INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1805, 2, '2010-12-01 06:44:40', '2010-12-01 11:44:40', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\r\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\r\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\r\n\r\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\r\n\r\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\r\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\r\n\r\nGreen Tree Frog (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\r\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\r\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\r\n\r\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\r\n\r\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative 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!', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-revision-3', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:44:40', '2010-12-01 11:44:40', '', 1801, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1801-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1804, 2, '2010-12-01 06:44:14', '2010-12-01 11:44:14', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\n\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\n\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\n\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\n\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>Green Tree Frog (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\n\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\n\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative 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!', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-revision-2', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:44:14', '2010-12-01 11:44:14', '', 1801, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1801-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1502, 2, '2010-04-30 07:34:01', '2010-04-30 12:34:01', '<h3>Acting Chair</h3>\r\n<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" /> Shane Good\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe International Outreach Committee (IOC) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objective of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world\'s zoo professionals. Ultimately, the IOC\'s purpose is to help improve professional animal care in North America and throughout the world. Traditional functions of the IOC have included keeper workshops, Project M.A.R.C. (Making a Realistic Contribution), and helping keepers in developing countries receive needed supplies.\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Board of Directors is seeking a chairperson for this committee. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact the acting chair:\r\n\r\nShane Good, IOC Acting Chair\r\n\r\nCleveland Metroparks Zoo\r\n3900 Wildlife Way\r\nCleveland, OH 44109-3132\r\nEmail: <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a><a href="mailto:sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com"></a>', 'International Outreach Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-30 07:34:01', '2010-04-30 12:34:01', '', 153, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2762, 2, '2013-01-30 09:42:26', '2013-01-30 14:42:26', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham         <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2758" title="sara_wunder21" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sara_wunder21.jpg" alt="sara_wunder21" width="150" height="171" /> Sara Wunder Steward\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\n<strong>Current membership of the ICZ:</strong>\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British &amp; Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone de Soigneurs Animaliers (AFSA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Stichting De Harpij (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Rolf Veehuizen, De Harpij\r\nVice President:  Carsten Knott, BdZ\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham &amp; Sara Wunder Steward\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Richard Barnett &amp; Ross Snipp\r\nAFSA Representatives:   Virginie Roy &amp; Damien Lerasle\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies &amp; Raul Cabrera\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Dennis Blomjous\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2759" title="2012_icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_icz_sc.jpg" alt="2012_icz_sc" width="571" height="428" />\r\n\r\n<em>Steering Committee in Singapore 2012</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany in 2015. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2014.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2760" title="2012_conf_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_conf_group.jpg" alt="2012_conf_group" width="700" height="467" />\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Norah Farnham and Sara Wunder Steward. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-01-30 09:42:26', '2013-01-30 14:42:26', '', 153, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1503, 2, '2010-06-23 07:56:47', '2010-06-23 12:56:47', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /> Shane Good           <img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\nCurrent membership of the ICZ:\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Shane Good, AAZK\r\nVice President:  Pep Xarles, AICAS\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Paul Howse &amp; Richard Barnett\r\nAFSA Representatives:  Mickael Michault &amp; Virginie Roy\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Renee Higler &amp; Rolf Veenhuizen\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500" title="icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_sc.jpg" alt="icz_sc" width="800" height="535" /><em>The ICZ Steering Committee and Dr Onnie Byers, Executive Director, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, Strategic Planning Session, Singapore 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Singapore in 2012. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2011.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1501" title="conferencegroupphoto" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/conferencegroupphoto.jpg" alt="conferencegroupphoto" width="604" height="266" /><em>2009 ICZ/AAZK Conference, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle</em></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Shane Good and Norah Farnham. Shane serves as President of the ICZ as well as AAZK. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:Norah.Farnham@zoo.org">Norah.Farnham@zoo.org</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-06-23 07:56:47', '2010-06-23 12:56:47', '', 153, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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Farnham</div>\r\n<div class="email">AAZK representative</div>\r\n<div class="email">Woodland Park Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/membership-resources/">Membership Resources</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1251" title="jacque1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/jacque1-150x150.jpg" alt="jacque1" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Jacque Blessington</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Kansas City Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:jacque.blessington@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">jacque.blessington@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/annual-aazk-conferences/">Annual AAZK Conferences</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1504 alignnone" title="ed_hansen" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ed_hansen-150x150.jpg" alt="ed_hansen" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Ed Hansen</div>\r\n<div class="title">Conference Program Chair</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>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/grants-committee/">Grants Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1257" title="shelly-roach" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shelly-roach-150x150.jpg" alt="shelly-roach" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Shelly Roach</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Columbus Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:shelly.roach@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shelly.roach@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/">Bowling for Rhinos</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><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" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Patty Pearthree</div>\r\n<div class="title">Coordinator</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/ethics-committee/">Ethics Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\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" 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href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/professional-development-committee/">Professional Development Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1260" title="melaina" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/melaina-150x150.jpg" alt="melaina" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Melaina Wallace</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:melaina.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">melaina.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/conservation-committee/">Conservation Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="size-full wp-image-841 alignnone" title="kamradt" 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title="shelly-roach" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shelly-roach-150x150.jpg" alt="shelly-roach" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Shelly Roach</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Columbus Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:shelly.roach@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shelly.roach@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/">Bowling for Rhinos</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><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" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Patty Pearthree</div>\r\n<div class="title">Coordinator</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/ethics-committee/">Ethics Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\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">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">San Diego Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:bob.cisneros@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">bob.cisneros@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/bylaws-committee/">Bylaws Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\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">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="title">North Carolina Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="title"><a href="mailto:gisela.wiggins@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">gisela.wiggins@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/behavioral-husbandry/">Behavioral Husbandry</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-871" title="walz" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/walz-150x150.jpg" alt="walz" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Deana Walz</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:deana.walz@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">deana.walz@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/awards-committee/">Awards Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1249 alignnone" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Janet McCoy</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Oregon Zoo</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/professional-development-committee/">Professional Development Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1260" title="melaina" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/melaina-150x150.jpg" alt="melaina" width="150" height="150" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Melaina Wallace</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:melaina.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">melaina.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="committee">\r\n<h3><a href="/committee/conservation-committee/">Conservation Committee</a></h3>\r\n<div class="chairman">\r\n<div class="name"><img class="size-full wp-image-841 alignnone" title="kamradt" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/kamradt.jpg" alt="kamradt" width="111" height="134" /></div>\r\n<div class="name">Amanda Kamradt</div>\r\n<div class="title">Chair</div>\r\n<div class="affiliated_zoo">Zoo New England</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:amanda.kamradt@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">amanda.kamradt@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Committee Chairs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '496-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-16 17:56:16', '2010-04-16 22:56:16', '', 496, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/496-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1508, 2, '2010-06-23 08:01:44', '2010-06-23 13:01:44', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /> Shane Good           <img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\nCurrent membership of the ICZ:\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Shane Good, AAZK\r\nVice President:  Pep Xarles, AICAS\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Paul Howse &amp; Richard Barnett\r\nAFSA Representatives:  Mickael Michault &amp; Virginie Roy\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Renee Higler &amp; Rolf Veenhuizen\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500" title="icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_sc.jpg" alt="icz_sc" width="800" height="535" /><em>The ICZ Steering Committee and Dr Onnie Byers, Executive Director, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, Strategic Planning Session, Singapore 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Singapore in 2012. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2011.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1501" title="conferencegroupphoto" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/conferencegroupphoto.jpg" alt="conferencegroupphoto" width="604" height="266" /><em>2009 ICZ/AAZK Conference, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle</em></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Shane Good and Norah Farnham. Shane serves as President of the ICZ as well as AAZK. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:Norah.Farnham@zoo.org">Norah.Farnham@zoo.org</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-06-23 08:01:44', '2010-06-23 13:01:44', '', 153, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/153-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1808, 2, '2010-12-01 06:46:17', '2010-12-01 11:46:17', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\r\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\r\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\r\n\r\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\r\n\r\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\r\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Green Tree Frog</strong> (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\r\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\r\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\r\n\r\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-revision-6', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:46:17', '2010-12-01 11:46:17', '', 1801, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1801-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1807, 2, '2010-12-01 06:45:30', '2010-12-01 11:45:30', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\r\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\r\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\r\n\r\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\r\n\r\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\r\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Green Tree Frog</strong> (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\r\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\r\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\r\n\r\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\r\n\r\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative 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!', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-revision-5', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:45:30', '2010-12-01 11:45:30', '', 1801, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1801-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1516, 2, '2010-05-27 08:29:34', '2010-05-27 13:29:34', '<strong>July 3-7, 2010 - <em>24th International Congress for Conservation Biology</em></strong>.  