INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (892, 1, '2009-05-31 15:40:45', '2009-05-31 20:40:45', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<p>Melaina Wallace - <em>Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</em></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\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', '', '', '2009-05-31 15:40:45', '2009-05-31 20:40:45', '', 178, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/178-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (893, 2, '2009-11-25 08:53:26', '2009-11-25 13:53:26', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\nMelaina Wallace - <em>Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe Professional Development Committee\'s Mission is to provide continual resources for professional growth through leadership  and educational opportunities for all National AAZK members.\r\n\r\n<strong>2009</strong>\r\nThis past year the Professional Development Committee put together two workshops for the 2009 AAZK National Conference/ICZ in Seattle, WA.  The Body Condition Scoring Workshop and the Capture and Restraint Workshop.\r\n\r\nThe Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Workshop took place on Zoo Day at Woodland Park Zoo.  Dr. Mark Edwards, from California Polytechnic State University instructed the course and took keepers out into the “field” where they were able to assess animals at Woodland Park Zoo with their new found BCS skills.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-890" title="bcs_scoring" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bcs_scoring.jpg" alt="bcs_scoring" width="768" height="577" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Class participants utilize their classroom knowledge with a Sicilian donkey\r\nPhoto by Kelly Wilson</em></strong>\r\n\r\nThe Capture and Restraint Workshop was instructed by Dr. Mark Johnson and Bob Cisneros from the San Diego Zoo.  Dr. Johnson taught workshop attendees how to be an effective participant in any form of animal restraint, while Bob Cisneros went over basic fundamentals on restraining various forms of animal species.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-891" title="capture_restraint_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/capture_restraint_workshop.jpg" alt="capture_restraint_workshop" width="604" height="454" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Dr. Mark Johnson and Bob Cisneros go over restraint techniques\r\nPhoto by Kelly Wilson</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Future</strong>\r\nWe are currently working with the conference committee at Philadelphia AAZK to finalize the workshops for the 2010 National Conference in Philadelphia.  We continue to search out experts to bring conference delegates the most current technologies and innovations in animal care. The Professional Development Committee is also working with the Board of Directors and members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on a keeper certification process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to Help?</strong>\r\nThe Professional Development Committee is currently seeking new members!  We want to continue to provide to the highest quality workshops possible and we need your help!  If you are interested in joining the Professional Development team please contact Melaina Wallace at <a href="mailto:melaina.g.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">Melaina.G.Wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<strong>\r\n2009 Professional Development Committee Members</strong>\r\n\r\nMelaina Wallace – Chair\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom\r\n\r\nBob Cisneros- Liaison to Board\r\nSan Diego Zoo\r\n\r\nKelly Wilson\r\nDetroit Zoo\r\n\r\nVictor Alm\r\nOakland Zoo\r\n\r\nBandy Hicks\r\nBoat Club Road Animal Hospital Whitetail Veterinary Services\r\n\r\nLeanne Blinco\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom\r\n\r\nMike Murray\r\nDenver Zoo', 'Professional Development Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '178-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-11-25 08:53:26', '2009-11-25 13:53:26', '', 178, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/178-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (899, 2, '2009-11-26 09:38:25', '2009-11-26 14:38:25', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom.  (Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'living-with-the-polar-bears-of-churchill-during-keeper-leadership-camp', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:23', '2013-10-15 22:49:23', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=899', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (901, 2, '2009-11-26 09:35:18', '2009-11-26 14:35:18', '<em>By\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\nand\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\n\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\n\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom. </strong>\n\n<strong>(Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\n\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\n\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\n\nWant to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. JOIN NOW!', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:35:18', '2009-11-26 14:35:18', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (902, 2, '2009-11-26 09:35:29', '2009-11-26 14:35:29', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>(Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\nWant to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. JOIN NOW!', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-2', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:35:29', '2009-11-26 14:35:29', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (903, 2, '2009-11-26 09:35:36', '2009-11-26 14:35:36', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>(Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\nWant to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. JOIN NOW!', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-3', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:35:36', '2009-11-26 14:35:36', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (904, 2, '2009-11-26 09:36:38', '2009-11-26 14:36:38', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>(Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-4', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:36:38', '2009-11-26 14:36:38', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (905, 2, '2009-11-26 09:36:40', '2009-11-26 14:36:40', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>(Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-5', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:36:40', '2009-11-26 14:36:40', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (906, 2, '2009-11-26 09:37:14', '2009-11-26 14:37:14', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom.  (Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-6', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:37:14', '2009-11-26 14:37:14', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (907, 2, '2009-11-26 09:37:51', '2009-11-26 14:37:51', '<em>By\r\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\r\nand\r\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom.  (Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\r\n\r\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\r\n\r\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-revision-7', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:37:51', '2009-11-26 14:37:51', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (908, 2, '2009-11-26 09:39:30', '2009-11-26 14:39:30', '<em>By\nAngela Johnson, Keeper, Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY\nand\nJosie Romasco, Keeper, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, PA</em>\n\nOn Sunday, 4 October 2009 zookeepers from Canada, Denmark, and the United States gathered together for the first time in a hotel in Winnipeg, Canada.  They traveled there to be part of the first “Arctic Ambassador Keeper Leadership Camp” sponsored by Polar Bears International [PBI] and AAZK. Most of us had never met before this day. The following morning we met in the lobby of the hotel, crossed the street to the airport, and boarded an airplane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. None of us had any idea what to expect on our journey, nor did we realize that this trip would later change our lives forever.\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-900" title="polarbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polarbear.jpg" alt="polarbear" width="800" height="601" />\n\n<strong>Those attending the Arctic Ambassador Leadership Camp frequently saw polar bears outside their Tundra Buggy™ classroom.  (Photo by Josie Romasco)</strong>\n\nUpon arriving in Churchill, we took a tour of the small town of about 850 people on the Tundra Buggy™.  First, we drove to the site of an old landfill that had been turned into a recycling plant. The townspeople of Churchill had found that bears would often feed off the waste materials in the landfill, thus bringing them close to town on a regular basis. So in an effort to reduce their presence, the dumping ground then became a recycling plant. However, while it did serve its purpose by attracting fewer polar bears, a new issue arose: what to do with all of the recyclables!  Quite frankly, it costs too much to take the recycled materials to be processed because of the town’s remote location, and not enough people are buying recycled materials to fit the demand.  Unfortunately, this most likely means that the recycling center will be decommissioned, the landfill will soon return, and so will the hungry polar bears.\n\nNext, we went to a cabin and met local trappers and learned about their livelihoods. These were three individuals who have lived off the land and have the utmost respect for it. To them, nature is all about balance, and as long as they take only what they need, they feel they are sustaining the arctic species. Should they discontinue their ways, from their experience, Mother Nature will take it upon herself to control wildlife populations by spreading disease—leaving valuable fur and meat wasted and unused. At least by trapping in a conscientious manner, every part of the animal is utilized.\n\nWe then traveled to D20 that is also known as polar bear “jail.” Jail implies that the bears have done something wrong. Wandering into town, possibly looking for food, while waiting for the ice on the Hudson Bay to freeze in order to hunt is hardly a crime. D20 is a holding facility for polar bears. A Polar Bear Alert Program is in effect in the town of Churchill. There are three main goals of the Polar Bear Alert Program (1) The safety of the people (2) The safety of the bears and (3) Decreasing habituation of the bears to people. When a bear wanders into town for the first time, an effort is made to deter the bear.  Hazing by using loud sounds such as gun fire, will sometimes deter the bears. Bears that will not depart town or bears that continue to come into town are caught in a live trap. The bears are then transported to the holding facility where they will live, having no interaction with……..\n\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Living with the Polar Bears of Churchill During Keeper Leadership Camp', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '899-autosave', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:39:30', '2009-11-26 14:39:30', '', 899, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/899-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (909, 2, '2009-11-26 09:41:51', '2009-11-26 14:41:51', '<img class="size-medium wp-image-825 alignnone" title="enrichment_options" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/enrichment_options-300x117.jpg" alt="enrichment_options" width="300" height="117" />\n\n<em>By Heather Neldner, Zookeeper\nMilwaukee County Zoological Gardens, Milwaukee, WI</em>\n\nIn September of 2005, we started an enrichment program for the flock of Humboldt penguins (<em>Spheniscus humboldti</em>) at the Milwaukee County Zoo with the goals of encouraging the birds to swim and to interact with each other more. Two of the birds (Houdini &amp; Arisco) have chronic foot issues and we were hoping they would improve with more swimming.\n\nThe Milwaukee County Zoo’s Humboldt Penguin exhibit is the first exhibit guests see when entering the zoo. It is an open air exhibit, with a large rocky structure and a 15,000-gallon pool. The birds have access to the exhibit and indoor holding area 24/7 all year long. We currently house 6.5 penguins with the oldest bird being 23 years old and the youngest having hatched in May of 2008.  Prior to starting a formal enrichment program for the birds, they were only offered a Boomer Ball®, some plastic bottles with colored objects sealed inside them, and ice blocks once in a while to play with. Most of their enrichment was in the form of interacting with the public through the glass viewing windows.\n\nThe first step in the enrichment program process was to complete the paperwork to obtain approval, via a three-level process, for the items we chose.  The first level is obtaining supervisor approval, then it moves on to our curator for second approval, and then on to the veterinarian for final approval. Currently we have 30 items approved for our birds but not all of the items have been utilized as yet. Most of the items are dog toys because they are very durable and most of them float.\n\nToys are only given in the pool while we can supervise the birds to make sure they interact with them appropriately.  This also gives us the opportunity to do enrichment talks during this time, if the public seems interested in what is going on. We are also hoping (and it has seemed effective) that if toys are not in the pool all the time, people will be less likely to toss items in the pool. If a bird is held inside away from the others for any reason (sickness, medical work-ups, weaning, etc) they can have a durable toy, such as a Boomer Ball®, plastic keys or a confetti bottle all the time to play with to prevent boredom. Our Graphics Department has made us a fantastic sign that explains enrichment to the public and explains why toys are only given when supervised.\n<img class="size-full wp-image-823 alignnone" title="penguin-photo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/penguin-photo.jpg" alt="penguin-photo" width="288" height="243" />\n\n<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>Mariano playing with a fabric Frisbee® (Photo: H. Neldner)</strong>\n\nIt is very rare that we have any aggression between the birds (exhibited as displacement, or chasing) when playing with the toys. They all appear to “share” the toys pretty well. Most of the birds have shown a high level of interest in the toys and rarely do any birds show fear or avoidance of a new item. If the birds appear to be avoiding a toy, I will play with the toy myself to demonstrate it is “ok” and will encourage them to join me. Usually this does the trick and the more curious penguins will start playing with the toy, with the others occasionally joining later.\n\nToys are rotated often since the penguins do seem to get bored with individual toys if they are offered too frequently and will stop interacting with those items.  We have made an enrichment calendar to help coordinate this.  Alternatively, the birds never seem to get tired of some toys.  These include a small white Boomer Ball®, bubbles, confetti bottles and a tennis ball turtle. Their play sessions don’t always last a long time, with a notable decrease in interactions with the toys after about 15 minutes or so frequently observed. If we sit outside and encourage the play, with praise and by interacting with the birds and the toy - for example, tossing the Frisbee® out for Houdini to “fetch” -  this will encourage the birds to stay in the water longer and play with the items more. If there is a large crowd of people out by the exhibit cheering the birds on, they will play with the toys longer and more vigorously. They appear to enjoy the attention!\n\nSome of their favorite toys include:  tennis ball turtle, tennis ball dumbbell, fabric Frisbee®, confetti bottle (Neldner, 2008), small Boomer Ball®, and floating plastic dumbbell. Houdini frequently puts the floating dumbbell on his back and……………\n\n<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. <a href="/join/">JOIN NOW</a>!</strong>', 'Making a Splash! Humboldt Penguin Enrichment at the Milwaukee County Zoo', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '820-autosave', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:41:51', '2009-11-26 14:41:51', '', 820, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/820-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (910, 2, '2009-11-26 09:59:18', '2009-11-26 14:59:18', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="702" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'successful-use-of-operant-conditioning-to-treat-vitamin-d-deficiency-in-an-infant-western-lowland-gorilla-gorilla-gorilla-gorilla', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:23', '2013-10-15 22:49:23', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=910', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (914, 2, '2009-11-26 09:51:55', '2009-11-26 14:51:55', '<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\n\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\n\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\n\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\n\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:51:55', '2009-11-26 14:51:55', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (915, 2, '2009-11-26 09:53:55', '2009-11-26 14:53:55', '<em></em>\n\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\n\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\n\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\n\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\n\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-2', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:53:55', '2009-11-26 14:53:55', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (917, 2, '2009-11-26 09:54:11', '2009-11-26 14:54:11', '<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-913" title="training_tales" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales-1024x328.jpg" alt="training_tales" width="1024" height="328" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-3', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:54:11', '2009-11-26 14:54:11', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (919, 2, '2009-11-26 09:56:01', '2009-11-26 14:56:01', '<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-916" title="training_tales1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales1-1024x328.jpg" alt="training_tales1" width="1024" height="328" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-4', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:56:01', '2009-11-26 14:56:01', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (920, 2, '2009-11-26 09:57:58', '2009-11-26 14:57:58', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="878" height="281" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-5', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:57:58', '2009-11-26 14:57:58', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (921, 2, '2009-11-26 09:58:59', '2009-11-26 14:58:59', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="878" height="281" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-6', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:58:59', '2009-11-26 14:58:59', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (922, 2, '2009-11-26 09:59:18', '2009-11-26 14:59:18', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="878" height="281" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-7', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:59:18', '2009-11-26 14:59:18', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (923, 2, '2009-11-26 09:59:58', '2009-11-26 14:59:58', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="702" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-8', '', '', '2009-11-26 09:59:58', '2009-11-26 14:59:58', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (924, 2, '2009-11-26 10:01:49', '2009-11-26 15:01:49', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="702" height="225" />\n\n<em></em>\n\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\n\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\n\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\n\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\n\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-autosave', '', '', '2009-11-26 10:01:49', '2009-11-26 15:01:49', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (925, 2, '2009-11-26 10:00:26', '2009-11-26 15:00:26', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-918" title="training_tales2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales2.jpg" alt="training_tales2" width="702" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By Brandi Baitchman, Senior Keeper and Marty Dearie, Zoo Keeper\r\nZoo New England, Boston, Massachusetts</em>\r\n\r\nKimani, a female Western lowland gorilla (<em>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</em>), was born on 24 November 2004, at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.  