11-25 17:03:48', '2013-11-25 22:03:48', '', 168, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4561, 1, '2013-11-20 13:20:08', '2013-11-20 18:20:08', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership][membership]\r\n<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" width="150" height="150" /><br /><br /><br /><br />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n<br /><br />[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. 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BFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4560, 1, '2013-11-20 13:04:04', '2013-11-20 18:04:04', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership][membership]<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" width="150" height="150" /><br /><br />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n<br />[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. 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BFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\r\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\r\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\r\n<a href="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\r\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\r\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\r\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n Crystal Butler</strong> - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\r\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-11-20 13:04:04', '2013-11-20 18:04:04', '', 168, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4711, 1, '2013-11-25 17:01:40', '2013-11-25 22:01:40', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership][membership]\r\n<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" width="150" height="150" />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$4,321,808.480</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n<pre><i class="icon-attention"></i> Applications being accepted for the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant</a></pre>\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\nBFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>. BFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\r\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\r\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\r\n<a href="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\r\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\r\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\r\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\nCrystal Butler - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\r\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-11-25 17:01:40', '2013-11-25 22:01:40', '', 168, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4559, 1, '2013-11-20 13:02:59', '2013-11-20 18:02:59', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="Black Rhinos" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" alt="" src="[homeurl]/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em> - this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" alt="donate_button" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership]\r\n[membership]<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" width="150" height="150" /><br /><br />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n<br />[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$4,321,808.48</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2012 Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$337,191.09</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n<pre><i class="icon-attention"></i> Applications being accepted for the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant</a></pre>\r\n\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\nBFR supports the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>. BFR also supports <a href="[homeurl]/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\r\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\r\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\r\n<a href="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\r\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\r\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\r\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n Crystal Butler</strong> - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\r\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-11-20 13:02:59', '2013-11-20 18:02:59', '', 168, 'http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (292, 1, '2009-05-31 11:53:45', '2009-05-31 16:53:45', 'AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.\r\n\r\nTrip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/lewajourney.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a>\r\n\r\nThe calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="700" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6><strong><em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em></strong></h6>\r\n<h6><strong><em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em></strong></h6>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lewa-safaris', '', '', '2013-09-23 10:37:01', '2013-09-23 15:37:01', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=292', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (293, 1, '2009-05-31 11:52:50', '2009-05-31 16:52:50', '<p>AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.</p>\n\n<p>Trip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.</p>\n\n<p>The cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.</p>\n\n<p><a href="/pdf/Sample%20Journey.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a></p>\n\n<p>The calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.</p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision', '', '', '2009-05-31 11:52:50', '2009-05-31 16:52:50', '', 292, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (294, 1, '2009-05-31 11:53:45', '2009-05-31 16:53:45', '<p>AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Trip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/pdf/Sample%20Journey.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.&nbsp; Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.&nbsp; These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.&nbsp; By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-2', '', '', '2009-05-31 11:53:45', '2009-05-31 16:53:45', '', 292, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (295, 1, '2009-05-26 22:28:24', '2009-05-27 03:28:24', '<p>Sponsored by Blue Rhino - Coordinator, Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n    \r\n<p>"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.</p>\r\n  \r\n<p>While the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n  <a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a></p>\r\n  \r\n<p>There is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committees/safaris.php">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/pdf/LWC_CapitalNeeds_2008.pdf">Urgent Capital request from Lewa!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bowling For Rhinos  Announcement for 2008</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The distribution of "AAZK\'s Bowling For Rhinos-sponsored by Blue Rhino" funds will follow these guidelines in 2008:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blue Rhino Gas donation ($20,000/year - Split 50/50 between LWC and IRF):<br />\r\n$10K to LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya)<br />\r\n$10K to IRF (The International Rhino Foundation)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funds are added to total BFR (Bowling For Rhinos) share.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>LWC receives the first $150,000 raised by BFR/year, plus $10K from Blue Rhino, guaranteed if BFR funds reach $150,000. All BFR funds over $150,000 will now go directly to The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for use in the Indonesian Rhino Parks of Ujung Kulon, Way Kambas, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. IRF gets the $10,000 from Blue Rhino added to their share. The AAZK Board of Directors will be discussing the distribution of BFR funds during their Board meetings. They hope to come up with a distribution program of funds that will better suite all parties as BFR continues to grow.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2007 Bowling For Rhinos events raised over $316,000. This was the best year on record as the increasing trend continues. Congratulations for a fabulous year! Bowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year. </p>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-26 22:28:24', '2009-05-27 03:28:24', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (297, 1, '2009-05-31 12:01:33', '2009-05-31 17:01:33', '<p>AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Trip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/pdf/Sample%20Journey.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.</p>\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="718" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<p><em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.&nbsp; Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.&nbsp; These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.&nbsp; By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-4', '', '', '2009-05-31 12:01:33', '2009-05-31 17:01:33', '', 292, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (298, 1, '2010-04-22 14:18:39', '2010-04-22 19:18:39', 'AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.\r\n\r\nTrip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/lewajourney.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a>\r\n\r\nThe calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="700" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6><strong><em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em></strong></h6>\r\n<h6><strong><em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em></strong></h6>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-autosave', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:18:39', '2010-04-22 19:18:39', '', 292, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (300, 1, '2009-05-31 12:02:14', '2009-05-31 17:02:14', '<p>AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Trip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/pdf/Sample%20Journey.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.</p>\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="700" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<p><em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.&nbsp; Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.&nbsp; These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.&nbsp; By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-5', '', '', '2009-05-31 12:02:14', '2009-05-31 17:02:14', '', 292, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (948, 2, '2009-12-31 10:47:59', '2009-12-31 15:47:59', 'AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.\r\n\r\nTrip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/lewajourney.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a>\r\n\r\nThe calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.\r\n\r\n<em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-7', '', '', '2009-12-31 10:47:59', '2009-12-31 15:47:59', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (302, 1, '2009-05-31 11:56:08', '2009-05-31 16:56:08', '<p>Sponsored by Blue Rhino - Coordinator, Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n    \r\n<p>"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.</p>\r\n  \r\n<p>While the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n  <a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a></p>\r\n  \r\n<p>There is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/pdf/LWC_CapitalNeeds_2008.pdf">Urgent Capital request from Lewa!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bowling For Rhinos  Announcement for 2008</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The distribution of "AAZK\'s Bowling For Rhinos-sponsored by Blue Rhino" funds will follow these guidelines in 2008:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blue Rhino Gas donation ($20,000/year - Split 50/50 between LWC and IRF):<br />\r\n$10K to LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya)<br />\r\n$10K to IRF (The International Rhino Foundation)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funds are added to total BFR (Bowling For Rhinos) share.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>LWC receives the first $150,000 raised by BFR/year, plus $10K from Blue Rhino, guaranteed if BFR funds reach $150,000. All BFR funds over $150,000 will now go directly to The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for use in the Indonesian Rhino Parks of Ujung Kulon, Way Kambas, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. IRF gets the $10,000 from Blue Rhino added to their share. The AAZK Board of Directors will be discussing the distribution of BFR funds during their Board meetings. They hope to come up with a distribution program of funds that will better suite all parties as BFR continues to grow.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2007 Bowling For Rhinos events raised over $316,000. This was the best year on record as the increasing trend continues. Congratulations for a fabulous year! Bowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year. </p>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 11:56:08', '2009-05-31 16:56:08', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (303, 1, '2009-05-31 12:42:24', '2009-05-31 17:42:24', 'The training resources available today, many of them free, can really help a trainer develop skills, problem solve, and collect new ideas. There are literally thousands, if not more, resources for zoo keepers to learn more about animal training. Below is a brief list of some of these resources other than those produced by the ATC. This resource list includes websites, List Servs and supply companies that are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the AAZK, Inc. However, many of them can prove to be quite useful to the zoo trainer. Specific articles and books are listed in the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf" target="_blank">Animal Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a>.\r\n\r\nThere is one resource that is not on this list that is invaluable to the zoo trainer - our zoo colleagues. In addition to utilizing the vast array of training resources available in books, or websites, etc., the ATC encourages all zoo trainers to communicate with their peers and colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences.\r\n\r\n<h4>E-Mail List Serves</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Animal Training List Serve. To join contact <a href="mailto:mthompson@lifegate.net">mthompson@lifegate.net</a>.</li>\r\n<li>RATE: Reptile, Amphibian Training and Enrichment List Serve.  To join contact  <a href="mailto:andre.j.daneault@disney.com">andre.j.daneault@disney.com</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Journals and Newsletters</h4>\r\nPlease refer to the address below:\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Animal Behavior Management Alliance\r\nC/o Gary Wilson, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021, 805-378-1441</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Animal Keepers’ Forum (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n3601 S.W 29th St. Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Journal of the Elephant Managers’ Association Newsletter (EMA)\r\nC/o Chuck Doyle Rosamund Gifford Zoo 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)\r\n1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)\r\n2412 Creekside Court, Stillwater, MN 55082</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>World Wide Web</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Ark Animals - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.arkanimals.com">www.arkanimals.com</a></li>\r\n	<li>Elephant Managers’ Association - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.elephant-managers.com">www.elephant-managers.com</a></li>\r\n	<li>International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iaate.org">www.iaate.org</a></li>\r\n	<li>International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.imata.org">www.imata.org</a></li>\r\n	<li>Animal Training Website for Disney’s Animal Kingdom - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.animaltraining.org">www.animaltraining.org</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Bird Training Websites</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Barbara Heidenreich\'s website - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.GoodBirdInc.com">www.GoodBirdInc.com</a></li>\r\n	<li>Northwood limited - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/">http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/</a></li>\r\n	<li>Mike\'s Falconry - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mikesfalconry.com/">http://www.mikesfalconry.com/</a></li>\r\n	<li>Psitticines - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.busybeaks.com/77811_good_bird.htm">http://www.busybeaks.com/77811_good_bird.htm</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Websites to purchase books</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Amazon - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h6>Training Supplies:</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye) - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.Mytrainingstore.com">www.mytrainingstore.com</a></li>\r\n	<li>Karen Pryor’s Website and Store - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clickertraining.com">www.clickertraining.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nBusy Beaks, LLC - <em>They have a large variety of bird toys that are good quality.</em> - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.busybeaks.com">www.busybeaks.com</a> OR:\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Busy Beaks, LLC\r\n458 Lucher Rd\r\nWillis, TX  77378\r\nVoice: 936-344-8400\r\nFax: 936-344-8406</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<h6>Transmitters</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>LL Electronics - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.radiotracking.com/">http://www.radiotracking.com/</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nMerlin Systems, Inc. - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.merlin-systems.com">www.merlin-systems.com</a> OR:\r\n\r\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><p align="center">Merlin Systems, Inc.\r\nP.O. Box 190257 Boise, ID 83719\r\n\r\n<strong>Ph:</strong>(208)362-2254   <strong>Fax:</strong>(208) 362-2140\r\n<strong>For Orders:</strong> 1-866-742-8475</p></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n<h6>Receivers:</h6>\r\n<ul><li>Com-Spec - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.com-spec.com">www.com-spec.com</a></li></ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre><i class="left icon-info"></i> <strong>Please note:</strong> The information and/or products provided in this resource list are intended for use at the zoo trainer\'s discretion. The ATC or AAZK, Inc. does not necessarily endorse the information or products in this resource list, but has compiled it simply as a reference list for you to use at your own discretion.</pre>\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Suggested Animal Training Resources', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'resources', '', '', '2013-10-28 18:57:41', '2013-10-28 23:57:41', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=303', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1020, 2, '2010-01-30 15:46:52', '2010-01-30 20:46:52', '<ul>\r\n	<li>About the Cover/Information for Contributors</li>\r\n	<li>Scoops &amp; Scuttlebutt</li>\r\n	<li>In Memorium ~ Lutz Ruhe ~ AAZK Benefactor</li>\r\n	<li>Coming Events</li>\r\n	<li>AAZK Announces New Members</li>\r\n	<li>From the President</li>\r\n	<li>Rhino Poaching at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</li>\r\n	<li>Third Call for Papers ~ Conference 2010</li>\r\n	<li>AAZK/Geraldine Meyer Professional Development Grant Report</li>\r\n	<li>New Resource CD Available from AAZK, Inc. ~ Crisis Management</li>\r\n	<li>2010 Bowling for Rhinos Event Form</li>\r\n	<li>World Wildlife Fund’s “Ten to Watch” List</li>\r\n	<li>Care and Management of Geriatric Animals in Zoos (order info)</li>\r\n	<li>Rhino News Notes</li>\r\n	<li>Big Benefit for Contributing to Training Tales and Enrichment Options Columns</li>\r\n	<li>People Skills for Animal People: Keeper Communication, Part II</li>\r\n	<li>Training Tales (<em>Visitor Cued Gorilla “Tree Climb” Behavior</em>)</li>\r\n	<li>The National Zoo’s O Line: The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System</li>\r\n	<li>Keeper Profiles DVD Ordering Information</li>\r\n	<li>Book Reviews (<em>Amphibian Biology, Vol. 8, Amphibian Declines</em>)</li>\r\n	<li>Conservation/Legislative Update</li>\r\n</ul>', 'February 2010', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'february-2010', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:23', '2013-10-15 22:49:23', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1020', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (305, 1, '2009-05-28 21:42:37', '2009-05-29 02:42:37', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior_links.php">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li>Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment: available in the Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_resources.php">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li>Enrichment Day Examples: examples of enrichment day events from various institutions. Available in Members Area.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 21:42:37', '2009-05-29 02:42:37', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (306, 1, '2009-05-31 12:42:24', '2009-05-31 17:42:24', '<p>The training resources available today, many of them free, can really help a trainer develop skills, problem solve, and collect new ideas. There are literally thousands, if not more, resources for zoo keepers to learn more about animal training. Below is a brief list of some of these resources other than those produced by the ATC. This resource list includes websites, Listservs and supply companies that are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the AAZK, Inc. However, many of them can prove to be quite useful to the zoo trainer. Specific articles and books are listed in the <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior_bibliog.php">Animal Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a>. ATC Resources are listed on this website at the <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior_comm.php">Animal Training Committee</a> and <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior.php">Table of Contents</a> pages.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>There is one resource that is not on this list that is invaluable to the zoo trainer - our zoo colleagues. In addition to utilizing the vast array of training resources available in books, or websites, etc., the ATC encourages all zoo trainers to communicate with their peers and colleagues to learn from each other\'s experiences.</p>\r\n \r\n<h3>E Mail List Serves</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Animal Training List Serve<br>To join contact <a href="mailto:mthompson@lifegate.net">mthompson@lifegate.net</a></li>\r\n	<li>RATE: Reptile, Amphibian Training and Enrichment List Serve. To join contact <a href="mailto:andre.j.daneault@disney.com">andre.j.daneault@disney.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Journals and Newsletters</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance</strong><br />\r\n		C/O Gary Wilson<br />\r\n		Moorpark College<br />\r\n		7075 Campus Road<br />\r\n		Moorpark, CA 93021<br />\r\n		805-378-1441\r\n	</li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Animal Keepers\' Forum<br />\r\n    (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK))</strong><br />\r\n    3601 S.W 29th St. Suite 133<br />\r\n    Topeka, KS 66614\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Journal of the Elephant Managers\' Association Newsletter (EMA)</strong><br />\r\n		C/O Chuck Doyle<br />\r\n		Rosamund Gifford Zoo<br />\r\n		1 Conservation Place<br />\r\n		Syracuse, NY 13204\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers\' Association (IMATA)</strong><br />\r\n		1200 South Lake Shore Drive<br />\r\n		Chicago, IL 60605\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)</strong><br />\r\n		2412 Creekside Court<br />\r\n		Stillwater, MN 55082\r\n  </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>On the Web</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.arkanimals.com">Ark Animals</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.elephant-managers.com">Elephant Managers\' Association</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.iaate.org">International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.imata.org">International Marine Animal Trainers\' Association</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.animaltraining.org">Animal Training Website for Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bird Training Websites</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.GoodBirdInc.com">Barbara Heidenreich\'s website</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com">Northwood limited</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.mikesfalconry.com">Mike\'s Falconry</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://members.aol.com/hawkequip/falconry.html">Williams F. Snell Falconry</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.busybeaks.com">Psitticines</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Places to purchase books</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Amazon.com (Go through the AAZK website and AAZK, Inc. will receive a donation of 5% of the purchase price).</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.Mytrainingstore.com">Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye)</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.clickertraining.com">Karen Pryor\'s Website and Store</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Transmitters</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Merlin Systems, Inc.<br />\r\n    P.O. Box 190257<br />\r\n    Boise, ID 83719<br />\r\n    Ph:(208) 362-2254<br />\r\n    Fax:(208) 362-2140<br />\r\n    For Orders: 1-866-742-8475\r\n    <a href="http://www.merlin-systems.com">merlin-systems.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.radiotracking.com">LL Electronics</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Receivers</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.com-spec.com">com-spec.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Please note: The information and/or products provided in this resource list are intended for use at the zoo trainer\'s discretion. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (307, 1, '2009-05-31 12:43:40', '2009-05-31 17:43:40', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li>Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment: available in the Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_resources.php">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li>Enrichment Day Examples: examples of enrichment day events from various institutions. Available in Members Area.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 12:43:40', '2009-05-31 17:43:40', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (308, 1, '2009-05-31 12:44:26', '2009-05-31 17:44:26', '<p>The training resources available today, many of them free, can really help a trainer develop skills, problem solve, and collect new ideas. There are literally thousands, if not more, resources for zoo keepers to learn more about animal training. Below is a brief list of some of these resources other than those produced by the ATC. This resource list includes websites, Listservs and supply companies that are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the AAZK, Inc. However, many of them can prove to be quite useful to the zoo trainer. Specific articles and books are listed in the <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior_bibliog.php">Animal Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a>. ATC Resources are listed on this website at the <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior_comm.php">Animal Training Committee</a> and <a href="/committees/comm_animalbehavior.php">Table of Contents</a> pages.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>There is one resource that is not on this list that is invaluable to the zoo trainer - our zoo colleagues. In addition to utilizing the vast array of training resources available in books, or websites, etc., the ATC encourages all zoo trainers to communicate with their peers and colleagues to learn from each other\'s experiences.</p>\r\n \r\n<h3>E Mail List Serves</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Animal Training List Serve<br>To join contact <a href="mailto:mthompson@lifegate.net">mthompson@lifegate.net</a></li>\r\n	<li>RATE: Reptile, Amphibian Training and Enrichment List Serve. To join contact <a href="mailto:andre.j.daneault@disney.com">andre.j.daneault@disney.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Journals and Newsletters</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance</strong><br />\r\n		C/O Gary Wilson<br />\r\n		Moorpark College<br />\r\n		7075 Campus Road<br />\r\n		Moorpark, CA 93021<br />\r\n		805-378-1441\r\n	</li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Animal Keepers\' Forum<br />\r\n    (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK))</strong><br />\r\n    3601 S.W 29th St. Suite 133<br />\r\n    Topeka, KS 66614\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Journal of the Elephant Managers\' Association Newsletter (EMA)</strong><br />\r\n		C/O Chuck Doyle<br />\r\n		Rosamund Gifford Zoo<br />\r\n		1 Conservation Place<br />\r\n		Syracuse, NY 13204\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers\' Association (IMATA)</strong><br />\r\n		1200 South Lake Shore Drive<br />\r\n		Chicago, IL 60605\r\n  </li>\r\n  <li>\r\n  	<strong>The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)</strong><br />\r\n		2412 Creekside Court<br />\r\n		Stillwater, MN 55082\r\n  </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>On the Web</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.arkanimals.com">Ark Animals</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.elephant-managers.com">Elephant Managers\' Association</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.iaate.org">International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.imata.org">International Marine Animal Trainers\' Association</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.animaltraining.org">Animal Training Website for Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bird Training Websites</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.GoodBirdInc.com">Barbara Heidenreich\'s website</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com">Northwood limited</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.mikesfalconry.com">Mike\'s Falconry</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://members.aol.com/hawkequip/falconry.html">Williams F. Snell Falconry</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.busybeaks.com">Psitticines</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Places to purchase books</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Amazon.com (Go through the AAZK website and AAZK, Inc. will receive a donation of 5% of the purchase price).</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.Mytrainingstore.com">Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye)</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="http://www.clickertraining.com">Karen Pryor\'s Website and Store</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Transmitters</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Merlin Systems, Inc.<br />\r\n    P.O. Box 190257<br />\r\n    Boise, ID 83719<br />\r\n    Ph:(208) 362-2254<br />\r\n    Fax:(208) 362-2140<br />\r\n    For Orders: 1-866-742-8475\r\n    <a href="http://www.merlin-systems.com">merlin-systems.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.radiotracking.com">LL Electronics</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Receivers</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.com-spec.com">com-spec.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Please note: The information and/or products provided in this resource list are intended for use at the zoo trainer\'s discretion. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (309, 1, '2009-05-31 13:47:14', '2009-05-31 18:47:14', '<h4>Periodicals</h4>\r\n<h6>"Enrichment Options and Training Tales"</h6>\r\nRegular columns featuring brief descriptions of ideas published monthly in the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/publications/animal-keepers-forum/">Animal Keepers\' Forum</a>. Published by the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.\r\n\r\nAAZK Administrative Office\r\nShane Good, Editor\r\n8476 E. Speedway Blvd.\r\nSuite 204\r\nTucson, AZ  85710-1728\r\n<strong>phone:</strong> (520) 298-9688\r\n<strong>fax:</strong> (520) 298-9688\r\n<strong>email:</strong> <a href="http://Shane.Good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shane.Good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</span></a>\r\n<strong>website:</strong> <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk">http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<h6>"The Shape of Enrichment" Newsletter</h6>\r\nA newsletter devoted entirely to enrichment of captive wild animals - everything from short blurbs to full length articles, pictures, and more! Published by The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.\r\n\r\nVal Hare and Karen Worley, editors\r\n1650 Minden Drive\r\nSan Diego, CA 92111\r\n<strong>phone:</strong> (619)270-4273\r\n<strong>fax: </strong>(619)279-4208\r\n<strong>e-mail:</strong> <a href="mailto:shape@enrichment.org">shape@enrichment.org</a>\r\n<strong>website:</strong> <a href="http://www.enrichment.org" target="blank">www.enrichment.org</a>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Books</h4>\r\nSecond Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals\r\nEds. David J. Shepherdson, Jill Mellen and Michael Hutchins.\r\n\r\nTo order, call Smithsonian 1-800-782-4612\r\nISBN # 1-56098-745-6.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Articles in Print</h4>\r\n<em>Coming Soon!</em>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Citations from Text</h4>\r\n<h6>Bekoff, Mark (1989) "Predators".</h6>\r\n<em>The encyclopedia of animal behavior</em>\r\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 22-29.\r\n<h6>Bloomsmith, Mollie A.; Brent, Linda Y.; Schapiro, Steven J.(1991).</h6>\r\n<em>Guidelines for developing and managing an environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates</em>\r\nLaboratory Animal Science, 41 (4):372-377.\r\n<h6>Brigham, David (1997).</h6>\r\n<em>Time out for good behavior</em>\r\nWildlife Conservation Sept/Oct: 64-65.\r\n<h6>Edmunds, Malcom; Edmunds, Janet (1989).</h6>\r\n<em>"Prey Defense"</em>\r\nThe encyclopedia Of animal behavior\r\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 32-39.\r\n<h6>Forthman, Debra L.; Ogden, Jacqueline J. (1992).</h6>\r\n<em>The role of applied Behavior analysis in zoo management: today and tomorrow</em>\r\nJournal Of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25: 647-652.\r\n<h6>Forthman-Quick, Debra (1984).</h6>\r\n<em>An integrative approach to environmental engineering in zoos</em>\r\nZoo Biology, 3: 65-77.\r\n<h6>Kreger, Michael D; Hutchins, Michael; Fascione, Nina (1998).\r\n<em>Context, Ethics and environmental enrichment in zoos and aquariums</em>\r\nSecond Nature.</h6>\r\n<h6>Luoma, Jon R. (1987).</h6>\r\n<em>A crowded ark: The roles of zoos in wildlife conservation</em>\r\nHaughton Mifflin Co.\r\n<h6>Poole, T.B. (1997).</h6>\r\n<em>Environmental enrichment for captive vertebrates</em>\r\nTopics In Captive Wild Animal Husbandry\r\nProceedings Of Symposium 12 Of The Association Of British Wild Animal Keepers, Chesington: 23-31.\r\n<h6>Reinhardt, Viktor (1993).</h6>\r\n<em>Enticing nonhuman primates to forage for their standard biscuit ration</em>\r\nZoo Biology, 12:307-312.\r\n<h6>Shepherdson, David (1992a).</h6>\r\n<em>Environmental enrichment: an overview</em>\r\nAmerican Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Annual Conference Proceedings: 100-103.\r\n<h6>Shepherdson, David (1992b)</h6>\r\n<em>An introduction to behavioral enrichment</em>\r\nNortheast Regional American Zoo And Aquarium Association Conference, hands-on workshop notes.\r\n<h6>Tudge, Colin (1992).</h6>\r\n<em>Last Animals At The Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped</em>\r\nWashington D.C., Island Press.', 'Printed Resources', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'printed-resources', '', '', '2014-02-05 13:23:51', '2014-02-05 18:23:51', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=309', 1, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (312, 1, '2013-10-29 10:39:34', '2013-10-29 15:39:34', '<h4>Periodicals</h4>\n\n<h6>"Enrichment Options"</h6>\nA regular column featuring brief descriptions of ideas published monthly in the <a href="[homeurl]/publications/animal-keepers-forum/">Animal Keepers\' Forum</a>. Published by the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.\n\nAAZK Administrative Office\nSusan Chan, Editor\n3601 S.W. 29th Street, Suite 133\nTopeka, KS 66614\n<strong>phone:</strong> (785) 273-9149\n<strong>fax:</strong>  (785)273-1980\n<strong>email:</strong> <a href="mailto:akfeditor@zk.kscoxmail.com">akfeditor@zk.kscoxmail.com</a>\n<strong>website:</strong> <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk">http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\n\n<h6>"The Shape of Enrichment" Newsletter</h6>\nA newsletter devoted entirely to enrichment of captive wild animals - everything from short blurbs to full length articles, pictures, and more! Published by The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.\n\nVal Hare and Karen Worley, editors\n1650 Minden Drive\nSan Diego, CA 92111\n<strong>phone:</strong> (619)270-4273\n<strong>fax: </strong>(619)279-4208\n<strong>e-mail:</strong> <a href="mailto:shape@enrichment.org">shape@enrichment.org</a>\n<strong>website:</strong> <a href="http://www.enrichment.org" target="blank">www.enrichment.org</a>\n\n\n<div class="hr"></div>\n\n\n<h4>Books</h4>\n\nSecond Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals\nEds. David J. Shepherdson, Jill Mellen and Michael Hutchins.\n\nTo order, call Smithsonian 1-800-782-4612\nISBN # 1-56098-745-6.\n\n\n<div class="hr"></div>\n\n\n<h4>Articles in Print</h4>\n\n<em>Coming Soon!</em>\n\n\n<div class="hr"></div>\n\n\n<h4>Citations from Text</h4>\n<ul>\n	<li>Bekoff, Mark (1989) "Predators".\n<em>The encyclopedia of animal behavior</em>\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 22-29.\n\n	<li>Bloomsmith, Mollie A.; Brent, Linda Y.; Schapiro, Steven J.(1991).\n<em>Guidelines for developing and managing an environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates</em>\nLaboratory Animal Science, 41 (4):372-377.\n\n	<li>Brigham, David (1997).\n<em>Time out for good behavior</em>\nWildlife Conservation Sept/Oct: 64-65.\n\nEdmunds, Malcom; Edmunds, Janet (1989).\n<em>"Prey Defense"</em>\nThe encyclopedia Of animal behavior\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 32-39.\n\nForthman, Debra L.; Ogden, Jacqueline J. (1992).\n<em>The role of applied Behavior analysis in zoo management: today and tomorrow</em>\nJournal Of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25: 647-652.\n\nForthman-Quick, Debra (1984).\n<em>An integrative approach to environmental engineering in zoos</em>\nZoo Biology, 3: 65-77.\n\nKreger, Michael D; Hutchins, Michael; Fascione, Nina (1998).\n<em>Context, Ethics and environmental enrichment in zoos and aquariums</em>\nSecond Nature.\n\nLuoma, Jon R. (1987).\n<em>A crowded ark: The roles of zoos in wildlife conservation</em>\nHaughton Mifflin Co.\n\nPoole, T.B. (1997).\n<em>Environmental enrichment for captive vertebrates</em>\nTopics In Captive Wild Animal Husbandry\nProceedings Of Symposium 12 Of The Association Of British Wild Animal Keepers, Chesington: 23-31.\n\nReinhardt, Viktor (1993).\n<em>Enticing nonhuman primates to forage for their standard biscuit ration</em>\nZoo Biology, 12:307-312.\n\nShepherdson, David (1992a).\n<em>Environmental enrichment: an overview</em>\nAmerican Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Annual Conference Proceedings: 100-103.\n\nShepherdson, David (1992b)\n<em>An introduction to behavioral enrichment</em>\nNortheast Regional American Zoo And Aquarium Association Conference, hands-on workshop notes.\n\nTudge, Colin (1992).\n<em>Last Animals At The Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped</em>\nWashington D.C., Island Press.\n\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Printed Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '309-autosave-v1', '', '', '2013-10-29 10:39:34', '2013-10-29 15:39:34', '', 309, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/309-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (313, 1, '2009-05-31 14:02:16', '2009-05-31 19:02:16', '<h3>Periodicals</h3>\r\n<p><strong>"Enrichment Options"</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A regular column featuring brief descriptions of ideas published monthly in the <a href="/animal-keepers-forum/">Animal Keepers\' Forum</a>. Published by the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Administrative Office<br />\r\nSusan Chan, Editor<br />\r\n3601 S.W. 29th Street, Suite 133<br />\r\nTopeka, KS 66614<br />\r\nphone: (785) 273-9149<br />\r\nfax:  (785)273-1980<br />\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:akfeditor@zk.kscoxmail.com">akfeditor@zk.kscoxmail.com</a><br />\r\nwebsite: <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk">http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>"The Shape of Enrichment" Newsletter</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A newsletter devoted entirely to enrichment of captive wild animals - everything from short blurbs to full length articles, pictures, and more! Published by The Shape of Enrichment, Inc.