Symposium on Grizzly Bear Research and Management. To be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. See <a href="http://www.conbio.org/2010">http://www.conbio.org/2010</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>August 22-26, 2010 - <em>AAZK National Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Philadelphia AAZK Chapter and the Philadelphia Zoo. Conference information, program schedule, online registration and hotel info available at <a href="http://www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.  A reminder that a $50 late fee is applied to registrations after 22 June 2010.\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 1 - 5,  2010 - <em>IUCN XIth International Otter Colloquium</em></strong>.  Held in Pavia, Italy. For further info: <a href="http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/">http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/</a>\r\n<strong>\r\nSeptember 11-16, 2010 -<em> AZA 2010 Annual Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.  See <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 7-12, 2010 </strong>- <strong><em>National AZAD Conference</em></strong> Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 26-30, 2010</strong> -<em> <strong>AZA Orangutan SSP® Workshop </strong></em>– at the Denver Zoo, Denver, CO. Theme:  “Conservation &amp; Husbandry Innovations for the New Decade” Climb Up to a Higher Branch at the 4th Annual Orangutan SSP® Husbandry Workshop! - Focused on the care and management of orangutans, the workshop will bring together orangutan caregivers and managers, researchers, and field biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation, and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of orangutans. Workshop registration fee is $125. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Orangutan SSP® Masterplan meetings which will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010.  For additional information contact Ronda Schwetz at <a href="mailto:rschwetz@denverzoo.org">rschwetz@denverzoo.org</a>.   Online registration will be available soon at <a href="http://www.denverzoo.org">www.denverzoo.org</a>. Pre-Conference Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sunday, September 26—more details soon!<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 28-October 2, 2010</strong> -<strong><em> 20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 9-10, 2010 - <em>LORY SYMPOSIUM 2010</em></strong>.  Marriott Courtyard, Old Town San Diego, CA. For more information, email <a href="mailto:symposium@lorysociety.com">symposium@lorysociety.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 14-15, 2010</strong> - <em><strong>Passerine Workshop </strong></em>\r\nHosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. The intent of this workshop is to increase knowledge for keepers/newer managers on basic husbandry, breeding, and daily management of various passerine species and sharing of information between institutions.\r\n\r\nPlease contact Sprina Liu, <a href="mailto:sliu@zooatlanta.org">sliu@zooatlanta.org</a>, for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 17-21, 2010 -  <em>65th Annual Conference of WAZA</em></strong>. To be held in Cologne, Germany.  See <a href="http://www.waza.org/en/site/home">http://www.waza.org/en/site/home</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>March 2-4, 2011 - <em>Association of Professional Wildlife Educators</em></strong>. To be held at the Frank Buck Zoo Gainesville, Texas. Watch <a href="http://www.apwe.org/">http://www.apwe.org/</a> for details as they become available.\r\n<strong>\r\nMay 15th-18th, 2011 - <em>2011 Rhino Keeper Workshop</em></strong>. To be held at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Texas. For further info contact:<a href="mailto:adam.felts@columbuszoo.org"> adam.felts@columbuszoo.org</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 June 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '435-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-05-27 08:29:34', '2010-05-27 13:29:34', '', 435, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/435-revision-21/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1521, 2, '2010-06-30 08:19:11', '2010-06-30 13:19:11', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Emily Maple, Keeper II Reptiles,\r\nPalm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, FL</em>\r\n\r\nFred and Wilma are a pair of 22-year-old American alligators that live in a naturalistic lagoon in the center of The Palm Beach Zoo. The lagoon is fed by a natural spring, and it is divided into two pools by a small waterfall. Historically, the animals had been noted as being overweight, sedentary, as well as aggressive to keepers when maintenance was needed in the lagoon. The alligators had previously been on a small training regimen to allow weekly Gator Talks, given by reptile staff members. It was decided that the animals would benefit from an overall wellness program including new training plans as well as diet changes.\r\n\r\nThe idea of developing a wellness plan for our alligators was a novel one. Wellness is defined as “ 1. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort.” (Dictionary.com, 2010).  In studies done on American alligators, response to exercise was “…similar to mammals. Alligators respond to exercise training by increasing their heart size and oxygen carrying-capacity of the blood” (O’Leary, 2006). To begin the wellness program, we knew the diets of our animals were going to be changed, but we also realized the amounts and frequencies of feedings would need to be adjusted as well.  Based on ideas from crocodilian managers at other zoos, we decreased the amount of rodents and poultry and frozen fish being offered, and began feeding the supplemental Crocodilian Diet (biscuits) from Mazuri®. We fed only biscuits during daily station training, and fed smaller amounts of whole animals during the weekly keeper talks.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1522" title="alligator" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator.jpg" alt="alligator" width="588" height="337" />\r\n\r\n<em>Fred walking over dry land to the top station.  Author is holding bucket.</em>\r\n\r\nReptiles’ intellectual capabilities are being discovered as the years pass; “contrary to the widely accepted ‘reptile brain’ theory of intelligence, the alligator is intelligent” (Eme, Okerkowicz, Gwalthney, Blank, Rourke, and Hicks, 2009). Therefore we can conclude that they should be easy to train. The goal of previous training for Fred and Wilma was to station (position themselves at a specific location), and to lift their bodies out of the water to feed off of tongs during keeper talks. We derived our new training techniques such as shaping, as described by Karen Pryor, to teach the alligators “one step at a time, toward an ultimate goal” (Pryor, 1984).  Previously, Fred and Wilma’s cue was the sound of a bucket banging on the visitor deck. For the new training, the keepers instead used verbal cues, so that the animal could be called from different areas in the enclosure to one of several specified stations. The goal of the new training was…….\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>', 'Operant Conditioning and Wellness in  American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis)', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'operant-conditioning-and-wellness-in-american-alligators-alligator-mississippiensis', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1521', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1523, 2, '2010-06-30 08:17:48', '2010-06-30 13:17:48', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\n\n<em>By Emily Maple, Keeper II Reptiles,\nPalm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, FL</em>\n\nFred and Wilma are a pair of 22-year-old American alligators that live in a naturalistic lagoon in the center of The Palm Beach Zoo. The lagoon is fed by a natural spring, and it is divided into two pools by a small waterfall. Historically, the animals had been noted as being overweight, sedentary, as well as aggressive to keepers when maintenance was needed in the lagoon. The alligators had previously been on a small training regimen to allow weekly Gator Talks, given by reptile staff members. It was decided that the animals would benefit from an overall wellness program including new training plans as well as diet changes.\n\nThe idea of developing a wellness plan for our alligators was a novel one. Wellness is defined as “ 1. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort.” (Dictionary.com, 2010).  In studies done on American alligators, response to exercise was “…similar to mammals. Alligators respond to exercise training by increasing their heart size and oxygen carrying-capacity of the blood” (O’Leary, 2006). To begin the wellness program, we knew the diets of our animals were going to be changed, but we also realized the amounts and frequencies of feedings would need to be adjusted as well.  Based on ideas from crocodilian managers at other zoos, we decreased the amount of rodents and poultry and frozen fish being offered, and began feeding the supplemental Crocodilian Diet (biscuits) from Mazuri®. We fed only biscuits during daily station training, and fed smaller amounts of whole animals during the weekly keeper talks.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1522" title="alligator" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator.jpg" alt="alligator" width="588" height="337" />\n\n<em>Fred walking over dry land to the top station.  Author is holding bucket.</em>\n\nReptiles’ intellectual capabilities are being discovered as the years pass; “contrary to the widely accepted ‘reptile brain’ theory of intelligence, the alligator is intelligent” (Eme, Okerkowicz, Gwalthney, Blank, Rourke, and Hicks, 2009). Therefore we can conclude that they should be easy to train. The goal of previous training for Fred and Wilma was to station (position themselves at a specific location), and to lift their bodies out of the water to feed off of tongs during keeper talks. We derived our new training techniques such as shaping, as described by Karen Pryor, to teach the alligators “one step at a time, toward an ultimate goal” (Pryor, 1984).  Previously, Fred and Wilma’s cue was the sound of a bucket banging on the visitor deck. For the new training, the keepers instead used verbal cues, so that the animal could be called from different areas in the enclosure to one of several specified stations. The goal of the new training was…….\n\nWant to read the rest of this column? Become a member of AAZK and get 12 issues of Animal Keepers’ Forum each year featuring this column as well as lots of animal husbandry, enrichment and training information. JOIN NOW!', 'Operant Conditioning and Wellness in  American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1521-revision', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:17:48', '2010-06-30 13:17:48', '', 1521, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1521-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1524, 2, '2010-06-30 08:18:12', '2010-06-30 13:18:12', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Emily Maple, Keeper II Reptiles,\r\nPalm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, FL</em>\r\n\r\nFred and Wilma are a pair of 22-year-old American alligators that live in a naturalistic lagoon in the center of The Palm Beach Zoo. The lagoon is fed by a natural spring, and it is divided into two pools by a small waterfall. Historically, the animals had been noted as being overweight, sedentary, as well as aggressive to keepers when maintenance was needed in the lagoon. The alligators had previously been on a small training regimen to allow weekly Gator Talks, given by reptile staff members. It was decided that the animals would benefit from an overall wellness program including new training plans as well as diet changes.\r\n\r\nThe idea of developing a wellness plan for our alligators was a novel one. Wellness is defined as “ 1. the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort.” (Dictionary.com, 2010).  In studies done on American alligators, response to exercise was “…similar to mammals. Alligators respond to exercise training by increasing their heart size and oxygen carrying-capacity of the blood” (O’Leary, 2006). To begin the wellness program, we knew the diets of our animals were going to be changed, but we also realized the amounts and frequencies of feedings would need to be adjusted as well.  Based on ideas from crocodilian managers at other zoos, we decreased the amount of rodents and poultry and frozen fish being offered, and began feeding the supplemental Crocodilian Diet (biscuits) from Mazuri®. We fed only biscuits during daily station training, and fed smaller amounts of whole animals during the weekly keeper talks.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1522" title="alligator" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/alligator.jpg" alt="alligator" width="588" height="337" />\r\n\r\n<em>Fred walking over dry land to the top station.  Author is holding bucket.</em>\r\n\r\nReptiles’ intellectual capabilities are being discovered as the years pass; “contrary to the widely accepted ‘reptile brain’ theory of intelligence, the alligator is intelligent” (Eme, Okerkowicz, Gwalthney, Blank, Rourke, and Hicks, 2009). Therefore we can conclude that they should be easy to train. The goal of previous training for Fred and Wilma was to station (position themselves at a specific location), and to lift their bodies out of the water to feed off of tongs during keeper talks. We derived our new training techniques such as shaping, as described by Karen Pryor, to teach the alligators “one step at a time, toward an ultimate goal” (Pryor, 1984).  Previously, Fred and Wilma’s cue was the sound of a bucket banging on the visitor deck. For the new training, the keepers instead used verbal cues, so that the animal could be called from different areas in the enclosure to one of several specified stations. The goal of the new training was…….\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>', 'Operant Conditioning and Wellness in  American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1521-revision-2', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:18:12', '2010-06-30 13:18:12', '', 1521, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1521-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1525, 2, '2010-06-30 08:26:00', '2010-06-30 13:26:00', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Norah Farnham, ICZ Steering Committee Member</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Connecting Keepers Worldwide</strong>\r\nBy now most AAZK members are familiar with the International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ). Many of you have attended at least one ICZ conference: 2003 in The Netherlands, 2006 in Australia, or last year in Seattle. Whether or not you’ve attended a previous ICZ conference, mark your calendars for the next big event--- September 2012 in Singapore!  Exact dates of the conference will be announced within the next 12 months.\r\n\r\nThose of you who attended the joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle last September personally experienced the global network of keepers developing through the efforts of the ICZ. The success of this first-ever joint conference is just one result of the hard work and planning that have occupied the ICZ in its first 10 years.\r\n\r\nMuch has been accomplished in the last decade, and the next promises to be equally productive and successful. This article is meant to give some background, current happenings, and future goals of the ICZ.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Beginning</strong>\r\nA small travel grant brought representatives from seven of the world’s professional zookeeper organizations to the AAZK conference in Columbus, Ohio, in 2000. Since this auspicious meeting, the ICZ has grown to an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization, complete with a Constitution, Bylaws and 6000 members worldwide!\r\n\r\nThough the early years were occupied with necessary tasks such as formation of a Steering Committee (SC), development of a Constitution, and incorporation, we also managed to host three conferences and assist with the development of two  new professional keeper associations, (ZAP and AKAA).\r\n\r\nThe SC of the ICZ consists of 18 members representing the world’s nine professional keeper associations.\r\n-  American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n-  Association of British Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n-  Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n-  Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) [Spain/Portugal]\r\n-  Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) [France]\r\n-  Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) [Germny]\r\n-  Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) [The Netherlands/Belgium]\r\n-  Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n- Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\nThe representatives have met each year, since 2000, to coordinate the development of an international association that will promote professional animal care throughout the world.