This Week's Headline Highlights

Conservation and More

ZDR3 - 2024 Impact Report

ZAHP Webinar - HPAI Updates for Zoo and Wildlife Professionals

New tiger exhibit debuts at Wildlife World Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo's ICC opens doors with elephant encounters, sharing mission of wildlife preservation

Coyote Awareness Week

Original limestone quarry used for Alamo discovered at San Antonio Zoo

Polar bear researchers spent nearly 10 years in the Arctic mountains to capture this rare footage

‘Wildlife corridors’ are encouraged to support Kenya’s recovering animal populations

England beaver release scheme welcomed

Animals Crossing: AI Helps Protect Wildlife Across the Globe

The Movement of Lions: New Hope in the Ngorongoro Crater Area

World Wildlife Day 2025: Wildlife success stories from around the world

New and Upcoming Workshops

Recall Training with Parrots

March 16, 2025 From 1-3pm EST | Online

SDZWA Safe Capture Training Events

March 17-18, 2025 | St Joseph, Missouri (Missouri Western State Univ.)

Click here for more information.

Calling All Authors for ZAA’s Quarterly Magazine!

We invite you to contribute to ZAA's quarterly magazine! If you have a successful education or conservation program at your facility and want to share your work, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, we are not seeking opinion pieces; instead, we are looking for articles that highlight your facility's achievements and initiatives.

Interested in contributing? Fill out the form below to get started:

ZAA Magazine Contribution Form

Interested in featuring your ad in our magazine?

Take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your business, organization, or product in our quarterly magazine, reaching a dedicated and engaged audience in the industry.

With a variety of ad sizes and competitive rates, there's a perfect fit for everyone. Don't miss the chance to connect with our readers and make a lasting impression.

Click here to explore our ad rates and reserve your space today!

ZAA Professional Development Webinars

Advanced Animal Training Strategies

March 5th, 2025

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An Overview of Blood Draw Training

March 12th, 2025

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Breaking Down the Fourth Wall: Creative ways facilities can encourage guests to be active participants vs. passive spectators in everyday presentations

March 19th, 2025

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 ZAA Conservation Initiatives Grants

Do you have a game-changing conservation project in mind? ZAA is proud to support innovative initiatives that drive species conservation, habitat preservation, and biodiversity enhancement.

Application Window: January 1, 2025 – April 15, 2025

Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 per project

We’re looking for proposals that excel in: