66Th WAZA Annual Conference | P 2 African Rhino Status and Trends | P 8 45 Years in the Zooworld | P 12 ) in Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

November 4/11 2011

66th WAZA Annual Conference | p 2 African Rhino Status and Trends | p 8 45 Years in the Zooworld | p 12 ) in iMfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa. | © Keryn Adcock Africa. | © Keryn South Game Reserve, ) in iMfolozi Ceratotherium simum Ceratotherium White rhino ( WAZA news 4/11

Gerald Dick Contents Editorial 66th WAZA Annual Conference... 2 Dear WAZA Members! VDZ Annual Conference and 125 Years of History...... 5 The 66th WAZA Annual Conference WAZA Interview: was a big success and accompanied by Rasem Baban...... 6 many important decisions and a fas- African Rhino Status cinating programme. I would like to and Trends...... 8 start with a big thank you to our host, My Career: Jörg Adler...... 12 the Prague Zoo! The whole team of Ramsar: the zoo made all participants feel well World Wetlands Day 2012...... 15 and we were all taken care of perfectly Book Reviews...... 16 well. The beautiful city of Prague was © WAZA Announcements...... 18 a perfect venue and the participants Gerald Dick with Komodo dragon WAZA Training Grant 2010: enjoyed Czech hospitality together with at Prague zoo. Report...... 21 the famous beer. Update: International Studbooks...... 22 In this edition of WAZA News you will I wish to thank all members for their Cuvier’s Gazelle ISB...... 22 find a selection of the photos which are ongoing support of WAZA and espe- WAZA Projects presented on the WAZA website, they cially the WAZA Council under the lead- Dorcas Gazelle update...... 23 illustrate work and fun at the same ership of Mark Penning for supporting Banded Leaf time. Animal population management, me personally and the whole executive Monkey Research...... 24 animal welfare, business and market- office team. Leopard Cat Ecology...... 25 ing and the UN decade on biodiversity Northern River Terrapin...... 26 were the big topics of this year’s confer- Being on the cusp of WAZA’s 77th Anni- Singapore Wild Marine ence. WAZA endorsed the decade on versary year in 2012, I hope you are all Mammal Survey...... 27 biodiversity by adopting the resolution enjoying the 2012 WAZA calendar. Contribution to 66.1 and a project will now be devel- Conservation Biology...... 28 oped in order to provide support to Season’s greetings and best wishes for Obituary: WAZA members in implementing public a successful and prosperous Year 2012! Jack Lacroix Throp...... 29 awareness within this 10 years’ frame- New member Applications...... 30 work. WAZA committees changed a bit Gerald Dick in composition and the handover of WAZA Executive Director presidency concluded the conference.

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Jörg Junhold The President’s Page

Secondly and strongly connected to the above mentioned target 12 we need to address the problems of sustainable management of many of our zoo populations. Analyses in North America, Europe and Australia have revealed that a high percentage of studbooks and breeding programmes is not in good shape and may fail to conserve the genetic heritage of threatened species. I think we have to deal with this task from an inter- regional point of view in many cases in the spirit of “planning globally and managing regionally”. The Committee on Population Management chaired © Zoo Leipzig by Dave Morgan has suggested six Jörg Junhold in Gondwanaland. species in order to start forming true Global Species Management Plans between the regions. Addition- ally, we should consider taking up Taking up the role as WAZA President What are the main topics that we the “One Plan Approach” that CBSG is a great honour and a challenging have to deal with in the coming years? has discussed and link many of our task for me! I like to use this oppor- populations of rare species with those tunity to thank all members for their First of all and as mentioned above in the field with a view to manage confidence in me and to thank my we enter into the Decade on Biodiver- them jointly. Only then we will have predecessor Mark Penning for his sity 2011-2020 which was declared in populations with a sufficient amount outstanding work and his dedication Nagoya during CoP 10 of the Con- of individuals that are well placed to to our community during the last two vention on Biological Diversity 2010. ensure the future survival of those years! I will try hard to meet all of the The UN adopted the so called “Aichi species. expectations that are linked to this targets” as a strategic plan to halt position and work to further develop the loss of biodiversity. Especially the For the handling of these and other our organization to the best of its pos- targets number 1 “awareness raising” tasks which were discussed in Prague sible achievements. and number 12 “stop of extinction of we have to ensure that our Executive known threatened species” are goals Office has the necessary budget and Coming home to Leipzig after a suc- that the zoo community is most suit- number of staff. WAZA had a good cessful and thrilling WAZA Annual able in helping to achieve them. Dur- growth in membership during the last Conference and prior CBSG Annual ing the WAZA Conference we adopted years and I personally hope to contrib- Meeting, for which I am most grate- the proposal to apply for a major ute to this development by focusing ful to our marvellous host, the grant of the Swiss based Foundation on China and South East Asia. These Prague Zoo. I have again realised in order to develop a three years pilot fast developing regions aim to catch how close the links between zoos project that will enable our members up with modern zoo standards and we and this important IUCN specialist to jump into this huge task. should help them in this process. I am group are. My sincere thanks go to eagerly looking forward to cooper- Dr Robert Lacy for his work as CBSG I feel that this is a most important ate with all WAZA members and the Chairman during the last 8 years and opportunity for WAZA members to potential new members for a success- my congratulations to Dr Onnie Byers join the international conservation ful future! for taking up this role. We can be very community in a broader context and happy to profit from their expert’s ad- contribute measurable input for the vice, especially over the next years sake of future generations! within the International Decade on Biodiversity. 2 WAZA news 4/11

