This Week's Headline Highlights

April 25, 2025

Conservation and More

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium plunges back to the Ice Age with cool new exhibit

Colossal News on Zoo Logic

Apseudes ranma—a peculiar new species named after famous Japanese manga

American Humane Society’s Documentary, “Escape from Extinction: Rewilding” is Now Streaming

Oregon wolf population surpasses 200 for first time in 8 decades

CDFW publishes black bear management plan

Underwater vehicle stumbles across never-seen-alive 'glass' animal in Antarctic abyss

Scientists uncover fossils of animals that roamed Oregon up to 50 million years ago

Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?

Unique southern Utah museum highlights conservation through thousands of taxidermy animals

The trails we share: using camera traps to track how people and wildlife coexist

“Utterly spectacular”: incredibly rare 'pack ice' killer whale filmed swimming in Antarctic snow

Opinion Piece

A discussion on the AZA and sustainability

New and Upcoming Workshops

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

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Front Royal, VA

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57th Annual Conference of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)

August 23–29, 2025 | Kansas City, Mo

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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

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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!

2025 ZAA Awards

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 ZAA Awards of Excellence!

These prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievements across a variety of categories including animal care, conservation, education, exhibit design, and species propagation. If your facility has led innovative projects or made a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and share your story.

Facilities of all sizes are encouraged to apply! Your application will be evaluated alongside submissions from similarly sized institutions. Every achievement matters, and excellence comes in all sizes.

Apply Today

Award Categories:

This is your chance to shine a light on your institution’s dedication, innovation, and passion. Join us in celebrating excellence across the zoological field - apply today!

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

Marine Mammals: Things I Have Learned From Them

May 14, 2025

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Zookeepers: Boots on the Ground Wildlife Conservationists

June 4, 2025

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2025 March Magazine

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

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

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57th Annual Conference of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)

August 23–29, 2025 | Kansas City, Mo

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Elephant Managers Association (EMA) Conference

October 5-8, 2025 | Fresno, CA

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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

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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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