A couple months after her birth, zookeepers noticed Kimani behaving lethargically on exhibit with an inability to hold on to her mother, Kiki. Kimani was seen being dragged on exhibit by Kiki. On 13 May 2005, the keepers observed that Kimani was no longer nursing. On 14 May 2005, Kiki was immobilized and Kimani was physically restrained for a physical evaluation. Kimani received a full medical workup including blood sampling, radiographs, and body measurements.  Preliminary blood results revealed very low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and further laboratory results confirmed metabolic bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.  The treatment plan was to place Kimani back with Kiki and continue daily calcium (Tums® suspension twice a day) and weekly vitamin D supplementation orally.   Kiki and Kimani’s behavior was monitored closely and the zoo was prepared to pull the infant for hand rearing if zookeepers were unable to administer sufficient supplementation.\r\n\r\nThe success of Kimani’s treatment was directly dependent on the behavioral conditioning of Kiki.  The goal was to use Kiki’s previously established behaviors to have her present Kimani in such a way as to assist keepers in getting supplements to the infant.  Since Kimani was usually held on Kiki’s chest while sitting, the established behaviors of “station” and “present belly” allowed better access to Kimani.  Kiki was conditioned to place her hands on the bars about shoulder width and height and hold them there until released.  A belly command was then given, which meant that Kiki will push her belly up next to the mesh.  With the infant on her chest, this gave the keepers the best presentation of Kimani to allow for administration of the supplements.  Once the positioning of the baby was obtained, Kiki was desensitized to allow two keepers to be present during a training session.  One keeper would give the cues and reinforcement to Kiki, while the second would hold the calcium suspension in a large syringe with a catheter attached.  The second keeper was then able to inject the suspension into Kimani’s mouth.  After each successful treatment, Kiki was immediately reinforced with an exciting “jackpot” of several banana pieces.  After a number of banana “jackpots” were given following each treatment, Kiki quickly learned to hold Kimani up to the mesh and wait for her reward.  This behavior was established after eight sessions.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-911" title="kimani" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani.jpg" alt="kimani" width="293" height="443" />\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-912" title="kimani_credits" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kimani_credits-300x51.jpg" alt="kimani_credits" width="300" height="51" />\r\n\r\nKimani’s strength, activity, and coordination significantly improved immediately following the initial dose of vitamin D.  Subsequent medical exams over the following two years confirmed normal calcium and improving vitamin D levels and ………\r\n\r\n<em><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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong></em>', 'Successful Use of Operant Conditioning to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in an Infant Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '910-revision-9', '', '', '2009-11-26 10:00:26', '2009-11-26 15:00:26', '', 910, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/910-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (956, 1, '2010-01-01 11:34:53', '2010-01-01 16:34:53', '<h5>For those wishing to mail in their membership application you can download the application <a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration.pdf">here</a>. For those wishing to sign up on the website please utilize the buttons below.</h5>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<h3>US Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Professional Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-professional" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="45.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Professional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Full-time Keepers</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/professional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Affiliate Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-affiliate" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="40.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$40 - Affiliate Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Other staff &amp; volunteers, or those interested in the profession but not associated with a zoo or aquarium</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/affiliate-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Student Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-student" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="30.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$30 - Student Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Students: must supply a copy of student ID at time of application</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/student-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="70.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$70 - Individuals Contributing</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Canadian Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Professional Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-professional" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="45.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Professional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Full-time Keepers</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/professional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Affiliate Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-affiliate" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="40.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$40 - Affiliate Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Other staff &amp; volunteers, or those interested in the profession but not associated with a zoo or aquarium</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/affiliate-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Student Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-student" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="30.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$30 - Student Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Students: must supply a copy of student ID at time of application</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/student-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="70.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$70 - Individuals Contributing</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Commercial Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="150.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$150 - Commercial Membership</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/commercial-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>The following membership types require verification of your organization\'s information and/or approval by the AAZK Board.</strong>\r\n<h3>Institutional Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration_2010.pdf">AAZK Member Registration Form</a></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$150 - Institutional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">requires AAZK Board approval</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/institutional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Library Only</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration_2010.pdf">Download Application</a></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Institutional</div>\r\n<div class="details">Available only to public &amp; university libraries</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>International Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration_2010.pdf">Download Application</a></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$60 - International Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">All members outside U.S. &amp; Canada regardless of category</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\nPrint and mail applications to:\r\n\r\n<strong>AAZK Administrative Offices\r\n3601 S.W. 29th, Suite 133\r\nTopeka, KS 66614</strong>\r\n\r\nMake checks/money orders payable to <strong>AAZK, Inc</strong>\r\nMust be in U.S. FUNDS ONLY.\r\n\r\nMembership includes a subscription to Animal Keepers\' Forum. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (953, 1, '2010-01-01 11:00:44', '2010-01-01 16:00:44', '<h5>For those wishing to mail in their membership application you can download the application <a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration.pdf">here</a>. For those wishing to sign up on the website please utilize the buttons below.</h5>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<h3>US Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Professional Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-professional" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="45.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Professional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Full-time Keepers</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/professional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Affiliate Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-affiliate" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="40.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$40 - Affiliate Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Other staff &amp; volunteers, or those interested in the profession but not associated with a zoo or aquarium</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/affiliate-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Student Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-student" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="30.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$30 - Student Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Students: must supply a copy of student ID at time of application</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/student-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="US Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="us-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="70.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$70 - Individuals Contributing</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Canadian Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Professional Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-professional" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="45.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Professional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Full-time Keepers</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/professional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Affiliate Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-affiliate" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="40.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$40 - Affiliate Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Other staff &amp; volunteers, or those interested in the profession but not associated with a zoo or aquarium</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/affiliate-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Student Membership" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-student" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="30.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$30 - Student Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">Students: must supply a copy of student ID at time of application</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/student-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="70.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="CAD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="CA" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$70 - Individuals Contributing</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Commercial Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input alt="Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but01.gif" type="image" /> <input name="add" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_cart" /> <input name="business" type="hidden" value="aazkoffice@zk.kscoxmail.com" /> <input name="item_name" type="hidden" value="Canadian Individuals Contributing" /> <input name="item_number" type="hidden" value="cad-individual" /> <input name="amount" type="hidden" value="150.00" /> <input name="no_note" type="hidden" value="1" /> <input name="currency_code" type="hidden" value="USD" /> <input name="lc" type="hidden" value="US" /> </form></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$150 - Commercial Membership</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/commercial-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>The following membership types require verification of your organization\'s information and/or approval by the AAZK Board.</strong>\r\n<h3>Institutional Members</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration.pdf">Download Application</a></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$150 - Institutional Membership</div>\r\n<div class="details">requires AAZK Board approval</div>\r\n<div class="benefits">(<a class="thickbox" href="/join/institutional-membership-benefits/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Membership Benefits</a>)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>Library Only</h3>\r\n<div class="membership">\r\n<div class="button"><a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration.pdf">Download Application</a></div>\r\n<div class="description">\r\n<div class="type">$45 - Institutional</div>\r\n<div class="details">Available only to public &amp; 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1303, 2, '2010-04-22 14:14:51', '2010-04-22 19:14:51', '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-12', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:14:51', '2010-04-22 19:14:51', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (940, 2, '2009-07-02 22:25:12', '2009-07-03 03:25:12', '<h3>Alamance Community College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.A.S. Animal Care &amp; Management Technology<br />\r\nP.O. Box 8000<br />\r\nGraham, NC  27253-8000<br />\r\n(336) 506-4385</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Contact: Christine Remington, Department Head - <a href="mailto:remingc@alamancecc.edu">remingc@alamancecc.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The A.A.S. degree in Animal Care and Management Technology focuses on cultivating caring, educated, and experienced employees in a wide variety of animal related fields including exotic animal husbandry.  With a broad base of knowledge including habitat design, sanitation, nutrition, healthcare, principles of behavior and training, and animal handling and restraint grounded in hours of service learning projects, rigorous competencies, and cooperative work experiences, students exemplify the education, compassion &amp; skill of captive animal care and management.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.alamancecc.edu/curriculum_courses_programs/courses_programs/programs_of_study/programs/prog.php?curr=A55100">A.A.S. Animal Care &amp; Management Technology Curriculum</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>America\'s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Exotic Animal Management and Training Program (EATM)<br />\r\nMoorpark College<br />\r\n7075 Campus Road<br />\r\nMoorpark, CA 93021<br />\r\n(805) 378-1441</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Students may earn an A.S. degree by taking general education courses alongside their zoo curriculum and they can earn degrees and certificates in Animal Training, and Wildlife Education. This is an intense program and EATM students are required to attend classes, work with and care for the animals, and work at the campus zoo most days and weekends.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="mailto:EATM@vcccd.net">EATM@vcccd.net</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/zoo/">http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/zoo/</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Davidson County Community College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.A.S. Zoo &amp; Aquarium Science<br />\r\nP.O. Box 1287<br />\r\nLexington, NC 27293-1287<br />\r\n(336) 249-8186</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Contact: Kim Sepich,<br />\r\nAssociate Dean of Enrollment Services<br />\r\n(336) 249-8186, extension 6780</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Faculty Contact: Mark E. Stevens<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:mesteven@davidsonccc.edu">mesteven@davidsonccc.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is a 5 semester full-time program leading to an A.A.S. degree in Zoo &amp; Aquarium Science. The program combines a rigorous classroom curriculum with over 1400 hours of practical experience at area animal facilities including Animal Discovery, the North Carolina Zoological Park and Duke University Lemur Center.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.davidsonccc.edu/academics/as-zoo.htm">http://www.davidsonccc.edu/academics/as-zoo.htm</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Harcum College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.S. in Animal Center Management<br />\r\nHarcum College<br />\r\n750 Montgomery Avenue<br />\r\nBryn Mawr, PA 19010<br />\r\n(610) 525-4100</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Director: Mary Friday<br />\r\n(610) 526-6108<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:mfriday@harcum.edu">mfriday@harcum.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Animal Center Managers provide managerial support to veterinarians in clinics and hospitals, biological research settings, animal control, humane organizations, zoos and educational facilities. Management duties include both the facility and its personnel. Animal Center Managers must complete a 2-year educational program, and 250 hours of practical experience.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.harcum.edu/PS_ACD_Animal_Center_Management_632839831382031250.aspx">http://www.harcum.edu/PS_ACD_Animal_Center_Management_632839831382031250.aspx</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.A.S. Degree in Animal management<br />\r\n1220 Coffeen St.<br />\r\nWatertown, NY 13601</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Director: Mark D. Irwin, D.V.M.<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:mirwin@sunyjefferson.edu">mirwin@sunyjefferson.edu</a><br />\r\nAdmissions Office, (315) 786-2277</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Animal Management Program at Jefferson Community College is designed to provide students with the basic skills, experience and knowledge required for a career as a progressive zoo keeper in zoological parks. Upon graduation with this Associate in Applied Sciences degree, students will have been exposed to all aspects of zoo animal management and care. Students will study at many of the zoos of New York State and Southern Canada. Hands-on keeping experience is provided at Syracuse\'s Rosamond Gifford Zoo (AZA) and The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.zookeeping.com">http://www.zookeeping.com</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.sunyjefferson.edu/amg">http://www.sunyjefferson.edu/amg</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Syracuse\'s Rosamond Gifford Zoo</h3>\r\n<p><a href="http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org">http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park</h3>\r\n<p><a href="http://www.nyszoo.org">http://www.nyszoo.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Niagara County Community College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.A.S. in Animal Management<br />\r\n3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.<br />\r\nSanborn, NY 14132<br />\r\n(716)-614-6222</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coordinator: Aaron Cobaugh<br />\r\n(716) 614-6424, <a href="mailto:acobaugh@niagaracc.suny.edu">acobaugh@niagaracc.suny.edu</a><br />\r\n<a href="http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/lsd/animal.html">http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/lsd/animal.html</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Buffalo Zoo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>300 Parkside Ave<br />\r\nBuffalo, N.Y. 14214-1999<br />\r\n(716)-837-3900<br />\r\n<a href="http://www.buffalozoo.org/">http://www.buffalozoo.org/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Pensacola Junior College, Zoo Animal Technology</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.S. Degree, Zoo Animal Technology Program<br />\r\nDepartment of Biological Sciences<br />\r\nPensacola Junior College<br />\r\n1000 College Avenue<br />\r\nPensacola, FL 32504-8998</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Director: Joyce Kaplan<br />\r\n(850) 484-1164, <a href="mailto:jkaplan@pjc.edu">jkaplan@pjc.