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office 66th WAZA Annual Conference, Prague: A Big Success!

Over 200 participants from 40 dif- • Involvement of all WAZA As a very encouraging result of the ferent countries came together in members for the United Nations conference survey, 90% of the partici- Prague in order to discuss how to Decade on Biodiversity pants rate the conference facilities as intensify partnerships for sustaining • Commitment of WAZA members good or excellent, 75% of the par- viable animal populations. The con- to cooperate on the sustainable ticipants were very satisfied with the ference included over 20 high level management of animal populations technical presentations on the 1st day presentations from experts around • Improvement of and more than 90% of the partici- the world, addressing the future situ- ethical standards for the future pants really enjoyed the organized ation of animal populations, animal • Further WAZA membership growth social events. A detailed analysis will welfare and conservation. Addition- with a focus on Asian countries go to the WAZA programme commit- ally the program included workshops • Improvement of WAZA communi- tee for further consideration. and a discussion on the UN Decade cation outreach on Biodiversity declared by the Unit- ed Nations General Assembly for the period of 2011 to 2020. The related …The zoos and aquariums of the world resolution was unanimously adopted. are important partners in conservation, The incoming president, Jörg Junhold, defined in his inaugural address the in raising awareness and in providing main challenges or themes for his term of presidency: assistance in capacity building to governments at all levels…

It is 40 years since WAZA had its last You can find all documents and pres- annual conference in Prague and we entations and photos of the confer- hope it will not take another 40 years ence on the WAZA website, member to come back again! Thanks go to area/documents/66th Annual Confer- the host, the Prague zoo and all its ence, Prague. staff members for having organised such a wonderful and productive conference! To find out more: www.waza.org © WAZA Vít Kahle and Miroslav Bobek. WAZA news 4/11 5

