This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation & More

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat for Canada Lynx and Announces Final Recovery Plan

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases two bear cubs in Boulder County

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Teamwork makes the dream work for orcas hunting world’s biggest shark

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Seeds of change: BirdLife’s achievements show nature can lead the way

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New research reveals older animals’ role in species survival

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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces $122.5 Million in Conservation Grants from the America the Beautiful Challenge

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Invasive spotted lanternflies thrive in cities

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

Registration is Now Open for the 2025 ZAA Semi-Annual Meeting and Professional Development Workshops! Click here to register.

Join us February 11–14, 2025, in Issaquah, Washington, hosted by Cougar Mountain Zoo for an unforgettable event.

What to expect:

  • Insightful Workshops: Participate in professional development sessions led by industry experts, designed to deepen your knowledge and advance your skills.

  • Meaningful Networking: Connect with peers, colleagues, and leaders in the field who share your passion and commitment to excellence.

  • Community building: Collaborate and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals, building relationships that inspire and strengthen our shared mission.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Incredible Poster Presentations at the 2024 ZAA Conference!

Congratulations to all of our 2024 ZAA Annual Conference presenters! This year’s conference featured an outstanding lineup of poster presenters, showcasing a diverse range of innovative topics. From conservation efforts and animal welfare to groundbreaking research, their work highlights the passion and expertise driving our field forward.

Click here to visit our newsroom and read their abstracts and explore their work in detail! These are ideas that inspire action and spark progress!

ZAA Professional Development Webinars 

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

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

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

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

Register here.

Giraffe & Okapi Conference

January 20 - 24, 2025 | Palm Desert, CA

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Bitesize Behaviour Series Presents: Understanding Observable Behaviour

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

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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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Small Mammal & Ambassador Symposium

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

Abstracts due December 2nd, 2024

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

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Front Royal, VA

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