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Val Hare and Karen Worley, editors<br />\r\n1650 Minden Drive<br />\r\nSan Diego, CA 92111<br />\r\nphone: (619)270-4273<br />\r\nfax: (619)279-4208<br />\r\ne-mail: <a href="mailto:shape@enrichment.org">shape@enrichment.org</a><br />\r\nwebsite: <a href="http://www.enrichment.org">www.enrichment.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Books</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Eds. David J. Shepherdson, Jill Mellen and Michael Hutchins.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>To order, call Smithsonian 1-800-782-4612<br />\r\nISBN # 1-56098-745-6.</p> \r\n\r\n<h3>Articles in Print</h3>\r\n<p>Coming Soon!</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Citations from Text</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Bekoff, Mark (1989) "Predators".<br />\r\n<em>The encyclopedia of animal behavior</em><br />\r\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 22-29.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bloomsmith, Mollie A.; Brent, Linda Y.; Schapiro, Steven J.(1991).<br />\r\n<em>Guidelines for developing and managing an environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates</em><br />\r\nLaboratory Animal Science, 41 (4):372-377.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Brigham, David (1997).<br />\r\n<em>Time out for good behavior</em><br />\r\nWildlife Conservation Sept/Oct: 64-65.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Edmunds, Malcom; Edmunds, Janet (1989).<br />\r\n<em>"Prey Defense"</em><br />\r\nThe encyclopedia Of animal behavior<br />\r\nPeter J.B. Slater, ed. New York: 32-39.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Forthman, Debra L.; Ogden, Jacqueline J. (1992).<br />\r\n<em>The role of applied Behavior analysis in zoo management: today and tomorrow</em><br />\r\nJournal Of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25: 647-652.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Forthman-Quick, Debra (1984).<br />\r\n<em>An integrative approach to environmental engineering in zoos</em><br />\r\nZoo Biology, 3: 65-77.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kreger, Michael D; Hutchins, Michael; Fascione, Nina (1998).<br />\r\n<em>Context, Ethics and environmental enrichment in zoos and aquariums</em><br />\r\nSecond Nature.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luoma, Jon R. (1987).<br />\r\n<em>A crowded ark: The roles of zoos in wildlife conservation</em><br />\r\nHaughton Mifflin Co.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Poole, T.B. (1997).<br />\r\n<em>Environmental enrichment for captive vertebrates</em><br />\r\nTopics In Captive Wild Animal Husbandry<br />\r\nProceedings Of Symposium 12 Of The Association Of British Wild Animal Keepers, Chesington: 23-31.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Reinhardt, Viktor (1993).<br />\r\n<em>Enticing nonhuman primates to forage for their standard biscuit ration</em><br />\r\nZoo Biology, 12:307-312.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shepherdson, David (1992a).<br />\r\n<em>Environmental enrichment: an overview</em><br />\r\nAmerican Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Annual Conference Proceedings: 100-103.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shepherdson, David (1992b)<br />\r\n<em>An introduction to behavioral enrichment</em><br />\r\nNortheast Regional American Zoo And Aquarium Association Conference, hands-on workshop notes.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tudge, Colin (1992).<br />\r\n<em>Last Animals At The Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped</em><br />\r\nWashington D.C., Island Press.</p>', 'Printed Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '309-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:02:16', '2009-05-31 19:02:16', '', 309, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/309-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (314, 1, '2009-05-31 12:44:47', '2009-05-31 17:44:47', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li>Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment: available in the Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_resources.php">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li>Enrichment Day Examples: examples of enrichment day events from various institutions. Available in Members Area.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 12:44:47', '2009-05-31 17:44:47', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (315, 1, '2009-05-31 14:03:07', '2009-05-31 19:03:07', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li>Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment: available in the Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li>Enrichment Day Examples: examples of enrichment day events from various institutions. Available in Members Area.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:03:07', '2009-05-31 19:03:07', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (320, 1, '2009-05-31 14:05:37', '2009-05-31 19:05:37', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li>Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment: available in the Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li>Enrichment Day Examples: examples of enrichment day events from various institutions. Available in Members Area.</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:05:37', '2009-05-31 19:05:37', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (321, 1, '2009-05-31 14:11:00', '2009-05-31 19:11:00', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment (AAZK Members Only)</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Enrichment Day Examples</a> (AAZK Members Only)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:11:00', '2009-05-31 19:11:00', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (322, 1, '2009-05-31 14:11:16', '2009-05-31 19:11:16', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment</a> (AAZK Members Only)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Enrichment Day Examples</a> (AAZK Members Only)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:11:16', '2009-05-31 19:11:16', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (323, 1, '2009-05-31 14:11:33', '2009-05-31 19:11:33', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment</a> (AAZK Members Only!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Enrichment Day Examples</a> (AAZK Members Only!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:11:33', '2009-05-31 19:11:33', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (324, 1, '2009-05-31 14:24:13', '2009-05-31 19:24:13', '<h4>Suppliers</h4>\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Absolute Primate Enrichment Systems</h6>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates\r\n(817) 228-2281\r\n<a href="http://www.absoluteprimate.com" target="_blank">www.absoluteprimate.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>American Excelsior Company</h6>\r\nWoodwool Substrates\r\n(800) 326-3626\r\n<a href="http://www.amerexcel.com/" target="_blank">www.amerexcel.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Animal Management Resources</h6>\r\n(910) 246-6263\r\n<a href="http://www.mytrainingstore.com" target="_blank">www.mytrainingstore.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:meg@mytrainingstore.com">meg@mytrainingstore.com</a></li>\r\n\r\n<h6>Aussie Dog Products</h6>\r\nEnrichment devices for dogs, horses and zoo animals\r\n+61 (0)3 9752-3336  FAX +61 (0)3 9758-3020\r\n<a href="http://www.aussiedog.com.au" target="_blank">www.aussiedog.com.au</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>BCI Burke Co., Inc.</h6>\r\nPlayground Structures\r\n800-266-1250 FAX  (414) 921-9566\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:info@bciburke.com">info@bciburke.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.bciburke.com/" target="_blank">www.bciburke.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Bio-Serve</h6>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates, dogs, pigs, rodents\r\n(908) 996-2155 FAX  (908) 996-4123\r\n<a href="http://www.bio-serv.com" target="_blank">www.bio-serv.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Birds Just Wanna Have Fun</h6>\r\nBird toys\r\n1-800-246-1018 or (512) 401-0536\r\nE-mail: <a href="mailto:info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com">info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/" target="_blank">www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Boomer Ball®, Inc.</h6>\r\nEnrichment devices for zoo animals\r\n(888) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6125\r\nFAX (800) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6185\r\n\r\n<h6>Busy Beaks</h6>\r\nBird toys\r\n<a href="http://www.busybeaks.com" target="_blank">www.busybeaks.com</a>\r\n458 Lucher Rd.\r\nWillis, TX 77378\r\n(936)344-8400 (phone)\r\n(936)344-8406 (fax)\r\n<a href="mailto:BusyBeaksToys@aol.com">BusyBeaksToys@aol.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>The Caning Company</h6>\r\nGourds\r\n(800) 544-3373\r\n<a href="http://www.caning.com/" target="_blank">www.caning.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Choppers Toys/Design-Rite Products</h6>\r\n101 North 55th Street Unit #4\r\nPhoenix AZ 85034\r\n(480) 945-8406\r\n<a href="http://www.chopperstoys.com/" target="_blank">www.chopperstoys.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Desert Plastics</h6>\r\n2401A Phoenix, NE\r\nAlbuquerque, NM 87107\r\nPhone: (505) 884-3889\r\nFax: (505) 884-3932\r\n<a href="http://www.desertplastics-abq.com/" target="_blank">www.desertplastics-abq.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Doctors Fosters Smith</h6>\r\nPet Supply\r\n(800) 826-7206\r\n<a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/" target="_blank">www.drsfostersmith.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Duracast Products, Inc.</h6>\r\nPlastic enrichment products\r\n(800) 683-4116  FAX (863) 638-2443\r\n<a href="http://www.duracast.com" target="_blank">http://www.duracast.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Edible Landscaping</h6>\r\nEdible Plants\r\n800-524-4156 FAX  (434) 361-1916\r\n<a href="http://www.eat-it.com/" target="_blank">www.eat-it.com </a>\r\n\r\n<h6>E Street Plastics</h6>\r\nAcrylic mirrors, plexi and lexan\r\n(972) 207-0936\r\n<a href="http://www.estreetplastics.com" target="_blank">www.estreetplastics.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@estreetplastics.com">sales@estreetplastics.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Ethical, Inc.</h6>\r\nVinyl chew toys, squish balls\r\n(973) 484-1000\r\n<a href="http://www.ethicalpet.com/" target="_blank">www.ethicalpet.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Exotic Creations</h6>\r\nBird Toys\r\n(612) 785-0376\r\n<a href="http://www.exoticreations.com" target="_blank">www.exoticreations.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Fauna-Tek</h6>\r\nNew England Exotics, Inc.\r\n71 Michaels Rd.\r\nWells, ME 04090\r\n207-646-7173\r\n<a href="http://www.fauna-tek.net" target="_blank">www.fauna-tek.net</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Fluker Farms</h6>\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n(800) 735-8537\r\n<a href="http://www.flukerfarms.com" target="_blank">www.flukerfarms.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Injoy Coursing Equipment</h6>\r\nCoursing Lures\r\n(802) 425-3691 FAX  (802) 425-4468\r\n<a href="http://www.injoy-1.com" target="_blank">www.injoy-1.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>International Cordage</h6>\r\nRope Structures\r\n(602) 252-3155\r\nFAX  (602) 252-3053\r\n<a href="http://www.internationalcordage.com/" target="_blank">www.internationalcordage.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Jeffer’s Pet Supply</h6>\r\nPet &amp; 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buoys\r\n(800) 351-1363\r\n<a href="http://www.rotonics.com" target="_blank">www.rotonics.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:buoys@rotonics.com">buoys@rotonics.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Safari Thatch, Inc.</h6>\r\nBamboo Products\r\n(954) 564-0059\r\nFAX (954) 564-7431\r\n<a href="http://www.safarithatch.com/" target="_blank">www.safarithatch.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Sanctuary Supplies</h6>\r\n4300 Pletzer Blvd.\r\nRootstown, OH. 44272\r\n(877) 886-1992\r\n<a href="http://www.sanctuarysupplies.com" target="_blank">www.sanctuarysupplies.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Seeds of Change</h6>\r\nOrganic seeds for edible plants\r\nFAX (505) 438-7052\r\n<a href="http://www.seedsofchange.com/" target="_blank">www.seedsofchange.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>SINCO Group, Inc.</h6>\r\nCargo Nets\r\nFAX (860) 632-1509\r\n<a href="http://www.sinco.com/" target="_blank">www.sinco.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@sincosala.com">sales@sincosala.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>SitStay</h6>\r\nTraining Clickers\r\nFAX (402) 467-5055\r\n<a href="http://www.sitstay.com/" target="_blank">www.sitstay.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>StarBird</h6>\r\nZoo Enrichment\r\n(310) 489-8868\r\nFAX (310) 828-5129\r\n<a href="http://www.estarbird.com/" target="_blank">www.estarbird.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Sweeney Enterprises, Inc.</h6>\r\nAutomatic Feeders\r\n(800) 443-4244\r\nFAX (800) 337-5017\r\n<a href="http://www.sweeneyfeeders.com" target="_blank">www.sweeneyfeeders.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>That Pet Place</h6>\r\n<a href="http://www.thatpetplace.com" target="_blank">www.thatpetplace.com </a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Twin Leather Company</h6>\r\nBird toy parts and supplies\r\n(508) 583-3485\r\nFAX (508) 586-4501\r\n<a href="http://www.twinleather.com/" target="_blank">www.twinleather.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@twinleather.com">sales@twinleather.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Valentine Inc.</h6>\r\nZoological supplies\r\nFAX  (239) 645 4682\r\n<a href="http://www.valentineinc.com/" target="_blank">www.valentineinc.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Welburn Gourd Farm</h6>\r\nGourds\r\n(760)728-4271\r\n<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com" target="_blank">www.welburngourdfarm.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>World Champion Horse Equipment</h6>\r\nEquine Supply\r\n(931) 684-0496\r\n<a href="http://www.ehorseequipment.com" target="_blank">www.ehorseequipment.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h6>Zoomed Laboratories</h6>\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n(805) 542-9988  FAX (805) 542-9295\r\n<a href="http://www.zoomed.com/" target="_blank">www.zoomed.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:zoomed@zoomed.com">zoomed@zoomed.com</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Related Sites</h4>\r\nThe AAZK, Inc. provides links to other sites as a convenience to users of the AAZK Enrichment Site, and does not necessarily endorse or take any responsibility for the content of these sites.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.enrichment.org/">"The Shape of Enrichment"</a></li>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="https://awionline.org/">Primate Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.arkanimals.com/ark/e_index.html">E is for Enrichment</a></li>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.brown.edu/Research/Primate/enrich.html">An Index of Laboratory Animal Enrichment Articles</a></li>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fortworthzoo.org/">The Fort Worth Zoo presents Enrichment Online</a></li>\r\n    <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.animalenrichment.org/">Disney\'s Animal Kingdom: Animal Enrichment Programs</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Enrichment Suppliers', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'suppliers', '', '', '2014-02-05 13:50:09', '2014-02-05 18:50:09', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=324', 2, 'page', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3658, 1, '2013-10-29 10:53:49', '2013-10-29 15:53:49', '<h4>Absolute Primate Enrichment Systems</h4>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates\r\n(817) 228-2281\r\n<a href="http://www.absoluteprimate.com" target="_blank">www.absoluteprimate.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>American Excelsior Company</h4>\r\nWoodwool Substrates\r\n(800) 326-3626\r\n<a href="http://www.amerexcel.com/" target="_blank">www.amerexcel.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Animal Management Resources</h4>\r\n(910) 246-6263\r\n<a href="http://www.mytrainingstore.com" target="_blank">www.mytrainingstore.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:meg@mytrainingstore.com">meg@mytrainingstore.com</a></li>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Aussie Dog Products</h4>\r\nEnrichment devices for dogs, horses and zoo animals\r\n+61 (0)3 9752-3336  FAX +61 (0)3 9758-3020\r\n<a href="http://www.aussiedog.com.au" target="_blank">www.aussiedog.com.au</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>BCI Burke Co., Inc.</h4>\r\nPlayground Structures\r\n800-266-1250 FAX  (414) 921-9566\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:info@bciburke.com">info@bciburke.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.bciburke.com/">www.bciburke.com</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Bio-Serve</h4>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates, dogs, pigs, rodents\r\n(908) 996-2155 FAX  (908) 996-4123\r\n<a href="http://www.bio-serv.com">www.bio-serv.com</a>\r\n\r\nBirds Just Wanna Have Fun\r\nBird toys\r\n1-800-246-1018 or (512) 401-0536\r\nE-mail: <a href="mailto:info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com">info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/">www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a>\r\n\r\nBoomer Ball®, Inc.\r\nEnrichment devices for zoo animals\r\n(888) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6125\r\nFAX (800) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6185\r\n\r\nBusy Beaks\r\nBird toys\r\n<a href="http://www.busybeaks.com" target="_blank">www.busybeaks.com</a>\r\n458 Lucher Rd.\r\nWillis, TX 77378\r\n(936)344-8400 (phone)\r\n(936)344-8406 (fax)\r\n<a href="mailto:BusyBeaksToys@aol.com">BusyBeaksToys@aol.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Caning Company\r\nGourds\r\n(800) 544-3373\r\n<a href="http://www.caning.com/" target="_blank">www.caning.com</a>\r\n\r\nChoppers Toys/Design-Rite Products\r\n101 North 55th Street Unit #4\r\nPhoenix AZ 85034\r\n(480) 945-8406\r\n<a href="http://www.chopperstoys.com/" target="_blank">www.chopperstoys.com</a>\r\n\r\nDesert Plastics\r\n2401A Phoenix, NE\r\nAlbuquerque, NM 87107\r\nPhone: (505) 884-3889\r\nFax: (505) 884-3932\r\n<a href="http://www.desertplastics-abq.com/" target="_blank">www.desertplastics-abq.com</a>\r\n\r\nDoctors Fosters Smith\r\nPet Supply\r\n(800) 826-7206\r\n<a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/" target="_blank">www.drsfostersmith.com</a>\r\n\r\nDuracast Products, Inc.\r\nPlastic enrichment products\r\n(800) 683-4116  FAX (863) 638-2443\r\n<a href="http://www.duracast.com" target="_blank">http://www.duracast.com</a>\r\n\r\nEdible Landscaping\r\nEdible Plants\r\n800-524-4156 FAX  (434) 361-1916\r\n<a href="http://www.eat-it.com/" target="_blank">www.eat-it.com </a>\r\n\r\nE Street Plastics\r\nAcrylic mirrors, plexi and lexan\r\n(972) 207-0936\r\n<a href="http://www.estreetplastics.com" target="_blank">www.estreetplastics.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@estreetplastics.com">sales@estreetplastics.com</a>\r\n\r\nEthical, Inc.\r\nVinyl chew toys, squish balls\r\n(973) 484-1000\r\n<a href="http://www.ethicalpet.com/" target="_blank">www.ethicalpet.com</a>\r\n\r\nExotic Creations\r\nBird Toys\r\n(612) 785-0376\r\n<a href="http://www.exoticreations.com" target="_blank">www.exoticreations.com</a>\r\n\r\nFauna-Tek\r\nNew England Exotics, Inc.\r\n71 Michaels Rd.\r\nWells, ME 04090\r\n207-646-7173\r\n<a href="http://www.fauna-tek.net" target="_blank">www.fauna-tek.net</a>\r\n\r\nFluker Farms\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n(800) 735-8537\r\n<a href="http://www.flukerfarms.com" target="_blank">www.flukerfarms.com</a>\r\n\r\nInjoy Coursing Equipment\r\nCoursing Lures\r\n(802) 425-3691 FAX  (802) 425-4468\r\n<a href="http://www.injoy-1.com" target="_blank">www.injoy-1.com</a>\r\n\r\nInternational Cordage\r\nRope Structures\r\n(602) 252-3155\r\nFAX  (602) 252-3053\r\n<a href="http://www.internationalcordage.com/" target="_blank">www.internationalcordage.com</a>\r\n\r\nJeffer’s Pet Supply\r\nPet &amp; 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1864, 2, '2011-02-17 15:19:03', '2011-02-17 20:19:03', '<ul style="text-align: left;">\r\n	<li><strong>Absolute Primate Enrichment Systems</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates\r\n(817) 228-2281\r\n<a href="http://www.absoluteprimate.com ">www.absoluteprimate.