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1526" title="icz_singapore" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_singapore.jpg" alt="icz_singapore" width="729" height="504" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>ICZ Steering Committee with Dr. Onnie Byers, Singapore 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Gaining Recognition</strong>\r\nThe emergent ICZ soon caught the attention of Gordon Reid, Director General of Chester Zoo, and, at the time, President of WAZA, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Professor Reid realized the tremendous potential of this force of thousands of zookeepers. By working through its membership, the ICZ is uniquely placed to:\r\n\r\n• Be the voice of the worldwide community of zookeepers and other animal care professionals;\r\n• Improve the profession of zookeeping through the establishment of best practice and the   standardization of zookeeping skills;\r\n• Improve animal welfare through advanced animal care in the world’s zoological institutions;\r\n• Provide a global platform for zookeepers and a network of information sharing for the benefit of wildlife;\r\n• Assist in the development of new and emerging regional zookeeper associations and assist zoos needing improvement;\r\n• Mobilize the skills and knowledge required to secure wildlife populations, especially for critically endangered species;\r\n• Develop partnerships with other organizations to improve the future for wildlife; and\r\n• Promote conservation through zookeepers serving as frontline educators;\r\n\r\nWorldwide, zoos and aquariums attract millions of visitors each year.  As frontline educators in many of these institutions, and through their daily activities, zookeepers are well placed to inspire and mobilize these visitors to take actions in addressing conservation issues.  The zookeeper’s direct role in providing the highest standards of animal care and welfare, naturalistic exhibits, and conservation messages connects people with wildlife, promotes awareness and encourages action that contributes to the preservation of wildlife.  By working together, the global zookeeper community and its partners can have a…..\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 ICZ: Ten Years and Growing Strong', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-icz-ten-years-and-growing-strong', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1525', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1527, 2, '2010-06-30 08:25:32', '2010-06-30 13:25:32', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />\n\n<em>By Norah Farnham, ICZ Steering Committee Member</em>\n\n<strong>Connecting Keepers Worldwide</strong>\nBy now most AAZK members are familiar with the International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ). Many of you have attended at least one ICZ conference: 2003 in The Netherlands, 2006 in Australia, or last year in Seattle. Whether or not you’ve attended a previous ICZ conference, mark your calendars for the next big event--- September 2012 in Singapore!  Exact dates of the conference will be announced within the next 12 months.\n\nThose of you who attended the joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle last September personally experienced the global network of keepers developing through the efforts of the ICZ. The success of this first-ever joint conference is just one result of the hard work and planning that have occupied the ICZ in its first 10 years.\n\nMuch has been accomplished in the last decade, and the next promises to be equally productive and successful. This article is meant to give some background, current happenings, and future goals of the ICZ.\n\n<strong>In the Beginning</strong>\nA small travel grant brought representatives from seven of the world’s professional zookeeper organizations to the AAZK conference in Columbus, Ohio, in 2000. Since this auspicious meeting, the ICZ has grown to an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization, complete with a Constitution, Bylaws and 6000 members worldwide!\n\nThough the early years were occupied with necessary tasks such as formation of a Steering Committee (SC), development of a Constitution, and incorporation, we also managed to host three conferences and assist with the development of two  new professional keeper associations, (ZAP and AKAA).\n\nThe SC of the ICZ consists of 18 members representing the world’s nine professional keeper associations.\n-  American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\n-  Association of British Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\n-  Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\n-  Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) [Spain/Portugal]\n-  Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) [France]\n-  Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) [Germny]\n-  Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) [The Netherlands/Belgium]\n-  Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\n- Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\n\nThe representatives have met each year, since 2000, to coordinate the development of an international association that will promote professional animal care throughout the world.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1526" title="icz_singapore" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_singapore.jpg" alt="icz_singapore" width="729" height="504" />\n\n<strong><em>ICZ Steering Committee with Dr. Onnie Byers, Singapore 2010</em></strong>\n\nGaining Recognition\nThe emergent ICZ soon caught the attention of Gordon Reid, Director General of Chester Zoo, and, at the time, President of WAZA, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Professor Reid realized the tremendous potential of this force of thousands of zookeepers. By working through its membership, the ICZ is uniquely placed to:\n\n• Be the voice of the worldwide community of zookeepers and other animal care professionals;\n• Improve the profession of zookeeping through the establishment of best practice and the   standardization of zookeeping skills;\n• Improve animal welfare through advanced animal care in the world’s zoological institutions;\n• Provide a global platform for zookeepers and a network of information sharing for the benefit of wildlife;\n• Assist in the development of new and emerging regional zookeeper associations and assist zoos needing improvement;\n• Mobilize the skills and knowledge required to secure wildlife populations, especially for critically endangered species;\n• Develop partnerships with other organizations to improve the future for wildlife; and\n• Promote conservation through zookeepers serving as frontline educators;\n\nWorldwide, zoos and aquariums attract millions of visitors each year.  As frontline educators in many of these institutions, and through their daily activities, zookeepers are well placed to inspire and mobilize these visitors to take actions in addressing conservation issues.  The zookeeper’s direct role in providing the highest standards of animal care and welfare, naturalistic exhibits, and conservation messages connects people with wildlife, promotes awareness and encourages action that contributes to the preservation of wildlife.  By working together, the global zookeeper community and its partners can have a…..\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 ICZ: Ten Years and Growing Strong', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1525-revision', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:25:32', '2010-06-30 13:25:32', '', 1525, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1525-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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	{page:WordSection1;} --&gt; <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>\n /* Style Definitions */\n table.MsoNormalTable\n	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";\n	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;\n	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;\n	mso-style-noshow:yes;\n	mso-style-priority:99;\n	mso-style-qformat:yes;\n	mso-style-parent:"";\n	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\n	mso-para-margin:0in;\n	mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;\n	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;\n	font-size:11.0pt;\n	font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";\n	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";\n	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;\n	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";\n	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}\n</style> <![endif]-->About the Cover/Information for Contributors\nScoops &amp; Scuttlebutt\nNational Zoo Keeper Week Proclamation\nFrom the Executive Director\nComing Events\nAAZK Announces New Members\nConference 2010 - Updates &amp; Reminders\n“The ICZ: Ten Years and Growing Strong\nReminder on Monthly Website Merchandise SALE!\nConservation Station (<em>Acting Locally</em>)\nBook Reviews (<em>Bats in Captivity, Vol. 2: Aspects of Rehabilitation</em> and<em> Encounters with Florida’s Endangered Wildlife</em>)\nInformation on Special Conference Pricing on AAZK                           Products/Publications/Apparel\nPeople Skills for Animal People: Keeper Communication Skills\nTraining Tales (Operant Conditioning and Wellness in American Alligators)\nZoo Saves Research Monkeys from Euthanasia\nAll Wet! An Innovative Water Sprayer System for Hippo Enrichment\nEnrichment Options (Paper Projects at the Sedgwick County Zoo)\nConservation/Legislative Update<span style="font-family: &quot;Lucida Grande&quot;;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Lucida Grande&quot;;"></span>', 'July 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1517-revision', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:08:27', '2010-06-30 13:08:27', '', 1517, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1517-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1528, 2, '2010-06-30 08:25:35', '2010-06-30 13:25:35', '<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />\r\n\r\n<em>By Norah Farnham, ICZ Steering Committee Member</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Connecting Keepers Worldwide</strong>\r\nBy now most AAZK members are familiar with the International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ). Many of you have attended at least one ICZ conference: 2003 in The Netherlands, 2006 in Australia, or last year in Seattle. Whether or not you’ve attended a previous ICZ conference, mark your calendars for the next big event--- September 2012 in Singapore!  Exact dates of the conference will be announced within the next 12 months.\r\n\r\nThose of you who attended the joint AAZK/ICZ Conference in Seattle last September personally experienced the global network of keepers developing through the efforts of the ICZ. The success of this first-ever joint conference is just one result of the hard work and planning that have occupied the ICZ in its first 10 years.\r\n\r\nMuch has been accomplished in the last decade, and the next promises to be equally productive and successful. This article is meant to give some background, current happenings, and future goals of the ICZ.\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Beginning</strong>\r\nA small travel grant brought representatives from seven of the world’s professional zookeeper organizations to the AAZK conference in Columbus, Ohio, in 2000. Since this auspicious meeting, the ICZ has grown to an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization, complete with a Constitution, Bylaws and 6000 members worldwide!\r\n\r\nThough the early years were occupied with necessary tasks such as formation of a Steering Committee (SC), development of a Constitution, and incorporation, we also managed to host three conferences and assist with the development of two  new professional keeper associations, (ZAP and AKAA).\r\n\r\nThe SC of the ICZ consists of 18 members representing the world’s nine professional keeper associations.\r\n-  American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n-  Association of British Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n-  Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n-  Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) [Spain/Portugal]\r\n-  Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) [France]\r\n-  Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) [Germny]\r\n-  Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) [The Netherlands/Belgium]\r\n-  Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n- Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\nThe representatives have met each year, since 2000, to coordinate the development of an international association that will promote professional animal care throughout the world.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1526" title="icz_singapore" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_singapore.jpg" alt="icz_singapore" width="729" height="504" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>ICZ Steering Committee with Dr. Onnie Byers, Singapore 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Gaining Recognition</strong>\r\nThe emergent ICZ soon caught the attention of Gordon Reid, Director General of Chester Zoo, and, at the time, President of WAZA, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Professor Reid realized the tremendous potential of this force of thousands of zookeepers. By working through its membership, the ICZ is uniquely placed to:\r\n\r\n• Be the voice of the worldwide community of zookeepers and other animal care professionals;\r\n• Improve the profession of zookeeping through the establishment of best practice and the   standardization of zookeeping skills;\r\n• Improve animal welfare through advanced animal care in the world’s zoological institutions;\r\n• Provide a global platform for zookeepers and a network of information sharing for the benefit of wildlife;\r\n• Assist in the development of new and emerging regional zookeeper associations and assist zoos needing improvement;\r\n• Mobilize the skills and knowledge required to secure wildlife populations, especially for critically endangered species;\r\n• Develop partnerships with other organizations to improve the future for wildlife; and\r\n• Promote conservation through zookeepers serving as frontline educators;\r\n\r\nWorldwide, zoos and aquariums attract millions of visitors each year.  As frontline educators in many of these institutions, and through their daily activities, zookeepers are well placed to inspire and mobilize these visitors to take actions in addressing conservation issues.  The zookeeper’s direct role in providing the highest standards of animal care and welfare, naturalistic exhibits, and conservation messages connects people with wildlife, promotes awareness and encourages action that contributes to the preservation of wildlife.  By working together, the global zookeeper community and its partners can have a…..