This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation & More

Hattiesburg Zoo receives accreditation from Zoological Association of America

Washington Park Zoo one of seven reaccredited nationally

Why saving wild species is critical to our own survival

Berkeley company hopes to use AI to decode animal language

Week in wildlife in pictures: happy elephants, a tiny koala and baboons taking liberties

Pressure grows for nations to deliver on promised biodiversity targets at UN conference

USDA announces department-wide effort to support terrestrial wildlife habitat connectivity

How innovative tools and partnerships are saving bats and helping landowners and industry

Website and Membership Platform Updates

Thank you for joining us at the 2024 ZAA Annual Conference! We hope you had a fantastic experience. We would appreciate your feedback, so please fill out the survey below.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website and membership platform! While we are still refining some features, all members will be added to the Basecamp software by the end of the month. You will receive an invitation to join, where you can access all member resources.

For our professional fellows and accredited facilities, an additional Basecamp project will be created for you.

If you have any questions regarding your membership, please feel free to reach out to us at membership@zooassociation.org.

Conference Survey

ZAA Professional Development Webinars

11/6: Essential Update for All ZAA Members – Navigating the New Membership Platform & Basecamp

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Frontline Staff Training and Engagement

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September 2024 ZAA Magazine

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: An Introduction to the Bitesize Behaviour Series

November 5, 2-4pm EST | Online, FREE

Avian Cooperative Care for Low Stress Veterinary Procedures

November 13, 12-1:30pm EST | Online

Natural Encounters Inc. - Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop

November 16 to 21, 2024 and February 8 – February 13, 2025 | Winter Haven, FL

Registration is open. Click here to learn more.

Managing Solutions For a Screaming Parrot

November 17, 1-3pm EST | Online

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: Cooperative Care - Introduction to Husbandry Behaviors Part 1

December 3, 2-4pm EST | Online

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: Cooperative Care - Introduction to Husbandry Behaviors Part 2

January 7, 2025 at 2-4pm EST | Online

2025 IAATE Annual Conference

February 19-22, 2025 | Pigeon Forge, TN | Hosted by The American Eagle Foundation

Registration is now open. Click here to learn more.

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