Thomas Kauffels, VDZ President VDZ Annual Conference and 125 Years of History

The annual conference of the German The second full day was occupied on the agenda was the upcoming Zoo Directors’ Association (VDZ) was with the membership meetings. 125th anniversary of the VDZ in 2012. hosted by the Zoological Garden Han- The Director of the VDZ, Dr. Peter This event will be celebrated in March nover from June 22nd–June 25th, 2011. Dollinger, reported on the meet- 2012 in Berlin with a social gathering, The VDZ Board, comprising Presi- ings at the Federal German Ministry a day of presentations on the history dent Dr. Thomas Kauffels (Opel-Zoo for Food, Agriculture and Customer of the VDZ and its member zoos and Kronberg), Vice-President Theo Pagel Protection, where he, the President visits to the two Berlin zoos. Also on (Cologne), the members Dr. Ste- and the Vice-President are facing this occasion a book on all VDZ-zoos phan Hering-Hagenbeck (Hamburg), delegates from German animal rights will be published. Dr. Gisela von Hegel (Karlsruhe), groups and animal welfare activists Dr. Ulrich Schürer (Wuppertal), to discuss the “Minimum Standards The conference ended with a visit Dr. Michael Martys (Innsbruck) and for Keeping Mammals”. It was stated to Magdeburg Zoo, where we were Dr. Olivier Pagan (Basel), welcomed that it is in fact unbelievable, that warmly welcomed by the Mayor around 150 members and guests. within a group, which is instigated of the City of Magdeburg, Dr. Lutz At this point I would like to thank the to discuss the needs of animals in Trümper, our colleague, Zoo Director Hannover Zoo team, with the new captivity, are people who have never Dr. Kai Perret and his staff. Executive Director Frank Werner and looked after an animal or have been the Zoological Director Dr. Heiner En- responsible for its well-being. Nev- gel for their great hospitality and the ertheless the zoos need to be very smooth progress of the conference. aware of current anti-zoo prolifera- The VDZ also thanks the President tion of these organisations, which of the Hannover Region, Mr. Hauke are mostly located in the German Jagau, who is the President of the capital Berlin and therefore have easy board of Hannover Zoo Society, for access to the political circles. Another its time and the welcoming words to main issue was the exorbitantly high the audience. invoices compared to 2010 which the members received from the ISIS. As is the tradition, the conference Therefore the VDZ had invited the started with an evening ice-breaker, President of the ISIS board, Dr. David followed by a whole symposium day, Field from London Zoo, who gave highlighting the following issues: a presentation on the problems which 1. Tasks and customer perception of ISIS and ZIMS are facing at the mo- zoological gardens; 2. Animal Keep- ment. His talk was followed by a very ing and Husbandry; and 3. Associa- lively discussion. Another issue raised tions, authorities and co-operative was the decision of the EAZA Council partners – interconnection and cross- to install a mandatory accreditation linkage of zoological gardens. system to the EAZA membership. After a controversial debate, the The presentation given covered membership voted unanimously on a wide variety of topics – what the a proposal that the VDZ will accept polar bear “Knut” had contributed to the mandatory accreditation for the zoo community, co-operation be- all EAZA members in case that the tween zoos and the WWF, what zoos EAZA Annual meeting will approve can learn from botanical gardens, the the Council decision. A further item experiences of a mixed exhibit show- ing bears and wolves and the success- © Opel zoo ful parent-raising of an aye-aye. Thomas Kauffels and 6 weeks old red panda (Ailurus fulgens). 6 WAZA news 4/11 Rasem Baban WAZA Interview Zoo Architect at Leipzig Zoo

Rasem Baban is head of the department for buildings, maintenance and construction at Leipzig Zoo, Germany, for 9 years. He was a real estate consultant and project manager before he joined the zoo. Since 2002, he is in charge of the most challenging and rewarding projects. Rasem kindly accepted to answer questions about his most exciting project, the establishment of tropical Gondwanaland in Europe, one of the largest constructions of its kind.