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>American Excelsior Company</strong>\r\nWoodwool Substrates\r\n(800) 326-3626\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.amerexcel.com/">www.amerexcel.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Animal Management Resources</strong>\r\n(910) 246-6263\r\n<a href="http://www.mytrainingstore.com">www.mytrainingstore.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:meg@mytrainingstore.com">meg@mytrainingstore.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Aussie Dog Products</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for dogs, horses and zoo animals\r\n+61 (0)3 9752-3336  FAX +61 (0)3 9758-3020\r\n<a href="http://www.aussiedog.com.au">www.aussiedog.com.au</a></li>\r\n\r\n	<li><strong>BCI Burke Co., Inc.</strong>\r\nPlayground Structures\r\n800-266-1250 FAX  (414) 921-9566\r\n\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:info@bciburke.com">info@bciburke.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.bciburke.com/">www.bciburke.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Bio-Serve</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates, dogs, pigs, rodents\r\n(908) 996-2155 FAX  (908) 996-4123\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bio-serv.com">www.bio-serv.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Birds Just Wanna Have Fun</strong>\r\nBird toys\r\n1-800-246-1018 or (512) 401-0536\r\n\r\nE-mail: <a href="mailto:info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com">info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/">www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Boomer Ball®, Inc.</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for zoo animals\r\n(888) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6125\r\nFAX (800) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6185</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Busy Beaks</strong> (toys for birds)\r\n<a href="http://www.busybeaks.com">www.busybeaks.com</a>\r\n458 Lucher Rd.\r\nWillis, TX 77378\r\n(936)344-8400 (phone)\r\n(936)344-8406 (fax)\r\n<a href="mailto:BusyBeaksToys@aol.com">BusyBeaksToys@aol.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>The Caning Company</strong>\r\nGourds\r\n(800) 544-3373\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.caning.com/">www.caning.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Choppers Toys/Design-Rite Products</strong>\r\n101 North 55th    Street Unit #4\r\nPhoenix AZ 85034\r\n(480) 945-8406\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.chopperstoys.com/">www.chopperstoys.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Desert Plastics</strong>\r\n2401A Phoenix, NE\r\nAlbuquerque, NM 87107\r\nPhone: (505) 884-3889\r\nFax: (505) 884-3932\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.desertplastics-abq.com/">www.desertplastics-abq.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Doctors Fosters Smith</strong>\r\nPet Supply\r\n(800) 826-7206\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/">www.drsfostersmith.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Duracast Products, Inc.</strong>\r\nPlastic enrichment products\r\n(800) 683-4116  FAX (863) 638-2443\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.duracast.com">http://www.duracast.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Edible Landscaping</strong>\r\nEdible Plants\r\n800-524-4156 FAX  (434) 361-1916\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.eat-it.com/">www.eat-it.com </a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ethical, Inc.</strong>\r\nVinyl chew toys, squish balls\r\n(973) 484-1000\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ethicalpet.com/">www.ethicalpet.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Exotic Creations</strong>\r\nBird Toys\r\n(612) 785-0376\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.exoticreations.com">www.exoticreations.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Fauna-Tek</strong>\r\nNew England Exotics, Inc.\r\n71 Michaels Rd.\r\nWells, ME 04090\r\n207-646-7173\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.fauna-tek.com/">www.fauna-tek.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Fluker Farms</strong>\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n(800) 735-8537\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.flukerfarms.com">www.flukerfarms.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Injoy Coursing Equipment</strong>\r\nCoursing Lures\r\n(802) 425-3691 FAX  (802) 425-4468\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.injoy-1.com">www.injoy-1.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>International Cordage</strong>\r\nRope Structures\r\n(602) 252-3155\r\nFAX  (602) 252-3053\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.internationalcordage.com/">www.internationalcordage.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Jeffer’s Pet Supply</strong>\r\nPet &amp; livestock supplies\r\n(800) 533-3377\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.jefferspet.com">www.jefferspet.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.jefferslivestock.com">www.jefferslivestock.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Jolly Pets</strong>\r\nHorsemen\'s Pride Incorporated\r\n219 South Sycamore Street\r\nRavenna, Ohio 44266\r\n1-800-232-7950\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sportote.com/html/Zoo.html">http://www.sportote.com/html/Zoo.html</a>\r\nHeavy duty plastic balls</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The Kong Company</strong>\r\nKong toys\r\n16191 Table Mountain Parkway\r\nGolden, CO 80403\r\n(303)  216-2626\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.kongcompany.com/">http://www.kongcompany.com/</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Kracor, Inc.</strong>\r\nPlastic enrichment feeders &amp; toys\r\n(800) 255-6335\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.kracor.com">www.kracor.com</a>\r\nemail:  <a href="mailto:custormerservice@kracor.com">custormerservice@kracor.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>The Larson Company</strong>\r\n"The Stump" enrichment  device\r\n(520) 294-3900 FAX  (520) 741-7930\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.larson-usa.com">www.larson-usa.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Leather Elves</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for birds &amp; zoo animals\r\n(781) 331-8557\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.theleatherelves.com">www.theleatherelves.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Lomir Primate Enrichment Technologies</strong>\r\nPrimate enrichment products\r\n(877) 425-3604\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.lomir.com/pet">www.lomir.com/pet</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Omaha Vaccine Company</strong>\r\nPet Supplies\r\n800-367-4444\r\nFAX 800-242-9447\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.omahavaccine.com/">www.omahavaccine.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Otto Environmental</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for zoo animals\r\n(414) 358-1001\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ottoenvironmental.com/">www.ottoenvironmental.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Pacific Fibre and Rope Co., Inc.</strong>\r\nCargo nets and rope ladders\r\nFAX (310) 835-6781\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.pacificfibre.com/">www.pacificfibre.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:pacfib@worldnet.att.net">pacfib@worldnet.att.net</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Primate Products</strong>\r\nEnrichment devices for primates\r\n(305) 471-9557\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.primateproducts.com/enrichment/htm">www.primateproducts.com/enrichment/htm</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>PetsMart</strong>\r\n19601 N. 27th    Ave.\r\nPhoenix,  AZ. 85027\r\n(800) 738-1385\r\nPet supplies\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.petsmart.com/">www.petsmart.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Safari Thatch, Inc.</strong>\r\nBamboo Products\r\n(954) 564-0059\r\nFAX (954) 564-7431\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.safarithatch.com/">www.safarithatch.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Sanctuary Supplies</strong>\r\n4300 Pletzer    Blvd.\r\nRootstown,   OH. 44272\r\n(877) 886-1992\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.santuarysupplies.com/">www.santuarysupplies.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Seeds of Change</strong>\r\nOrganic seeds for edible plants\r\nFAX (505) 438-7052\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.seedsofchange.com/">www.seedsofchange.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>SINCO Group, Inc.</strong>\r\nCargo Nets\r\nFAX (860) 632-1509\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sinco.com/">www.sinco.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@sincosala.com">sales@sincosala.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>SitStay</strong>\r\nTraining Clickers\r\nFAX (402) 467-5055\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sitstay.com/">www.sitstay.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>StarBird</strong>\r\nZoo Enrichment\r\n(310) 489-8868\r\nFAX (310) 828-5129\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.estarbird.com/">www.estarbird.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Sweeney Enterprises, Inc.</strong>\r\nAutomatic Feeders\r\n(800) 443-4244\r\nFAX (800) 337-5017\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sweeneyfeeders.com">www.sweeneyfeeders.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>That Fish Place  and Pet Place</strong>\r\nAquarium Supplies\r\nFAX (800) 786-3829\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.thatpetplace.com/intro/mainf.html">www.thatpetplace.com/intro/mainf.html</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Toys for Habitats/Rotocast</strong>\r\nHeavy duty plastic balls\r\n(800) 537-8888 or (865) 522-9902 FAX (865) 524-0170\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.rotonics.com/">www.rotonics.com</a>\r\n<a href="http://www.rotonics.com/petcast/habitat.pdf">www.rotonics.com/petcast/habitat.pdf</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:tennesseee@rotonics.com">tennesseee@rotonics.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Twin Leather Company</strong>\r\nBird toy parts and supplies\r\n(508) 583-3485\r\nFAX (508) 586-4501\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.twinleather.com/">www.twinleather.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:sales@twinleather.com">sales@twinleather.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Valentine Herpetological Supplies</strong>\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n800-438-7883\r\nFAX (630) 243-8882\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.valentineinc.com/">www.valentineinc.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Welburn Gourd Farm</strong>\r\nGourds\r\n(760)728-4271\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com">www.welburngourdfarm.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>World Champion Horse Equipment</strong>\r\nEquine Supply\r\n(931) 684-0496\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ehorseequipment.com">www.ehorseequipment.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Zoomed Laboratories</strong>\r\nHerpetological Supplies\r\n(805) 542-9988  FAX (805) 542-9295\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.zoomed.com/">www.zoomed.com</a>\r\nemail: <a href="mailto:zoomed@zoomed.com">zoomed@zoomed.com</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Enrichment Suppliers', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '324-revision-v1', '', '', '2011-02-17 15:19:03', '2011-02-17 20:19:03', '', 324, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/324-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (326, 1, '2009-05-31 14:24:13', '2009-05-31 19:24:13', '<ul>\r\n	<li><p><strong>American Excelsior Company</strong> <br />\r\n      Woodwool Substrates <br />\r\n      (800) 326-3626 </p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.amerexcel.com/">www.amerexcel.com</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Animal Management Resources</strong><br />\r\n      Training and enrichment gear<br />\r\n      (708) 352-3636 (office)  (708) 369- 3626 (mobile)</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.amrchicago.com">www.amrchicago.com</a><br />\r\n      email: <a href="mailto:meg@amrchicago.com">meg@amrchicago.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Aussie Dog Products</strong><br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for dogs, horses and zoo animals<br />\r\n      +61 (0)3 9752-3336  FAX +61 (0)3 9758-3020</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.aussiedog.com.au">www.aussiedog.com.au</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>BCI Burke Co., Inc.</strong><br />\r\n      Playground Structures<br />\r\n      800-266-1250 FAX  (414) 921-9566</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p>email: <a href="mailto:info@bciburke.com">info@bciburke.com</a><br />\r\n      <a href="http://www.bciburke.com/">www.bciburke.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Bio-Serve</strong><br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for primates, dogs, pigs, rodents<br />\r\n      (908) 996-2155 FAX  (908) 996-4123</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.bio-serv.com">www.bio-serv.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Birds Just Wanna Have Fun</strong><br />\r\n      Bird toys<br />\r\n      1-800-246-1018 or (512) 401-0536</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com">info@birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a> <br />\r\n      <a href="http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/">www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Boomer Ball®, Inc.</strong><br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for zoo animals<br />\r\n      (888) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6125<br />\r\n      FAX (800) 858-9529  or (847) 546-6185</p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>The Caning Company</strong><br />\r\n      Gourds<br />\r\n      (800) 544-3373</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.caning.com/">www.caning.com</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Choppers Toys/Design-Rite Products</strong><br />\r\n      101 North 55th    Street Unit #4 <br />\r\n      Phoenix AZ 85034 <br />\r\n      (480) 945-8406</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.chopperstoys.com/">www.chopperstoys.com</a></p></li>\r\n  \r\n  <li><p><strong>Desert Plastics</strong><br />\r\n      2401A Phoenix, NE<br />\r\n      Albuquerque, NM 87107<br />\r\n      Phone: (505) 884-3889<br />\r\n      Fax: (505) 884-3932</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.desertplastics-abq.com/">www.desertplastics-abq.com</a></p></li>\r\n  \r\n  <li><p><strong>Doctors Fosters Smith</strong><br />\r\n      Pet Supply<br />\r\n      (800) 826-7206</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/">www.drsfostersmith.com</a></p></li>\r\n  \r\n  <li><p><strong>Duracast Products, Inc.</strong><br />\r\n      Plastic enrichment products<br />\r\n      (800) 683-4116  FAX (863) 638-2443</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.duracast.com">http://www.duracast.com</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Edible Landscaping</strong><br />\r\n      Edible Plants<br />\r\n      800-524-4156 FAX  (434) 361-1916</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.eat-it.com/">www.eat-it.com </a> </p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Ethical, Inc.</strong> <br />\r\n      Vinyl chew toys, squish balls <br />\r\n      (973) 484-1000</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.ethicalpet.com/">www.ethicalpet.com</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Exotic Creations</strong> <br />\r\n      Bird Toys <br />\r\n      (612) 785-0376</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.exoticreations.com">www.exoticreations.com</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Fauna-Tek</strong><br />\r\n      New England Exotics, Inc.<br />\r\n      71 Michaels Rd.<br />\r\n      Wells, ME 04090<br />\r\n      207-646-7173</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.fauna-tek.com/">www.fauna-tek.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Fluker Farms</strong><br />\r\n      Herpetological Supplies <br />\r\n      (800) 735-8537</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.flukerfarms.com">www.flukerfarms.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Injoy Coursing Equipment</strong><br />\r\n      Coursing Lures <br />\r\n      (802) 425-3691 FAX  (802) 425-4468</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p> <a href="http://www.injoy-1.com">www.injoy-1.com</a> </p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>International Cordage</strong> <br />\r\n      Rope Structures <br />\r\n      (602) 252-3155<br />\r\n      FAX  (602) 252-3053</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.internationalcordage.com/">www.internationalcordage.com</a> </p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Jeffer’s Pet Supply</strong> <br />\r\n      Pet &amp; livestock supplies <br />\r\n      (800) 533-3377</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.jefferspet.com">www.jefferspet.com</a><br />\r\n      <a href="http://www.jefferslivestock.com">www.jefferslivestock.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Jolly Pets</strong> <br />\r\n      Horsemen\'s Pride Incorporated<br />\r\n      219 South Sycamore Street<br />\r\n      Ravenna, Ohio 44266<br />\r\n      1-800-232-7950</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.sportote.com/html/Zoo.html">http://www.sportote.com/html/Zoo.html</a><br />\r\n      Heavy duty plastic balls</p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>The Kong Company</strong><br />\r\n      Kong toys<br />\r\n      16191 Table Mountain Parkway<br />\r\n      Golden, CO 80403<br />\r\n      (303)  216-2626</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.kongcompany.com/">http://www.kongcompany.com/</a></p></li>\r\n\r\n  <li><p><strong>Kracor, Inc.</strong> <br />\r\n      Plastic enrichment feeders &amp; toys <br />\r\n      (800) 255-6335</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.kracor.com">www.kracor.com</a> <br />\r\n      email:  <a href="mailto:custormerservice@kracor.com">custormerservice@kracor.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>The Larson Company</strong> <br />\r\n      "The Stump" enrichment  device <br />\r\n      (520) 294-3900 FAX  (520) 741-7930</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.larson-usa.com">www.larson-usa.com</a> </p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Leather Elves</strong> <br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for birds &amp; zoo animals <br />\r\n      (781) 331-8557</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.theleatherelves.com">www.theleatherelves.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Lomir Primate Enrichment Technologies</strong> <br />\r\n      Primate enrichment products <br />\r\n      (877) 425-3604</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.lomir.com/pet">www.lomir.com/pet</a> </p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Omaha Vaccine Company</strong> <br />\r\n      Pet Supplies<br />\r\n      800-367-4444<br />\r\n      FAX 800-242-9447</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.omahavaccine.com/">www.omahavaccine.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Otto Environmental</strong><br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for zoo animals<br />\r\n      (414) 358-1001</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.ottoenvironmental.com/">www.ottoenvironmental.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Pacific Fibre and Rope Co., Inc.</strong><br />\r\n      Cargo nets and rope ladders<br />\r\n      FAX (310) 835-6781</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.pacificfibre.com/">www.pacificfibre.com</a><br />\r\n      email: <a href="mailto:pacfib@worldnet.att.net">pacfib@worldnet.att.net</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Primate Products</strong><br />\r\n      Enrichment devices for primates<br />\r\n      (305) 471-9557</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.primateproducts.com/enrichment/htm">www.primateproducts.com/enrichment/htm</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>PetsMart</strong><br />\r\n      19601 N. 27th    Ave.<br />\r\n      Phoenix,  AZ. 85027<br />\r\n      (800) 738-1385<br />\r\n      Pet supplies</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.petsmart.com/">www.petsmart.