\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 ICZ: Ten Years and Growing Strong', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1525-revision-2', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:25:35', '2010-06-30 13:25:35', '', 1525, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1525-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1535, 2, '2010-04-28 07:43:32', '2010-04-28 12:43:32', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<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<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,466,911</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> 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 BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<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 BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the 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\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-28 07:43:32', '2010-04-28 12:43:32', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-25/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1536, 2, '2010-04-16 17:17:14', '2010-04-16 22:17:14', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1249" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /> Janet McCoy\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2010</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these eight awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2009 AAZK National Conference in Seattle, WA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2010</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\nOr, send Janet an email at <a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2010</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lifetime-achievement-la-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lee-houts-excellence-in-enrichment-lhee-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-for-zoo-keeper-education-cmze/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-excellence-in-exhibit-design-renovation-ceer/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/mazuri-animal-nutrition-award-mana/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-in-conservation-cmc/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009awards.pdf">2009 Award Recipients</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-16 17:17:14', '2010-04-16 22:17:14', '', 224, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-40/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1537, 2, '2010-07-21 07:15:22', '2010-07-21 12:15:22', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1249" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /> Janet McCoy\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2011</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>,  and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these nine awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2011 AAZK National Conference in San Diego, CA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2011</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\nOr, send Janet an email at <a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2011</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lifetime-achievement-la-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lee-houts-excellence-in-enrichment-lhee-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-for-zoo-keeper-education-cmze/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-excellence-in-exhibit-design-renovation-ceer/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/mazuri-animal-nutrition-award-mana/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-in-conservation-cmc/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009awards.pdf">2009 Award Recipients</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-07-21 07:15:22', '2010-07-21 12:15:22', '', 224, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/224-revision-41/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1809, 2, '2010-12-01 06:47:35', '2010-12-01 11:47:35', '<em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em>\n\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\n\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\n\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\n\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\n\n<strong>Green Tree Frog</strong> (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\n\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\n\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-autosave', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:47:35', '2010-12-01 11:47:35', '', 1801, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1801-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1722, 2, '2010-09-01 14:03:50', '2010-09-01 19:03:50', '<em>By Stephanie Smith, Animal Keeper\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL</em>\n\n<strong>Background </strong>\nAfrican spoonbills (<em>Platalea alba</em>) and Roseate Spoonbills (<em>Ajaia ajaja</em>) are medium-sized wading birds equipped with a uniquely shaped bill that lends to their name.  [Fig.1 and Fig.2]  The African spoonbill is found over most of southern Africa.  The Roseate spoonbill is the only New World spoonbill species and can be found along the Gulf coast of the United States, down into Central and South America.  Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans by sweeping their slightly open bill back and forth in the shallow water as they walk along.\n\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom houses a mixed colony of both African and Roseate spoonbills in an outdoor, uncovered exhibit.  The setting consists of a shallow-water area with beaches and islands that facilitate the natural wading lifestyle of the spoonbill.   Our original population of 3.3 African spoonbills and 3.3 Roseates was made up of parent-reared, captive-bred and wild-caught, non-releasable birds.  Our housing arrangement presented us with some significant husbandry challenges that were addressed by implementing a training program.\n\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1720" title="af_spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/af_spoonbill1-300x287.jpg" alt="af_spoonbill1" width="300" height="287" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1721" title="spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/spoonbill1-241x300.jpg" alt="spoonbill1" width="241" height="300" />\n\nThe Challenge\nA common challenge with managing open exhibits is the influx of “freeloaders” or native species into the habitat.   Over the last few years, we observed a gradual increase in the number of native White ibis (Eudocimus albus) calling our spoonbill exhibit “home”.  The population increase resulted in interspecific competition for food and space.   The ibis’\naggression towards spoonbills during feeds forced us to alter our feeding strategy several times.  Originally, our collection birds were fed in bowls located throughout the exhibit.  As the native ibis population grew, this method of feeding became ineffective.  Collection birds were outnumbered and outcompeted by the visiting ibis.  In response, we attempted hand tossing food, directly to the spoonbills.  This resulted in only limited and short term success.   The feral birds quickly overcame their apprehension of keepers and showed their talent for intercepting any tossed food item.   The aggressive and persistent behavior of the ibis and the impracticality of a species-specific feeder (given the competing species) required us to take a different approach.  A new feeding strategy was needed.\n\nThe Plan\nOur new strategy was to develop a training program that would facilitate successful feeding of our spoonbills, despite the presence of native birds.  The first step was acclimation of our birds to hand feeding.  While the African spoonbills were somewhat accustomed to taking fish by hand, when nesting, the new Roseates were reluctant to be in such close proximity to the keeper.  Based on informal observations on consumption during feeds, we were able to set goals for food intake.  This information allowed us to gradually move through the necessary approximations to achieve our goal.  Incrementally, the birds were asked to come to closer and closer to the keepers before the food was presented and fed out.  Spoonbills were initially tossed food if they came within five feet of the keeper.  The accepted distance was gradually reduced as the spoonbill became more comfortable, until finally, they were required to take food from an outstretched hand.  Occasionally, baiting was used to entice an animal to make another step.  After approximately five months, our spoonbill colony was consistently accepting being fed by hand.  This acclimation process was just the first step.  We also had to change how we managed this feeding/training program.\n\nThe Players\nDue to the size of the spoonbill group, it became clear that more than one keeper would be needed at each feed, to successfully maintain the hand feeding behavior.   Adding keepers to the process would also offset any intra-specific aggression during feed sessions.   Getting more help would entail introducing and training the entire 16-person keeper team fairly quickly.  To facilitate keeper engagement in the new program and maintain clear communication on training progress, we tasked the team to come up with, what was for us, a different, primary identification system.  While our birds were banded, we needed all the keepers to use their observational skills to note markers beyond the bands. Recognizing individual bird’s “habits” and behavior within the social dynamics of the group would be a critical step in progressing with our training plan.     Involving the keeper staff in a “naming” process created the starting point for team investment in the project.  Through group discussion, voting, etc. the whole team arrived at some themes for “naming” the individuals in our colony.  Our 3.3 Roseate spoonbills were named for characters in the movie The Fifth Element: Corbin, Dallas, Cornelius, Ruby, Lilu, and Laguna.  The African spoonbills were named for ‘things that are white’, potato products, and a couple of unique submissions: Cotton, Snow, Pearl, Tater, Pringles, Sunny, and Platypus (keepers’ favorite spoonbill misidentification by guests at the park).\n\nThe Game\nObviously, identification of individual birds within a colony is critical for monitoring training progress.  In order to motivate our team towards this end and to maintain their involvement in the project, we implemented………..\n<strong>\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative article? 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1703, 2, '2010-08-04 15:37:03', '2010-08-04 20:37:03', '<strong>August 22-26, 2010 - <em>AAZK National Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Philadelphia AAZK Chapter and the Philadelphia Zoo. Conference information, program schedule, online registration and hotel info available at <a href="http://www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.  A reminder that a $50 late fee is applied to registrations after 22 June 2010.\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 1 - 5,  2010 - <em>IUCN XIth International Otter Colloquium</em></strong>.  Held in Pavia, Italy. For further info: <a href="http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/">http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/</a>\r\n<strong>\r\nSeptember 11-16, 2010 -<em> AZA 2010 Annual Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.  See <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 7-12, 2010 </strong>- <strong><em>National AZAD Conference</em></strong> Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 26-30, 2010</strong> -<em> <strong>AZA Orangutan SSP® Workshop </strong></em>– at the Denver Zoo, Denver, CO. Theme:  “Conservation &amp; Husbandry Innovations for the New Decade” Climb Up to a Higher Branch at the 4th Annual Orangutan SSP® Husbandry Workshop! - Focused on the care and management of orangutans, the workshop will bring together orangutan caregivers and managers, researchers, and field biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation, and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of orangutans. Workshop registration fee is $125. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Orangutan SSP® Masterplan meetings which will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010.  For additional information contact Ronda Schwetz at <a href="mailto:rschwetz@denverzoo.org">rschwetz@denverzoo.org</a>.   Online registration will be available soon at <a href="http://www.denverzoo.org">www.denverzoo.org</a>. Pre-Conference Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sunday, September 26—more details soon!<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 28-October 2, 2010</strong> -<strong><em> 20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 30 - October 3, 2010 - <em>The 32nd Annual Elephant Manager’s Association Conference</em></strong> - Hosted by the Pittsburgh Zoo &amp; PPG Aquarium. Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh-Allegheny Valley-RIDC. A room block is reserved.  Call (412) 963-0600 for reservations.  More details will follow on Facebook, in AZA and EMA publications and websites.  Contact Terry Deluliis at (412) 365-2500 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 3-7, 2010 - <em>The Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association’s 17th Annual Conference</em></strong> - To be hosted by the Saint Louis Zoo in Saint Louis, MO.  For further program and registration information, please see <a href="http://www.azfa.org">www.azfa.org</a> or call Sue Stroud at (314) 646-4616; Fax (314) 646-5531; email at <a href="mailto:stroud@stlzoo.org">stroud@stlzoo.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>October 14-15, 2010</strong> - <em><strong>Passerine Workshop </strong></em>\r\nHosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. The intent of this workshop is to increase knowledge for keepers/newer managers on basic husbandry, breeding, and daily management of various passerine species and sharing of information between institutions.\r\n\r\nPlease contact Sprina Liu, <a href="mailto:sliu@zooatlanta.org">sliu@zooatlanta.org</a>, for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 14-20, 2010 - <em>30th Annual AZVT Conference</em></strong>.  The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians will meet at the Los Angeles Zoo in Los Angeles, CA.  If you would like more information please visit <a href="http://www.azvt.org">www.azvt.org</a> or contact Peter Flowers @ <a href="mailto:zootekkie@gmail.com">zootekkie@gmail.com</a> or call (323) 644-6051.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 17-21, 2010 -  <em>65th Annual Conference of WAZA</em></strong>. To be held in Cologne, Germany.  See <a href="http://www.waza.org/en/site/home">http://www.waza.org/en/site/home</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>December 6-10, 2010 - <em>Training and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo Animals</em></strong><em> </em>- Oakland Zoo, Oakland, CA.  For information contact Active Environments, Inc. at 805-737-3700 or email Gail Laule at <a href="mailto:moonshadowe@earthlink.net">moonshadowe@earthlink.net</a> or Margaret Rousser at <a href="mailto:margaret@oaklandzoo.org">margaret@oaklandzoo.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>March 2-4, 2011 - <em>Association of Professional Wildlife Educators</em></strong>. To be held at the Frank Buck Zoo Gainesville, Texas. Watch <a href="http://www.apwe.org/">http://www.apwe.org/</a> for details as they become available.\r\n<strong>\r\nMay 15th-18th, 2011 - <em>2011 Rhino Keeper Workshop</em></strong>. To be held at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Texas. For further info contact:<a href="mailto:adam.felts@columbuszoo.org"> adam.felts@columbuszoo.org</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 August 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '435-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:37:03', '2010-08-04 20:37:03', '', 435, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/435-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1707, 2, '2010-09-01 09:03:01', '2010-09-01 14:03:01', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beat-the-heat-our-top-10-summer-survival-training-tips', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:21', '2013-10-15 22:49:21', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1707', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1709, 2, '2010-09-01 08:59:14', '2010-09-01 13:59:14', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\n\nBy\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\nAnd\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\n\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\n\n10.  Timing is everything:  Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\n\n9.  Made in the shade:  Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\n\n8.  Frozen Fun!:  Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\n<h6></h6>\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\n<h6></h6>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision', '', '', '2010-09-01 08:59:14', '2010-09-01 13:59:14', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1710, 2, '2010-09-01 09:00:14', '2010-09-01 14:00:14', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\n\n<em>By\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\nand\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\n\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\n\n10.  Timing is everything:  Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\n\n9.  Made in the shade:  Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\n\n8.  Frozen Fun!:  Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\n<h6></h6>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-2', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:00:14', '2010-09-01 14:00:14', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1711, 2, '2010-09-01 09:01:10', '2010-09-01 14:01:10', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>\r\n<h6></h6>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-3', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:01:10', '2010-09-01 14:01:10', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1712, 2, '2010-09-01 09:01:37', '2010-09-01 14:01:37', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>\r\n<h6></h6>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-4', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:01:37', '2010-09-01 14:01:37', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1713, 2, '2010-09-01 09:02:17', '2010-09-01 14:02:17', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-5', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:02:17', '2010-09-01 14:02:17', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1714, 2, '2010-09-01 09:02:44', '2010-09-01 14:02:44', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6><!--more-->\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-6', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:02:44', '2010-09-01 14:02:44', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1715, 2, '2010-09-01 09:03:01', '2010-09-01 14:03:01', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\r\n\r\n<em>By\r\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\r\nand\r\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n\r\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\r\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\r\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6><!--more-->\r\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-revision-7', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:03:01', '2010-09-01 14:03:01', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1716, 2, '2010-09-01 09:05:03', '2010-09-01 14:05:03', '<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3-300x64.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="300" height="64" />\n\n<em>By\nAngela Binney, Behavioral Husbandry Committee and Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom\nand\nPhilip Sigler, Animal Keeper, Disney’s Animal Kingdom</em>\n\nWe are deep into the dog days of summer with record highs this year.  With heat waves into triple digits in many parts of the country, it is no wonder some of our animals have been a bit lackadaisical about their training sessions this season.  As you are counting the weeks until the arrival of cooler weather, consider beating the heat with these animal training tips for surviving the summer slump.\n\n<strong>10.  Timing is everything:</strong> Train in the cooler part of the day (the earlier the better usually).  Gauge sessions around animals’ activity budgets (don’t train when they usually nap).  It’s already difficult to get cooperation from some animals during the uncomfortable temperatures of summer, so try to do it as the animals are just waking up, or when they shift in or out so that you are working with their schedule.  Don’t wait until they’ve had breakfast and they are just settling in for a long summer nap to start a training session.\n\n<strong>9.  Made in the shade:</strong> Train in a cool place (shady areas, the barn, by a fan, etc.).  We all know what a big difference it makes to sit under an umbrella instead of lying right in the sun when we spend the day at the beach, so it stands to reason that our animals can tell the difference as well.  Train indoors or in shady areas, and if your training chute is out in the open then consider placing temporary cover over it to provide shade and make it more comfortable during the summer months.\n\n<strong>8.  Frozen Fun!:</strong> Frozen treats are often used as fun enrichment for many animals, so try using it as a cool reinforcement option for training sessions as well.  Frozen items are refreshing and items frozen in a small cube of ice can also help to hydrate hot animals.  Take any coveted reward and try freezing it, either by itself (e.g. frozen grapes, a pinky mouse, etc) or in an ice cube.  Large frozen items, such as ice blocks or piles of ice, can be used as shift rewards or as a bonus after a productive session.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1708" title="mandrill" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/mandrill.jpg" alt="mandrill" width="701" height="532" />\n<h5><strong>Ice blocks are a cool way to reinforce shifting behavior or to use as a jackpot at the end of a great session.</strong></h5>\n<h6>(Photo courtesy of Disney’s Animal Kingdom)</h6>\n<strong>7.  Short and sweet:</strong> Avoid lengthy sessions that require a lot of attention and effort on extra hot days.  Animals tend to focus best at the start of a session, usually because that is when they are most motivated.  Their motivation may be less during hotter months due to the decrease in appetite that often accompanies this season.  Therefore, pursuing a lengthy session of high repetition or lengthy endurance may not prove as…………\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>', 'Beat the Heat:  Our Top 10 Summer Survival Training Tips', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1707-autosave', '', '', '2010-09-01 09:05:03', '2010-09-01 14:05:03', '', 1707, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1707-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1717, 2, '2010-09-01 14:04:46', '2010-09-01 19:04:46', '<em>By Stephanie Smith, Animal Keeper\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Background </strong>\r\nAfrican spoonbills (<em>Platalea alba</em>) and Roseate Spoonbills (<em>Ajaia ajaja</em>) are medium-sized wading birds equipped with a uniquely shaped bill that lends to their name.  [Fig.1 and Fig.2]  The African spoonbill is found over most of southern Africa.  The Roseate spoonbill is the only New World spoonbill species and can be found along the Gulf coast of the United States, down into Central and South America.  Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans by sweeping their slightly open bill back and forth in the shallow water as they walk along.\r\n\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom houses a mixed colony of both African and Roseate spoonbills in an outdoor, uncovered exhibit.  The setting consists of a shallow-water area with beaches and islands that facilitate the natural wading lifestyle of the spoonbill.   Our original population of 3.3 African spoonbills and 3.3 Roseates was made up of parent-reared, captive-bred and wild-caught, non-releasable birds.  Our housing arrangement presented us with some significant husbandry challenges that were addressed by implementing a training program.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1720" title="af_spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/af_spoonbill1-300x287.jpg" alt="af_spoonbill1" width="300" height="287" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1721" title="spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/spoonbill1-241x300.jpg" alt="spoonbill1" width="241" height="300" />\r\n\r\n<strong>The Challenge</strong>\r\nA common challenge with managing open exhibits is the influx of “freeloaders” or native species into the habitat.   Over the last few years, we observed a gradual increase in the number of native White ibis (Eudocimus albus) calling our spoonbill exhibit “home”.  The population increase resulted in interspecific competition for food and space.   The ibis’\r\naggression towards spoonbills during feeds forced us to alter our feeding strategy several times.  Originally, our collection birds were fed in bowls located throughout the exhibit.  As the native ibis population grew, this method of feeding became ineffective.  Collection birds were outnumbered and outcompeted by the visiting ibis.  In response, we attempted hand tossing food, directly to the spoonbills.  This resulted in only limited and short term success.   The feral birds quickly overcame their apprehension of keepers and showed their talent for intercepting any tossed food item.   The aggressive and persistent behavior of the ibis and the impracticality of a species-specific feeder (given the competing species) required us to take a different approach.  A new feeding strategy was needed.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Plan </strong>\r\nOur new strategy was to develop a training program that would facilitate successful feeding of our spoonbills, despite the presence of native birds.  The first step was acclimation of our birds to hand feeding.  While the African spoonbills were somewhat accustomed to taking fish by hand, when nesting, the new Roseates were reluctant to be in such close proximity to the keeper.  Based on informal observations on consumption during feeds, we were able to set goals for food intake.  This information allowed us to gradually move through the necessary approximations to achieve our goal.  Incrementally, the birds were asked to come to closer and closer to the keepers before the food was presented and fed out.  Spoonbills were initially tossed food if they came within five feet of the keeper.  The accepted distance was gradually reduced as the spoonbill became more comfortable, until finally, they were required to take food from an outstretched hand.  Occasionally, baiting was used to entice an animal to make another step.  After approximately five months, our spoonbill colony was consistently accepting being fed by hand.  This acclimation process was just the first step.  We also had to change how we managed this feeding/training program.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Players</strong>\r\nDue to the size of the spoonbill group, it became clear that more than one keeper would be needed at each feed, to successfully maintain the hand feeding behavior.   Adding keepers to the process would also offset any intra-specific aggression during feed sessions.   Getting more help would entail introducing and training the entire 16-person keeper team fairly quickly.  To facilitate keeper engagement in the new program and maintain clear communication on training progress, we tasked the team to come up with, what was for us, a different, primary identification system.  While our birds were banded, we needed all the keepers to use their observational skills to note markers beyond the bands. Recognizing individual bird’s “habits” and behavior within the social dynamics of the group would be a critical step in progressing with our training plan.     Involving the keeper staff in a “naming” process created the starting point for team investment in the project.  Through group discussion, voting, etc. the whole team arrived at some themes for “naming” the individuals in our colony.  Our 3.3 Roseate spoonbills were named for characters in the movie The Fifth Element: Corbin, Dallas, Cornelius, Ruby, Lilu, and Laguna.  The African spoonbills were named for ‘things that are white’, potato products, and a couple of unique submissions: Cotton, Snow, Pearl, Tater, Pringles, Sunny, and Platypus (keepers’ favorite spoonbill misidentification by guests at the park).\r\n\r\n<strong>The Game</strong>\r\nObviously, identification of individual birds within a colony is critical for monitoring training progress.  In order to motivate our team towards this end and to maintain their involvement in the project, we implemented………..\r\n<strong>\r\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'FEEDING THE SPOONBILLS:  From Nightmare to Dream', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'feeding-the-spoonbills-from-nightmare-to-dream', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:21', '2013-10-15 22:49:21', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1717', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1576, 2, '2010-06-30 08:04:38', '2010-06-30 13:04:38', '<strong>August 22-26, 2010 - <em>AAZK National Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Philadelphia AAZK Chapter and the Philadelphia Zoo. Conference information, program schedule, online registration and hotel info available at <a href="http://www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.philadelphiaaecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.  A reminder that a $50 late fee is applied to registrations after 22 June 2010.\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 1 - 5,  2010 - <em>IUCN XIth International Otter Colloquium</em></strong>.  Held in Pavia, Italy. For further info: <a href="http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/">http://www.internationalottercolloquium2010.eu/</a>\r\n<strong>\r\nSeptember 11-16, 2010 -<em> AZA 2010 Annual Conference</em></strong>.  Hosted by the Houston Zoo, Houston, TX.  See <a href="http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html">http://aza.org/ConfWork/AC_Intro/index.html</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 7-12, 2010 </strong>- <strong><em>National AZAD Conference</em></strong> Hosted by Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL USA. Call for Papers--Share your ideas by presenting a paper addressing ways people can work to conserve our Earth and all the gifts it gives us - Abstracts must be submitted by January 15, 2010; Notification of Acceptance is February 15, 2010; Completed papers are due April 1, 2010.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length, including 10 minutes for Q&amp;A.  Please email abstracts to <a href="mailto:AZAD2010info@gmail.com">AZAD2010info@gmail.com</a> with the subject line being “Abstract”.  Include name and contact info, title of paper, abstract, audio-visual equipment needed, your zoo/aquarium affiliation and AZAD membership category.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 26-30, 2010</strong> -<em> <strong>AZA Orangutan SSP® Workshop </strong></em>– at the Denver Zoo, Denver, CO. Theme:  “Conservation &amp; Husbandry Innovations for the New Decade” Climb Up to a Higher Branch at the 4th Annual Orangutan SSP® Husbandry Workshop! - Focused on the care and management of orangutans, the workshop will bring together orangutan caregivers and managers, researchers, and field biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation, and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of orangutans. Workshop registration fee is $125. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Orangutan SSP® Masterplan meetings which will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010.  For additional information contact Ronda Schwetz at <a href="mailto:rschwetz@denverzoo.org">rschwetz@denverzoo.org</a>.   Online registration will be available soon at <a href="http://www.denverzoo.org">www.denverzoo.org</a>. Pre-Conference Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sunday, September 26—more details soon!<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 28-October 2, 2010</strong> -<strong><em> 20th International Zoo Educators’ (IZE) Biennial Conference</em></strong> - at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.izea.net">http://www.izea.net</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 30 - October 3, 2010 - <em>The 32nd Annual Elephant Manager’s Association Conference</em></strong> - Hosted by the Pittsburgh Zoo &amp; PPG Aquarium. Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh-Allegheny Valley-RIDC. A room block is reserved.  Call (412) 963-0600 for reservations.  More details will follow on Facebook, in AZA and EMA publications and websites.  Contact Terry Deluliis at (412) 365-2500 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 3-7, 2010 - <em>The Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association’s 17th Annual Conference</em></strong> - To be hosted by the Saint Louis Zoo in Saint Louis, MO.  For further program and registration information, please see <a href="http://www.azfa.org">www.azfa.org</a> or call Sue Stroud at (314) 646-4616; Fax (314) 646-5531; email at <a href="mailto:stroud@stlzoo.org">stroud@stlzoo.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>October 14-15, 2010</strong> - <em><strong>Passerine Workshop </strong></em>\r\nHosted by Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. The intent of this workshop is to increase knowledge for keepers/newer managers on basic husbandry, breeding, and daily management of various passerine species and sharing of information between institutions.\r\n\r\nPlease contact Sprina Liu, <a href="mailto:sliu@zooatlanta.org">sliu@zooatlanta.org</a>, for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 14-20, 2010 - <em>30th Annual AZVT Conference</em></strong>.  The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians will meet at the Los Angeles Zoo in Los Angeles, CA.  If you would like more information please visit <a href="http://www.azvt.org">www.azvt.org</a> or contact Peter Flowers @ <a href="mailto:zootekkie@gmail.com">zootekkie@gmail.com</a> or call (323) 644-6051.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 17-21, 2010 -  <em>65th Annual Conference of WAZA</em></strong>. To be held in Cologne, Germany.  See <a href="http://www.waza.org/en/site/home">http://www.waza.org/en/site/home</a> for further information.\r\n\r\n<strong>March 2-4, 2011 - <em>Association of Professional Wildlife Educators</em></strong>. To be held at the Frank Buck Zoo Gainesville, Texas. Watch <a href="http://www.apwe.org/">http://www.apwe.org/</a> for details as they become available.\r\n<strong>\r\nMay 15th-18th, 2011 - <em>2011 Rhino Keeper Workshop</em></strong>. To be held at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Texas. For further info contact:<a href="mailto:adam.felts@columbuszoo.org"> adam.felts@columbuszoo.org</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 July 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '435-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-06-30 08:04:38', '2010-06-30 13:04:38', '', 435, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/435-revision-22/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1577, 2, '2010-08-04 15:46:38', '2010-08-04 20:46:38', '<em><img class="size-full wp-image-1580 alignleft" title="world" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/world.jpg" alt="world" width="162" height="160" /></em>\r\n\r\n<em>By A. L. Drost, Curatorial Assistant\r\nToronto Zoo, Toronto, Canada\r\nadrost@torontozoo.ca </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Introduction </strong>\r\nInternational animal shipping is not for the light of heart. Crossing international borders with live animals has to occur quickly to ensure the least amount of stress on the animal and efficiently so all goes smoothly with everyone involved. No two shipments ever seem to be the same. So instead of providing a step-by-step account of a particular shipment a more general sequence of stages are to follow.