WAZA: What exactly is your role at What are the main specificities of Leipzig Zoo? Rasem: My responsibili- a zoo’s architect job as opposed to ties as General Manager and Techni- any other architect? The main task cal Director are zoo development of a zoo architect is to look after and project managing of all our new animals’ needs as if they were normal © Rasem Baban projects, managing the construction, “human” clients who are in need of Rasem Baban in Malaysia selecting tropical logistics and maintenance depart- a new home. This demands a special plants for Gondwanaland. ment and technical department (IT, grasp I can´t describe. A zoo architect building services). Also supervising also has to create natural (not trashy) the nursery (indoor and landscape theme worlds with the demand to conservation) is especially a very fulfil the latest standards in species- ambitious job since the opening of appropriate husbandry. Last but not the tropical hall Gondwanaland and least he has to meet the visitors´ Ride where evolution starting with a very “exotic” challenge manag- expectations in terms of encounter- the big bang until today is shown. An ing the feeding department. So this ing the animals. Asian village and Asian-style restau- sounds really like a diversified job. rant and conference centre is also Could you take us through a typical integrated into the hall. You were trained as an architect; can day of your working life? That´s dif- you describe your career and what ficult because in a zoo there is no one You were involved in this project in brought you to the zoo world? I stud- day like the other. But of course some Leipzig Zoo since the beginning; what ied architecture at the University of routine work is facing me as well. The was your role? As the Project Manag- Applied Science in Trier and gradu- first thing in the morning is to check er of Gondwanaland, I had to develop, ated in 1994. My first career steps my emails and other correspondence. organize and roll out the Europe-wide where in construction companies After this, I have to supervise many architecture competition. Next steps as site manager and then as project meetings during the projects and in were to negotiate all constructions manager. After this, I worked as the early afternoon, I go on site-in- contracts, time schedules and the consultant architect for international spection rounds. Between this, I must budget. I was also supervising the real estate projects all over Europe clear many situations that nobody entire construction progress and for many years. Changing to a zoo expected (a zoo construction site is coordinating all involved partners in was motivated by my wish to create a never-ending surprise). In addition, this project. A very special job was things with more sustainability. the rest of the zoo must be checked the selection of the tropic plants and The responsibility of our society for the and my members of staff are waiting trees in their native countries in Asia complex habitats of our threatened for feedback or other things. In the and America and organizing the logis- flora and fauna has to be “transported” evening, I find the time to calm down tics in the background. into the consciousness of the people and to create new ideas for the future. Creating the theme story near the today, more than ever before. Species entrance area (the Asian market and nature conservation are current Can you describe what Gondwana- place with temple wall, dragon cave topics and zoological institutions are land exactly is, in a few words and and explorer’s hut) with a famous the best possible place to make this figures? Gondwanaland is Europe’s stage designer was a new experience demanding subject matter accessible largest rainforest hall (16,500 sqm) I never want to miss. to the visitors of all ages in an emo- displaying over 40 animal and 500 tionally appealing, and at the same plant species from 3 continents under time, scientific way. The fact that one single roof. Visitors can explore this can only be achieved in connec- the plant and animal world on foot, tion with a credible, near-natural and via jungle paths and suspensions species-appropriate approach to the bridges and by a world’s unique boat animals that we were given to look trip on our rainforest river “Gamanile” after, constitutes a special challenge beginning with a trip trough a Dark I always wanted to face as an architect. WAZA news 4/11 7

What were the main challenges you had to face to build Gondwanaland? The main challenge was to organize the logistics between planting of more than 24,000 plants and 120 giant tropical trees (one of the biggest tropical tree was up to 12 meters high © Zoo Leipzig and 15 tons heavy) and continuous Rope bridge leading to tree giants. working process. A second problem was to create a stable climate (tem- Now that this project is finalised, What is your next main project? perature, humidity and airflow) inside what was the biggest and successful Our master plan “Zoo of the future” the hall during the planting period challenge, which makes you proud contains even more exiting projects and to avoid bringing pests inside the after all? That this “small world” will for example the theme world of hall, which can endanger the sensi- work perfectly and all animals and South America, the Asian riverside, tive new plants. the plants will feel comfortable. To an insectarium and so on. We have to The normal routine of bringing costs, import all these tropical plants from evaluate this master plan with great time and quality together is a chal- abroad and to plant them just in time care because the original idea to lenge in every project but of course, during a hard wintertime was a haz- locate Gondwanaland in the middle with Gondwanaland this reached ardous adventure. Moreover, that the of our Zoo area (Gondwanaland was a new dimension. project was well received by our visi- then realized on a nearby formerly in- tors and zoo experts alike. In addition, dustrial area) left a white place on the Did you work closely with educators the number of visitors has exceeded master plan’s map. This area must be and veterinarians to make this project our expectations. planned anew. In other words, work is happen and how would you describe not running out! your relationship with the animals’ According to you, what are the most specialists during this project? important qualities to work in the Without the close daily cooperation maintenance/construction field in between architects, curators, veteri- a Zoo? Firstly, you need a sense narians and educators this project for nature conservation. Secondly, would never have been realized. you must have to keep in mind the The valuable knowledge of all these visitors’ needs as well as those of the experts was an especially important animals. Thirdly, be open for every source I could always rely on. The suc- unexpected situation you will be cess of Gondwanaland is an example faced (even in ostensive “under con- of perfect interdisciplinary teamwork. trolled” moments in a zoo!). 8 WAZA news 4/11