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Safari Thatch, Inc.</strong><br />\r\n      Bamboo Products<br />\r\n      (954) 564-0059<br />\r\n      FAX (954) 564-7431</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.safarithatch.com/">www.safarithatch.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Sanctuary Supplies</strong><br />\r\n      4300 Pletzer    Blvd.<br />\r\n      Rootstown,   OH. 44272<br />\r\n      (877) 886-1992</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.santuarysupplies.com/">www.santuarysupplies.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Seeds 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Automatic Feeders<br />\r\n      (800) 443-4244<br />\r\n      FAX (800) 337-5017</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.sweeneyfeeders.com">www.sweeneyfeeders.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>That Fish Place  and Pet Place</strong><br />\r\n      Aquarium Supplies<br />\r\n      FAX (800) 786-3829</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.thatpetplace.com/intro/mainf.html">www.thatpetplace.com/intro/mainf.html</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Toys for Habitats/Rotocast</strong><br />\r\n      Heavy duty plastic balls<br />\r\n      (800) 537-8888 or (865) 522-9902 FAX (865) 524-0170</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.rotonics.com/">www.rotonics.com</a><br />\r\n      <a href="http://www.rotonics.com/petcast/habitat.pdf">www.rotonics.com/petcast/habitat.pdf</a><br />\r\n      email: <a href="mailto:tennesseee@rotonics.com">tennesseee@rotonics.com</a></p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Twin Leather Company</strong><br />\r\n      Bird 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</p></li>\r\n      \r\n  <li><p><strong>Zoomed Laboratories</strong><br />\r\n      Herpetological Supplies<br />\r\n      (805) 542-9988  FAX (805) 542-9295</p>\r\n      \r\n      <p><a href="http://www.zoomed.com/">www.zoomed.com</a><br />\r\n      email: <a href="mailto:zoomed@zoomed.com">zoomed@zoomed.com</a></p></li>\r\n<ul>', 'Enrichment Suppliers', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '324-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:24:13', '2009-05-31 19:24:13', '', 324, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/324-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (327, 1, '2009-05-31 14:12:08', '2009-05-31 19:12:08', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment</a> (Available only to AAZK Members!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/committees/enrichment/comm_enrichment_suppliers.php">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Enrichment Day Examples</a> (Available only to AAZK Members!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:12:08', '2009-05-31 19:12:08', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (328, 2, '2013-07-02 11:11:04', '2013-07-02 16:11:04', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Program Representatives</h3>\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham         <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2758" title="sara_wunder21" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sara_wunder21.jpg" alt="sara_wunder21" width="150" height="171" /> Sara Wunder Steward\n\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\n\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s now-extinct International Outreach Committee (IOC). A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000.  Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\n\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\n\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\n<strong>\nVision Statement:</strong>\n\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\n\n<strong>Current membership of the ICZ:</strong>\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\n- Association of British &amp; Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\n- Association Francophone de Soigneurs Animaliers (AFSA) (France)\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\n- Stichting De Harpij (Netherlands and Belgium)\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\n\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\n\nPresident:  Rolf Veehuizen, De Harpij\nVice President:  Carsten Knott, BdZ\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\nAAZK Program Representatives:  Norah Farnham &amp; Sara Wunder Steward\nABWAK Representatives:  Richard Barnett &amp; Ross Snipp\nAFSA Representatives:   Virginie Roy &amp; Damien Lerasle\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies &amp; Raul Cabrera\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Dennis Blomjous\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\n\n<img class="size-full wp-image-2759 alignnone" title="2012_icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_icz_sc.jpg" alt="2012_icz_sc" width="571" height="428" />\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><span><em>Steering Committee in Singapore 2012</em></span></p>\n\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\n\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany in 2015. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2014.\n\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2760" title="2012_conf_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_conf_group.jpg" alt="2012_conf_group" width="700" height="467" />\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Norah Farnham and Sara Wunder Steward. You may contact them at:\n\n<a href="mailto:norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\n<a href="mailto:sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\n\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-autosave-v1', '', '', '2013-07-02 11:11:04', '2013-07-02 16:11:04', '', 153, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2896, 2, '2013-01-30 09:48:43', '2013-01-30 14:48:43', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham         <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2758" title="sara_wunder21" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sara_wunder21.jpg" alt="sara_wunder21" width="150" height="171" /> Sara Wunder Steward\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\n<strong>Current membership of the ICZ:</strong>\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British &amp; Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone de Soigneurs Animaliers (AFSA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Stichting De Harpij (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Rolf Veehuizen, De Harpij\r\nVice President:  Carsten Knott, BdZ\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham &amp; Sara Wunder Steward\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Richard Barnett &amp; Ross Snipp\r\nAFSA Representatives:   Virginie Roy &amp; Damien Lerasle\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies &amp; Raul Cabrera\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Dennis Blomjous\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-2759 alignnone" title="2012_icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_icz_sc.jpg" alt="2012_icz_sc" width="571" height="428" />\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><span><em>Steering Committee in Singapore 2012</em></span></p>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany in 2015. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2014.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2760" title="2012_conf_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_conf_group.jpg" alt="2012_conf_group" width="700" height="467" />\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Norah Farnham and Sara Wunder Steward. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-01-30 09:48:43', '2013-01-30 14:48:43', '', 153, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (329, 1, '2009-05-26 21:59:18', '2009-05-27 02:59:18', '<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The International Outreach Committee (IOC) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objective of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world\'s zoo professionals. Ultimately, the IOC\'s purpose is to help improve professional animal care in North America and throughout the world. Traditional functions of the IOC have included keeper workshops, Project M.A.R.C. (Making a Realistic Contribution), and helping keepers in developing countries receive needed supplies.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Board of Directors is seeking a chairperson for this committee. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact the acting chair:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shane Good, IOC Acting Chair</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Cleveland Metroparks Zoo<br>\r\n3900 Wildlife Way<br>\r\nCleveland, OH 44109-3132<br>\r\nEmail: <a href="mailto:sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com">sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com</a></p>', 'International Outreach Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-26 21:59:18', '2009-05-27 02:59:18', '', 153, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (332, 1, '2009-05-26 22:08:36', '2009-05-27 03:08:36', '<p>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>2009:</strong> Joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle, WA ­ Woodland Park Zoo - September 24-29, 2009</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2010:</strong> Philadelphia, PA­ Philadelphia Zoo- TBA</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2011:</strong> San Diego, CA - San Diego Zoo - TBA</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-revision-3', '', '', '2009-05-26 22:08:36', '2009-05-27 03:08:36', '', 160, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/160-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (333, 1, '2009-05-31 15:16:39', '2009-05-31 20:16:39', '<h3>Conference Program Chair</h3>\r\n<p>Ed Hansen</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>2009:</strong> Joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle, WA ­ Woodland Park Zoo - September 24-29, 2009</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2010:</strong> Philadelphia, PA­ Philadelphia Zoo- TBA</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2011:</strong> San Diego, CA - San Diego Zoo - TBA</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-revision-4', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:16:39', '2009-05-31 20:16:39', '', 160, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/160-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (334, 1, '2009-05-28 21:21:32', '2009-05-29 02:21:32', '<p>Grants Committee Chair:<br />\r\nShelly Roach, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK Grants Committee is to encourage and support the professional development and conservation involvement of AAZK members. Additionally, AAZK is committed to supporting and encouraging research conducted by members in zoological parks and aquariums.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Grants Offered</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>(Deadlines for all grants is 01 March)</em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK  Professional Travel Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The AAZK Professional Travel Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending professional meetings or workshops, or, participating in field research.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant</h4>\r\n<dd>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending the Advances in Animal Keeping Course offered through AZA.</dd>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK Conservation, Preservation and Restoration Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK CPR Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Conservation is to encourage and support efforts in conservation conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK Research Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK Research Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Research is to encourage and support efforts in non-invasive research conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Qualifications</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Full-time keepers/aquarists in zoological parks and aquariums, who are  professional members of AAZK, INC. in good standing, are eligible to receive grants. Researchers other than zoo keepers may participate in the funded studies. The principal investigator, however, must be a keeper/aquarist.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Application instructions and the grant applications can be found in the <a href="/members/">Members Only section</a> of the website. Examples of past grants are listed below to give members a better idea of the types of projects that have been funded in the past.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Examples of Past Grants</strong><h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Research Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_blood_typing.pdf">Cataloguing Blood Types for SSP Populations of Great Apes</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_project_penguin.pdf\'>Project Penguin: Semen Collection</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Conservation, Restoration, and Preservation Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_river_otter_survey.pdf\'>North American River Otter Latrine Site Survey</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Travel Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_amphibian_keeper_course.pdf\'>Amphibians, their current status, and an important AZA course for any amphibian keeper</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_awards-_2008.pdf\'>2008 Grant Awards</a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Restrictions</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The Grants Committee will not fund any invasive biological studies, or any study that may cause an animal undue or prolonged discomfort or harm. Travel grants are awarded based on the applicant\'s experience and dedication to the zoo/aquarium field, the value of the travel objective to the member and their institution, as well as the Grant Committee\'s assessment of the  conservation/research value of the program the applicant will be participating in.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Research Grant Database is in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have \r\nAdobe Acrobat Reader, please download the free software <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/research_grant_database.pdf\'>Research Grant Database</a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The purpose of this international database is to provide information on organizations that offer outside grants for animal related research, conservation, and educational purposes. The database will be updated annually and new information added as it arises.</strong></p>Cataloguing Blood Types for SSP Populations of Great Apes', 'Grants', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '14-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 21:21:32', '2009-05-29 02:21:32', '', 14, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/14-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (335, 1, '2009-05-31 15:17:56', '2009-05-31 20:17:56', '<Chair>Grants Committee Chair</Chair>\r\n<p>Shelly Roach - <em>Columbus Zoo and Aquarium</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK Grants Committee is to encourage and support the professional development and conservation involvement of AAZK members. Additionally, AAZK is committed to supporting and encouraging research conducted by members in zoological parks and aquariums.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Grants Offered</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>(Deadlines for all grants is 01 March)</em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK  Professional Travel Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The AAZK Professional Travel Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending professional meetings or workshops, or, participating in field research.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant</h4>\r\n<dd>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending the Advances in Animal Keeping Course offered through AZA.</dd>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK Conservation, Preservation and Restoration Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK CPR Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Conservation is to encourage and support efforts in conservation conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>The AAZK Research Grant</h4>\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK Research Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Research is to encourage and support efforts in non-invasive research conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Qualifications</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Full-time keepers/aquarists in zoological parks and aquariums, who are  professional members of AAZK, INC. in good standing, are eligible to receive grants. Researchers other than zoo keepers may participate in the funded studies. The principal investigator, however, must be a keeper/aquarist.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Application instructions and the grant applications can be found in the <a href="/members/">Members Only section</a> of the website. Examples of past grants are listed below to give members a better idea of the types of projects that have been funded in the past.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Examples of Past Grants</strong><h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Research Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_blood_typing.pdf">Cataloguing Blood Types for SSP Populations of Great Apes</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_project_penguin.pdf\'>Project Penguin: Semen Collection</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Conservation, Restoration, and Preservation Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_river_otter_survey.pdf\'>North American River Otter Latrine Site Survey</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Travel Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_amphibian_keeper_course.pdf\'>Amphibians, their current status, and an important AZA course for any amphibian keeper</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/grant_awards-_2008.pdf\'>2008 Grant Awards</a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Restrictions</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The Grants Committee will not fund any invasive biological studies, or any study that may cause an animal undue or prolonged discomfort or harm. Travel grants are awarded based on the applicant\'s experience and dedication to the zoo/aquarium field, the value of the travel objective to the member and their institution, as well as the Grant Committee\'s assessment of the  conservation/research value of the program the applicant will be participating in.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Research Grant Database is in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have \r\nAdobe Acrobat Reader, please download the free software <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/research_grant_database.pdf\'>Research Grant Database</a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The purpose of this international database is to provide information on organizations that offer outside grants for animal related research, conservation, and educational purposes. The database will be updated annually and new information added as it arises.</strong></p>Cataloguing Blood Types for SSP Populations of Great Apes', 'Grants', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '14-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:17:56', '2009-05-31 20:17:56', '', 14, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/14-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (336, 1, '2009-05-26 22:17:11', '2009-05-27 03:17:11', '<p>American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.<br>\r\nZoo Keeper Grants in Zoology<br>\r\nProposal Guidelines and Instructions</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n<p>The purpose of the AAZK Research Grants Committee is to encourage and support research conducted by members in zoological parks and aquariums. Through collaboration with scientists in other institutions, it is hoped that members will achieve continuing professional growth, and thereby increase the benefits to the zoological community.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Qualifications</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Full-time keepers/aquarists in zoological parks and aquariums, who are professional \r\nmembers of AAZK, INC. in good standing, are eligible to receive grants. Researchers \r\nother than zoo keepers may participate in the funded studies. The principal \r\ninvestigator, however, must be a keeper/aquarist.