This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation & More

Cloned ferret gives birth in Va., making history, U.S. officials say

A Year in the Life of a Leaf

Zoo Logic - Zoological Recovery From Helene and Milton

Interior Department Strengthens Conservation of American Bison Through New Agreement with Canada and Mexico

The world's largest wildlife crossing is finally standing: Here is what's coming next

New conservation plan aims to protect endangered Pa. bats from habitat loss

What Cancer Rates Across Animal Species Could Tell Us About Human Health

The largest dam-removal project in US history has finally been completed. Now something truly amazing is happening

How animal tracking data can help preserve biodiversity

New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals

New Workshops and Events

USDA APHIS Center for Animal Welfare - Avian Enrichment Welfare Symposium

November 19 - 20, 2024 | Online

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Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: Understanding Observable Behaviour

February 4, 2025 at 2-4pm EST | Online

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: The Science of Behaviour

March 4, 2025 at 2-4pm EST | Online

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! All members should have received an invitation to join a Basecamp project to view all member resources. If you have not, please email us at membership@zooassociation.org.

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

Essential Update for All ZAA Members – Navigating the New Membership Platform & Basecamp

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

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

USDA APHIS Center for Animal Welfare - Avian Enrichment Welfare Symposium

November 19 - 20, 2024 | Online

Click here to learn more.

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

Giraffe & Okapi Conference

January 20 - 24, 2025 | Palm Desert, CA

Click here to learn more.

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: Understanding Observable Behaviour

February 4, 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.

Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: The Science of Behaviour

March 4, 2025 at 2-4pm EST | Online

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