Richard H Emslie & Michael H Knight African Rhino Status and Trends from IUCN SSC African Rhino Specialist Group (AfRSG)

Rhino numbers

IUCN SSC AfRSG held its ninth meet- 1,225 in 2007) with over 300 in each 98.3% of Africa’s (black and white) ing at Mokala National Park, South of Namibia and Kenya. However, due rhinos continue to be conserved Africa in March 2011. At this meeting to poaching, white rhino numbers in by four range States: South Africa, continental numbers and trends of Zimbabwe have dropped below 300 Namibia, Kenya and Zimbabwe. Bot- African rhino were updated to pro- (although indications are numbers swana, Tanzania and Swaziland each duce provisional revised continental are starting to slightly increase again). conserve over 100 rhinos with smaller estimates as of 31 December 2010. Numbers in Botswana, Swaziland and numbers in Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Uganda continue to grow and more Mozambique and Angola. Despite increased levels of poaching white rhino have been introduced to since the 2008 AfRSG meeting, num- a Zambian Park. The last four poten- bers of white (Ceratotherium simum) tially breeding northern white rhino Poaching and black rhino (Diceros bicornis) have have been translocated from Dvůr increased at a continental level reach- Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic to The rise in poaching in certain range ing an estimated 20,160 (496 popula- a reserve in Kenya in the hope this States continues to be of concern. tions) and 4,880 (134 populations) will stimulate breeding. Point 26 of the Secretariat’s report respectively by the end of 2010 as (SC61 Doc 45.1) on the implementa- shown in Figure 1. Since black rhino numbers bottomed tion of Res Conf 9.14 (rev CoP15) indi- out at 2,410 in 1995, numbers have cated it was likely that the total num- Since 1991 white rhino numbers in doubled increasing to 4,880 in the ber of rhinos (both species) poached Africa have increased by an aver- wild during the last 15 years (an in South Africa in 2011 is likely to age net 6.8% per annum. South average annual increase of 4.8%). exceed 2010’s 333 animals. This year Africa remains the major white rhino Updated subspecies totals (and (as of the 3rd August 2011) 239 rhino range State conserving 93.2% of this strongholds) as of the end of 2010 have been poached in South Africa. species with numbers increasing to were 2,200 D.b.minor (South Africa Extrapolating (assuming a similar rate 18,800 by the end of 2010. Numbers and to a lesser extent Zimbabwe), of poaching for the rest of the year), of southern white rhino in other 1,920 D.b.bicornis (Namibia) and gives an estimated possible 2011 range States have also increased 740 D.b.michaeli (Kenya). Black rhino poaching total of 406 animals. from an estimated 831 in 1997 to also occur in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, 1,365 by the end of 2010 (up from Swaziland, Angola and Mozambique.

Figure 1. White Rhino and Black Rhino population trends 1991–2010 Changes in estimated numbers of white and black rhino in Africa since 1991 with fitted second-order polynomial trendline (IUCN SSC AfRSG data). WAZA news 4/11 9

The slight decline in poaching in 2011 licized arrests, some convictions and (of around 8–9%), and below actual since peak levels at the end of 2010 other initiatives might be starting to underlying metapopulation growth (Figure 2) suggest that in South Africa have an effect. rates (which tend to be less than this the increased law enforcement effort, level). Current levels of poaching are formation of the National Wildlife Current poaching levels in South Af- therefore sustainable and numbers Crime Reaction Unit, elevation of rica in 2011 (extrapolated for the full are continuing to increase in South rhino crimes to top priority crimes, year) represents 1.96% of the current Africa. Reported poaching levels in appointment of advocates to pros- number of rhinos in the country and Kenya in 2010 were similar at 2.29% ecute cases, increasing use of DNA as this is well below the maximum and these poaching levels, although evidence, use of the army in Kruger potential population growth rate for of concern, are also sustainable. National Park, a number of well pub- rhinos with a stable age structure What would not be sustainable would be for the rate of poaching to continue to escalate at the rate it did in South Africa from 2007 to the end of 2010 or as it did in Figure 2: Rhino poaching/day (both species) in South Africa Zimbabwe from 2006 to 2008 (with Figure shows 1) the escalation in reported poaching from 2008 to date, the latter causing rhino numbers in and 2) the slight decline in poaching in 2011 (up to 3rd August) compared to peak recorded that country to decline). For exam- poaching in the last four months of 2010. While the current 2011 poaching level is 21.6% higher ple, the loss of 333 rhino in South than average 2010 levels, the poaching rate in the first seven months of 2011 is 8.4% lower Africa in 2010 represented a poaching than the peak rate recorded in the last 4 months of 2010. level 2.73 times greater than 2009. If that trend were to continue for just two years, the annual number of rhino poached in South Africa would increase to 12.0% of total numbers of rhino in South Africa (at the end of 2010) which would be unsustain- able, and numbers would start to decline.