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is a two year full-time program leading to an A.S. degree in Zoo Animal Technology offered in conjunction with The Northwest Florida Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens in Gulf Breeze and other animal facilities in the region. Includes 900 hours of practical experience in addition to a variety of animal biology and zoo specialty theoretical courses. A new class of up to 30 students is admitted each Fall.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This school offers a cooperative program with the University of West Florida (see four-year programs), providing further education in biological sciences and business courses relevant to zoo management.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://itech.pjc.edu/jkaplan/zooschool/">http://itech.pjc.edu/jkaplan/zooschool/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Northwest Florida Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens</h3>\r\n<p><a href="http://www.thezoonorthwestflorida.org/">http://www.thezoonorthwestflorida.org/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Pikes Peak Community College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.A.S. in Zoo Keeping Technology<br />\r\n5675 S. Academy Blvd.<br />\r\nColorado Springs, CO 80906 USA<br />\r\n(800) 456-6847 | (719) 576-7711</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Program Coordinator: Tracey Anderson<br />\r\n(719) 650-0472 or (719) 502-3443<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:Tracey.Anderson@ppcc.edu">Tracey.Anderson@ppcc.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The program is a two-year degree in which students complete 675 hours of hands on training through required internships. The program is 75 credit hours. In addition to the practical application, students are trained in animal husbandry, exhibitry, safety, veterinary care, horticulture, public relations, career development, and environmental science. The program also offers electives such as elephant management, animal training, advanced exhibitry techniques, primate studies and adventures in zoo design.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu/">http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu/</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.ppcc.edu/CatalogSchedule/Courses/Courses.cfm?Course=ZOO">http://www.ppcc.edu/CatalogSchedule/Courses/Courses.cfm?Course=ZOO</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Cheyenne Mountain Zoo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>http://www.cmzoo.org/<br />\r\n4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road<br />\r\nColorado Springs, CO 80906<br />\r\n(719)633-9925<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:info@cmzoo.org">info@cmzoo.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>A.S. in Zoo Technology<br />\r\n3000 N.W. 83rd Street<br />\r\nGainesville, FL 32606</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Linda Asbell<br />\r\n(352) 395-5604<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:linda.asbell@sfcc.edu">linda.asbell@sfcc.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Zoo Animal Technology Program at Santa Fe Community College was the first program of its kind, and the first to offer a great combination of academic classes and hands on experiences in the animal fields. Students in the program will complete a 74 credit hour course of study over five semesters, including academic classes on all animal groups, animal nutrition, animal breeding, as well as visitor education. In addition to the academic classes the students will work in the Teaching Zoo (an AZA accredited facility) for over 1800 hours. This training enables students to find employment in a variety of fields including zookeeping, park naturalist, zoo education, animal technician and a host of other animal husbandry fields. Four-year programs are also available in cooperation with State University of New York at Oswego, Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, and University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. Please contact Linda Asbell (above) for cooperative information.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://inst.santafe.cc.fl.us/%7Ezoo/index.htm">http://inst.santafe.cc.fl.us/~zoo/index.htm</a></p>', 'Two-Year Programs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '88-revision-7', '', '', '2009-07-02 22:25:12', '2009-07-03 03:25:12', '', 88, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/88-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (935, 2, '2009-11-18 06:40:35', '2009-11-18 11:40:35', '<div class="bod first">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Shane Good</div>\r\n<div class="title">President</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Cleveland Metroparks Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo_location">Cleveland, OH</div>\r\n<ul class="committees">\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.iczoo.org">International Congress on Zookeeping</a>,</li>\r\n	<li>Professional association liaisons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="bod">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-845" title="bob-mug2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bob-mug2-150x150.jpg" alt="bob-mug2" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Bob Cisneros</div>\r\n<div class="title">Vice President</div>\r\n<a href="mailto:bob.cisneros@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">bob.cisneros@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">San Diego Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo_location">San Diego, CA</div>\r\n<ul class="committees">\r\n	<li><a href="/committee/bylaws-committee/">Bylaws</a>,</li>\r\n	<li><a href="/committee/ethics-committee/">Ethics</a>,</li>\r\n	<li><a href="/committee/professional-development-committee/">Professional Development</a>,</li>\r\n	<li>Media</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="bod">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name">Tammy Root</div>\r\n<div class="title">Board Member</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:tammy.root@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">tammy.root@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Indianapolis Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo_location">Indianapolis, IN</div>\r\n<ul class="committees">\r\n	<li><a href="/committee/behavioral-husbandry/">Behavioral Husbandry</a>,</li>\r\n	<li>Husbandry liaisons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="bod">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-846" title="penny" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/penny-150x150.jpg" alt="penny" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Penny Jolly</div>\r\n<div class="title">Board Member</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:penny.jolly@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">penny.jolly@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo_location">Orlando, FL</div>\r\n<ul class="committees">\r\n	<li><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/">Bowling for Rhinos</a>,<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/">\r\n</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="/committee/conservation-committee/">Conservation Committee</a>,</li>\r\n	<li>Conservation Partners liaisons</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="bod">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-874" title="wiggins" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/wiggins-150x150.jpg" alt="wiggins" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Gisela Wiggins</div>\r\n<div class="title">Board Member</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:gisela.wiggins@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">gisela.wiggins@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">North Carolina Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo_location">Asheboro, NC</div>\r\n<ul class="committees">\r\n	<li><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/awards-committee/">Awards</a>,</li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/grants-committee/">Grants</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="bod">\r\n<div class="identity">\r\n<div class="name">Ed Hansen</div>\r\n<div class="title">Executive Director</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:ed.hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">ed.hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="info">\r\n<div class="department">AAZK Inc. - 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (973, 2, '2009-11-26 10:28:25', '2009-11-26 15:28:25', '<strong>February 21-24, 2010</strong>\r\n<em><strong>Giraffe Professionals Conference</strong></em> to be held in Phoenix , AZ. The International Association of Giraffe Care Professionals is pleased to announce the first-ever conference “All of the Above” devoted to all aspects of giraffe care in captivity. All individuals interested in giraffe and the advancement of their care are invited to join us for this groundbreaking event. Conference is being hosted by the Phoenix Zoo with sponsorship from the Oakland Zoo. For more information, registration or for those who may be interested in presenting at the conference, please visit <a href="http://www.giraffecare.org/">http://www.giraffecare.org/</a> .\r\n\r\n<strong>March 3-6, 2010</strong>\r\n<em><strong>International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) Conference</strong></em> held in Albuquerque, NM.  It’s not too early to start planning to attend the 2010 IAATE Conference hosted by Avian Ambassadors in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2010 IAATE Conference will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn more about avian training, show content, educational messaging, enrichment ideas, avian health and welfare from the leading authorities in the industry. Get ready for Conference Trips, Workshops, Visit the Rio Grande Zoo and Aquarium, and we are bringing back the Training Panel.  Stephen J. Bodio is our Keynote Speaker. Steve was born and educated in Boston and has lived in Magdalena , New Mexico, for over twenty years. He has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, and especially Asia. His book Eagle Dreams is about the Kazakh horsemen of Mongolia . It is the journey to and in writing this book that Steve will talk about with his slide presentation.  We also have Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D with a featured paper on Saturday morning!  Dr. Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University with a special interest in applied behavior analysis (ABA), the technology of behavior change so effective with human learners. Over the last decade, she has pioneered the dissemination of ABA principles, procedures and ethical standards to improve the quality of life for animals. For more information visit <a href="http://www.IAATE.org ">www.IAATE.org </a>and start planning today!\r\n\r\nThis year, Online Registration is available!  Go to <a href="http://www.IAATE.org">www.IAATE.org</a> for all registration and conference details. Online registrations must be submitted and Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by February 6, 2010.  Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the conference.\r\n\r\nHotel Reservations must be made by February 14, 2010 to get the special IAATE rate.\r\n\r\n<strong>April 15 –18, 2010 -4th Otter Keeper Workshop</strong>\r\nThe Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio will host.  This year the focus of the workshop will be expanded to include all of the otters managed under the Otter SSP® ¬¬ North American river otters, Asian small-clawed otters, African clawless, African spot-necked and giant otters.  Keepers working with any of the species are welcome to attend.  Topics will include: captive management issues, enrichment, training, water quality, health care, nutrition, diet, hand-raising, exhibit design, lots of sharing of information between keepers.\r\n\r\nRegistration will be $75 and the deadline is December 15, 2009.  Spots fill up fast so please register early.  A waiting list will be maintained once the workshop is filled.  Due to the popularity of the workshop, priority will be given to first time attendees.  Please just one registrant per institution.  No refunds after January 15, 2010.\r\nAccommodations:   A hotel near the Cincinnati Zoo or the Newport Aquarium.  Room negotiations are ongoing.  Roommates are encouraged. You will be matched if you indicate that you wish to have a roommate.\r\nInformation can be found on: <a href="http://www.OtterSpotter.com"> www.OtterSpotter.com</a>\r\nFor more information contact: David Hamilton at Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14617; phone: 585-336-2502; 585-266-5775 fax; <a href="mailto:dhamilton@monroecounty.gov">dhamilton@monroecounty.gov</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>April 25-30, 2010</strong>\r\n<em><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference</strong></em> - In Pittsburgh, PA. The theme of this 10th Anniversary Conference is “Defining a Decade: Animal Management - Past, Present, and Future”.\r\n\r\nConference programming includes: Dr. Vint Virga, a Veterinary Behaviorist as keynote speaker, formal presentations, numerous workshops and seminars, a poster session, and site visits to animal facilities.  All conference details can be found at <a href="http://www.theabma.org">www.theabma.org</a>.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Pittsburgh located in downtown Pittsburgh.  Mention that you are with the ABMA and receive a special room rate of $119/night Reservations must be made by March 23, 2010 at 412-391-4600.  Contact Nicole Begley at <a href="mailto:nicole.begley@aviary.org">nicole.begley@aviary.org</a> or 412-323-7235 ext 216 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>May 11-15, 2010</strong>\r\n<em><strong>International Gorilla Workshop – 2010</strong></em> - Oklahoma City Zoo is excited to host the 2010 International Gorilla Workshop. We hope you’ll join us for these informative sessions. Our keynote speakers who are confirmed are Dave Morgan and Charlene Jendry. We are in final confirmation stage to get Dr. Ilana Kutinsky here as our third keynote.  The Gorilla Workshop was created to promote and improve husbandry, management and conservation of gorillas. It is necessary to collaborate with colleagues to better provide for and understand gorillas in our care. The 2010 Gorilla Workshop will include a number of topics with an emphasis on multi-male and bachelor groups, as well as innovative and best practices in gorilla husbandry. The deadline for abstracts is 10 February 2010.\r\n\r\nAbstracts must contain the following:\r\n• Author’s name, affiliation, address, e-mail address and phone number\r\n• Title of paper\r\n• Concise description of paper not to exceed 500 words (single space)\r\n• On a separate page please provide a concise bio of the author/presenter\r\n\r\nSuggested Topics (1 full day will be devoted to each main topic): Innovations and best practices in gorilla husbandry: Retro-fitting existing cages; Innovations in exhibit and holding design to facilitate husbandry; Philosophy driven husbandry programs - What’s yours and why does it work for your facility? ; How to promote mother-rearing; Surrogate programs;; Behavioral husbandry – What is working to promote innovations in gorilla management?; Multi-male and bachelor groups: Best practices – What’s working at your facility? What’s not and how can we learn from it?; Research Updates;  Complexities such as holding/exhibit design;  Introduction strategies; Management strategies; Field Work and Conservation: Ape Sanctuaries/Updates from the Field; Fundraisers to support in situ work; and In or Ex-situ conservation education programs.\r\n\r\nPlease send via e-mail or CD (in Word format) to: Laura Bottaro OR Donna Mobbs,  OKC Zoo, 2101 NE 50th St.,, Okla. City, OK 73111        Emails: <a href="mailto:LBottaro@okczoo.com">LBottaro@okczoo.com</a> <a href="mailto:DMobbs@okczoo.com">DMobbs@okczoo.com</a>\r\n\r\nRegistration fees of $195 are due by 10 February 2010. A late fee of $30 will be assessed after 10 February. Ten dollars from each registration will be combined to benefit one or more in situ conservation project(s).   If you have other general question about the workshop, OKC, etc, please contact Brian Aucone, <a href="mailto:BrianA@okczoo.com">BrianA@okczoo.com</a>, 405-425-0283.\r\n\r\n<strong>August 30 - September 3, 2010</strong>\r\n<strong><em>7th International Penguin Conference </em></strong>- in Boston, MA.  Hosted by The New England Aquarium.  For info email <a href="mailto:ipcboston@neaq.org">ipcboston@neaq.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 7-12, 2010</strong>\r\n<strong><em>National AZAD Conference </em></strong>Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category\r\n\r\n<strong>September 28-October 2, 2010</strong>\r\n<strong><em>20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Upcoming AAZK National Conferences</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2010 </strong>- Philadelphia, PA - August 22-26\r\n\r\n<strong>2011</strong> - San Diego, CA - August 24-28\r\n\r\n<strong>2012</strong> - Syracuse, NY - September 23-27\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For information on upcoming AAZK conferences, watch the AAZK website at <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Upcoming AZA National Conferences</strong>\r\n\r\nSeptember 11-16, 2010  - AZA 2010 Annual Conference - Hosted by Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.\r\n\r\nSeptember 12-17, 2011  - AZA 2011 Annual Conference - Hosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta , GA\r\n\r\nSeptember 8-13, 2012 - AZA 2012 Annual Conference - Hosted by Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ\r\n\r\nSeptember 7-12, 2013 - AZA 2013 Annual Conference - Hosted by the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City , MO\r\n\r\nFor info on AZA Conferences, see: <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a>', 'Coming Events December 2009', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '435-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-11-26 10:28:25', '2009-11-26 15:28:25', '', 435, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/435-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (946, 2, '2009-11-13 07:15:27', '2009-11-13 12:15:27', '<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/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></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\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\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\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both Black and White Rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project. \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  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-11-13 07:15:27', '2009-11-13 12:15:27', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (951, 2, '2009-12-31 10:55:42', '2009-12-31 15:55:42', '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-10', '', '', '2009-12-31 10:55:42', '2009-12-31 15:55:42', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (949, 2, '2009-12-31 10:52:11', '2009-12-31 15:52:11', '<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=\'/wp-content/uploads/lewa_sample_journey.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-8', '', '', '2009-12-31 10:52:11', '2009-12-31 15:52:11', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (950, 2, '2009-12-31 10:53:23', '2009-12-31 15:53:23', '<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=\'/wp-content/uploads/lewa_sample_journey.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-9', '', '', '2009-12-31 10:53:23', '2009-12-31 15:53:23', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (933, 2, '2009-10-28 09:32:06', '2009-10-28 14:32:06', '<strong>February 21-24, 2010 </strong>\r\n<em><strong>Giraffe Professionals Conference </strong></em>to be held in Phoenix, AZ. The International Association of Giraffe Care Professionals is pleased to announce the first-ever conference “All of the Above” devoted to all aspects of giraffe care in captivity. All individuals interested in giraffe and the advancement of their care are invited to join us for this groundbreaking event. Conference is being hosted by the Phoenix Zoo with sponsorship from the Oakland Zoo. For more information, registration or for those who may be interested in presenting at the conference, please visit <a href="http://www.giraffecare.org">http://www.giraffecare.org/ </a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>March 3-6, 2010 </strong>\r\n<strong><em>International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) Conference</em></strong> held in Albuquerque, NM.  It’s not too early to start planning to attend the 2010 IAATE Conference hosted by Avian Ambassadors in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2010 IAATE Conference will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn more about avian training, show content, educational messaging, enrichment ideas, avian health and welfare from the leading authorities in the industry. Get ready for Conference Trips, Workshops, Visit the Rio Grande Zoo and Aquarium, and we are bringing back the Training Panel. <strong> Stephen J. Bodio</strong> is our Keynote Speaker. Steve was born and educated in Boston and has lived in Magdalena , New Mexico, for over twenty years. He has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, and especially Asia. His book <strong><em>Eagle Dreams </em></strong>is about the Kazakh horsemen of Mongolia . It is the journey to and in writing this book that Steve will talk about with his slide presentation.  We also have <strong>Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D</strong> with a featured paper on Saturday morning!  Dr. Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University with a special interest in applied behavior analysis (ABA), the technology of behavior change so effective with human learners. Over the last decade, she has pioneered the dissemination of ABA principles, procedures and ethical standards to improve the quality of life for animals. For more information visit <a href="http://www.IAATE.org">www.IAATE.org</a> and start planning today!\r\n\r\nThis year, Online Registration is available!  Go to <a href="http://www.IAATE.org">www.IAATE.org</a> for all registration and conference details. Online registrations must be submitted and Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by February 6, 2010.  Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the conference.\r\n\r\nHotel Reservations must be made by February 14, 2010 to get the special IAATE rate.\r\n\r\n<strong>April 15 –18, 2010 </strong>\r\n<em><strong>4th Otter Keeper Workshop </strong></em>-  the Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio will host.  This year the focus of the workshop will be expanded to include all of the otters managed under the Otter SSP® ­­ North American river otters, Asian small-clawed otters, African clawless, African spot-necked and giant otters.  Keepers working with any of the species are welcome to attend.  Topics will include: captive management issues, enrichment, training, water quality, health care, nutrition, diet, hand-raising, exhibit design, lots of sharing of information between keepers.\r\n\r\nRegistration will be $75 and the <strong>deadline is December 15, 2009</strong>.  Spots fill up fast so please register early.  A waiting list will be maintained once the workshop is filled.  Due to the popularity of the workshop, priority will be given to first time attendees.  Please just one registrant per institution.  No refunds after January 15, 2010.\r\nAccommodations:   A hotel near the Cincinnati Zoo or the Newport Aquarium.  Room negotiations are ongoing.  Roommates are encouraged. You will be matched if you indicate that you wish to have a roommate.    Information can be found on:  <a href="http://www.OtterSpotter.com">www.OtterSpotter.com</a> .\r\n\r\nFor more information contact: David Hamilton at Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14617; phone: 585-336-2502; 585-266-5775 fax\r\n<a href="mailto:dhamilton@monroecounty.gov">dhamilton@monroecounty.gov </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>April 25-30, 2010 </strong>\r\n<em><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference</strong></em> - In Pittsburgh, PA. The theme of this 10th Anniversary Conference is “Defining a Decade: Animal Management - Past, Present, and Future”.\r\n\r\nConference programming includes: Dr. Vint Virga, a Veterinary Behaviorist as keynote speaker, formal presentations, numerous workshops and seminars, a poster session, and site visits to animal facilities.  All conference details can be found at<a href="http://www.theabma.org"> www.theabma.org</a>.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Pittsburgh located in downtown Pittsburgh.  Mention that you are with the ABMA and receive a special room rate of $119/night Reservations must be made by March 23, 2010 at 412-391-4600.  Contact Nicole Begley at<a href="mailto:nicole.begley@aviary.org"> nicole.begley@aviary.org</a> or 412-323-7235 ext 216 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>May 11-15, 2010 </strong>\r\n<em><strong>International Gorilla Workshop – 2010 </strong></em>- Oklahoma City Zoo is excited to host the 2010 International Gorilla Workshop. We hope you’ll join us for these informative sessions. Our keynote speakers who are confirmed are Dave Morgan and Charlene Jendry. We are in final confirmation stage to get Dr. Ilana Kutinsky here as our third keynote.  The Gorilla Workshop was created to promote and improve husbandry, management and conservation of gorillas. It is necessary to collaborate with colleagues to better provide for and understand gorillas in our care. The 2010 Gorilla Workshop will include a number of topics with an emphasis on multi-male and bachelor groups, as well as innovative and best practices in gorilla husbandry. 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What’s not and how can we learn from it?; Research Updates;  Complexities such as holding/exhibit design;  Introduction strategies; Management strategies; Field Work and Conservation: Ape Sanctuaries/Updates from the Field; Fundraisers to support in situ work; and In or Ex-situ conservation education programs.\r\n\r\nPlease send via e-mail or CD (in Word format) to: Laura Bottaro OR Donna Mobbs,  OKC Zoo, 2101 NE 50th St.,, Okla. City, OK 73111\r\n\r\nEmails: <a href="mailto:LBottaro@okczoo.com">LBottaro@okczoo.com </a> <a href="mailto:DMobbs@okczoo.com">DMobbs@okczoo.com</a>\r\n\r\nRegistration fees of $195 are due by 10 February 2010. A late fee of $30 will be assessed after 10 February. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1049, 2, '2010-03-03 09:01:32', '2010-03-03 14:01:32', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\r\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\r\n\r\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\r\n\r\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1047" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="968" height="648" />', 'Why Display Native Animals?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1046-revision-2', '', '', '2010-03-03 09:01:32', '2010-03-03 14:01:32', '', 1046, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1046-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (972, 2, '2010-01-01 14:19:36', '2010-01-01 19:19:36', '<em>By\nStacy Johnson and Angela Matthews, Animal Keepers\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida</em>\n\n<strong>Background</strong>\nChinese alligators (<em>Alligator sinensis</em>) are one of the smallest crocodilians, with adult males reaching six feet long [~1.83m] from snout to tail, and weighing up to 90 pounds [40.82kg].  Chinese alligators are also one of the most critically endangered crocodilian species, with less than 300 left in the wild.  They are restricted to a reserve around the lower Yangtze River, in the Anhui province in China. While the wild population suffers, numbers in captivity are very healthy.\n\nFrom our original eight Chinese alligators brought to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1997, we now have one female, “Birdie”, who was transferred to an off-exhibit holding area in 1999.  Since we were going to be working around her very closely, keeper and animal safety were a priority.  Within the last year, several husbandry initiatives were accomplished, both in training and enrichment, which have had a great impact on both the animal, as well as her caretakers.\n\n<strong>Enclosure Renovation</strong>\nSince “Birdie” may be a long-term resident, we decided to make some modifications to her husbandry program.  Her previous housing was limited to one stall with a pool and a strip of land for sunning (Figure 1).  When the other alligators were shipped out, we had ample space to increase her enclosure size.\n\nShe was given two large stalls; one with a bigger pool and grass for sunning and the other filled with dirt substrate.  These stalls are separated with a shifting corridor, where her crate will be housed, and can be closed off with guillotine doors.  Her enclosure furniture now consists of: deadfall, a ladder for sunning in the water, grass, dirt, and plants, all of which help provide a more complex environment (Figure 2).\n<img class="size-full wp-image-966 alignnone" title="alligator1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator1.jpg" alt="alligator1" width="688" height="469" />\n<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>Figure 1:</strong> previous Chinese alligator off-exhibit holding (<em>photo: Stacy Johnson</em>)\n\n<img class="size-full wp-image-967 alignnone" title="alligator2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator2.jpg" alt="alligator2" width="688" height="457" />\n\n<strong>Figure 2:</strong> current Chinese alligator off-exhibit holding (<em>photo: Stacy Johnson</em>)\n\nUsing this model, we set our goals to encourage natural behavior such as locomotion, burrowing, digging, foraging, sunning, hiding, vocalizing, and swimming. To ensure she received a regular rotation of daily enrichment, we developed a schedule for implementation. We documented her interactions with the enrichment items on daily observation sheets. We found the most effective enrichment to be……..\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'Training and Enrichment Advances for a Chinese Alligator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '965-autosave', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:19:36', '2010-01-01 19:19:36', '', 965, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/965-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (970, 2, '2010-01-01 14:15:53', '2010-01-01 19:15:53', '<em>By\r\nStacy Johnson and Angela Matthews, Animal Keepers\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Background</strong>\r\nChinese alligators (<em>Alligator sinensis</em>) are one of the smallest crocodilians, with adult males reaching six feet long [~1.83m] from snout to tail, and weighing up to 90 pounds [40.82kg].  Chinese alligators are also one of the most critically endangered crocodilian species, with less than 300 left in the wild.  They are restricted to a reserve around the lower Yangtze River, in the Anhui province in China. While the wild population suffers, numbers in captivity are very healthy.\r\n\r\nFrom our original eight Chinese alligators brought to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1997, we now have one female, “Birdie”, who was transferred to an off-exhibit holding area in 1999.  Since we were going to be working around her very closely, keeper and animal safety were a priority.  Within the last year, several husbandry initiatives were accomplished, both in training and enrichment, which have had a great impact on both the animal, as well as her caretakers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Enclosure Renovation</strong>\r\nSince “Birdie” may be a long-term resident, we decided to make some modifications to her husbandry program.  Her previous housing was limited to one stall with a pool and a strip of land for sunning (Figure 1).  When the other alligators were shipped out, we had ample space to increase her enclosure size.\r\n\r\nShe was given two large stalls; one with a bigger pool and grass for sunning and the other filled with dirt substrate.  These stalls are separated with a shifting corridor, where her crate will be housed, and can be closed off with guillotine doors.  Her enclosure furniture now consists of: deadfall, a ladder for sunning in the water, grass, dirt, and plants, all of which help provide a more complex environment (Figure 2).\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-966" title="alligator1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator1.jpg" alt="alligator1" width="688" height="469" />\r\n<strong>Figure 1:</strong> previous Chinese alligator off-exhibit holding (<em>photo: Stacy Johnson</em>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-967" title="alligator2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator2.jpg" alt="alligator2" width="688" height="457" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Figure 2:</strong> current Chinese alligator off-exhibit holding (<em>photo: Stacy Johnson</em>)\r\n\r\nUsing this model, we set our goals to encourage natural behavior such as locomotion, burrowing, digging, foraging, sunning, hiding, vocalizing, and swimming. To ensure she received a regular rotation of daily enrichment, we developed a schedule for implementation. We documented her interactions with the enrichment items on daily observation sheets. We found the most effective enrichment to be……..\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'Training and Enrichment Advances for a Chinese Alligator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '965-revision-3', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:15:53', '2010-01-01 19:15:53', '', 965, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/965-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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To ensure she received a regular rotation of daily enrichment, we developed a schedule for implementation. We documented her interactions with the enrichment items on daily observation sheets. We found the most effective enrichment to be……..\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'Training and Enrichment Advances for a Chinese Alligator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '965-revision-2', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:12:05', '2010-01-01 19:12:05', '', 965, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/965-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (974, 2, '2010-01-01 14:38:40', '2010-01-01 19:38:40', '<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-695" title="hdr_conservation_station" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hdr_conservation_station-300x114.gif" alt="hdr_conservation_station" width="300" height="114" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Amy Hanna\r\nAAZK Conservation Committee Member\r\nAnimal Keeper, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL</em>\r\n\r\nThis is a sequel to the first African trip I took in 2006, where my institution kindly granted me a leave of absence for three months to do conservation work. After saving up money for years and contacting U.S. zoological institutions with collaborations with African conservation organizations (like the Wildlife Conservation Society), the dream became a reality.  Six weeks were spent on a game capture team in South Africa, and six weeks at Munda Wanga Trust in Zambia.  Needless to say, I fell in love and had to go back, a typical story for those interested in Africa.\r\n\r\nIt took three and a half years of yearning but I finally made it back to Munda Wanga Trust, situated in the heart of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, 15 degrees south of the equator in Africa. Munda Wanga is a diamond in the rough, with its botanic gardens, animal sanctuary and advanced education center. The place was as stunning as I remembered it, and many of the changes since 2006 were impressive.\r\n\r\nMy goals for this two-week visit were to continue what I did the last time assist the animal sanctuary and education departments. I arrived with a plan to accomplish many goals. These goals were chosen based on what Joseph, the education officer, and Raffael, the lead animal keeper, needed done. I came out having accomplished a small portion of those goals, and about 15 other goals that the park needed accomplished. In Africa there is always work to be done, and being versatile is very important. Similar to my first volunteer stint, I worked with the education staff and animal keepers. Since my background is in both areas, and since the staff remembered me from the first time I was there, I was able to act as a friend and a trainer at the same time. This is a unique position to be in because working with the people is the most important way to gain understanding and acceptance in a new culture to move towards positive change.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-975" title="zambianreunionphoto" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/zambianreunionphoto-300x225.jpg" alt="zambianreunionphoto" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nMy goals initially were to assist the education department with the focus of environmental education to:\r\n\r\n• Introduce a low cost, inquiry-based education program targeting teachers with school groups, and public tours (this curriculum is called       Zoo Tracks  and was originally developed by the Lincoln Park Zoo [LPZ]). I also wanted to find a donor to support the low cost of printing pamphlets for the program;\r\n• Introduce an animal behavioral study for grades 1-5 and 6-9 (also initiated by LPZ);\r\n• Introduce educational materials within a conference CD donated by an established sanctuary the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA);\r\n• Send educational materials like pens, markers and books on animal natural history, American Association of Zoo Keeper (AAZK) monthly forums, and conservation magazines;\r\n• Build a large compost bin for the park and teach how to compost;\r\n• Introduce a video, donated by The Anti-Cruelty Society, on how to care for domestic animals;\r\n• Teach about grant writing and find valuable grant websites, such as UNICEF and UNESCO, specifically for Munda Wanga;\r\n• Develop ideas for pilot programs for the future.\r\n\r\nThe goals that were accomplished in two weeks were an even combination of animal-related and educational tasks:\r\n\r\n• I brought all the materials in #4 above on all flights, which cost $80 extra;\r\n• Hosted a Zambian keeper workshop to encourage the keepers about the importance of communication with management, animal records, cleaning and sanitation, enrichment, nutrition, and to introduce AAZK monthly forums and animal behavior magazines;\r\n• Developed a Daily Animal Records template for the Lead Keeper…….\r\n\r\n<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, conservation,  enrichment and training information. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong>', 'Zambian Reunion: How One Keeper Made Her  African Dreams Come True... Twice. ', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'zambian-reunion-how-one-keeper-made-her-african-dreams-come-true-twice', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:23', '2013-10-15 22:49:23', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=974', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (976, 2, '2010-01-01 14:36:48', '2010-01-01 19:36:48', '<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-695" title="hdr_conservation_station" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hdr_conservation_station-300x114.gif" alt="hdr_conservation_station" width="300" height="114" />\n\n<em>By Amy Hanna\nAAZK Conservation Committee Member\nAnimal Keeper, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL</em>\n\nThis is a sequel to the first African trip I took in 2006, where my institution kindly granted me a leave of absence for three months to do conservation work. After saving up money for years and contacting U.S. zoological institutions with collaborations with African conservation organizations (like the Wildlife Conservation Society), the dream became a reality.  Six weeks were spent on a game capture team in South Africa, and six weeks at Munda Wanga Trust in Zambia.  Needless to say, I fell in love and had to go back, a typical story for those interested in Africa.\n\nIt took three and a half years of yearning but I finally made it back to Munda Wanga Trust, situated in the heart of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, 15 degrees south of the equator in Africa. Munda Wanga is a diamond in the rough, with its botanic gardens, animal sanctuary and advanced education center. The place was as stunning as I remembered it, and many of the changes since 2006 were impressive.\n\nMy goals for this two-week visit were to continue what I did the last time assist the animal sanctuary and education departments. I arrived with a plan to accomplish many goals. These goals were chosen based on what Joseph, the education officer, and Raffael, the lead animal keeper, needed done. I came out having accomplished a small portion of those goals, and about 15 other goals that the park needed accomplished. In Africa there is always work to be done, and being versatile is very important. Similar to my first volunteer stint, I worked with the education staff and animal keepers. Since my background is in both areas, and since the staff remembered me from the first time I was there, I was able to act as a friend and a trainer at the same time. This is a unique position to be in because working with the people is the most important way to gain understanding and acceptance in a new culture to move towards positive change.\n\nMy goals initially were to assist the education department with the focus of environmental education to:\n\n• Introduce a low cost, inquiry-based education program targeting teachers with school groups, and public tours (this curriculum is called       Zoo Tracks  and was originally developed by the Lincoln Park Zoo [LPZ]). I also wanted to find a donor to support the low cost of printing pamphlets for the program;\n• Introduce an animal behavioral study for grades 1-5 and 6-9 (also initiated by LPZ);\n• Introduce educational materials within a conference CD donated by an established sanctuary the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA);\n• Send educational materials like pens, markers and books on animal natural history, American Association of Zoo Keeper (AAZK) monthly forums, and conservation magazines;\n• Build a large compost bin for the park and teach how to compost;\n• Introduce a video, donated by The Anti-Cruelty Society, on how to care for domestic animals;\n• Teach about grant writing and find valuable grant websites, such as UNICEF and UNESCO, specifically for Munda Wanga;\n• Develop ideas for pilot programs for the future.