This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation & More

Researchers develop airborne DNA technology that can track endangered animals: 'Aiding in ... effective management strategies'

Zoo Logic - Primates for Me, Not for Thee

Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts

Are giant rats the future in sniffing out wildlife trafficking? Watch the rodents at work

Hollywood’s famous puma who inspires wildlife corridors

From fright to flight - Tourists flock to wildlife, but wildlife needs space

African elephants declining — but some areas show promise

Something critical has just been found at the bottom of a lake in Yellowstone National Park

British drones will scan zebras' stripes like bar codes to help conservation project to protect animals in Kenya

Climate-smart farming: How sustainable agriculture can help animals and the planet

Celebrating Our 2024 ZAA Award Winners!

Let’s take a moment to once again recognize the outstanding recipients of the 2024 ZAA Awards!

✨ Frank Buck Zoo
✨ The Wild Animal Park
✨ African Safari Wildlife Park
✨ Monterey Zoo

These outstanding facilities have been recognized for their excellence and innovation in creating inspiring, impactful experiences that connect people with animals and drive conservation efforts forward.

Want to learn more about their achievements? Visit our website to explore their incredible work and contributions!

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

Click here to view the recording

Upcoming Workshops and Events

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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