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Restrictions</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The committee will not fund any invasive biological studies, or any study \r\nthat may cause an animal undue or prolonged discomfort or harm.</p>\r\n\r\n<p> Allowable expenses include equipment, supplies and other costs such as library \r\nfees, computer time, etc. Expenses that are not allowed include travel and \r\ntelephone costs, animal purchases and wages for research participants. Grant \r\nrecipients will be reimbursed for research expenses upon presentation of receipts. \r\nOnly in unusual circumstances, and only with Board approval, will grant recipients \r\nbe advanced funds. In such cases, receipts will be required as soon as they \r\nare available. Upon completion of the study, all equipment purchased with \r\nAAZK funds becomes the property of AAZK, Inc. and must be forwarded to the \r\ncommittee unless other arrangements have been approved.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Failure to comply with any of these regulations may result in the revocation \r\nof the grant at any time.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/about/grants/">Available Grants</a></p>', 'Grants Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '163-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-26 22:17:11', '2009-05-27 03:17:11', '', 163, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/163-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (337, 1, '2009-05-31 12:08:21', '2009-05-31 17:08:21', '<p>Sponsored by Blue Rhino - Coordinator, Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n    \r\n<p>"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.</p>\r\n  \r\n<p>While the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n  <a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a></p>\r\n  \r\n<p>There is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/lewa_capital_request_2008.pdf\'>Urgent Capital request from Lewa!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bowling For Rhinos  Announcement for 2008</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The distribution of "AAZK\'s Bowling For Rhinos-sponsored by Blue Rhino" funds will follow these guidelines in 2008:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blue Rhino Gas donation ($20,000/year - Split 50/50 between LWC and IRF):<br />\r\n$10K to LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya)<br />\r\n$10K to IRF (The International Rhino Foundation)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funds are added to total BFR (Bowling For Rhinos) share.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>LWC receives the first $150,000 raised by BFR/year, plus $10K from Blue Rhino, guaranteed if BFR funds reach $150,000. All BFR funds over $150,000 will now go directly to The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for use in the Indonesian Rhino Parks of Ujung Kulon, Way Kambas, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. IRF gets the $10,000 from Blue Rhino added to their share. The AAZK Board of Directors will be discussing the distribution of BFR funds during their Board meetings. They hope to come up with a distribution program of funds that will better suite all parties as BFR continues to grow.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2007 Bowling For Rhinos events raised over $316,000. This was the best year on record as the increasing trend continues. Congratulations for a fabulous year! Bowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year. </p>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 12:08:21', '2009-05-31 17:08:21', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (338, 2, '2014-08-19 11:32:14', '2014-08-19 16:32:14', '[membership level="0"]\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\n\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $400,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\n\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\n\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\n\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" alt="Black Rhinos" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\n\nRead the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - 2014 Report to AAZK - <a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Lewa-2014-Report-For-AAZK-JULY.pdf">Lewa 2014 Report For AAZK --JULY</a>\n\n<img class="alignright" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" alt="" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\n\nBFR also supports <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\n\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\n\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\n<h4>Donate</h4>\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\n<div class="first sixcol">\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\n<span style="font-size: 25px;"><b> Over $5,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!</b></span>\n\n</div>\n<div class="last sixcol">\n<h6>2014 Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$134,406.34</span></strong>\n\n</div>\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" alt="donate_button" width="135" height="136" /></a>\n[/membership][membership]\n<h4>Local Events</h4>\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" width="150" height="150" />\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\n[/caption]\n\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">p</a>pear3atgmail.com.\n\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">Over $5,000,000.00 !!!!</span></strong>\n<h6>2014 Funds Raised:</h6>\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$481,448.21</span></strong>\n\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $5 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\n<h4>Chapters</h4>\nPlease forward all <strong>event information</strong>, <strong>event monies</strong> and <strong>registration fees </strong>to Patty Pearthree.\n\n<strong>Please make Checks payable to:</strong>\n\nAAZK/BFR\nPatty Pearthree\nc/o BFR\n318 Montibello Drive\nCary, NC  27513\n\n<strong>Chapters</strong> - Please do not utilize the "<strong>Donation</strong>" button on the Home page to forward <strong>event monies</strong> <em>or</em> <strong>registration fees</strong>\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\n\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\n<pre><i class="icon-attention"></i> Applications being accepted for the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant</a></pre>\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\nBFR supports the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>. BFR also supports <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\n<a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\nCrystal Butler - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-08-19 11:32:14', '2014-08-19 16:32:14', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (868, 2, '2009-11-12 08:37:19', '2009-11-12 13:37:19', '<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nIn 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.\r\n\r\nAAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.\r\n\r\n<strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.\r\n\r\nWhile the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n<a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a>\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year.', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-11-12 08:37:19', '2009-11-12 13:37:19', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (339, 1, '2009-05-31 15:28:45', '2009-05-31 20:28:45', '<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<p>Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sponsored by Blue Rhino - Coordinator, Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n    \r\n<p>"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.</p>\r\n  \r\n<p>While the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n  <a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a></p>\r\n  \r\n<p>There is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/lewa_capital_request_2008.pdf\'>Urgent Capital request from Lewa!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bowling For Rhinos  Announcement for 2008</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The distribution of "AAZK\'s Bowling For Rhinos-sponsored by Blue Rhino" funds will follow these guidelines in 2008:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blue Rhino Gas donation ($20,000/year - Split 50/50 between LWC and IRF):<br />\r\n$10K to LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya)<br />\r\n$10K to IRF (The International Rhino Foundation)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funds are added to total BFR (Bowling For Rhinos) share.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>LWC receives the first $150,000 raised by BFR/year, plus $10K from Blue Rhino, guaranteed if BFR funds reach $150,000. All BFR funds over $150,000 will now go directly to The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for use in the Indonesian Rhino Parks of Ujung Kulon, Way Kambas, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. IRF gets the $10,000 from Blue Rhino added to their share. The AAZK Board of Directors will be discussing the distribution of BFR funds during their Board meetings. They hope to come up with a distribution program of funds that will better suite all parties as BFR continues to grow.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2007 Bowling For Rhinos events raised over $316,000. This was the best year on record as the increasing trend continues. Congratulations for a fabulous year! Bowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year. </p>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:28:45', '2009-05-31 20:28:45', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (340, 1, '2009-05-31 15:29:54', '2009-05-31 20:29:54', '<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<p>Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n<p>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a></p>\r\n    \r\n<p>"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1994 we expanded our funding efforts to include Ujung  Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and in 1996 to include Bukit Barisan  Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) oversees the use of funding in the Indonesian parks in  order to best protect endangered species.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Chapters and zookeepers at some zoos which have no  official chapter, hold bowl-a-thons (or similar events), enlisting sponsors for  bowlers and outright cash donations. One hundred percent of the money generated  from this conservation fund raiser goes to protect rhinos.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Since its inception, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over $3 million for rhino conservation efforts.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event has gained momentum  every year and continues to grow in participation and financial success. Over  the past few years, AAZK, Inc. has been able to provide Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy with a single engine spotter airplane, a large transport truck for  the relocation of animals, solar-powered electrical fencing for the preserve,  etc. BFR now supplies part of Lewa\'s $850,000 annual operating budget. BFR  provides much needed boats, uniforms and funding for training and operation  of poaching guards (Rhino Patrol Units) in Indonesia.</p>\r\n  \r\n<p>While the flagship species for this fund raiser  is the rhino, by providing financial assistance for the support of protected  rhino sanctuaries, the project also protects many other species of animals as  well as habitats. More information about Bowling for Rhinos may be found on the  Bowling for Rhino\'s Website:\r\n  <a href="http://www.aazkbfr.org">http://www.aazkbfr.org.</a></p>\r\n  \r\n<p>There is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino  Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email  Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>.  This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling  alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR  coordinators.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/lewa_capital_request_2008.pdf\'>Urgent Capital request from Lewa!</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Bowling For Rhinos  Announcement for 2008</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>The distribution of "AAZK\'s Bowling For Rhinos-sponsored by Blue Rhino" funds will follow these guidelines in 2008:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blue Rhino Gas donation ($20,000/year - Split 50/50 between LWC and IRF):<br />\r\n$10K to LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya)<br />\r\n$10K to IRF (The International Rhino Foundation)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funds are added to total BFR (Bowling For Rhinos) share.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>LWC receives the first $150,000 raised by BFR/year, plus $10K from Blue Rhino, guaranteed if BFR funds reach $150,000. All BFR funds over $150,000 will now go directly to The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for use in the Indonesian Rhino Parks of Ujung Kulon, Way Kambas, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. IRF gets the $10,000 from Blue Rhino added to their share. The AAZK Board of Directors will be discussing the distribution of BFR funds during their Board meetings. They hope to come up with a distribution program of funds that will better suite all parties as BFR continues to grow.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2007 Bowling For Rhinos events raised over $316,000. This was the best year on record as the increasing trend continues. Congratulations for a fabulous year! Bowling For Rhinos will soon break the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please see <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:ppear3@pear3.org">ppear3@pear3.org</a>. We hope to merge the BFR website onto the AAZK this year. </p>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:29:54', '2009-05-31 20:29:54', '', 168, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (342, 1, '2009-05-31 15:31:45', '2009-05-31 20:31:45', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<p>Denise Wagner - <em>Phoenix Zoo</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This committee shall investigate any formal written complaints of violation of the Code of Professional Ethics, Bylaws, or Resolutions as are brought to its attention by the Board of Directors or the membership and make recommendations for action to the Board of Directors. The committee shall consist of four Professional members in addition to and chaired by the Immediate Past President of the Association. Appointments to the Committee shall occur every two years and are made by the Board of Directors.</p>', 'Ethics Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '171-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:31:45', '2009-05-31 20:31:45', '', 171, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/171-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (344, 1, '2009-05-26 22:32:33', '2009-05-27 03:32:33', '<p>This committee shall annually review the Bylaws of the Association and shall recommend changes, if any, to the Board of Directors. The committee consists of a minimum of five members, two of which shall be member of the Board of Directors. Appointments are made at the discretion of the President. If you would like a copy of the Association’s Bylaws please contact the Administrative Office in Topeka.</p>', 'Bylaws Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '173-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-26 22:32:33', '2009-05-27 03:32:33', '', 173, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/173-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (725, 2, '2013-05-30 16:38:56', '2013-05-30 21:38:56', '<h3>Conference Program Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1504 alignnone" title="ed_hansen" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ed_hansen-150x150.jpg" alt="ed_hansen" width="150" height="150" /> Ed Hansen\r\n<h3>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n \r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>2013: </strong>Asheboro, NC - September 22-26</li>\r\n	<li><strong>2014: </strong>Orlando, FL - September 8-12</li>\r\n	<li><strong>2015:</strong> St. Louis, MO - September 27 - October 1</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-autosave', '', '', '2013-05-30 16:38:56', '2013-05-30 21:38:56', '', 160, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/160-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (726, 2, '2009-05-31 15:16:55', '2009-05-31 20:16:55', '<h3>Conference Program Chair</h3>\r\n<p>Ed Hansen</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</h3>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><strong>2009:</strong> Joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle, WA ­ Woodland Park Zoo - September 24-29, 2009</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2010:</strong> Philadelphia, PA­ Philadelphia Zoo- TBA</li>\r\n    <li><strong>2011:</strong> San Diego, CA - San Diego Zoo - TBA</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-revision-5', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:16:55', '2009-05-31 20:16:55', '', 160, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/160-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (727, 1, '2009-05-31 15:42:17', '2009-05-31 20:42:17', '<h3>Co-Chairs</h3>\r\n<p>Penny Jolly - <em>Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</em><br />\r\nAmanda Kamradt - <em>Zoo New England</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n<p>The Conservation Committees Mission is to connect AAZK members with opportunities to engage in habitat conservation and in situ wildlife initiatives and to provide educational resources about environmentally responsible practices.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Conservation Committee Mission Statement</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>To promote and establish connections between AAZK members and the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>To provide educational resources for members and their institutions about environmentally responsible practices.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Vision Statement</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Serve as a resource that will assist members in finding in situ opportunities with local, national, and international conservation projects and to initiate new conservation projects.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Provide contact information to coordinate educational and development opportunities with conservationists.</p>', 'Conservation Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '182-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:42:17', '2009-05-31 20:42:17', '', 182, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/182-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (724, 1, '2009-05-31 15:34:08', '2009-05-31 20:34:08', '<h3>Chair </h3>\r\n<p>Gisela A.Wiggins - <em>North Carolina Zoological Park</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n<p>This committee shall annually review the Bylaws of the Association and shall recommend changes, if any, to the Board of Directors. The committee consists of a minimum of five members, two of which shall be member of the Board of Directors. Appointments are made at the discretion of the President. If you would like a copy of the Association’s Bylaws please contact the Administrative Office in Topeka.</p>', 'Bylaws Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '173-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:34:08', '2009-05-31 20:34:08', '', 173, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/173-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (349, 1, '2009-05-31 14:24:53', '2009-05-31 19:24:53', '<p>The Behavioral Husbandry Committee formally came into being in late 2008. It brought together two very different and yet very alike committees, The Animal Training and Enrichment Committees. These were joined at the request of the two individual committees.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The AAZK Enrichment Committee was founded in 1994 and The Animal Training Committee was founded in 2000. These specialized groups were organized to provide specific resources in the areas of  enrichment and training. The timeliness of their formation filled a growing  need for support as these aspects of animal care evolved into a daily part of husbandry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since the formation of these two  committees, most zoo professionals have found great success in utilizing both  training techniques and enrichment to solve behavioral challenges in captive animals. Many zoos now have a supportive "Behavioral Husbandry Department" or  staff that is dedicated to training, enrichment and animal welfare. Training and enrichment are no longer viewed necessarily as separate entities, but as two branches of behavioral management that are often used in concert. In our effort to stay current with the trends of professional zoo keeping, we have combined the two current committees into one AAZK, Inc. Behavioral Husbandry Committee. The focus of this committee would be training, enrichment and animal welfare.