\n\nThe goals that were accomplished in two weeks were an even combination of animal-related and educational tasks:\n\n• I brought all the materials in #4 above on all flights, which cost $80 extra;\n• Hosted a Zambian keeper workshop to encourage the keepers about the importance of communication with management, animal records, cleaning and sanitation, enrichment, nutrition, and to introduce AAZK monthly forums and animal behavior magazines;\n• Developed a Daily Animal Records template for the Lead Keeper…….\n\n<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, conservation,  enrichment and training information. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong>', 'Zambian Reunion: How One Keeper Made Her  African Dreams Come True... Twice. ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '974-revision', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:36:48', '2010-01-01 19:36:48', '', 974, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/974-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (977, 2, '2010-01-01 14:38:20', '2010-01-01 19:38:20', '<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-695" title="hdr_conservation_station" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hdr_conservation_station-300x114.gif" alt="hdr_conservation_station" width="300" height="114" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Amy Hanna\r\nAAZK Conservation Committee Member\r\nAnimal Keeper, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL</em>\r\n\r\nThis is a sequel to the first African trip I took in 2006, where my institution kindly granted me a leave of absence for three months to do conservation work. After saving up money for years and contacting U.S. zoological institutions with collaborations with African conservation organizations (like the Wildlife Conservation Society), the dream became a reality.  Six weeks were spent on a game capture team in South Africa, and six weeks at Munda Wanga Trust in Zambia.  Needless to say, I fell in love and had to go back, a typical story for those interested in Africa.\r\n\r\nIt took three and a half years of yearning but I finally made it back to Munda Wanga Trust, situated in the heart of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, 15 degrees south of the equator in Africa. Munda Wanga is a diamond in the rough, with its botanic gardens, animal sanctuary and advanced education center. The place was as stunning as I remembered it, and many of the changes since 2006 were impressive.\r\n\r\nMy goals for this two-week visit were to continue what I did the last time assist the animal sanctuary and education departments. I arrived with a plan to accomplish many goals. These goals were chosen based on what Joseph, the education officer, and Raffael, the lead animal keeper, needed done. I came out having accomplished a small portion of those goals, and about 15 other goals that the park needed accomplished. In Africa there is always work to be done, and being versatile is very important. Similar to my first volunteer stint, I worked with the education staff and animal keepers. Since my background is in both areas, and since the staff remembered me from the first time I was there, I was able to act as a friend and a trainer at the same time. This is a unique position to be in because working with the people is the most important way to gain understanding and acceptance in a new culture to move towards positive change.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-975" title="zambianreunionphoto" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/zambianreunionphoto-300x225.jpg" alt="zambianreunionphoto" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nMy goals initially were to assist the education department with the focus of environmental education to:\r\n\r\n• Introduce a low cost, inquiry-based education program targeting teachers with school groups, and public tours (this curriculum is called       Zoo Tracks  and was originally developed by the Lincoln Park Zoo [LPZ]). I also wanted to find a donor to support the low cost of printing pamphlets for the program;\r\n• Introduce an animal behavioral study for grades 1-5 and 6-9 (also initiated by LPZ);\r\n• Introduce educational materials within a conference CD donated by an established sanctuary the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA);\r\n• Send educational materials like pens, markers and books on animal natural history, American Association of Zoo Keeper (AAZK) monthly forums, and conservation magazines;\r\n• Build a large compost bin for the park and teach how to compost;\r\n• Introduce a video, donated by The Anti-Cruelty Society, on how to care for domestic animals;\r\n• Teach about grant writing and find valuable grant websites, such as UNICEF and UNESCO, specifically for Munda Wanga;\r\n• Develop ideas for pilot programs for the future.\r\n\r\nThe goals that were accomplished in two weeks were an even combination of animal-related and educational tasks:\r\n\r\n• I brought all the materials in #4 above on all flights, which cost $80 extra;\r\n• Hosted a Zambian keeper workshop to encourage the keepers about the importance of communication with management, animal records, cleaning and sanitation, enrichment, nutrition, and to introduce AAZK monthly forums and animal behavior magazines;\r\n• Developed a Daily Animal Records template for the Lead Keeper…….\r\n\r\n<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, conservation,  enrichment and training information. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong>', 'Zambian Reunion: How One Keeper Made Her  African Dreams Come True... Twice. ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '974-revision-2', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:38:20', '2010-01-01 19:38:20', '', 974, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/974-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1018, 2, '2014-02-05 13:34:24', '2014-02-05 18:34:24', '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>.\n\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.\n<h4>E-Mail List Serves</h4>\n<ul>\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>\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>\n</ul>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Journals and Newsletters</h4>\nPlease refer to the address below:\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Animal Behavior Management Alliance\nC/o Gary Wilson, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021, 805-378-1441</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Animal Keepers’ Forum (Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\n3601 S.W 29th St. Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Journal of the Elephant Managers’ Association Newsletter (EMA)\nC/o Chuck Doyle Rosamund Gifford Zoo 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Soundings, Magazine of the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)\n1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">The Flyer, newsletter of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)\n2412 Creekside Court, Stillwater, MN 55082</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>World Wide Web</h4>\n<ul>\n	<li>Ark Animals - <a href="http://www.arkanimals.com" target="_blank">www.arkanimals.com</a></li>\n	<li>Elephant Managers’ Association - <a href="http://www.elephant-managers.com" target="_blank">www.elephant-managers.com</a></li>\n	<li>International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators - <a href="http://www.iaate.org" target="_blank">www.iaate.org</a></li>\n	<li>International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association - <a href="http://www.imata.org" target="_blank">www.imata.org</a></li>\n	<li>Animal Training Website for Disney’s Animal Kingdom - <a href="http://www.animaltraining.org" target="_blank">www.animaltraining.org</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h6>Bird Training Websites</h6>\n<ul>\n	<li>Barbara Heidenreich\'s website - <a href="http://www.GoodBirdInc.com" target="_blank">www.GoodBirdInc.com</a></li>\n	<li>Northwood limited - <a href="http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/" target="_blank">http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/</a></li>\n	<li>Mike\'s Falconry - <a href="http://www.mikesfalconry.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mikesfalconry.com/</a></li>\n	<li>Psitticines - <a href="http://www.busybeaks.com/77811_good_bird.htm" target="_blank">http://www.busybeaks.com/77811_good_bird.htm</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h6>Websites to purchase books</h6>\n<ul>\n	<li>Amazon - <a href="http://www.amazon.com" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h6>Training Supplies:</h6>\n<ul>\n	<li>Animal Management Resources, Inc. (Meg Hudson-Dye) - <a href="http://www.Mytrainingstore.com" target="_blank">www.mytrainingstore.com</a></li>\n	<li>Karen Pryor’s Website and Store - <a href="http://www.clickertraining.com" target="_blank">www.clickertraining.com</a></li>\n</ul>\nBusy Beaks, LLC - <em>They have a large variety of bird toys that are good quality.</em> - <a href="http://www.busybeaks.com" target="_blank">www.busybeaks.com</a> OR:\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Busy Beaks, LLC\n458 Lucher Rd\nWillis, TX  77378\nVoice: 936-344-8400\nFax: 936-344-8406</p>\n</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h6>Transmitters</h6>\n<ul>\n	<li>LL Electronics - <a href="http://www.radiotracking.com/" target="_blank">http://www.radiotracking.com/</a></li>\n</ul>\nMerlin Systems, Inc. - <a href="http://www.merlin-systems.com" target="_blank">www.merlin-systems.com</a> OR:\n<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p align="center">Merlin Systems, Inc.\nP.O. Box 190257 Boise, ID 83719</p>\n<strong>Ph:</strong>(208)362-2254   <strong>Fax:</strong>(208) 362-2140\n<strong>For Orders:</strong> 1-866-742-8475</th>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h6>Receivers:</h6>\n<ul>\n	<li>Com-Spec - <a href="http://www.com-spec.com" target="_blank">www.com-spec.com</a></li>\n</ul>\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>\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Suggested Animal Training Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '303-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-02-05 13:34:24', '2014-02-05 18:34:24', '', 303, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/303-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1017, 2, '2010-01-21 13:58:25', '2010-01-21 18:58:25', '<h5>For those wishing to mail in their membership application you can download the application <a href="http://dev.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_member_registration.pdf">here</a>. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1019, 1, '2009-06-15 20:54:14', '2009-06-16 01:54:14', '<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=\'/wp-content/uploads/animal_training_bibliography.pdf\'>Animal Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a>.</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><a href="/category/akf/toc/">Animal Keepers\' Forum</a><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. 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.</em></p>', 'Suggested Animal Training Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '303-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-06-15 20:54:14', '2009-06-16 01:54:14', '', 303, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/303-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1021, 2, '2010-01-30 15:45:23', '2010-01-30 20:45:23', '<ul>\n	<li>About the Cover/Information for Contributors\nScoops &amp; Scuttlebutt\nIn Memorium ~ Lutz Ruhe ~ AAZK Benefactor\nComing Events\nAAZK Announces New Members\nFrom the President\nRhino Poaching at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy\nThird Call for Papers ~ Conference 2010\nAAZK/Geraldine Meyer Professional Development Grant Report\nNew Resource CD Available from AAZK, Inc. ~ Crisis Management\n2010 Bowling for Rhinos Event Form\nWorld Wildlife Fund’s “Ten to Watch” List\nCare and Management of Geriatric Animals in Zoos (order info)\nRhino News Notes\nBig Benefit for Contributing to Training Tales\nand Enrichment Options Columns\nPeople Skills for Animal People: Keeper Communication, Part II\nTraining Tales (<em>Visitor Cued Gorilla “Tree Climb” Behavior</em>)\nThe National Zoo’s O Line: The Enrichment Value of\nan Orangutan Transit System\nKeeper Profiles DVD Ordering Information\nBook Reviews (<em>Amphibian Biology, Vol. 8, Amphibian Declines</em>)\nConservation/Legislative Update</li>\n</ul>', 'February 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1020-revision', '', '', '2010-01-30 15:45:23', '2010-01-30 20:45:23', '', 1020, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1020-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1023, 2, '2010-01-30 15:48:10', '2010-01-30 20:48:10', '<ul>\n	<li>About the Cover/Information for Contributors</li>\n	<li>Scoops &amp; Scuttlebutt</li>\n	<li>In Memorium ~ Lutz Ruhe ~ AAZK Benefactor</li>\n	<li>Coming Events</li>\n	<li>AAZK Announces New Members</li>\n	<li>From the President</li>\n	<li>Rhino Poaching at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</li>\n	<li>Third Call for Papers ~ Conference 2010</li>\n	<li>AAZK/Geraldine Meyer Professional Development Grant Report</li>\n	<li>New Resource CD Available from AAZK, Inc. ~ Crisis Management</li>\n	<li>2010 Bowling for Rhinos Event Form</li>\n	<li>World Wildlife Fund’s “Ten to Watch” List</li>\n	<li>Care and Management of Geriatric Animals in Zoos (order info)</li>\n	<li>Rhino News Notes</li>\n	<li>Big Benefit for Contributing to Training Tales and Enrichment Options Columns</li>\n	<li>People Skills for Animal People: Keeper Communication, Part II</li>\n	<li>Training Tales (<em>Visitor Cued Gorilla “Tree Climb” Behavior</em>)</li>\n	<li>The National Zoo’s O Line: The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System</li>\n	<li>Keeper Profiles DVD Ordering Information</li>\n	<li>Book Reviews (<em>Amphibian Biology, Vol. 8, Amphibian Declines</em>)</li>\n	<li>Conservation/Legislative Update</li>\n</ul>', 'February 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1020-autosave', '', '', '2010-01-30 15:48:10', '2010-01-30 20:48:10', '', 1020, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1020-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1025, 2, '2010-01-30 16:08:07', '2010-01-30 21:08:07', '<em>By Margaret Bryer and Shelby Schwartz, Great Ape House Interns\r\nSmithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Abstract</strong>\r\nThe Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park’s orangutan transit system, known as the O Line, is an excellent form of enrichment for the zoo’s orangutans, giving them the opportunity to practice their natural locomotor ability. The O Line is also beneficial because it provides the orangutans with behavioral choices beyond the limitations of their outdoor yard. To better understand this unique exhibit’s value to the animals, we collected data on behavior and use of the O Line. We observed the variety of ways the orangutans move along the Line. All five individuals who choose to travel the O Line locomote in several different ways above, below or along the plastic-coated steel cables connecting the Line’s towers, though only one individual brachiates. The different components of the O Line -- the eight 50-foot towers, the cables connecting them, and the fire hoses connecting the towers to the yards -- are not merely a form of transportation, but forms of enrichment independently as well. We therefore examined how frequently orangutans used the hoses in play or in other behaviors instead of as a means to climb the tower, as well as how frequently they rested in the towers and on the cables. The behavioral freedom introduced with the O Line also includes the option to spend the night in the indoor enclosure at Think Tank, so we also kept track of how often the animals remain at Think Tank versus how frequently they return to the Great Ape House for the night. Finally, we studied how several of these factors are affected by temperature and crowd size. Together these behavioral data illustrate the enrichment impact of this innovative exhibit, as it dramatically expands the behavioral choices available to an intelligent and primarily arboreal great ape often confined to limited indoor and outdoor enclosures in captivity.\r\n\r\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\r\nThis National Zoo’s unique O Line exhibit is an orangutan transit system opened in 1995 consisting of eight 50-foot towers connected by plastic-coated steel cables spanning a total distance of 490 feet. The O Line allows the orangutans to commute between the Great Ape House and Think Tank (an exhibit on animal thinking). The O Line traverses two visitor walkways, providing a proximity to visitors that no other zoo in the United States offers.\r\n\r\nMany agree that giving animals control over their environment increases their psychological well-being (Novak and Drewsen, 1989; Rumbaugh, Washburn and Savage-Rumbaugh, 1989), and the O-Line provides a dramatic expansion of the orangutans’ behavioral and spatial choices. The National Zoo’s orangutans are able to choose where to go and how to move along the 490-foot system, and ultimately which building to occupy.  This arrangement also allows individuals a certain amount of control over their companions, a choice often eliminated in small zoo enclosures.\r\n\r\nThe O Line is also a wonderful educational opportunity. Zoo visitors can watch these naturally arboreal animals move above them with ease, an opportunity lost in traditional enclosures in which orangutans are primarily confined to the ground. The awe-inspiring sight of an adult male orangutan brachiating or a young orangutan resting on the Line and looking down at visitors is a great way for visitors to better understand this species and increase interest in great apes.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1026" title="o_line_crowd_picture" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/o_line_crowd_picture-768x1024.jpg" alt="o_line_crowd_picture" width="768" height="1024" />\r\n\r\n<em>NZP visitors look skyward to observe the zoo’s orangutans negotiating the O Line between the Great Ape House and the Think Tank.</em>\r\n\r\nFive of the six resident orangutans choose to use the O Line when they are given access, weather permitting, from approximately 1030 – 1400 hrs daily. Towers 1 and 8, in the two yards, are open for the orangutans to climb. Towers 2 through 7 have electrified wire “skirts” below their platforms that………\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'The National Zoo’s O Line:  The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-national-zoos-o-line-the-enrichment-value-of-an-orangutan-transit-system', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:23', '2013-10-15 22:49:23', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1025', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1024, 2, '2010-01-01 14:30:09', '2010-01-01 19:30:09', '<strong>February 21-24, 2010</strong> – <em><strong>Giraffe Professionals Conference</strong></em> to be held in Phoenix , AZ. The International Association of Giraffe Care Professionals is pleased to announce the first-ever conference “All of the Above” devoted to all aspects of giraffe care in captivity. All individuals interested in giraffe and the advancement of their care are invited to join us for this groundbreaking event. Conference is being hosted by the Phoenix Zoo with sponsorship from the Oakland Zoo. For more information, registration or for those who may be interested in presenting at the conference, please visit <a href="http://www.giraffecare.org">http://www.giraffecare.org/</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>March 3-6, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) Conference</em></strong> held in Albuquerque, NM.  It’s not too early to start planning to attend the 2010 IAATE Conference hosted by Avian Ambassadors in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2010 IAATE Conference will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn more about avian training, show content, educational messaging, enrichment ideas, avian health and welfare from the leading authorities in the industry. Get ready for Conference Trips, Workshops, Visit the Rio Grande Zoo and Aquarium, and we are bringing back the Training Panel.  <strong>Stephen J. Bodio</strong> is our Keynote Speaker. Steve was born and educated in Boston and has lived in Magdalena , New Mexico, for over twenty years. He has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, and especially Asia. His book <strong><em>Eagle Dreams</em></strong> is about the Kazakh horsemen of Mongolia . It is the journey to and in writing this book that Steve will talk about with his slide presentation.  We also have <strong>Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D</strong> with a featured paper on Saturday morning!  Dr. Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University with a special interest in applied behavior analysis (ABA), the technology of behavior change so effective with human learners. Over the last decade, she has pioneered the dissemination of ABA principles, procedures and ethical standards to improve the quality of life for animals. For more information visit <a href="http://www.IAATE.org">www.IAATE.org</a> and start planning today!\r\n\r\nThis year, Online Registration is available!  Go to <a href="http://www.IAATE.org">www.IAATE.org</a> for all registration and conference details. Online registrations must be submitted and Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by February 6, 2010.  Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the conference.\r\n\r\nHotel Reservations must be made by February 14, 2010 to get the special IAATE rate.\r\n\r\n<strong>April 15 –18, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>4th Otter Keeper Workshop</em></strong> -  the Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio will host.  This year the focus of the workshop will be expanded to include all of the otters managed under the Otter SSP® ­­ North American river otters, Asian small-clawed otters, African clawless, African spot-necked and giant otters.  Keepers working with any of the species are welcome to attend.  Topics will include:  captive  management issues, enrichment, training, water quality, health care, nutrition, diet, hand-raising, exhibit design, lots of sharing of information between keepers.\r\n\r\nRegistration will be $75 and the deadline is December 15, 2009.  Spots fill up fast so please register early.  A waiting list will be maintained once the workshop is filled.  Due to the popularity of the workshop, priority will be given to first time attendees.  Please just one registrant per institution.  <strong>No refunds after January 15, 2010.</strong>\r\nAccommodations:   A hotel near the Cincinnati Zoo or the Newport Aquarium. Room negotiations are ongoing.  Roommates are encouraged. You will be matched if you indicate that you wish to have a roommate.\r\nInformation can be found on:  <a href="http://www.OtterSpotter.com">www.OtterSpotter.com</a>\r\nFor more information contact: David Hamilton at Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14617; phone: 585-336-2502; 585-266-5775 fax\r\n<a href="mailto:dhamilton@monroecounty.gov">dhamilton@monroecounty.gov </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>April 25-30, 2010 </strong>- <em><strong>Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference</strong></em> - In Pittsburgh, PA. The theme of this 10th Anniversary Conference is “Defining a Decade: Animal Management - Past, Present, and Future”.\r\n\r\nConference programming includes: Dr. Vint Virga, a Veterinary Behaviorist as keynote speaker, formal presentations, numerous workshops and seminars, a poster session, and site visits to animal facilities.  All conference details can be found at <a href="http://www.theabma.org">www.theabma.org</a>.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Pittsburgh located in downtown Pittsburgh.  Mention that you are with the ABMA and receive a special room rate of $119/night Reservations must be made by March 23, 2010 at 412-391-4600.  Contact Nicole Begley at <a href="mailto:nicole.begley@aviary.org">nicole.begley@aviary.org</a> or 412-323-7235 ext 216 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>May 11-15, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>International Gorilla Workshop</em></strong> – 2010 - Oklahoma City Zoo is excited to host the 2010 International Gorilla Workshop. We hope you’ll join us for these informative sessions. Our keynote speakers who are confirmed are Dave Morgan and Charlene Jendry. We are in final confirmation stage to get Dr. Ilana Kutinsky here as our third keynote.  The Gorilla Workshop was created to promote and improve husbandry, management and conservation of gorillas. It is necessary to collaborate with colleagues to better provide for and understand gorillas in our care. The 2010 Gorilla Workshop will include a number of topics with an emphasis on multi-male and bachelor groups, as well as innovative and best practices in gorilla husbandry. The deadline for abstracts is 10 February 2010.\r\n\r\nAbstracts must contain the following:\r\n• Author’s name, affiliation, address, e-mail address and phone number\r\n• Title of paper\r\n• Concise description of paper not to exceed 500 words (single space)\r\n• On a separate page please provide a concise bio of the author/presenter\r\n\r\nSuggested Topics (1 full day will be devoted to each main topic): Innovations and best practices in gorilla husbandry: Retro-fitting existing cages; Innovations in exhibit and holding design to facilitate husbandry; Philosophy driven husbandry programs - What’s yours and why does it work for your facility?; How to promote mother-rearing; Surrogate programs;; Behavioral husbandry – What is working to promote innovations in gorilla management?; Multi-male and bachelor groups: Best practices – What’s working at your facility? What’s not and how can we learn from it?; Research Updates;  Complexities such as holding/exhibit design;  Introduction strategies; Management strategies; Field Work and Conservation: Ape Sanctuaries/Updates from the Field; Fundraisers to support in situ work; and In or Ex-situ conservation education programs.\r\n\r\nPlease send via e-mail or CD (in Word format) to: Laura Bottaro OR Donna Mobbs, OKC Zoo, 2101 NE 50th St.,, Okla. City, OK 73111        Emails: <a href="mailto:LBottaro@okczoo.com">LBottaro@okczoo.com</a> <a href="mailto:DMobbs@okczoo.com">DMobbs@okczoo.com</a>\r\n\r\nRegistration fees of $195 are due by 10 February 2010. A late fee of $30 will be assessed after 10 February. Ten dollars from each registration will be combined to benefit one or more in situ conservation project(s).   If you have other general question about the workshop, OKC, etc, please contact Brian Aucone, <a href="mailto:BrianA@okczoo.com">BrianA@okczoo.com</a>, 405-425-0283.\r\n\r\n<strong>August 30 - September 3, 2010</strong> - <strong><em>7th International Penguin Conference</em></strong> - in Boston, MA.  Hosted by The New England Aquarium.  For info email <a href="mailto:ipcboston@neaq.org">ipcboston@neaq.org</a>.\r\n<strong>\r\nSeptember 7-12, 2010 </strong>- <strong><em>National AZAD Conference</em></strong> Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category\r\n<strong>\r\nSeptember 28-October 2, 2010</strong> -<strong><em> 20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming AAZK National Conferences</strong></em>\r\n\r\n2010 - Philadelphia, PA - August 22-26\r\n\r\n2011 - San Diego, CA - August 24-28\r\n\r\n2012 - Syracuse, NY - September 23-27\r\n\r\nFor information on upcoming AAZK conferences, watch the AAZK website at\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming AZA National Conferences</strong></em>\r\n\r\nSeptember 11-16, 2010  - AZA 2010 Annual Conference - Hosted by Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.\r\n\r\nSeptember 12-17, 2011  - AZA 2011 Annual Conference - Hosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta , GA\r\n\r\nSeptember 8-13, 2012 - AZA 2012 Annual Conference - Hosted by Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ\r\n\r\nSeptember 7-12, 2013 - AZA 2013 Annual Conference - Hosted by the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City , MO\r\n\r\nFor info on AZA Conferences, see <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a>.', 'Coming Events January 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '435-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-01-01 14:30:09', '2010-01-01 19:30:09', '', 435, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/435-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1046, 2, '2010-03-03 09:07:56', '2010-03-03 14:07:56', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\r\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\r\n\r\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\r\n\r\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047 aligncenter" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="581" height="389" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Barred owl</strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We typically think of animals from other countries as being the most interesting and less likely to be seen or known by our guests.  For many people, any animal that is different from what is normally encountered is more engaging.  However, due to time constraints and technology, fewer families know much about their own neighborhood beyond identifying the common birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants.\r\n\r\nToday, children and families can learn about the world and its animals through special television programming or the Internet.  There are Distant Learning opportunities where schools’ students can talk with scientists, researchers or people of knowledge in various fields.  Nature DVDs can take us to and teach us about places most people will never have the opportunity to visit.  Information and images are readily available, but life’s first-hand wildlife experiences are slipping by. We can see it all, but we’re missing important parts of the experience. People and especially children are spending less time exploring their outside world, their neighborhood, their yards or the local parks.  And while we have access to worldwide imagery, we need better access to our own area’s natural partners and connections.  Images and information cannot compete with real experiences.  The Internet and High Definition Television cannot match the reaction that a living animal with its subtle movements, smells, sounds or instantaneous antics can elicit in us.  There is a valuable link made when we physically and emotionally interact with wildlife and wild places and share it with people we know.  If we are to encourage people to care about wild places and animals, it is important to bring animals and people in closer contact, to personalize our experience.  This is the place where zoos, knowledgeable staff, inspiring educators and easier viewing can lend a hand.\r\n\r\nIn 1987, the 21-year-old Peninsula Nature and Science Center became the Virginia Living Museum.  Our focus changed.  We were to showcase Virginia‘s native plants, animals, habitats and regions, educate children through adults about the importance of varied ecosystems both local and worldwide, teach about conservation and earth care and to continue its planetary science programs.  The transition was easy on paper, but it required the addition of many more animals and an expanded and dedicated animal care staff.  The education staff also expanded to disseminate its lessons to schools, day care facilities, retirement homes, teachers, libraries and the visiting public. In 2009 the VLM became one of only a handful of institutions to be accredited by both the Association of Zoos &amp; Aquariums and the American Associations of Museums.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1051 aligncenter" title="raccoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/raccoon.jpg" alt="raccoon" width="652" height="476" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raccoon </strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">In the past 33 years, I have worked as a wildlife rehabilitation director, an interpretive naturalist, a science educator, a camp counselor, a trip leader to far off places, a field biologist and a teacher of regional, wild flora and fauna.  It continues to delight me to teach anyone the importance of relationships and wonderment of life on earth.  I do not ask for someone to love snakes or spiders, but I hope that after some time, an appreciation, respect or at least a tolerance of these or other creatures will come from our shared experiences. Such conversions cannot happen unless we are in the presence of the animal. But it is not only the animals that we display that make an impression.\r\n\r\nA valuable lesson that I learned 30 years ago is that people are more excited to see what they do not expect to see.  While visiting southwest Florida, I was told to visit the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge where I would see Roseate Spoonbills.  As an enthusiastic birdwatcher I was delighted to go.  And there I saw Roseate Spoonbills.  It was cool to watch them.  I was excited.  Overly excited?  No.  I knew that they would be there.  However, when the Black-necked Stilts flew in close by I was beside myself with real excitement.  I knew little of the area and never knew that the Stilts frequented the Refuge.  They were the surprise – the special treat.  Yes, it is exciting to see the lion, the giraffe or the turkey.  You’re supposed to.  It’s on the map.  You expect to see it.  It will be there.  But what if a Red-tail hawk swoops down to catch a mouse in or just outside the enclosure?  Or people watch a wild opossum or some quail as they walk between two enclosures.  Real, unexpected wildlife encounters create excitement, special moments for your visitors, families, members and additional interpretive interaction that can be shared between staff and your guests.  Your guests might first think…..<em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1048, 2, '2010-03-03 09:00:05', '2010-03-03 14:00:05', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>', 'Why Display Native Animals?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1046-revision', '', '', '2010-03-03 09:00:05', '2010-03-03 14:00:05', '', 1046, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1046-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1027, 2, '2010-01-30 16:06:28', '2010-01-30 21:06:28', '<em>By Margaret Bryer and Shelby Schwartz, Great Ape House Interns\nSmithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC</em>\n\n<strong>Abstract</strong>\nThe Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park’s orangutan transit system, known as the O Line, is an excellent form of enrichment for the zoo’s orangutans, giving them the opportunity to practice their natural locomotor ability. The O Line is also beneficial because it provides the orangutans with behavioral choices beyond the limitations of their outdoor yard. To better understand this unique exhibit’s value to the animals, we collected data on behavior and use of the O Line. We observed the variety of ways the orangutans move along the Line. All five individuals who choose to travel the O Line locomote in several different ways above, below or along the plastic-coated steel cables connecting the Line’s towers, though only one individual brachiates. The different components of the O Line -- the eight 50-foot towers, the cables connecting them, and the fire hoses connecting the towers to the yards -- are not merely a form of transportation, but forms of enrichment independently as well. We therefore examined how frequently orangutans used the hoses in play or in other behaviors instead of as a means to climb the tower, as well as how frequently they rested in the towers and on the cables. The behavioral freedom introduced with the O Line also includes the option to spend the night in the indoor enclosure at Think Tank, so we also kept track of how often the animals remain at Think Tank versus how frequently they return to the Great Ape House for the night. Finally, we studied how several of these factors are affected by temperature and crowd size. Together these behavioral data illustrate the enrichment impact of this innovative exhibit, as it dramatically expands the behavioral choices available to an intelligent and primarily arboreal great ape often confined to limited indoor and outdoor enclosures in captivity.\n\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\nThis National Zoo’s unique O Line exhibit is an orangutan transit system opened in 1995 consisting of eight 50-foot towers connected by plastic-coated steel cables spanning a total distance of 490 feet. The O Line allows the orangutans to commute between the Great Ape House and Think Tank (an exhibit on animal thinking). The O Line traverses two visitor walkways, providing a proximity to visitors that no other zoo in the United States offers.\n\nMany agree that giving animals control over their environment increases their psychological well-being (Novak and Drewsen, 1989; Rumbaugh, Washburn and Savage-Rumbaugh, 1989), and the O-Line provides a dramatic expansion of the orangutans’ behavioral and spatial choices. The National Zoo’s orangutans are able to choose where to go and how to move along the 490-foot system, and ultimately which building to occupy.  This arrangement also allows individuals a certain amount of control over their companions, a choice often eliminated in small zoo enclosures.\n\nThe O Line is also a wonderful educational opportunity. Zoo visitors can watch these naturally arboreal animals move above them with ease, an opportunity lost in traditional enclosures in which orangutans are primarily confined to the ground. The awe-inspiring sight of an adult male orangutan brachiating or a young orangutan resting on the Line and looking down at visitors is a great way for visitors to better understand this species and increase interest in great apes.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1026" title="o_line_crowd_picture" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/o_line_crowd_picture-768x1024.jpg" alt="o_line_crowd_picture" width="768" height="1024" />\n\n<em>NZP visitors look skyward to observe the zoo’s orangutans negotiating the O Line between the Great Ape House and the Think Tank.</em>\n\nFive of the six resident orangutans choose to use the O Line when they are given access, weather permitting, from approximately 1030 – 1400 hrs daily. Towers 1 and 8, in the two yards, are open for the orangutans to climb. Towers 2 through 7 have electrified wire “skirts” below their platforms that………\n\nWant to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. JOIN NOW!', 'The National Zoo’s O Line:  The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1025-revision', '', '', '2010-01-30 16:06:28', '2010-01-30 21:06:28', '', 1025, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1025-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1028, 2, '2010-01-30 16:07:29', '2010-01-30 21:07:29', '<em>By Margaret Bryer and Shelby Schwartz, Great Ape House Interns\nSmithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC</em>\n\n<strong>Abstract</strong>\nThe Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park’s orangutan transit system, known as the O Line, is an excellent form of enrichment for the zoo’s orangutans, giving them the opportunity to practice their natural locomotor ability. The O Line is also beneficial because it provides the orangutans with behavioral choices beyond the limitations of their outdoor yard. To better understand this unique exhibit’s value to the animals, we collected data on behavior and use of the O Line. We observed the variety of ways the orangutans move along the Line. All five individuals who choose to travel the O Line locomote in several different ways above, below or along the plastic-coated steel cables connecting the Line’s towers, though only one individual brachiates. The different components of the O Line -- the eight 50-foot towers, the cables connecting them, and the fire hoses connecting the towers to the yards -- are not merely a form of transportation, but forms of enrichment independently as well. We therefore examined how frequently orangutans used the hoses in play or in other behaviors instead of as a means to climb the tower, as well as how frequently they rested in the towers and on the cables. The behavioral freedom introduced with the O Line also includes the option to spend the night in the indoor enclosure at Think Tank, so we also kept track of how often the animals remain at Think Tank versus how frequently they return to the Great Ape House for the night. Finally, we studied how several of these factors are affected by temperature and crowd size. Together these behavioral data illustrate the enrichment impact of this innovative exhibit, as it dramatically expands the behavioral choices available to an intelligent and primarily arboreal great ape often confined to limited indoor and outdoor enclosures in captivity.\n\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\nThis National Zoo’s unique O Line exhibit is an orangutan transit system opened in 1995 consisting of eight 50-foot towers connected by plastic-coated steel cables spanning a total distance of 490 feet. The O Line allows the orangutans to commute between the Great Ape House and Think Tank (an exhibit on animal thinking). The O Line traverses two visitor walkways, providing a proximity to visitors that no other zoo in the United States offers.\n\nMany agree that giving animals control over their environment increases their psychological well-being (Novak and Drewsen, 1989; Rumbaugh, Washburn and Savage-Rumbaugh, 1989), and the O-Line provides a dramatic expansion of the orangutans’ behavioral and spatial choices. The National Zoo’s orangutans are able to choose where to go and how to move along the 490-foot system, and ultimately which building to occupy.  This arrangement also allows individuals a certain amount of control over their companions, a choice often eliminated in small zoo enclosures.