This Week's Headline Highlights

Accredited Facility

Congratulations to Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center on achieving reaccreditation!

Commercial Member

Welcome to our new commercial member!

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2024 Annual Report

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Conservation and More

Announcing the 2nd Annual Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium – Registration and Call for Abstracts Now Open

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Mediterranean monk seals make remarkable return from brink of extinction

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15 Innovative Ways Technology Is Transforming Wildlife Conservation

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Rare fish species successfully hatched at zoo

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Wild Cam: Drought brings drinking problems for Tequila bats

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When scientists sent robots to the bottom of the Red Sea, hundreds of small lights emerged from the darkness

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AI used to protect koalas from being hit on south-west Sydney roads

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Scientists just spent 16 months exploring Earth's oceans – what they found is breathtaking

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Narwhals may be using their tusks to play, new study finds

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New and Upcoming Workshops

Recall Training with Parrots

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

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SDZWA Safe Capture Training Events

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

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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 

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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Brevard Zoos Voluntary Hoof Trim Training Program

March 26th, 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:

  • Conservation research

  • Education and outreach

  • Community engagement

  • Field programs and scientific studies

  • Multidisciplinary approaches to solving conservation challenges

Apply Today

Curious about the impact of these grants? Discover stories of past recipients and their incredible work!

Click here to view past recipients

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Recall Training with Parrots

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

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SDZWA Safe Capture Training Events

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

March 22-23, 2025 | Lincoln, Nebraska (Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln)

April 5-6, 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona (Arizona Game & Fish Dept.)

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Virtual 4-Week Course: Parrot Training and Behavior

Tuesdays: March 18, 2025 | Online

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Cooperative Care for Low Stress Veterinary Procedures with Parrots

April 12, 2025 From 1-2pm EST | Online

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Bitesize Behaviour Series: Raptors Reimagined - A Holistic Approach to Choice-Based Care and Training - Virtual 10 Week Course on Contemporary Raptor Care and Management

Tuesdays beginning April 15, 2025 from 2-4pm EST 

Early Bird Registration pricing ends March 15

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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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Virtual 4-Week Course: Ambassador Animal Training and Welfare

Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 | Online

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Reaching and Helping the Biting Parrot

May 18, 2025 From 1-3pm EST | Online

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MAZA Conference

June 17-19, 2025 | Dakota Zoo

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Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop

November 8-13, 2025 | In-Person

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