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1578" title="shipping" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shipping.jpg" alt="shipping" width="359" height="175" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Obtain All Relevant Information on the Animal </strong>\r\nOnce it’s been decided that a particular animal will be transferred out of its zoological institution, whether it be internationally or domestically, the first step is always the same. A copy of the animal’s specimen report, diet sheet and medical records should be supplied from the zoo holding the animal (the consignor) to the zoo that will eventually be receiving the animal (the consignee). One of the key bits of information the specimen report provides is the country of origin. This is a pertinent piece of information when crossing international boarders. The medical records also provide information needed when addressing what pre-shipment health testing is required.\r\n\r\n<strong>Permitting and Health Testing Requirements </strong>\r\nAs a general rule, every country will have a minimum of two federal bodies that will regulate the movement of live animals across their borders. One of these federal bodies will be a wildlife office. In Canada this is Environment Canada’s (EC) Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). In the United States, all zoos are familiar with the US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service (USFWS). In South Africa, it’s the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. It is through offices like these that the CITES (Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species) permits are issued.\r\n\r\nAnimals will either be CITES I, CITES II, CITES III or non-CITES. A non-CITES animal requires no CITES permit, a CITES II and III animal requires an export permit only from the exporting country while a CITES I animal requires an export permit from the exporting country and an import permit from the importing country. Do keep in mind that some federal bodies also issue import or export permits that are not CITES.\r\n\r\nThe USFWS for example issues Endangered Species Permits and Threatened Species Permits as well as Import/Export Permits if you are a commercial entity (most zoos are exempt from this) and Designated Port Exception Permits if you are not using an USFWS designated port of entry.\r\n\r\nThe second federal body that will need to be contacted is the agricultural office. Canada’s agricultural office is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the United States is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Netherlands is Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Offices such as these issue their own import permits and export certificates which are required for some animals, not all. These offices tend to be more interested in hoofstock species and the like, and less interested in regulating animals such as amphibian and reptile species (with exceptions of course). These agriculture offices are responsible for deciding what health testing is required on an animal before and after shipment have occurred. For example, the CFIA require that a warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) being imported from the USA must be negative to two (2) tests for the following diseases: brucellosis, tuberculosis, and anaplasmosis, the latter of which must be performed not less than sixty (60) days after the first test and within thirty (30) days preceding the date of import.\r\n\r\nAs well as checking on federal regulations for permitting, one needs to check to see if there are any provincial and/or state regulations. Some provinces/states require their own separate import/export permit and/or certificate, others only require that an import number be issued and placed on shipment documentation. In-transit permits might be required if the animal has a connecting flight in a country that is neither the importing nor exporting country. For example, if you are moving cheetahs from South Africa to Canada with a flight change in Germany – you may be required by the German officials to have an in-transit permit indicating the purpose and length of stay in Germany.\r\n\r\n<strong>Crates and Crate Training </strong>\r\nThe International Air Transport Associate (IATA) issues the Live Animal Regulations (LAR) which is an excellent place to start when considering what crate should be used for a particular animal. This reference material is updated every two years and is regularly adhered to quite strictly by the airlines and by most federal wildlife offices. Very general considerations to remember when selecting a crate for an animal are (a) the crate has external access to food and water, (b) the crate is leak-proof, (c) there is the ability to monitor the animal while crated, (d) the crate is constructed of appropriate and sturdy material which will safely contain the species and (e) the crate is comfortable for the animal. One of the most common mistakes when selecting an appropriate crate for a specimen is to provide too much space, the idea being that a larger crate provides increased comfort to the animal. Unfortunately, increased space also provides increased risk of injury to the animal. If the animal has enough space they might try to run at the front or side of the crate as a means of escape.\r\n\r\nCrate training for the animal is an excellent way of providing further comfort during transport. Make sure you have a plan before starting the process. There is quite a bit of information readily available on training but here are some very basis steps one might follow. Generally, the crate is introduced without enticement to go in initially so that the animal can get use to seeing and/or smelling this novel item. A next step is the introduction of food at the entrance of the crate. That food is placed further and further into the crate over time. Our final goal is to have the animal eating its food with its body fully within the crate. Generally, the animal is not locked into the crate unless one has quite a bit of time for the training to occur prior to shipment as once the animal gets locked in, it’s usually startled quite badly and will not go back to the crate again any time soon. One of the biggest benefits to crate training is that it relieves a large amount of stress experienced by the animal. At the end of crate training, the crate will be very familiar to the animal, with the animal’s own smell and can be essentially the animal’s home away from home. Crate training can also eliminate the need to use sedatives for transport.\r\n\r\n<strong>Select Your Mode of Transportation </strong>\r\nWhen considering what mode of transportation to use, consider what will get the animal to its destination the quickest. Always use the most direct route available. If possible, avoid inter-airline transfers. The risk of something going wrong can increase significantly if two different airlines are used during the shipment. Usually a freight forwarder is …….\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'International Animal Shipping: One of the Most Daunting Zoo Experiences There Is', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'international-animal-shipping-one-of-the-most-daunting-zoo-experiences-there-is', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1577', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1579, 2, '2010-08-04 15:44:16', '2010-08-04 20:44:16', '<em>By A. L. Drost, Curatorial Assistant\nToronto Zoo, Toronto, Canada\nadrost@torontozoo.ca </em>\n\nIntroduction\nInternational animal shipping is not for the light of heart. Crossing international borders with live animals has to occur quickly to ensure the least amount of stress on the animal and efficiently so all goes smoothly with everyone involved. No two shipments ever seem to be the same. So instead of providing a step-by-step account of a particular shipment a more general sequence of stages are to follow.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1578" title="shipping" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shipping.jpg" alt="shipping" width="359" height="175" />\n\nObtain All Relevant Information on the Animal\nOnce it’s been decided that a particular animal will be transferred out of its zoological institution, whether it be internationally or domestically, the first step is always the same. A copy of the animal’s specimen report, diet sheet and medical records should be supplied from the zoo holding the animal (the consignor) to the zoo that will eventually be receiving the animal (the consignee). One of the key bits of information the specimen report provides is the country of origin. This is a pertinent piece of information when crossing international boarders. The medical records also provide information needed when addressing what pre-shipment health testing is required.\n\nPermitting and Health Testing Requirements\nAs a general rule, every country will have a minimum of two federal bodies that will regulate the movement of live animals across their borders. One of these federal bodies will be a wildlife office. In Canada this is Environment Canada’s (EC) Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). In the United States, all zoos are familiar with the US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service (USFWS). In South Africa, it’s the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. It is through offices like these that the CITES (Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species) permits are issued.\n\nAnimals will either be CITES I, CITES II, CITES III or non-CITES. A non-CITES animal requires no CITES permit, a CITES II and III animal requires an export permit only from the exporting country while a CITES I animal requires an export permit from the exporting country and an import permit from the importing country. Do keep in mind that some federal bodies also issue import or export permits that are not CITES.\n\nThe USFWS for example issues Endangered Species Permits and Threatened Species Permits as well as Import/Export Permits if you are a commercial entity (most zoos are exempt from this) and Designated Port Exception Permits if you are not using an USFWS designated port of entry.\n\nThe second federal body that will need to be contacted is the agricultural office. Canada’s agricultural office is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the United States is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Netherlands is Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Offices such as these issue their own import permits and export certificates which are required for some animals, not all. These offices tend to be more interested in hoofstock species and the like, and less interested in regulating animals such as amphibian and reptile species (with exceptions of course). These agriculture offices are responsible for deciding what health testing is required on an animal before and after shipment have occurred. For example, the CFIA require that a warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) being imported from the USA must be negative to two (2) tests for the following diseases: brucellosis, tuberculosis, and anaplasmosis, the latter of which must be performed not less than sixty (60) days after the first test and within thirty (30) days preceding the date of import.\n\nAs well as checking on federal regulations for permitting, one needs to check to see if there are any provincial and/or state regulations. Some provinces/states require their own separate import/export permit and/or certificate, others only require that an import number be issued and placed on shipment documentation. In-transit permits might be required if the animal has a connecting flight in a country that is neither the importing nor exporting country. For example, if you are moving cheetahs from South Africa to Canada with a flight change in Germany – you may be required by the German officials to have an in-transit permit indicating the purpose and length of stay in Germany.\n\nCrates and Crate Training\nThe International Air Transport Associate (IATA) issues the Live Animal Regulations (LAR) which is an excellent place to start when considering what crate should be used for a particular animal. This reference material is updated every two years and is regularly adhered to quite strictly by the airlines and by most federal wildlife offices. Very general considerations to remember when selecting a crate for an animal are (a) the crate has external access to food and water, (b) the crate is leak-proof, (c) there is the ability to monitor the animal while crated, (d) the crate is constructed of appropriate and sturdy material which will safely contain the species and (e) the crate is comfortable for the animal. One of the most common mistakes when selecting an appropriate crate for a specimen is to provide too much space, the idea being that a larger crate provides increased comfort to the animal. Unfortunately, increased space also provides increased risk of injury to the animal. If the animal has enough space they might try to run at the front or side of the crate as a means of escape.\n\nCrate training for the animal is an excellent way of providing further comfort during transport. Make sure you have a plan before starting the process. There is quite a bit of information readily available on training but here are some very basis steps one might follow. Generally, the crate is introduced without enticement to go in initially so that the animal can get use to seeing and/or smelling this novel item. A next step is the introduction of food at the entrance of the crate. That food is placed further and further into the crate over time. Our final goal is to have the animal eating its food with its body fully within the crate. Generally, the animal is not locked into the crate unless one has quite a bit of time for the training to occur prior to shipment as once the animal gets locked in, it’s usually startled quite badly and will not go back to the crate again any time soon. One of the biggest benefits to crate training is that it relieves a large amount of stress experienced by the animal. At the end of crate training, the crate will be very familiar to the animal, with the animal’s own smell and can be essentially the animal’s home away from home. Crate training can also eliminate the need to use sedatives for transport.\n\nSelect Your Mode of Transportation\nWhen considering what mode of transportation to use, consider what will get the animal to its destination the quickest. Always use the most direct route available. If possible, avoid inter-airline transfers. The risk of something going wrong can increase significantly if two different airlines are used during the shipment. Usually a freight forwarder is …….\n\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'International Animal Shipping: One of the Most Daunting Zoo Experiences There Is', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1577-revision', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:44:16', '2010-08-04 20:44:16', '', 1577, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1577-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1581, 2, '2010-08-04 15:45:16', '2010-08-04 20:45:16', '<em>By A. L. Drost, Curatorial Assistant\nToronto Zoo, Toronto, Canada\nadrost@torontozoo.ca </em>\n\n<strong>Introduction </strong>\nInternational animal shipping is not for the light of heart. Crossing international borders with live animals has to occur quickly to ensure the least amount of stress on the animal and efficiently so all goes smoothly with everyone involved. No two shipments ever seem to be the same. So instead of providing a step-by-step account of a particular shipment a more general sequence of stages are to follow.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1578" title="shipping" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shipping.jpg" alt="shipping" width="359" height="175" />\n\n<strong>Obtain All Relevant Information on the Animal </strong>\nOnce it’s been decided that a particular animal will be transferred out of its zoological institution, whether it be internationally or domestically, the first step is always the same. A copy of the animal’s specimen report, diet sheet and medical records should be supplied from the zoo holding the animal (the consignor) to the zoo that will eventually be receiving the animal (the consignee). One of the key bits of information the specimen report provides is the country of origin. This is a pertinent piece of information when crossing international boarders. The medical records also provide information needed when addressing what pre-shipment health testing is required.\n\n<strong>Permitting and Health Testing Requirements </strong>\nAs a general rule, every country will have a minimum of two federal bodies that will regulate the movement of live animals across their borders. One of these federal bodies will be a wildlife office. In Canada this is Environment Canada’s (EC) Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). In the United States, all zoos are familiar with the US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service (USFWS). In South Africa, it’s the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. It is through offices like these that the CITES (Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species) permits are issued.