\n\nThe O Line is also a wonderful educational opportunity. Zoo visitors can watch these naturally arboreal animals move above them with ease, an opportunity lost in traditional enclosures in which orangutans are primarily confined to the ground. The awe-inspiring sight of an adult male orangutan brachiating or a young orangutan resting on the Line and looking down at visitors is a great way for visitors to better understand this species and increase interest in great apes.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1026" title="o_line_crowd_picture" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/o_line_crowd_picture-768x1024.jpg" alt="o_line_crowd_picture" width="768" height="1024" />\n\n<em>NZP visitors look skyward to observe the zoo’s orangutans negotiating the O Line between the Great Ape House and the Think Tank.</em>\n\nFive of the six resident orangutans choose to use the O Line when they are given access, weather permitting, from approximately 1030 – 1400 hrs daily. Towers 1 and 8, in the two yards, are open for the orangutans to climb. Towers 2 through 7 have electrified wire “skirts” below their platforms that………\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'The National Zoo’s O Line:  The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1025-revision-2', '', '', '2010-01-30 16:07:29', '2010-01-30 21:07:29', '', 1025, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1025-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1029, 2, '2010-01-30 16:09:14', '2010-01-30 21:09:14', '<em>By Margaret Bryer and Shelby Schwartz, Great Ape House Interns\nSmithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC</em>\n\n<strong>Abstract</strong>\nThe Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park’s orangutan transit system, known as the O Line, is an excellent form of enrichment for the zoo’s orangutans, giving them the opportunity to practice their natural locomotor ability. The O Line is also beneficial because it provides the orangutans with behavioral choices beyond the limitations of their outdoor yard. To better understand this unique exhibit’s value to the animals, we collected data on behavior and use of the O Line. We observed the variety of ways the orangutans move along the Line. All five individuals who choose to travel the O Line locomote in several different ways above, below or along the plastic-coated steel cables connecting the Line’s towers, though only one individual brachiates. The different components of the O Line -- the eight 50-foot towers, the cables connecting them, and the fire hoses connecting the towers to the yards -- are not merely a form of transportation, but forms of enrichment independently as well. We therefore examined how frequently orangutans used the hoses in play or in other behaviors instead of as a means to climb the tower, as well as how frequently they rested in the towers and on the cables. The behavioral freedom introduced with the O Line also includes the option to spend the night in the indoor enclosure at Think Tank, so we also kept track of how often the animals remain at Think Tank versus how frequently they return to the Great Ape House for the night. Finally, we studied how several of these factors are affected by temperature and crowd size. Together these behavioral data illustrate the enrichment impact of this innovative exhibit, as it dramatically expands the behavioral choices available to an intelligent and primarily arboreal great ape often confined to limited indoor and outdoor enclosures in captivity.\n\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\nThis National Zoo’s unique O Line exhibit is an orangutan transit system opened in 1995 consisting of eight 50-foot towers connected by plastic-coated steel cables spanning a total distance of 490 feet. The O Line allows the orangutans to commute between the Great Ape House and Think Tank (an exhibit on animal thinking). The O Line traverses two visitor walkways, providing a proximity to visitors that no other zoo in the United States offers.\n\nMany agree that giving animals control over their environment increases their psychological well-being (Novak and Drewsen, 1989; Rumbaugh, Washburn and Savage-Rumbaugh, 1989), and the O-Line provides a dramatic expansion of the orangutans’ behavioral and spatial choices. The National Zoo’s orangutans are able to choose where to go and how to move along the 490-foot system, and ultimately which building to occupy.  This arrangement also allows individuals a certain amount of control over their companions, a choice often eliminated in small zoo enclosures.\n\nThe O Line is also a wonderful educational opportunity. Zoo visitors can watch these naturally arboreal animals move above them with ease, an opportunity lost in traditional enclosures in which orangutans are primarily confined to the ground. The awe-inspiring sight of an adult male orangutan brachiating or a young orangutan resting on the Line and looking down at visitors is a great way for visitors to better understand this species and increase interest in great apes.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1026" title="o_line_crowd_picture" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/o_line_crowd_picture-768x1024.jpg" alt="o_line_crowd_picture" width="768" height="1024" />\n\n<em>NZP visitors look skyward to observe the zoo’s orangutans negotiating the O Line between the Great Ape House and the Think Tank.</em>\n\nFive of the six resident orangutans choose to use the O Line when they are given access, weather permitting, from approximately 1030 – 1400 hrs daily. Towers 1 and 8, in the two yards, are open for the orangutans to climb. Towers 2 through 7 have electrified wire “skirts” below their platforms that………\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'The National Zoo’s O Line:  The Enrichment Value of an Orangutan Transit System', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1025-autosave', '', '', '2010-01-30 16:09:14', '2010-01-30 21:09:14', '', 1025, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1025-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1030, 2, '2010-01-30 16:26:33', '2010-01-30 21:26:33', '<em>By Judie Steenberg (12/09)\r\nRetired Zoo Keeper\r\nMaplewood, Minnesota</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>In-House  Communication</strong>\r\nLet’s now consider communication in a zoo situation.  There are two major factors that affect Keepers and communication.  One is the policy of the zoo and the administrative staff in providing the means for communication within the zoo’s operation.  Does the Keeper have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with co-workers and the administrative staff, to record important observations and data for the zoo’s permanent record, and to be involved with the zoo’s volunteers and visitors?   Is the Keeper encouraged to develop as a communicator within his/her own zoo and with other zoos?  All of these things have an important effect on the success of a Keeper’s communicative efforts.  But, even in an ideal zoo, with all of these avenues open, a second, very important, key factor is the attitude of the Keeper.  Unless an effort is made on the part of the individual, none of it means much.\r\n\r\nIt is a fact of life that nothing is accomplished without effort.  Good relationships among Keepers and the administrative staff do not just happen, they’re developed through communication.  Albeit, there are zoos where this is not possible but, often, where effort is made, success follows.  You can communicate successfully if you use the right approach, have a constructive attitude and try hard enough.  Persistence pays off….but be cautious about over-communicating which can cause others to tune you out.  Planning how and with whom you’re trying to communicate are essentials to being successful.\r\n\r\nFor those who work in zoos that realize the value of good Keepers, the possibilities of communicating are many.  Zoo records are the first area of input.  It is hard to imagine that something hasn’t happened during the day that is not worth noting.  Perhaps it does not require an entry on the zoo’s records but, then again, maybe it does.  Keepers must develop skills to perceive, interpret and apply information about the animals in their care.  Perception means noticing, observing, listening to and realizing what’s taking place.  A new Keeper must develop this ability while veteran Keepers must take care not to become complacent or oblivious to what’s happening.\r\n\r\nInterpretation means analyzing information according to importance and relevance.  The application of information can be by oral or written communication, or through performance.  Performance?  Yes, how a Keeper transfers or relates information to the daily care of animals.  This could take the form of training a new Keeper or of working well with co-workers.  Probably the single most effective means of communication is making entries in the zoo’s records.  “Many species of animals owe their existence to facts learnt about them in zoological institutions.” (Hediger 1964)…..note the year on that reference; we’re still learning and the need to communicate information about the care of the animals continues to be of major importance.\r\n\r\nCommunications between co-workers and administrative staff may not always be optimal.  It is not reasonable to expect that everybody will always agree with or understand everything that’s being communicated.  But, if a Keeper’s attitude is constructive and the effort is rational, much can be accomplished.  Keepers have a unique position in a zoo’s operation; they have the opportunity to communicate with members of the administrative staff, auxiliary staff (maintenance, volunteers, etc.)  and zoo visitors about first-hand experiences with the animals.  Although zoo visitors can be difficult to deal with at times, Keepers can do much to educate them. Because Keepers can relate first-hand information about the animals, they can generate sincere interest and appreciation of the animals in their care.\r\n\r\nAs a Keeper, you have much to share and accomplish at all levels of zoo communication; how much depends on you and the zoo you work at.  Perhaps you are only interested in communication on a scientific level with your colleagues.  But, if you choose to, you have the ability to do more for your zoo than you may realize.  Whatever your predilection, you have a responsibility, as a Keeper, to at least communicate information about the animals in your care to those within your zoo who can aide in their care and management.\r\n\r\nA good, quality zoo’s strongest asset is………..\r\n\r\n<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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!\r\n</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Keepers and Communication, Part II', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'keepers-and-communication-part-ii', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1030', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1031, 2, '2010-01-30 16:16:09', '2010-01-30 21:16:09', '<em>By Judie Steenberg (12/09)\nRetired Zoo Keeper\nMaplewood, Minnesota</em>\n\n<strong>In-House  Communication</strong>\nLet’s now consider communication in a zoo situation.  There are two major factors that affect Keepers and communication.  One is the policy of the zoo and the administrative staff in providing the means for communication within the zoo’s operation.  Does the Keeper have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with co-workers and the administrative staff, to record important observations and data for the zoo’s permanent record, and to be involved with the zoo’s volunteers and visitors?   Is the Keeper encouraged to develop as a communicator within his/her own zoo and with other zoos?  All of these things have an important effect on the success of a Keeper’s communicative efforts.  But, even in an ideal zoo, with all of these avenues open, a second, very important, key factor is the attitude of the Keeper.  Unless an effort is made on the part of the individual, none of it means much.\n\nIt is a fact of life that nothing is accomplished without effort.  Good relationships among Keepers and the administrative staff do not just happen, they’re developed through communication.  Albeit, there are zoos where this is not possible but, often, where effort is made, success follows.  You can communicate successfully if you use the right approach, have a constructive attitude and try hard enough.  Persistence pays off….but be cautious about over-communicating which can cause others to tune you out.  Planning how and with whom you’re trying to communicate are essentials to being successful.\n\nFor those who work in zoos that realize the value of good Keepers, the possibilities of communicating are many.  Zoo records are the first area of input.  It is hard to imagine that something hasn’t happened during the day that is not worth noting.  Perhaps it does not require an entry on the zoo’s records but, then again, maybe it does.  Keepers must develop skills to perceive, interpret and apply information about the animals in their care.  Perception means noticing, observing, listening to and realizing what’s taking place.  A new Keeper must develop this ability while veteran Keepers must take care not to become complacent or oblivious to what’s happening.\n\nInterpretation means analyzing information according to importance and relevance.  The application of information can be by oral or written communication, or through performance.  Performance?  Yes, how a Keeper transfers or relates information to the daily care of animals.  This could take the form of training a new Keeper or of working well with co-workers.  Probably the single most effective means of communication is making entries in the zoo’s records.  “Many species of animals owe their existence to facts learnt about them in zoological institutions.” (Hediger 1964)…..note the year on that reference; we’re still learning and the need to communicate information about the care of the animals continues to be of major importance.\n\nCommunications between co-workers and administrative staff may not always be optimal.  It is not reasonable to expect that everybody will always agree with or understand everything that’s being communicated.  But, if a Keeper’s attitude is constructive and the effort is rational, much can be accomplished.  Keepers have a unique position in a zoo’s operation; they have the opportunity to communicate with members of the administrative staff, auxiliary staff (maintenance, volunteers, etc.)  and zoo visitors about first-hand experiences with the animals.  Although zoo visitors can be difficult to deal with at times, Keepers can do much to educate them. Because Keepers can relate first-hand information about the animals, they can generate sincere interest and appreciation of the animals in their care.\n\nAs a Keeper, you have much to share and accomplish at all levels of zoo communication; how much depends on you and the zoo you work at.  Perhaps you are only interested in communication on a scientific level with your colleagues.  But, if you choose to, you have the ability to do more for your zoo than you may realize.  Whatever your predilection, you have a responsibility, as a Keeper, to at least communicate information about the animals in your care to those within your zoo who can aide in their care and management.\n\nA good, quality zoo’s strongest asset is………..\n\n<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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!\n</a>\n</strong>', 'Keepers and Communication, Part II', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1030-revision', '', '', '2010-01-30 16:16:09', '2010-01-30 21:16:09', '', 1030, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1030-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1032, 2, '2010-01-30 16:27:40', '2010-01-30 21:27:40', '<em>By Judie Steenberg (12/09)\nRetired Zoo Keeper\nMaplewood, Minnesota</em>\n\n<strong>In-House  Communication</strong>\nLet’s now consider communication in a zoo situation.  There are two major factors that affect Keepers and communication.  One is the policy of the zoo and the administrative staff in providing the means for communication within the zoo’s operation.  Does the Keeper have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with co-workers and the administrative staff, to record important observations and data for the zoo’s permanent record, and to be involved with the zoo’s volunteers and visitors?   Is the Keeper encouraged to develop as a communicator within his/her own zoo and with other zoos?  All of these things have an important effect on the success of a Keeper’s communicative efforts.  But, even in an ideal zoo, with all of these avenues open, a second, very important, key factor is the attitude of the Keeper.  Unless an effort is made on the part of the individual, none of it means much.\n\nIt is a fact of life that nothing is accomplished without effort.  Good relationships among Keepers and the administrative staff do not just happen, they’re developed through communication.  Albeit, there are zoos where this is not possible but, often, where effort is made, success follows.  You can communicate successfully if you use the right approach, have a constructive attitude and try hard enough.  Persistence pays off….but be cautious about over-communicating which can cause others to tune you out.  Planning how and with whom you’re trying to communicate are essentials to being successful.\n\nFor those who work in zoos that realize the value of good Keepers, the possibilities of communicating are many.  Zoo records are the first area of input.  It is hard to imagine that something hasn’t happened during the day that is not worth noting.  Perhaps it does not require an entry on the zoo’s records but, then again, maybe it does.  Keepers must develop skills to perceive, interpret and apply information about the animals in their care.  Perception means noticing, observing, listening to and realizing what’s taking place.  A new Keeper must develop this ability while veteran Keepers must take care not to become complacent or oblivious to what’s happening.\n\nInterpretation means analyzing information according to importance and relevance.  The application of information can be by oral or written communication, or through performance.  Performance?  Yes, how a Keeper transfers or relates information to the daily care of animals.  This could take the form of training a new Keeper or of working well with co-workers.  Probably the single most effective means of communication is making entries in the zoo’s records.  “Many species of animals owe their existence to facts learnt about them in zoological institutions.” (Hediger 1964)…..note the year on that reference; we’re still learning and the need to communicate information about the care of the animals continues to be of major importance.\n\nCommunications between co-workers and administrative staff may not always be optimal.  It is not reasonable to expect that everybody will always agree with or understand everything that’s being communicated.  But, if a Keeper’s attitude is constructive and the effort is rational, much can be accomplished.  Keepers have a unique position in a zoo’s operation; they have the opportunity to communicate with members of the administrative staff, auxiliary staff (maintenance, volunteers, etc.)  and zoo visitors about first-hand experiences with the animals.  Although zoo visitors can be difficult to deal with at times, Keepers can do much to educate them. Because Keepers can relate first-hand information about the animals, they can generate sincere interest and appreciation of the animals in their care.\n\nAs a Keeper, you have much to share and accomplish at all levels of zoo communication; how much depends on you and the zoo you work at.  Perhaps you are only interested in communication on a scientific level with your colleagues.  But, if you choose to, you have the ability to do more for your zoo than you may realize.  Whatever your predilection, you have a responsibility, as a Keeper, to at least communicate information about the animals in your care to those within your zoo who can aide in their care and management.\n\nA good, quality zoo’s strongest asset is………..\n\n<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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!\n</a>\n</strong>', 'Keepers and Communication, Part II', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1030-autosave', '', '', '2010-01-30 16:27:40', '2010-01-30 21:27:40', '', 1030, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1030-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1784, 2, '2010-11-02 09:17:01', '2010-11-02 14:17:01', '<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-695 aligncenter" title="hdr_conservation_station" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hdr_conservation_station-300x114.gif" alt="hdr_conservation_station" width="300" height="114" /></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>By Amanda Ista\nAAZK Conservation Committee Member\nZoo Keeper - Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI\n<a href="mailto:amanda.ista@milwcnty.com">amanda.ista@milwcnty.com</a></em><a href="mailto:amanda.ista@milwcnty.com">\n</a>\nAs zoo keepers we all have different reasons for choosing to be in the zoo field.  It is hard not to be attracted to the wide range of unique benefits like the bulging triceps resulting from unloading truckloads of hay, one-of-a-kind scars, or the free “perfume”.  But for most of us, we are in the field to make a difference in the lives of the animals we care for and to help their wild counterparts.  