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Resources produced:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>\r\n    <li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>\r\n    <li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>\r\n    <li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper\'s Forum)</li>\r\n    <li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Projects:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>\r\n    <li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>\r\n    <li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>\r\n    <li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>\r\n    <li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>\r\n    <li>Enhancement of this website</li>\r\n    <li>A database of bibliographies </li>\r\n    <li> Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants </li>\r\n    <li> AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Additional Information</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf\'>What is Training?</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf\'>Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf\'>Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf\'>Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf\'>Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&NotFlag=1">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\'/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf\'>Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Suggested Guidelines for Enrichment</a> (Available only to AAZK Members!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources">Printed Resources</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/suppliers/">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="/members/bhc.php">Enrichment Day Examples</a> (Available only to AAZK Members!)</li>\r\n    <li><a href="/about/committee/behavioral-husbandry/related-sites/">Related Sites</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Behavioral Husbandry', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '192-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-31 14:24:53', '2009-05-31 19:24:53', '', 192, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/192-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (350, 1, '2009-05-28 22:51:11', '2009-05-29 03:51:11', '<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="232" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="239" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="244" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="247" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="250" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="254" height="500" width="900" anchortext="Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="258" height="500" width="900" anchortext="The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n	<li>[thkBC id="261" height="500" width="900" anchortext="The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award" type="iframe"]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-28 22:51:11', '2009-05-29 03:51:11', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-20/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (486, 1, '2009-06-01 23:13:29', '2009-06-02 04:13:29', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\nJanet McCoy - <em>Oregon Zoo</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2009</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2009</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\nOregon Zoo\r\n4001 S.W. Canyon Rd.\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\nOr, <a href="/blindemail.php?name=Janet" target="_blank">Send Jan an email.</a>\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Awards Chair\r\nThe Oregon Zoo\r\n4001 SW Canyon Road\r\nPortland, OR 97221\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2009</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</li>\r\n	<li>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</li>\r\n	<li>Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</li>\r\n	<li>Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</li>\r\n	<li>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</li>\r\n	<li>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</li>\r\n	<li>The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</li>\r\n	<li>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-06-01 23:13:29', '2009-06-02 04:13:29', '', 224, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (351, 1, '2009-05-26 23:03:41', '2009-05-27 04:03:41', '<p>Chair, Melaina Wallace</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Professional Development Committee\'s Mission is to provide continual resources for professional growth through leadership  and educational opportunities for all National AAZK members. The committee is comprised of 10 members.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Current Projects:</h3>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>We are working with the conference organizers to development workshops for the 2009 conference.</li>\r\n    <li>We are looking into the possibilities for Keeper Certification/Qualification Program.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Professional Development Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '178-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-05-26 23:03:41', '2009-05-27 04:03:41', '', 178, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/178-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (352, 2, '2014-02-19 17:56:34', '2014-02-19 22:56:34', '<h4>Purpose</h4>\nThe Conservation Committees Mission is to connect AAZK members with opportunities to engage in habitat conservation and in situ wildlife initiatives and to provide educational resources about environmentally responsible practices.\n<h4>Conservation Committee Mission Statement</h4>\nTo promote and establish connections between AAZK members and the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.\n\nTo provide educational resources for members and their institutions about environmentally responsible practices.\n<h4>Vision Statement</h4>\nServe as a resource that will assist members in finding in situ opportunities with local, national, and international conservation projects and to initiate new conservation projects.\n<h4>Conservation Research and Volunteer Opportunities</h4>\nThe Conservation Committee maintains a database of volunteer and compensated research/work  opportunities within the United States and for International Programs and Agencies.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nProvide contact information to coordinate educational and development opportunities with conservationists.\n<h4>Co-chairs</h4>\n<div class="first sixcol"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-841" title="kamradt" alt="kamradt" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kamradt.jpg" width="110" />\n<p align="center">Amanda Kamradt - <em>Zoo New England </em></p>\n\n</div>\n<div class="last sixcol"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2428" title="christy_poelker" alt="christy_poelker" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy_poelker.jpg" width="110" />\n<p align="center">Christy Poelker -<em>Saint Louis Zoo</em></p>\n\n</div>\n<div id="inner-links"></div>\n<h4></h4>', 'Conservation Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '182-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-02-19 17:56:34', '2014-02-19 22:56:34', '', 182, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/182-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (373, 1, '2009-05-31 16:57:01', '2009-05-31 21:57:01', '<p><em>By Kymberlee Nelson<br />\r\nKeeper in Heart of Africa, Collections Husbandry and Science<br />\r\nSan Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, Escondido, CA</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Abstract</h3>\r\n<p>Following SSP&reg; recommendations two, 3&frac12; year old, female, Transvaal lions (sisters) were bred to a 3&frac12; year old male. These pairings resulted in two litters (2.2 and 1.2) born four days apart. Following the behaviors of lions in the wild, the two litters, dams and sire were successfully introduced to form one large pride.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Introduction</h3>\r\n<p>Lions are the only truly social cats living in groups called prides. A pride is generally composed of a group of related females and several non-related males (although males are generally related to one another). The African lion is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List and can be found in Appendix II of CITES. 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In captivity this age is reduced and reproduction is seen as early as 18 months. Wild females generally come back into estrous when their cubs are 18 months old (about 10 months from the end of lactation) and her next litter can be expected to be born 24 months after the birth of any surviving cubs (Bertram, 1975).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Arial View of Lion Camp</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Female pride members have been observed to come into estrus synchronously and therefore birth synchrony has been observed (Bertram, 1975; Packer &amp; Pusey, 1983). The female typically births one to four cubs in a secluded area away from the pride. It is not until the cubs are four to six weeks old that their dams will introduce them to the pride (Bertram, 1975; Packer &amp; Pusey, 1983; Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). At this time, the dams and cubs will often form or join a cr&eacute;che, with cubs varying in age up to 150 days (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (376, 1, '2009-05-31 17:02:38', '2009-05-31 22:02:38', '<p><em>By Kymberlee Nelson<br />\r\nKeeper in Heart of Africa, Collections Husbandry and Science<br />\r\nSan Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, Escondido, CA</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Abstract</h3>\r\n<p>Following SSP&reg; recommendations two, 3&frac12; year old, female, Transvaal lions (sisters) were bred to a 3&frac12; year old male. These pairings resulted in two litters (2.2 and 1.2) born four days apart. Following the behaviors of lions in the wild, the two litters, dams and sire were successfully introduced to form one large pride.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Introduction</h3>\r\n<p>Lions are the only truly social cats living in groups called prides. A pride is generally composed of a group of related females and several non-related males (although males are generally related to one another). The African lion is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List and can be found in Appendix II of CITES. The AZA felid TAG set a target population size of 350 lions; both generic and pedigreed animals. Currently, there are 133 lions at 43 institutions managed by the Species Survival Plan (SSP&reg;), with a target population of 150 cats (SSP&reg; 2007).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captive breeding is determined by genetic analysis of the population with a goal of retaining 90% gene diversity for 100 years. The captive pedigreed population descends from 52 founders and is tracked and managed by the species coordinator and SSP&reg; Institutional Representatives. A Master Planning meeting is held each year where breeding recommendations and animal transfers are made.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the wild it has been shown that females younger than 36 months rarely conceived (Hanby &amp; Bygott,1987) and that the mean age of first reproduction for females was between four (Bertram, 1975; Hanby &amp; Bygott, 1987) and six and a half years (Packer <i>et al.</i>, 2001). In captivity this age is reduced and reproduction is seen as early as 18 months. Wild females generally come back into estrous when their cubs are 18 months old (about 10 months from the end of lactation) and her next litter can be expected to be born 24 months after the birth of any surviving cubs (Bertram, 1975).</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/arial-view-of-lion-exhibit-300x225.jpg" alt="Arial View of Lion Camp" title="Arial View of Lion Camp" width="300" height="225" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-372" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Female pride members have been observed to come into estrus synchronously and therefore birth synchrony has been observed (Bertram, 1975; Packer &amp; Pusey, 1983). The female typically births one to four cubs in a secluded area away from the pride. It is not until the cubs are four to six weeks old that their dams will introduce them to the pride (Bertram, 1975; Packer &amp; Pusey, 1983; Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). At this time, the dams and cubs will often form or join a cr&eacute;che, with cubs varying in age up to 150 days (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). Cubs will also be introduced to pride males, but the males play no role in the rearing of the offspring. The sire\'s primary responsibility is to provide a secure territory for the females of his pride and their offspring.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The main advantage to forming a cr&eacute;che appears to be the communal defense of the cubs against invading males (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). Females of the same cr&eacute;che are known to associate closely with each other. Generally all females are present with their cubs or all are absent, leaving the cubs unattended for short periods of time (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). Females in a cr&eacute;che will allow cubs of other females to nurse. There is evidence, however, that females can distinguish between their own offspring and other cubs, but are virtually indiscriminate with cubs of first order relatives (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994). Cubs wean at six to eight months of age, but will begin eating meat at two to three months (Bertram, 1975; Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994); although cubs remain dependent on their mothers for two years (Bertram, 1975; Pusey &amp; Packer, 1994; Packer &amp; Pusey, 1997).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Average age of dispersal from the natal pride is two to four years for males (Pusey &amp; Packer, 1987) but males as young as 13-20 months may be forced out as a result of a pride takeover (Packer &amp; Pusey, 1983) and no males were observed with their natal prides past 65 months (Hanby &amp; Bygott, 1987). Most females are integrated into their natal prides but for those who emigrated all had left by four years of age (Hanby &amp; Bygott, 1987; Pusey &amp; Packer, 1987).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Methods and Results</h3>\r\n<p>Following SSP&reg; recommendations two, 3&frac12; year old, sibling female, Transvaal lions, Mina and Oshana, were bred to a 3&frac12; year old male, Izu. These pairings had previously resulted in Oshana giving birth to 0.2 on 16 May 2006 and Mina to 2.1 on 19 July 2006. The females were separated from their litters on 14 July 2007 due to...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this article on forming a Lion\'s Pride. For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see <em>Animal Keepers\' Forum</em>. AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (380, 1, '2009-05-31 17:07:13', '2009-05-31 22:07:13', '<p>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</p>', 'Operant Conditioning 0.3 Ostrich (Struthio camelus)  at the North Carolina Zoo', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '361-revision-4', '', '', '2009-05-31 17:07:13', '2009-05-31 22:07:13', '', 361, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/361-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (381, 1, '2009-05-31 17:20:01', '2009-05-31 22:20:01', '<p>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3> \r\n<p>Through training, safely perform a physical exam, vaccinate and draw blood on 0.3 ostrich without using restraint devices (baffle boards or physical restraint).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Background</h3>\r\nThe Forest Edge exhibit at the North Carolina Zoological Park houses three seven year old female ostrich (Redbird, Bluebird, and Yellowbird) in a mixed species exhibit with zebra and giraffe. The ostrich are accustomed to "gating," or coming into designated holding stalls every morning. These stalls have a specially coated floor and are approximately 10ft. x 10 ft. [~3m x3m]. The ostrich are locked in the stalls between 30-45 minutes each morning to eat their grain while keepers service the exhibit. The ostrich are trained before they are released onto exhibit.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Background</h3>\r\n<p>In August of 2005 I began a training program with the ostrich. This was the first time a training plan had been implemented for these particular animals. The first task was to desensitize the ostrich by free feeding and then establishing the bridge while I was in the stall with them. Once they were calm being in close proximity to me, a training program was initiated. Training project forms and shaping plans were created. These forms help to organize objectives and target specific behaviors. Training sessions were 5-15 minutes long and were done three to four times a week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>"Hooding" became the first training project. Hooding the ostrich became top priority so that annual physical exams could be done without the use of baffle boards and physical restraint. The ostrich were much calmer and more relaxed with the hoods on. The stress level of the ostrich, keepers and veterinary staff was also reduced. The success of the hood training prompted new training projects such as targeting, stationing, steady, physical exam desensitization, scale training and currently, leg and foot desensitization. Through the implementation of these training projects, hoods are no longer necessary when doing annual physical exams simply because the ostrich have become accustomed to daily tactile training.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The author training the hooding behavior with 0.1 ostrich at the North Carolina Zoological Park. <em>(Photo: Becca Wentz, Keeper I)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Tools</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Hood</strong> – made from the bottom two feet of a dark colored sweat pant leg, with the wide end sewn with a draw string.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Target</strong> – a colored paddle approximately 3ft. long [~1m].</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Whistle</strong> – dog training style with lanyard to wear around neck.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Platform metal scale</strong> – approximately 3ft. x 4ft. [0.914m x 1.219m] and 3" [7.62cm] off the ground with a black fatigue mat on top to help prevent slipping.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Reward bucket</strong> – a small plastic measuring cup or hip bucket that can be worn on the waist line and hang on the hip for easy access to rewards.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Training forms and shaping plans</strong> – forms that help organize training projects.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Trained Behaviors</h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Hooding</h4>\r\n<p>Place the hood over trainer\'s right forearm with hand sticking out the wide end, when the ostrich comes down for a treat the hood can be pulled over the ostrich\'s head using the left or free hand. The ostrich were reinforced with repeatedly whistling and praise. Once the hood was removed the ostrich received bonus apple rewards. This behavior took about three months of desensitizing and training.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Targeting</h4>\r\n<p>Using the paddle target, ask the ostrich to touch the target with its beak. Ostrich are extremely curious and this came easy to all three. Within a week they were all targeting.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Steady</h4>\r\n<p>Using a paddle target as a visual focus item, ask the ostrich to steady. The ostrich should stand tall with neck straight up in the air and not peck at the target. I bounced back and forth with target and steady until both behaviors were learned. This behavior took three months for the ostrich to learn.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Stationing</h4>\r\n<p>Ask the ostrich to stand at a designated point in the stall, using a small plastic shovel and Wiffleballs&reg; clipped to the caging as visible stations. This behavior proved to be...