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<strong>September 9-13, 2012 - <em>4th International Congress on Zookeeping</em> </strong>– To be held in Singapore.  Theme “Many Voices One Calling” Sponsored by Wildlife Reserves Singapore , Singapore Tourism Bureau. For information on sponsorship or exhibition opportunities email <a href="mailto:eo@aszk.org.au">eo@aszk.org.au</a>.  Check the ICZ website <a href="http://www.iczoo.org/">http://www.iczoo.org/</a> for latest news.

<strong>September 19-25, 2012 -<em>The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians 32nd Annual Conference</em>.</strong> Location: Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida.  For more information visit <a href="http://azvt.org">azvt.org</a>.

<strong>September 23-27,  2012 - <em>AAZK National Conference</em></strong><em> - </em>Hosted by the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo AAZK Chapter in Syracuse, NY. For more information go to <a href="http://www.rgzaecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.rgzaecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.

<strong>October 6, 2012 -</strong> <em><strong>AZH Zoo Horticulturist Certification Program</strong></em> - Three courses will be offered in conjunction with the 2012 AZH Annual Conference in Orlando: Browse and Toxic Plants and two elective courses: Design II and Responsible Water Use. Those who successfully complete the all-day Browse and Toxic Plants course will earn two credits toward the 10 credits required for AZH Certification. Those who successfully complete one of the four-hour elective courses will earn one credit. Electives courses will be offered sequentially, so that participants may choose to register for both of these courses.  For more information visit <a href="http://azh.org">azh.org</a>.

<strong>October 6, 2012 - <em>Ohio Valley United Malacologists Meeting</em></strong> - Hosted by University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN.  Forum for information sharing on mollusks.  Papers and posters welcome.  For more information go to: <a href="http://ohiovalleyunifiedmalacologists6.blogspot.com/2012/07/6-oct-2012.html">http://ohiovalleyunifiedmalacologists6.blogspot.com/2012/07/6-oct-2012.html</a>.
<div><strong><strong>October 12-15, 2012 - </strong><em><strong><em>From Good Care to Great Welfare: A Workshop Designed for Animal Care Professionals Presented by the Center for Zoo Animal Welfare </em></strong>-</em></strong>Detroit Zoological Society. A unique four-day workshop for animal care staff working with captive exotic animals. The workshop is designed to help participants better understand animals’ perspectives and experiences, address the challenges captivity imposes on animal welfare, and develop the skills necessary to assess and improve overall well-being. Exercises and experiences are immersive and designed to help us understand captivity from the animals’ point of view. Limited scholarship opportunities available.</div>
For information contact: Elizabeth Arbaugh, Animal Welfare Manager, Detroit Zoological Society, Tel: 248-398-0903 x3643, E-mail: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth@dzs.org">Elizabeth@dzs.org</a> or visit <a href="http://czaw.org">czaw.org</a>.

<strong>November 2-4, 2012 - <em>New World Primate Husbandry Workshop</em></strong> - The New World Primate Taxon Advisory Group (NWPTAG) and the Palm Beach Zoo are hosting a New World Primate Husbandry Workshop to take place November 2-4, 2012. This will be a combined callitrichid and cebid husbandry workshop, taking the place of the traditional callitrichid workshop held in years past.  Some of the topics to be covered will include general husbandry, training and enrichment, natural history, capture and restraint methods, and mixed species exhibits.  The deadline for registration is August 31, 2012.  For more information including registration forms, please contact Dr. Stephanie Allard at <a href="mailto:sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org">sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org</a> or Michelle Farmerie at <a href="mailto:mrfarmerie@aol.com">mrfarmerie@aol.com</a>.

<strong>November 5-8 2012 - </strong><strong>The </strong><strong><em>Elephant Managers Association Conference</em>.</strong> “Trunks and Palms” will be hosted by the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA. The Pre-conference trip will be hosted by the Los Angeles Zoo in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, November 5th followed by a cocktail party at the contemporary waterfront Cabrillo Art Center that evening. The conference will include two and half days of presentations followed by a Zoo Day at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The conference will conclude with a California cuisine banquet and auction. Beachfront accommodations and presentations will be held at the Hyatt of Santa Barbara: <a href="http://santabarbara.hyatt.com">santabarbara.hyatt.com</a>. To register or submit abstracts please visit: <a href="http://sbzoo.org">sbzoo.org</a> under events-EMA. For additional information please e-mail <a href="mailto:lwilson@sbzoo.org">lwilson@sbzoo.org</a>.

<strong>December 3 - 7, 2012 - <em>Training and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo and Aquarium Animals</em></strong>. Hosted by Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX, Active Environments and Shape of Enrichment are proud to present the Sixth Training and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo and Aquarium Animals. This unique five-day Workshop is designed for keepers, aquarists, managers, supervisors, curators, and veterinarians working with all species of animals held in zoos, aquariums, rescue centers, and sanctuaries. The Workshop will present an array of topics relating to the behavioral management approach to caring for captive animals, with a focus on environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training techniques, and the problem-solving process. For more information e-mail <a href="mailto:dolsen@moodygardens.com">dolsen@moodygardens.com</a> or go to <a href="http://enrichment.org">enrichment.org</a>.
<h2>2013</h2>
<strong><span>February 27 - March 2, 2013</span><em> - </em></strong><strong><em>21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators - </em></strong>Hosted by Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa, FL. For more information go to: <a href="http://iaate.org/iaate-annual-conference/2013-conference">iaate.org/iaate-annual-conference/2013-conference</a>.

<em><strong><span>April 30 - May 2 2013</span><em> - </em></strong></em><em>Chimpanzee SSP Meeting and Husbandry Workshop</em> -Please Save the Date: The Chimpanzee SSP and the Houston Zoo are hosting the next Chimpanzee Husbandry Workshop to take place April 30 – May 2, 2013. The Chimpanzee SSP meeting will precede the workshop on April 29, 2013.  Stay tuned for more information.

<strong>July 8-12, 2013 - <em>Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation (ZACC)</em> -</strong> Hosted by Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa.  The conference will bring together colleagues from the field and zoos in an informal setting to network, share ideas and support one another in our shared commitment to conservation.  Registration is available at <a href="http://blankparkzoo.com/index.cfm?nodeID=48429&amp;audienceID=1">blankparkzoo.com/index.cfm?nodeID=48429&amp;audienceID=1</a>.  Contact Jessie Lowry with questions at <a href="mailto:jrlowry@blankparkzoo.org">jrlowry@blankparkzoo.org</a>.

<strong>September 22-26  2013 - <em>AAZK National Conference</em></strong> - Hosted by the North Carolina Zoo and the North Carolina AAZK Chapter
<h2><em><strong>Upcoming AAZK National Conferences</strong></em></h2>
2012 - Syracuse, NY - September 23-27

2013 - Asheboro, NC  - September 22-26

2014 - Orlando, FL - September 8-12

For information on upcoming AAZK conferences, watch the AAZK website at <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.
<h2><em><strong>Upcoming AZA National Conferences</strong></em></h2>
September 8-13, 2012 - AZA 2012 Annual Conference - Hosted by Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ

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

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