Part of making a difference involves conservation and the AAZK National Conservation Committee focuses not only on what we as keepers can do to be involved in conservation for animals in the wild, but also what we can do at home to impact conservation.  Part of conservation at home is adopting “green” practices like recycling, buying recycled products and reducing consumption of goods.  But how can we translate this into “green” polices at work?  One way is to start a “Green Team” or to become involved in your organization’s current Green Team.\n\n<strong>What is a Green Team?</strong>\nA Green Team is simply a group of employees who are interested in pioneering or improving a company or organization’s environmental practices.  With the rising trend of “green” practices, more and more companies, including zoos and aquariums, are forming strong Green Teams that are resulting in not only a reduced carbon footprint but also reduced operation costs and even additional income.  Green Teams are having a large impact on how companies and consumers are viewing environmental practices at work and are a great example of how one voice teamed with another and another CAN make a difference.\n\n<strong>“My zoo doesn’t have a green team, how do I start one?”</strong>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Get management support</strong>\nLike most new projects, having management on board and supporting the team is integral to the success of the project.  Do your research about what other Green Teams have accomplished and present the costs and benefits of having a green team at your zoo.  Provide some examples of simple projects that the team could work on and include how much time will be spent on these projects.\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Assemble a team</strong></p>\n\nBuild a team of conservation-minded individuals who want to make a difference in the environmental practices at your zoo.  Try to include representatives from as many different departments as you can.  Having input from all areas of the zoo (including animal care, grounds, concessions, education, administration and even volunteers) brings invaluable points of view that help to make your team a zoo-wide effort.\n\n<strong>Establish a mission statement and goals</strong>\nDecide on the mission of your team and tie that into your zoo’s mission statement.  Doing this helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page about where the team is going and how that     impacts your zoo’s overall mission.  Establish core goals to help the team stay on track and focused.   Work together towards common objectives and development of new projects.\n\n<strong>Think big but start small</strong>\nThe overall objectives of the committee might be long term, wide-ranging goals, but start with small, simple projects that will result in tangible results.  This will facilitate buy-in from the rest of the staff.  Small projects that are successful but do not require  a large amount of work from the staff will help build the     momentum and lead to larger and more time-intensive projects.\n\nReport your successes\nPublish regular reports on the activities of the Green Team.  Let the     staff know what the team has accomplished and what projects are     in the works.  Report any quantifiable results such as income from     cell phone recycling or reduction of the cost of waste removal.      Solicit ideas for new ideas and projects or members from staff. Get     the  staff excited about conservation and environmental practices     through incentives or prizes to keep motivation high.\n\n“My zoo has a Green Team, how do I become involved or contribute new ideas?”\n\nAs more and more individuals and companies strive to become “greener”, the number of ideas on how to accomplish this …………\n\n<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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong>', 'Leading the Way to a Greener Future:  A Keeper’s Role in the Development and Expansion of  Their Zoo’s Green Team', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1783-revision', '', '', '2010-11-02 09:17:01', '2010-11-02 14:17:01', '', 1783, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1783-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1783, 2, '2010-11-02 09:18:14', '2010-11-02 14:18:14', '<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-695 aligncenter" title="hdr_conservation_station" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/hdr_conservation_station-300x114.gif" alt="hdr_conservation_station" width="300" height="114" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>By Amanda Ista\r\nAAZK Conservation Committee Member\r\nZoo Keeper - Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI\r\n<a href="mailto:amanda.ista@milwcnty.com">amanda.ista@milwcnty.com</a></em><a href="mailto:amanda.ista@milwcnty.com">\r\n</a>\r\nAs zoo keepers we all have different reasons for choosing to be in the zoo field.  It is hard not to be attracted to the wide range of unique benefits like the bulging triceps resulting from unloading truckloads of hay, one-of-a-kind scars, or the free “perfume”.  But for most of us, we are in the field to make a difference in the lives of the animals we care for and to help their wild counterparts.  Part of making a difference involves conservation and the AAZK National Conservation Committee focuses not only on what we as keepers can do to be involved in conservation for animals in the wild, but also what we can do at home to impact conservation.  Part of conservation at home is adopting “green” practices like recycling, buying recycled products and reducing consumption of goods.  But how can we translate this into “green” polices at work?  One way is to start a “Green Team” or to become involved in your organization’s current Green Team.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is a Green Team?</strong>\r\nA Green Team is simply a group of employees who are interested in pioneering or improving a company or organization’s environmental practices.  With the rising trend of “green” practices, more and more companies, including zoos and aquariums, are forming strong Green Teams that are resulting in not only a reduced carbon footprint but also reduced operation costs and even additional income.  Green Teams are having a large impact on how companies and consumers are viewing environmental practices at work and are a great example of how one voice teamed with another and another CAN make a difference.\r\n\r\n<strong>“My zoo doesn’t have a green team, how do I start one?”</strong>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Get management support</strong>\r\nLike most new projects, having management on board and supporting the team is integral to the success of the project.  Do your research about what other Green Teams have accomplished and present the costs and benefits of having a green team at your zoo.  Provide some examples of simple projects that the team could work on and include how much time will be spent on these projects.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Assemble a team</strong></p>\r\n\r\nBuild a team of conservation-minded individuals who want to make a difference in the environmental practices at your zoo.  Try to include representatives from as many different departments as you can.  Having input from all areas of the zoo (including animal care, grounds, concessions, education, administration and even volunteers) brings invaluable points of view that help to make your team a zoo-wide effort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Establish a mission statement and goals</strong>\r\nDecide on the mission of your team and tie that into your zoo’s mission statement.  Doing this helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page about where the team is going and how that     impacts your zoo’s overall mission.  Establish core goals to help the team stay on track and focused.   Work together towards common objectives and development of new projects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Think big but start small</strong>\r\nThe overall objectives of the committee might be long term, wide-ranging goals, but start with small, simple projects that will result in tangible results.  This will facilitate buy-in from the rest of the staff.  Small projects that are successful but do not require  a large amount of work from the staff will help build the momentum and lead to larger and more time-intensive projects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Report your successes</strong>\r\nPublish regular reports on the activities of the Green Team.  Let the staff know what the team has accomplished and what projects are in the works.  Report any quantifiable results such as income from cell phone recycling or reduction of the cost of waste removal. Solicit ideas for new ideas and projects or members from staff. Get the  staff excited about conservation and environmental practices through incentives or prizes to keep motivation high.\r\n\r\n<strong>“My zoo has a Green Team, how do I become involved or contribute new ideas?”</strong>\r\n\r\nAs more and more individuals and companies strive to become “greener”, the number of ideas on how to accomplish this …………\r\n\r\n<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. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW!</a></strong>', 'Leading the Way to a Greener Future:  A Keeper’s Role in the Development and Expansion of  Their Zoo’s Green Team', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'leading-the-way-to-a-greener-future-a-keepers-role-in-the-development-and-expansion-of-their-zoos-green-team', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:21', '2013-10-15 22:49:21', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1783', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1050, 2, '2010-03-03 09:02:05', '2010-03-03 14:02:05', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\n\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\n\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1047" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="581" height="389" />', 'Why Display Native Animals?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1046-revision-3', '', '', '2010-03-03 09:02:05', '2010-03-03 14:02:05', '', 1046, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1046-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1052, 2, '2010-03-03 09:04:25', '2010-03-03 14:04:25', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\r\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\r\n\r\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\r\n\r\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047 aligncenter" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="581" height="389" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Barred owl</strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>', 'Why Display Native Animals?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1046-revision-4', '', '', '2010-03-03 09:04:25', '2010-03-03 14:04:25', '', 1046, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1046-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1053, 2, '2010-03-03 09:05:32', '2010-03-03 14:05:32', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\r\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\r\n\r\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\r\n\r\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047 aligncenter" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="581" height="389" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Barred owl</strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We typically think of animals from other countries as being the most interesting and less likely to be seen or known by our guests.  For many people, any animal that is different from what is normally encountered is more engaging.  However, due to time constraints and technology, fewer families know much about their own neighborhood beyond identifying the common birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants.\r\n\r\nToday, children and families can learn about the world and its animals through special television programming or the Internet.  There are Distant Learning opportunities where schools’ students can talk with scientists, researchers or people of knowledge in various fields.  Nature DVDs can take us to and teach us about places most people will never have the opportunity to visit.  Information and images are readily available, but life’s first-hand wildlife experiences are slipping by. We can see it all, but we’re missing important parts of the experience. People and especially children are spending less time exploring their outside world, their neighborhood, their yards or the local parks.  And while we have access to worldwide imagery, we need better access to our own area’s natural partners and connections.  Images and information cannot compete with real experiences.  The Internet and High Definition Television cannot match the reaction that a living animal with its subtle movements, smells, sounds or instantaneous antics can elicit in us.  There is a valuable link made when we physically and emotionally interact with wildlife and wild places and share it with people we know.  If we are to encourage people to care about wild places and animals, it is important to bring animals and people in closer contact, to personalize our experience.  This is the place where zoos, knowledgeable staff, inspiring educators and easier viewing can lend a hand.\r\n\r\nIn 1987, the 21-year-old Peninsula Nature and Science Center became the Virginia Living Museum.  Our focus changed.  We were to showcase Virginia‘s native plants, animals, habitats and regions, educate children through adults about the importance of varied ecosystems both local and worldwide, teach about conservation and earth care and to continue its planetary science programs.  The transition was easy on paper, but it required the addition of many more animals and an expanded and dedicated animal care staff.  The education staff also expanded to disseminate its lessons to schools, day care facilities, retirement homes, teachers, libraries and the visiting public. In 2009 the VLM became one of only a handful of institutions to be accredited by both the Association of Zoos &amp; Aquariums and the American Associations of Museums.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1051 aligncenter" title="raccoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/raccoon.jpg" alt="raccoon" width="652" height="476" /></p>', 'Why Display Native Animals?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1046-revision-5', '', '', '2010-03-03 09:05:32', '2010-03-03 14:05:32', '', 1046, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1046-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1054, 2, '2010-03-03 09:07:38', '2010-03-03 14:07:38', '<em>Terry “Rock” Moeslein, Assistant Education Director/Interpretive Naturalist\r\nVirginia Living Museum, Newport News, Virginia</em>\r\n\r\nWhy not have native animals at your zoo? It is easier to find local species from wildlife rehabilitators.  They are easier to maintain in a native climate and find local support for their health and well-being. But there are other valid reasons why a typical zoo might consider keeping animals more often found within their state or local area.\r\n\r\nGenerally the zoos in the past hundred years were places where people could go to see rare or very unusual animals - sometimes for free and sometimes at a cost.  Except in the larger cities, people of the 1800’s to early 1900’s were more aware of the wildlife and wild places in their areas than are many people today.  Children explored the local woodlands, swamps, creeks and meadows.  People hunted, trapped and ventured into or lived in rural areas.  One would commonly see bald eagles and owls, raccoons, fox, muskrats, deer, chipmunks and bear.  Then, as today, local animals were not always seen as exciting as new and exotic ones.  People went to the zoos to see the variety of new and unusual animals.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047 aligncenter" title="barredowl" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/barredowl.jpg" alt="barredowl" width="581" height="389" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Barred owl</strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We typically think of animals from other countries as being the most interesting and less likely to be seen or known by our guests.  For many people, any animal that is different from what is normally encountered is more engaging.  However, due to time constraints and technology, fewer families know much about their own neighborhood beyond identifying the common birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants.\r\n\r\nToday, children and families can learn about the world and its animals through special television programming or the Internet.  There are Distant Learning opportunities where schools’ students can talk with scientists, researchers or people of knowledge in various fields.  Nature DVDs can take us to and teach us about places most people will never have the opportunity to visit.  Information and images are readily available, but life’s first-hand wildlife experiences are slipping by. We can see it all, but we’re missing important parts of the experience. People and especially children are spending less time exploring their outside world, their neighborhood, their yards or the local parks.  And while we have access to worldwide imagery, we need better access to our own area’s natural partners and connections.  Images and information cannot compete with real experiences.  The Internet and High Definition Television cannot match the reaction that a living animal with its subtle movements, smells, sounds or instantaneous antics can elicit in us.  There is a valuable link made when we physically and emotionally interact with wildlife and wild places and share it with people we know.  If we are to encourage people to care about wild places and animals, it is important to bring animals and people in closer contact, to personalize our experience.  This is the place where zoos, knowledgeable staff, inspiring educators and easier viewing can lend a hand.\r\n\r\nIn 1987, the 21-year-old Peninsula Nature and Science Center became the Virginia Living Museum.  Our focus changed.  We were to showcase Virginia‘s native plants, animals, habitats and regions, educate children through adults about the importance of varied ecosystems both local and worldwide, teach about conservation and earth care and to continue its planetary science programs.  The transition was easy on paper, but it required the addition of many more animals and an expanded and dedicated animal care staff.  The education staff also expanded to disseminate its lessons to schools, day care facilities, retirement homes, teachers, libraries and the visiting public. In 2009 the VLM became one of only a handful of institutions to be accredited by both the Association of Zoos &amp; Aquariums and the American Associations of Museums.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1051 aligncenter" title="raccoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/raccoon.jpg" alt="raccoon" width="652" height="476" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raccoon </strong> <em>(Photo: Karl Rebenstorf/Virginia Living Museum)</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">In the past 33 years, I have worked as a wildlife rehabilitation director, an interpretive naturalist, a science educator, a camp counselor, a trip leader to far off places, a field biologist and a teacher of regional, wild flora and fauna.  It continues to delight me to teach anyone the importance of relationships and wonderment of life on earth.  I do not ask for someone to love snakes or spiders, but I hope that after some time, an appreciation, respect or at least a tolerance of these or other creatures will come from our shared experiences. Such conversions cannot happen unless we are in the presence of the animal. But it is not only the animals that we display that make an impression.\r\n\r\nA valuable lesson that I learned 30 years ago is that people are more excited to see what they do not expect to see.  While visiting southwest Florida, I was told to visit the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge where I would see Roseate Spoonbills.  As an enthusiastic birdwatcher I was delighted to go.  And there I saw Roseate Spoonbills.  It was cool to watch them.  I was excited.  Overly excited?  No.  I knew that they would be there.  However, when the Black-necked Stilts flew in close by I was beside myself with real excitement.  I knew little of the area and never knew that the Stilts frequented the Refuge.  They were the surprise – the special treat.  Yes, it is exciting to see the lion, the giraffe or the turkey.  You’re supposed to.  It’s on the map.  You expect to see it.  It will be there.  But what if a Red-tail hawk swoops down to catch a mouse in or just outside the enclosure?  Or people watch a wild opossum or some quail as they walk between two enclosures.  Real, unexpected wildlife encounters create excitement, special moments for your visitors, families, members and additional interpretive interaction that can be shared between staff and your guests.  Your guests might first think…..<em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? 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