This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation & More

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Giraffes

Wildlife experts use drones to deter predators

White-tailed eagles to be released in national park

Tiny ‘backpacks’ aid hummingbird conservation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Extends Comment Period on Proposed Florida and Antillean Manatee Critical Habitat Designation

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey

One bird too many

Upcoming and New Workshops and Events

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

December 3, 2-4pm EST | Online

Practical Zoo Nutrition Management Course

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Front Royal, VA

2025 ZAA Semi-Annual Meeting and Professional Development Workshops (Mid-Year Conference)

We are pleased to announce the 2025 ZAA Semi-Annual Meeting and Professional Development Workshops, taking place February 10-14, 2025 in Seattle/Issaquah, WA. This event is hosted by Cougar Mountain Zoo and will feature valuable opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration across our community.

Detailed information, including the schedule at a glance, is available on the Current and Upcoming Conferences page.

Registration opens December 1, 2024. Additional details will be shared soon!

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

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

Small Mammal & Ambassador Symposium

March 5-7, 2025 | Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas

Abstracts due December 2nd, 2024

Practical Zoo Nutrition Management Course - Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Front Royal, VA

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