\n\nAnimals will either be CITES I, CITES II, CITES III or non-CITES. A non-CITES animal requires no CITES permit, a CITES II and III animal requires an export permit only from the exporting country while a CITES I animal requires an export permit from the exporting country and an import permit from the importing country. Do keep in mind that some federal bodies also issue import or export permits that are not CITES.\n\nThe USFWS for example issues Endangered Species Permits and Threatened Species Permits as well as Import/Export Permits if you are a commercial entity (most zoos are exempt from this) and Designated Port Exception Permits if you are not using an USFWS designated port of entry.\n\nThe second federal body that will need to be contacted is the agricultural office. Canada’s agricultural office is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the United States is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Netherlands is Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Offices such as these issue their own import permits and export certificates which are required for some animals, not all. These offices tend to be more interested in hoofstock species and the like, and less interested in regulating animals such as amphibian and reptile species (with exceptions of course). These agriculture offices are responsible for deciding what health testing is required on an animal before and after shipment have occurred. For example, the CFIA require that a warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) being imported from the USA must be negative to two (2) tests for the following diseases: brucellosis, tuberculosis, and anaplasmosis, the latter of which must be performed not less than sixty (60) days after the first test and within thirty (30) days preceding the date of import.\n\nAs well as checking on federal regulations for permitting, one needs to check to see if there are any provincial and/or state regulations. Some provinces/states require their own separate import/export permit and/or certificate, others only require that an import number be issued and placed on shipment documentation. In-transit permits might be required if the animal has a connecting flight in a country that is neither the importing nor exporting country. For example, if you are moving cheetahs from South Africa to Canada with a flight change in Germany – you may be required by the German officials to have an in-transit permit indicating the purpose and length of stay in Germany.\n\n<strong>Crates and Crate Training </strong>\nThe International Air Transport Associate (IATA) issues the Live Animal Regulations (LAR) which is an excellent place to start when considering what crate should be used for a particular animal. This reference material is updated every two years and is regularly adhered to quite strictly by the airlines and by most federal wildlife offices. Very general considerations to remember when selecting a crate for an animal are (a) the crate has external access to food and water, (b) the crate is leak-proof, (c) there is the ability to monitor the animal while crated, (d) the crate is constructed of appropriate and sturdy material which will safely contain the species and (e) the crate is comfortable for the animal. One of the most common mistakes when selecting an appropriate crate for a specimen is to provide too much space, the idea being that a larger crate provides increased comfort to the animal. Unfortunately, increased space also provides increased risk of injury to the animal. If the animal has enough space they might try to run at the front or side of the crate as a means of escape.\n\nCrate training for the animal is an excellent way of providing further comfort during transport. Make sure you have a plan before starting the process. There is quite a bit of information readily available on training but here are some very basis steps one might follow. Generally, the crate is introduced without enticement to go in initially so that the animal can get use to seeing and/or smelling this novel item. A next step is the introduction of food at the entrance of the crate. That food is placed further and further into the crate over time. Our final goal is to have the animal eating its food with its body fully within the crate. Generally, the animal is not locked into the crate unless one has quite a bit of time for the training to occur prior to shipment as once the animal gets locked in, it’s usually startled quite badly and will not go back to the crate again any time soon. One of the biggest benefits to crate training is that it relieves a large amount of stress experienced by the animal. At the end of crate training, the crate will be very familiar to the animal, with the animal’s own smell and can be essentially the animal’s home away from home. Crate training can also eliminate the need to use sedatives for transport.\n\n<strong>Select Your Mode of Transportation </strong>\nWhen considering what mode of transportation to use, consider what will get the animal to its destination the quickest. Always use the most direct route available. If possible, avoid inter-airline transfers. The risk of something going wrong can increase significantly if two different airlines are used during the shipment. Usually a freight forwarder is …….\n\n<em><strong>Want to read the rest of this important and informative 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>', 'International Animal Shipping: One of the Most Daunting Zoo Experiences There Is', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1577-revision-2', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:45:16', '2010-08-04 20:45:16', '', 1577, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1577-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1582, 2, '2010-08-04 15:53:17', '2010-08-04 20:53:17', '<em>by William K. Baker Jr., Curator\r\nIn-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center;\r\nWylie,TX</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Question</strong>\r\nWe are preparing to renovate our cat exhibit. Are there any specific points we should focus on?\r\n\r\n<strong>Comments</strong>\r\nThe best way to look at this scenario is from two different angles. One, what you are looking for in regards to the enclosure layout and features? Two, what you are looking for in regards to the night house design and function?\r\n<strong>\r\nEnclosure Features</strong>\r\n• Is the facility developed for keeper, service vehicle, and heavy equipment access? In other words, will the designer provide for long-term access to the exhibit itself, otherwise the staff would have serious problems getting into the exhibit area for landscaping and repairs?\r\n• Is the landscaping just an accent or has it taken over the perimeter of the area to the point of no return. It’s important to have the capability to observe your cats for behavioral cues during the introduction process or what might be leading indicators of veterinary health issues.\r\n• Does the exhibit area have adequate security to prevent public interaction with the cats? Secondary guardrails should be strong enough to prevent trespass and distant from primary containment caging. Also, holly bushes, palmettos, and cactus do a great job of keeping the public where they belong.\r\n• Has any thought been given to night security? Night lighting should provide adequate light should the need arise. If the exhibit is expansive there should be enough security lights to enable the staff to see the entire yard at a glance, especially in an after-hours emergency or natural disaster situation.\r\n• Architects often have trouble understanding drainage flow patterns surrounding an exhibit. All too often the exhibit is flooded from the public areas during heavy rains. Always direct water flow away from the exhibit into storm drains and if at all possible, put the exhibit on slightly higher ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Night house Features</strong>\r\n• The first item that should be noted is whether or not the entry has double containment. This “airlock system” is often times the only thing between the cat and freedom. Also, do the doors swing inward and close backwards? There is nothing more embarrassing than having the animal out of primary containment, pushing the outer doors open, and then going for a walk. Also, is the view window historically up at the top of the door? You know what I’m talking about. There’s this little 5”x5” window that is six feet off the ground and you are supposed to see the keeper corridor and what’s waiting at the door. Consider replacing this type of window with a 6”x36” vertical rectangular window, (reinforced tempered glass or Lexan®) so that you can really see what is on the other side of the door.\r\n• Are the internal corridors laid out so that you can effectively see end to end? Architects often put in corridors at right angles. A good night house doesn’t have blind spots. If blind spots exist in your holding areas, have they been retrofitted with mirrors so you can see the cat before he can see you?\r\n• Do the floor, corridor, and exhibit drains really work? Masonry contractors are notorious for deciding on their own what type of slope and brush finish your floors get. Don’t forget drain size. I can’t count how many night houses I have seen that have 1” lines instead of 3” or 6” lines to handle water volume.\r\n• Is the guillotine door system an afterthought? Does it stick if you look at it wrong? The best design I have seen to date is produced by Corners Limited. They utilize stainless steel doors in a corrosion- free frame. The door actually rides on two coated rails that keep the fall and lift even. The cable rides inside a conduit that is connected by internal pulleys that prevents the cable from binding or jumping. Also, as a side note, don’t forget to make sure that the conduit or cable system you are using is routed where keepers can visually inspect it.\r\n• Ventilation. Is your night house a sauna? Ventilator fans can reduce ambient heat. Don’t forget air conditioning, heat, and circulating fans. In high humidity areas think about adding an in-line dehumidifier to your air conditioner. If you are uncomfortable, chances are the cats are too.\r\n• With many of the current developments in operant conditioning and desensitization work, there are a few items you may want to include in the development process……..\r\n<em>\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>\r\n</strong>\r\n</em>', 'Reactions: A Question and Answer Forum for the Zoo Professional on Crisis Management', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'reactions-a-question-and-answer-forum-for-the-zoo-professional-on-crisis-management', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:21', '2013-10-15 22:49:21', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?p=1582', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1583, 2, '2010-08-04 15:52:45', '2010-08-04 20:52:45', '<em>by William K. Baker Jr., Curator</em>\n\n<em>In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center;</em>\n\n<em>Wylie,TX</em>\n\n<strong>Question</strong>\nWe are preparing to renovate our cat exhibit. Are there any specific points we should focus on?\n\n<strong>Comments</strong>\nThe best way to look at this scenario is from two different angles. One, what you are looking for in regards to the enclosure layout and features? Two, what you are looking for in regards to the night house design and function?\n<strong>\nEnclosure Features</strong>\n• Is the facility developed for keeper, service vehicle, and heavy equipment access? In other words, will the designer provide for long-term access to the exhibit itself, otherwise the staff would have serious problems getting into the exhibit area for landscaping and repairs?\n• Is the landscaping just an accent or has it taken over the perimeter of the area to the point of no return. It’s important to have the capability to observe your cats for behavioral cues during the introduction process or what might be leading indicators of veterinary health issues.\n• Does the exhibit area have adequate security to prevent public interaction with the cats? Secondary guardrails should be strong enough to prevent trespass and distant from primary containment caging. Also, holly bushes, palmettos, and cactus do a great job of keeping the public where they belong.\n• Has any thought been given to night security? Night lighting should provide adequate light should the need arise. If the exhibit is expansive there should be enough security lights to enable the staff to see the entire yard at a glance, especially in an after-hours emergency or natural disaster situation.\n• Architects often have trouble understanding drainage flow patterns surrounding an exhibit. All too often the exhibit is flooded from the public areas during heavy rains. Always direct water flow away from the exhibit into storm drains and if at all possible, put the exhibit on slightly higher ground.\n\n<strong>Night house Features</strong>\n• The first item that should be noted is whether or not the entry has double containment. This “airlock system” is often times the only thing between the cat and freedom. Also, do the doors swing inward and close backwards? There is nothing more embarrassing than having the animal out of primary containment, pushing the outer doors open, and then going for a walk. Also, is the view window historically up at the top of the door? You know what I’m talking about. There’s this little 5”x5” window that is six feet off the ground and you are supposed to see the keeper corridor and what’s waiting at the door. Consider replacing this type of window with a 6”x36” vertical rectangular window, (reinforced tempered glass or Lexan®) so that you can really see what is on the other side of the door.\n• Are the internal corridors laid out so that you can effectively see end to end? Architects often put in corridors at right angles. A good night house doesn’t have blind spots. If blind spots exist in your holding areas, have they been retrofitted with mirrors so you can see the cat before he can see you?\n• Do the floor, corridor, and exhibit drains really work? Masonry contractors are notorious for deciding on their own what type of slope and brush finish your floors get. Don’t forget drain size. I can’t count how many night houses I have seen that have 1” lines instead of 3” or 6” lines to handle water volume.\n• Is the guillotine door system an afterthought? Does it stick if you look at it wrong? The best design I have seen to date is produced by Corners Limited. They utilize stainless steel doors in a corrosion- free frame. The door actually rides on two coated rails that keep the fall and lift even. The cable rides inside a conduit that is connected by internal pulleys that prevents the cable from binding or jumping. Also, as a side note, don’t forget to make sure that the conduit or cable system you are using is routed where keepers can visually inspect it.\n• Ventilation. Is your night house a sauna? Ventilator fans can reduce ambient heat. Don’t forget air conditioning, heat, and circulating fans. In high humidity areas think about adding an in-line dehumidifier to your air conditioner. If you are uncomfortable, chances are the cats are too.\n• With many of the current developments in operant conditioning and desensitization work, there are a few items you may want to include in the development process……..\n<em>\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. JOIN NOW!\n</strong>\n</em>', 'Reactions: A Question and Answer Forum for the Zoo Professional on Crisis Management', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1582-revision', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:52:45', '2010-08-04 20:52:45', '', 1582, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1582-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1584, 2, '2010-08-04 15:54:24', '2010-08-04 20:54:24', '<em>by William K. Baker Jr., Curator</em>\n\n<em>In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center;</em>\n\n<em>Wylie,TX</em>\n\n<strong>Question</strong>\nWe are preparing to renovate our cat exhibit. Are there any specific points we should focus on?\n\n<strong>Comments</strong>\nThe best way to look at this scenario is from two different angles. One, what you are looking for in regards to the enclosure layout and features? Two, what you are looking for in regards to the night house design and function?\n<strong>\nEnclosure Features</strong>\n• Is the facility developed for keeper, service vehicle, and heavy equipment access? In other words, will the designer provide for long-term access to the exhibit itself, otherwise the staff would have serious problems getting into the exhibit area for landscaping and repairs?\n• Is the landscaping just an accent or has it taken over the perimeter of the area to the point of no return. It’s important to have the capability to observe your cats for behavioral cues during the introduction process or what might be leading indicators of veterinary health issues.\n• Does the exhibit area have adequate security to prevent public interaction with the cats? Secondary guardrails should be strong enough to prevent trespass and distant from primary containment caging. Also, holly bushes, palmettos, and cactus do a great job of keeping the public where they belong.\n• Has any thought been given to night security? Night lighting should provide adequate light should the need arise. If the exhibit is expansive there should be enough security lights to enable the staff to see the entire yard at a glance, especially in an after-hours emergency or natural disaster situation.\n• Architects often have trouble understanding drainage flow patterns surrounding an exhibit. All too often the exhibit is flooded from the public areas during heavy rains. Always direct water flow away from the exhibit into storm drains and if at all possible, put the exhibit on slightly higher ground.\n\n<strong>Night house Features</strong>\n• The first item that should be noted is whether or not the entry has double containment. This “airlock system” is often times the only thing between the cat and freedom. Also, do the doors swing inward and close backwards? There is nothing more embarrassing than having the animal out of primary containment, pushing the outer doors open, and then going for a walk. Also, is the view window historically up at the top of the door? You know what I’m talking about. There’s this little 5”x5” window that is six feet off the ground and you are supposed to see the keeper corridor and what’s waiting at the door. Consider replacing this type of window with a 6”x36” vertical rectangular window, (reinforced tempered glass or Lexan®) so that you can really see what is on the other side of the door.\n• Are the internal corridors laid out so that you can effectively see end to end? Architects often put in corridors at right angles. A good night house doesn’t have blind spots. If blind spots exist in your holding areas, have they been retrofitted with mirrors so you can see the cat before he can see you?\n• Do the floor, corridor, and exhibit drains really work? Masonry contractors are notorious for deciding on their own what type of slope and brush finish your floors get. Don’t forget drain size. I can’t count how many night houses I have seen that have 1” lines instead of 3” or 6” lines to handle water volume.\n• Is the guillotine door system an afterthought? Does it stick if you look at it wrong? The best design I have seen to date is produced by Corners Limited. They utilize stainless steel doors in a corrosion- free frame. The door actually rides on two coated rails that keep the fall and lift even. The cable rides inside a conduit that is connected by internal pulleys that prevents the cable from binding or jumping. Also, as a side note, don’t forget to make sure that the conduit or cable system you are using is routed where keepers can visually inspect it.\n• Ventilation. Is your night house a sauna? Ventilator fans can reduce ambient heat. Don’t forget air conditioning, heat, and circulating fans. In high humidity areas think about adding an in-line dehumidifier to your air conditioner. If you are uncomfortable, chances are the cats are too.\n• With many of the current developments in operant conditioning and desensitization work, there are a few items you may want to include in the development process……..\n<em>\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>\n</strong>\n</em>', 'Reactions: A Question and Answer Forum for the Zoo Professional on Crisis Management', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1582-autosave', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:54:24', '2010-08-04 20:54:24', '', 1582, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1582-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1585, 2, '2010-08-04 15:53:17', '2010-08-04 20:53:17', '<em>by William K. Baker Jr., Curator</em>\r\n\r\n<em>In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center;</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wylie,TX</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Question</strong>\r\nWe are preparing to renovate our cat exhibit. Are there any specific points we should focus on?\r\n\r\n<strong>Comments</strong>\r\nThe best way to look at this scenario is from two different angles. One, what you are looking for in regards to the enclosure layout and features? Two, what you are looking for in regards to the night house design and function?\r\n<strong>\r\nEnclosure Features</strong>\r\n• Is the facility developed for keeper, service vehicle, and heavy equipment access? In other words, will the designer provide for long-term access to the exhibit itself, otherwise the staff would have serious problems getting into the exhibit area for landscaping and repairs?\r\n• Is the landscaping just an accent or has it taken over the perimeter of the area to the point of no return. It’s important to have the capability to observe your cats for behavioral cues during the introduction process or what might be leading indicators of veterinary health issues.\r\n• Does the exhibit area have adequate security to prevent public interaction with the cats? Secondary guardrails should be strong enough to prevent trespass and distant from primary containment caging. Also, holly bushes, palmettos, and cactus do a great job of keeping the public where they belong.\r\n• Has any thought been given to night security? Night lighting should provide adequate light should the need arise. If the exhibit is expansive there should be enough security lights to enable the staff to see the entire yard at a glance, especially in an after-hours emergency or natural disaster situation.\r\n• Architects often have trouble understanding drainage flow patterns surrounding an exhibit. All too often the exhibit is flooded from the public areas during heavy rains. Always direct water flow away from the exhibit into storm drains and if at all possible, put the exhibit on slightly higher ground.\r\n\r\n<strong>Night house Features</strong>\r\n• The first item that should be noted is whether or not the entry has double containment. This “airlock system” is often times the only thing between the cat and freedom. Also, do the doors swing inward and close backwards? There is nothing more embarrassing than having the animal out of primary containment, pushing the outer doors open, and then going for a walk. Also, is the view window historically up at the top of the door? You know what I’m talking about. There’s this little 5”x5” window that is six feet off the ground and you are supposed to see the keeper corridor and what’s waiting at the door. Consider replacing this type of window with a 6”x36” vertical rectangular window, (reinforced tempered glass or Lexan®) so that you can really see what is on the other side of the door.\r\n• Are the internal corridors laid out so that you can effectively see end to end? Architects often put in corridors at right angles. A good night house doesn’t have blind spots. If blind spots exist in your holding areas, have they been retrofitted with mirrors so you can see the cat before he can see you?\r\n• Do the floor, corridor, and exhibit drains really work? Masonry contractors are notorious for deciding on their own what type of slope and brush finish your floors get. Don’t forget drain size. I can’t count how many night houses I have seen that have 1” lines instead of 3” or 6” lines to handle water volume.\r\n• Is the guillotine door system an afterthought? Does it stick if you look at it wrong? The best design I have seen to date is produced by Corners Limited. They utilize stainless steel doors in a corrosion- free frame. The door actually rides on two coated rails that keep the fall and lift even. The cable rides inside a conduit that is connected by internal pulleys that prevents the cable from binding or jumping. Also, as a side note, don’t forget to make sure that the conduit or cable system you are using is routed where keepers can visually inspect it.\r\n• Ventilation. Is your night house a sauna? Ventilator fans can reduce ambient heat. Don’t forget air conditioning, heat, and circulating fans. In high humidity areas think about adding an in-line dehumidifier to your air conditioner. If you are uncomfortable, chances are the cats are too.\r\n• With many of the current developments in operant conditioning and desensitization work, there are a few items you may want to include in the development process……..\r\n<em>\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>\r\n</strong>\r\n</em>', 'Reactions: A Question and Answer Forum for the Zoo Professional on Crisis Management', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1582-revision-2', '', '', '2010-08-04 15:53:17', '2010-08-04 20:53:17', '', 1582, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1582-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1813, 2, '2010-09-23 09:44:19', '2010-09-23 14:44:19', '<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,663,076</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> 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 BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<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 BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the 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\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Links</span>\r\n\r\nIf your chapter would like to check your totals you can do so here: <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites">http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-09-23 09:44:19', '2010-09-23 14:44:19', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-28/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1589, 2, '2010-08-18 09:00:19', '2010-08-18 14:00:19', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1768" title="pbi_leadership_camp11" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_leadership_camp11.jpg" alt="pbi_leadership_camp11" width="247" height="378" /> Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=kkcxmrdab&amp;v=001Msfh5C4b-aeFh2IiqMjGHJoJfQHI1Y5J8aCz9C_Xl04vgMHlaztDS6BWRlS4may8eQhoEtyd_8A-CaAHNNaVZkl7ZZbK6D4PHoNxykJ7iF1fyZ6alSCdPJlhRdqw92CdcUsM4Ar-As_e0iNUN2z43Q%3D%3D">PBI October 2010 newsletter.</a>\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'aazk-and-polar-bears-international', '', '', '2013-09-23 10:36:59', '2013-09-23 15:36:59', '', 0, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/?page_id=1589', 0, 'page', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1596, 2, '2010-08-12 08:17:01', '2010-08-12 13:17:01', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\nReforestation:\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/\r\n\r\nZoo Keeper Leadership camp:\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp\r\n\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere:\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\nTrees for You and Me:\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact cristy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:17:01', '2010-08-12 13:17:01', '', 1589, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1589-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1597, 2, '2010-08-12 08:18:51', '2010-08-12 13:18:51', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1598, 2, '2010-08-12 08:19:05', '2010-08-12 13:19:05', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1599, 2, '2010-08-12 08:24:54', '2010-08-12 13:24:54', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp\r\n\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere:\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.<span> </span>Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.<span> </span>Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</span></strong>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.75pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;" lang="EN">This week-long camp brings together a <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">motivated group of keepers</span></strong> who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s<span> </span>conservation messages.<span> </span>Keepers carry a unique cachet with <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">zoo</span></strong> guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.<span> </span>Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.<span> </span>This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.<span> </span>It is d</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;" lang="EN">esigned to <span>inform, inspire, and empower</span> keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.<span> </span>This camp is focused on <span>communication and presentation skills</span>, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.<span> </span>The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.<span> </span>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.<span> </span></span></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.75pt; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a></span></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.75pt; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Graduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill,  Manitoba created the initiative <em>Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA)</em>, both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO<sub>2</sub> emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.<span> </span>Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.<span> </span>Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!<span> </span>Please contact:<span> </span><a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.</span></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"> </span></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Trees for You and Me:</span></strong></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"> </span></strong></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal">For the second year, <em><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Trees for You and Me</span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"> will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. </span></strong>The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.</p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>The highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship.</span></strong> Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">benefit wildlife habitat </span></strong>in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.</p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">You can help! </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-weight: normal;">This year’s competition runs</span></strong> September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">DONATION </span></strong>you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).<span> </span>Polar  Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.</p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-weight: normal;">This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">$1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings.</span></strong> Planting a single tree can help, but planting <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">a lot of trees can make a big difference.</span></strong><strong> </strong>Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support.</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-weight: normal;">No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"> your favorite zoo!<span> </span>For more information, please contact </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-weight: normal;"><a href="mailto:cristy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">cristy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">.<span> </span></span></strong></p>\r\n<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">To Donate, click here!</span></strong></p>\r\n</h4>\r\n<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a></span>', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:14:34', '2010-08-12 13:14:34', '', 1589, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1589-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1600, 2, '2010-08-12 08:25:19', '2010-08-12 13:25:19', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1601, 2, '2010-08-12 08:25:44', '2010-08-12 13:25:44', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1603, 2, '2010-08-12 08:26:08', '2010-08-12 13:26:08', '<h4>The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4></br>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact cristy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\nhttp://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:26:08', '2010-08-12 13:26:08', '', 1589, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1589-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1604, 2, '2010-08-12 08:41:40', '2010-08-12 13:41:40', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="300" height="247" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1605, 2, '2010-08-12 08:42:11', '2010-08-12 13:42:11', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="300" height="247" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1607, 2, '2010-08-12 08:42:30', '2010-08-12 13:42:30', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="180" height="148" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. 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