This Week's Headline Highlights

April 11, 2025

Conservation and More

Tanganyika says MJ the Rhino has new home in Michigan

2 African lions receive 'unprecedented' cataract surgery all in 1 day at Wildlife Safari

Animal Adventure Zoo welcomes new emu, Lilith

Hattiesburg Zoo’s Eastern Bongo has successful horn surgery

Zoo Logic: what is the role of an Accreditation Org?

A historic highway overpass for animals cost nearly $100 million and is almost done

India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble

Michigan saved the Kirtland’s warbler from extinction. What did it cost the environment?

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct

Cataclysmic volcanic eruption in Hawai'i triggers astonishing explosion of life 1,200 miles away

Scientists say they revived dire wolf through biotech company's de-extinction process

New and Upcoming Workshops

Cooperative Care for Low Stress Veterinary Procedures with Parrots

April 12, 2025 From 1-2pm EST

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

2025 March Magazine

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4 Days Left to Apply 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

First Call for Abstracts!

ZAA is pleased to announce the call for abstract submissions for papers and poster sessions for the 2025 Annual Conference, hosted in San Antonio, TX on October 1-4, 2025.

Selected papers and posters should focus on techniques, achievements, or innovative approach to animal care, husbandry, welfare, conservation, training, education, or research. Topics may also include business operations, such as management, marketing, volunteer programming, emergency preparedness, etc.

There are only 12 presentation slots available. This is your chance to showcase your expertise, share your insights, and stand out in the field. If you are selected as a presenter or for a poster, you will receive a reduced speaker registration rate for the conference. If you are selected to present a poster, we will ask for an updated abstract by September 15, 2025.

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 31st, 2025 (11:59pm EDT)

Click Here to Submit Your Abstract

Speakers will be notified regarding acceptance no later than July 1, 2025.

For more information, please visit zooassociation.org or contact us at info@zooassociation.org.

ZAA Professional Development Webinars

Brevard Zoos Voluntary Hoof Trim Training Program

March 26th, 2025

Click here to view the recording

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Cooperative Care for Low Stress Veterinary Procedures with Parrots

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

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

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

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Front Royal, VA

Virtual 4-Week Course: Ambassador Animal Training and Welfare

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

Reaching and Helping the Biting Parrot

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

MAZA Conference

June 17-19, 2025 | Dakota Zoo

Learn More Here

Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop

November 8-13, 2025 | In-Person

Turtle & Tortoise Preservation Group 2025 Conference - Field trip will be to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

November 19-21, 2025 | Mesa, AZ

Click here for more information.

Learn More Here

The events and workshops included in this communication are provided for informational purposes only. Their inclusion does not constitute endorsement or imply affiliation by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA).

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