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers\' Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (382, 1, '2009-05-31 17:21:22', '2009-05-31 22:21:22', '<p><em>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</em></p>\n\n<h3>Purpose</h3> \n<p>Through training, safely perform a physical exam, vaccinate and draw blood on 0.3 ostrich without using restraint devices (baffle boards or physical restraint).</p>\n\n<h3>Background</h3>\nThe Forest Edge exhibit at the North Carolina Zoological Park houses three seven year old female ostrich (Redbird, Bluebird, and Yellowbird) in a mixed species exhibit with zebra and giraffe. The ostrich are accustomed to "gating," or coming into designated holding stalls every morning. These stalls have a specially coated floor and are approximately 10ft. x 10 ft. [~3m x3m]. The ostrich are locked in the stalls between 30-45 minutes each morning to eat their grain while keepers service the exhibit. The ostrich are trained before they are released onto exhibit.</p>\n\n<h3>Training Background</h3>\n<p>In August of 2005 I began a training program with the ostrich. This was the first time a training plan had been implemented for these particular animals. The first task was to desensitize the ostrich by free feeding and then establishing the bridge while I was in the stall with them. Once they were calm being in close proximity to me, a training program was initiated. Training project forms and shaping plans were created. These forms help to organize objectives and target specific behaviors. Training sessions were 5-15 minutes long and were done three to four times a week.</p>\n\n<p>"Hooding" became the first training project. Hooding the ostrich became top priority so that annual physical exams could be done without the use of baffle boards and physical restraint. The ostrich were much calmer and more relaxed with the hoods on. The stress level of the ostrich, keepers and veterinary staff was also reduced. The success of the hood training prompted new training projects such as targeting, stationing, steady, physical exam desensitization, scale training and currently, leg and foot desensitization. Through the implementation of these training projects, hoods are no longer necessary when doing annual physical exams simply because the ostrich have become accustomed to daily tactile training.</p>\n\n<p></p>\n\n<h3>Training Tools</h3>\n<ol>\n    <li><strong>Hood</strong> – made from the bottom two feet of a dark colored sweat pant leg, with the wide end sewn with a draw string.</li>\n    <li><strong>Target</strong> – a colored paddle approximately 3ft. long [~1m].</li>\n    <li><strong>Whistle</strong> – dog training style with lanyard to wear around neck.</li>\n    <li><strong>Platform metal scale</strong> – approximately 3ft. x 4ft. [0.914m x 1.219m] and 3" [7.62cm] off the ground with a black fatigue mat on top to help prevent slipping.</li>\n    <li><strong>Reward bucket</strong> – a small plastic measuring cup or hip bucket that can be worn on the waist line and hang on the hip for easy access to rewards.</li>\n    <li><strong>Training forms and shaping plans</strong> – forms that help organize training projects.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<h3>Trained Behaviors</h3>\n\n<h4>Hooding</h4>\n<p>Place the hood over trainer\'s right forearm with hand sticking out the wide end, when the ostrich comes down for a treat the hood can be pulled over the ostrich\'s head using the left or free hand. The ostrich were reinforced with repeatedly whistling and praise. Once the hood was removed the ostrich received bonus apple rewards. This behavior took about three months of desensitizing and training.</p>\n\n<h4>Targeting</h4>\n<p>Using the paddle target, ask the ostrich to touch the target with its beak. Ostrich are extremely curious and this came easy to all three. Within a week they were all targeting.</p>\n\n<h4>Steady</h4>\n<p>Using a paddle target as a visual focus item, ask the ostrich to steady. The ostrich should stand tall with neck straight up in the air and not peck at the target. I bounced back and forth with target and steady until both behaviors were learned. This behavior took three months for the ostrich to learn.</p>\n\n<h4>Stationing</h4>\n<p>Ask the ostrich to stand at a designated point in the stall, using a small plastic shovel and Wiffleballs&reg; clipped to the caging as visible stations. This behavior proved to be...</p>\n\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers\' Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. JOIN NOW!</strong></p>', 'Operant Conditioning 0.3 Ostrich (Struthio camelus)  at the North Carolina Zoo', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '361-autosave', '', '', '2009-05-31 17:21:22', '2009-05-31 22:21:22', '', 361, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/361-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (384, 1, '2009-05-31 17:20:20', '2009-05-31 22:20:20', '<p><em>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3> \r\n<p>Through training, safely perform a physical exam, vaccinate and draw blood on 0.3 ostrich without using restraint devices (baffle boards or physical restraint).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Background</h3>\r\nThe Forest Edge exhibit at the North Carolina Zoological Park houses three seven year old female ostrich (Redbird, Bluebird, and Yellowbird) in a mixed species exhibit with zebra and giraffe. The ostrich are accustomed to "gating," or coming into designated holding stalls every morning. These stalls have a specially coated floor and are approximately 10ft. x 10 ft. [~3m x3m]. The ostrich are locked in the stalls between 30-45 minutes each morning to eat their grain while keepers service the exhibit. The ostrich are trained before they are released onto exhibit.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Background</h3>\r\n<p>In August of 2005 I began a training program with the ostrich. This was the first time a training plan had been implemented for these particular animals. The first task was to desensitize the ostrich by free feeding and then establishing the bridge while I was in the stall with them. Once they were calm being in close proximity to me, a training program was initiated. Training project forms and shaping plans were created. These forms help to organize objectives and target specific behaviors. Training sessions were 5-15 minutes long and were done three to four times a week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>"Hooding" became the first training project. Hooding the ostrich became top priority so that annual physical exams could be done without the use of baffle boards and physical restraint. The ostrich were much calmer and more relaxed with the hoods on. The stress level of the ostrich, keepers and veterinary staff was also reduced. The success of the hood training prompted new training projects such as targeting, stationing, steady, physical exam desensitization, scale training and currently, leg and foot desensitization. Through the implementation of these training projects, hoods are no longer necessary when doing annual physical exams simply because the ostrich have become accustomed to daily tactile training.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The author training the hooding behavior with 0.1 ostrich at the North Carolina Zoological Park. <em>(Photo: Becca Wentz, Keeper I)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Tools</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Hood</strong> – made from the bottom two feet of a dark colored sweat pant leg, with the wide end sewn with a draw string.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Target</strong> – a colored paddle approximately 3ft. long [~1m].</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Whistle</strong> – dog training style with lanyard to wear around neck.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Platform metal scale</strong> – approximately 3ft. x 4ft. [0.914m x 1.219m] and 3" [7.62cm] off the ground with a black fatigue mat on top to help prevent slipping.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Reward bucket</strong> – a small plastic measuring cup or hip bucket that can be worn on the waist line and hang on the hip for easy access to rewards.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Training forms and shaping plans</strong> – forms that help organize training projects.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Trained Behaviors</h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Hooding</h4>\r\n<p>Place the hood over trainer\'s right forearm with hand sticking out the wide end, when the ostrich comes down for a treat the hood can be pulled over the ostrich\'s head using the left or free hand. The ostrich were reinforced with repeatedly whistling and praise. Once the hood was removed the ostrich received bonus apple rewards. This behavior took about three months of desensitizing and training.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Targeting</h4>\r\n<p>Using the paddle target, ask the ostrich to touch the target with its beak. Ostrich are extremely curious and this came easy to all three. Within a week they were all targeting.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Steady</h4>\r\n<p>Using a paddle target as a visual focus item, ask the ostrich to steady. The ostrich should stand tall with neck straight up in the air and not peck at the target. I bounced back and forth with target and steady until both behaviors were learned. This behavior took three months for the ostrich to learn.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Stationing</h4>\r\n<p>Ask the ostrich to stand at a designated point in the stall, using a small plastic shovel and Wiffleballs&reg; clipped to the caging as visible stations. This behavior proved to be...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers\' Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. JOIN NOW!</strong></p>', 'Operant Conditioning 0.3 Ostrich (Struthio camelus)  at the North Carolina Zoo', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '361-revision-6', '', '', '2009-05-31 17:20:20', '2009-05-31 22:20:20', '', 361, 'http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/361-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (385, 1, '2009-05-31 17:22:01', '2009-05-31 22:22:01', '<p><em>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3> \r\n<p>Through training, safely perform a physical exam, vaccinate and draw blood on 0.3 ostrich without using restraint devices (baffle boards or physical restraint).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Background</h3>\r\nThe Forest Edge exhibit at the North Carolina Zoological Park houses three seven year old female ostrich (Redbird, Bluebird, and Yellowbird) in a mixed species exhibit with zebra and giraffe. The ostrich are accustomed to "gating," or coming into designated holding stalls every morning. These stalls have a specially coated floor and are approximately 10ft. x 10 ft. [~3m x3m]. The ostrich are locked in the stalls between 30-45 minutes each morning to eat their grain while keepers service the exhibit. The ostrich are trained before they are released onto exhibit.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Background</h3>\r\n<p>In August of 2005 I began a training program with the ostrich. This was the first time a training plan had been implemented for these particular animals. The first task was to desensitize the ostrich by free feeding and then establishing the bridge while I was in the stall with them. Once they were calm being in close proximity to me, a training program was initiated. Training project forms and shaping plans were created. These forms help to organize objectives and target specific behaviors. Training sessions were 5-15 minutes long and were done three to four times a week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>"Hooding" became the first training project. Hooding the ostrich became top priority so that annual physical exams could be done without the use of baffle boards and physical restraint. The ostrich were much calmer and more relaxed with the hoods on. The stress level of the ostrich, keepers and veterinary staff was also reduced. The success of the hood training prompted new training projects such as targeting, stationing, steady, physical exam desensitization, scale training and currently, leg and foot desensitization. Through the implementation of these training projects, hoods are no longer necessary when doing annual physical exams simply because the ostrich have become accustomed to daily tactile training.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hooding-ostrich-300x225.jpg" alt="hooding-ostrich" title="hooding-ostrich" width="300" height="225" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-383" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Tools</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Hood</strong> – made from the bottom two feet of a dark colored sweat pant leg, with the wide end sewn with a draw string.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Target</strong> – a colored paddle approximately 3ft. long [~1m].</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Whistle</strong> – dog training style with lanyard to wear around neck.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Platform metal scale</strong> – approximately 3ft. x 4ft. [0.914m x 1.219m] and 3" [7.62cm] off the ground with a black fatigue mat on top to help prevent slipping.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Reward bucket</strong> – a small plastic measuring cup or hip bucket that can be worn on the waist line and hang on the hip for easy access to rewards.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Training forms and shaping plans</strong> – forms that help organize training projects.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Trained Behaviors</h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Hooding</h4>\r\n<p>Place the hood over trainer\'s right forearm with hand sticking out the wide end, when the ostrich comes down for a treat the hood can be pulled over the ostrich\'s head using the left or free hand. The ostrich were reinforced with repeatedly whistling and praise. Once the hood was removed the ostrich received bonus apple rewards. This behavior took about three months of desensitizing and training.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Targeting</h4>\r\n<p>Using the paddle target, ask the ostrich to touch the target with its beak. Ostrich are extremely curious and this came easy to all three. Within a week they were all targeting.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Steady</h4>\r\n<p>Using a paddle target as a visual focus item, ask the ostrich to steady. The ostrich should stand tall with neck straight up in the air and not peck at the target. I bounced back and forth with target and steady until both behaviors were learned. This behavior took three months for the ostrich to learn.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Stationing</h4>\r\n<p>Ask the ostrich to stand at a designated point in the stall, using a small plastic shovel and Wiffleballs&reg; clipped to the caging as visible stations. This behavior proved to be...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers\' Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (533, 1, '2009-05-31 17:22:44', '2009-05-31 22:22:44', '<p><em>By Dana Urbanski, Keeper II<br />North Carolina Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3> \r\n<p>Through training, safely perform a physical exam, vaccinate and draw blood on 0.3 ostrich without using restraint devices (baffle boards or physical restraint).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Background</h3>\r\nThe Forest Edge exhibit at the North Carolina Zoological Park houses three seven year old female ostrich (Redbird, Bluebird, and Yellowbird) in a mixed species exhibit with zebra and giraffe. The ostrich are accustomed to "gating," or coming into designated holding stalls every morning. These stalls have a specially coated floor and are approximately 10ft. x 10 ft. [~3m x3m]. The ostrich are locked in the stalls between 30-45 minutes each morning to eat their grain while keepers service the exhibit. The ostrich are trained before they are released onto exhibit.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Background</h3>\r\n<p>In August of 2005 I began a training program with the ostrich. This was the first time a training plan had been implemented for these particular animals. The first task was to desensitize the ostrich by free feeding and then establishing the bridge while I was in the stall with them. Once they were calm being in close proximity to me, a training program was initiated. Training project forms and shaping plans were created. These forms help to organize objectives and target specific behaviors. Training sessions were 5-15 minutes long and were done three to four times a week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>"Hooding" became the first training project. Hooding the ostrich became top priority so that annual physical exams could be done without the use of baffle boards and physical restraint. The ostrich were much calmer and more relaxed with the hoods on. The stress level of the ostrich, keepers and veterinary staff was also reduced. The success of the hood training prompted new training projects such as targeting, stationing, steady, physical exam desensitization, scale training and currently, leg and foot desensitization. Through the implementation of these training projects, hoods are no longer necessary when doing annual physical exams simply because the ostrich have become accustomed to daily tactile training.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_383" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The author training the hooding behavior with 0.1 ostrich at the North Carolina Zoological Park. (Photo: Becca Wentz, Keeper I)"]<img src="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hooding-ostrich-300x225.jpg" alt="The author training the hooding behavior with 0.1 ostrich at the North Carolina Zoological Park. (Photo: Becca Wentz, Keeper I)" title="hooding-ostrich" width="300" height="225" class="size-medium wp-image-383" />[/caption]</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Training Tools</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li><strong>Hood</strong> – made from the bottom two feet of a dark colored sweat pant leg, with the wide end sewn with a draw string.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Target</strong> – a colored paddle approximately 3ft. long [~1m].</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Whistle</strong> – dog training style with lanyard to wear around neck.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Platform metal scale</strong> – approximately 3ft. x 4ft. [0.914m x 1.219m] and 3" [7.62cm] off the ground with a black fatigue mat on top to help prevent slipping.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Reward bucket</strong> – a small plastic measuring cup or hip bucket that can be worn on the waist line and hang on the hip for easy access to rewards.</li>\r\n    <li><strong>Training forms and shaping plans</strong> – forms that help organize training projects.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Trained Behaviors</h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Hooding</h4>\r\n<p>Place the hood over trainer\'s right forearm with hand sticking out the wide end, when the ostrich comes down for a treat the hood can be pulled over the ostrich\'s head using the left or free hand. The ostrich were reinforced with repeatedly whistling and praise. Once the hood was removed the ostrich received bonus apple rewards. This behavior took about three months of desensitizing and training.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Targeting</h4>\r\n<p>Using the paddle target, ask the ostrich to touch the target with its beak. Ostrich are extremely curious and this came easy to all three. Within a week they were all targeting.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Steady</h4>\r\n<p>Using a paddle target as a visual focus item, ask the ostrich to steady. The ostrich should stand tall with neck straight up in the air and not peck at the target. I bounced back and forth with target and steady until both behaviors were learned. This behavior took three months for the ostrich to learn.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Stationing</h4>\r\n<p>Ask the ostrich to stand at a designated point in the stall, using a small plastic shovel and Wiffleballs&reg; clipped to the caging as visible stations. This behavior proved to be...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers\' Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. JOIN NOW!</strong></p>', 'Operant Conditioning 0.3 Ostrich (Struthio camelus)  at the North Carolina Zoo', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '361-revision-8', '', '', '2009-05-31 17:22:44', '2009-05-31 22:22:44', '', 361, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/361-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