While numbers continue to increase at a continental level, there is ab- solutely no room for complacency. The escalation of poaching in recent years is a crisis needing a major effort to bring it under control before it threatens to reverse the successes achieved. 10 WAZA news 4/11

» Table 1: Poaching in the four main African rhino range States for the period 2006–2011 Values expressed as a % of rhino numbers in each country in 2010. These figures represent minimums as additional rhino may have been poached and been undetected. (Based on AfRSG and TRAFFIC data).

Reported number poached Reported number poached Reported number Reported number poached 2006–2011 to date 2006–2011 to date as % poached 2010 in 2010 as % of 2010 of 2010 rhino numbers rhino numbers Kenya 62 6.47% 22 2.29% Namibia 4 0.18% 2 0.09% South Africa 826 3.99% 333 1.61% Zimbabwe 321 44.52% 45 6.24%

Table 1 shows that in recent years, in Warning – Increased thefts Acknowledgements terms of absolute numbers, rhino of rhino horn worldwide – poaching has been highest in South Need for vigilance This is an edited version of an infor- Africa and Zimbabwe. Poaching (as mation document prepared for CITES a proportion of rhino numbers) has Zoos worldwide need to be on their Standing Committee Meeting 61. been most severe in Zimbabwe with guard to protect their rhinos and The AfRSG would like to acknowledge current rhino numbers in Zimbabwe especially secure any rhino horn they the cooperation and provision of now lower than they were in 2007 as may have (on display or from natural information by range States on which a result. The recorded numbers of mortalities) given increased thefts much of this information document rhinos poached in Zimbabwe have of horn internationally. It is recom- is based. The AfRSG also would like declined since peak levels in 2008, mended that only models of horn and to acknowledge sponsorship of the and there are signs that rhino num- not real horn are put on display. Mokala AfRSG meeting and the core bers are starting to slowly increase support being provided to the Scien- again. However, the level of poaching tific Officer by WWF’s African Rhino in Zimbabwe in 2010 as a percentage Appropriate Penalties Programme, Save the Rhino Inter- of current rhino numbers remains for Rhino Crimes national, US Fish & Wildlife Service’s very high. Poaching would not need Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund and to increase much more to once again Res 9.14 (revCoP15) calls upon range the International Rhino Foundation. cause numbers to decline. Although States “to be vigilant in their law Endangered Wildlife Trust is thanked a cause for concern, current poach- enforcement efforts including … the for administrative support. ing levels in Kenya and South Africa application of appropriate penalties to will not lead to population decline. act as effective deterrent”. In the case Poaching remains low in Namibia. of Kenya, penalties are currently in the process of being reviewed and Pseudo-hunting1 appears to have revised. As was highlighted in the increased again in a couple of South joint IUCN/TRAFFIC report on rhinos African provinces. There has been to CoP14 (CoP14 Doc 54), legislated News Box a recent well publicised arrest and penalties in Mozambique are inade- investigations are also underway quate to act as an effective deterrent. BBC reported on 25 October into this issue. The South African This issue has increased in impor- 2011: A critically endangered government is currently investigating tance given that intelligence and in- species of rhino is now extinct in the best ways to deal with this issue. vestigations have revealed that many Vietnam, according to a report Plans are also being made to revise of the poached horns from South by conservation groups. the country’s white rhino conserva- Africa are being couried via Mozam- tion strategy. bique, with many of the poachers The WWF and the International (especially in Eastern Kruger National Rhino Foundation said the coun- Park) also coming from there. try’s last Javan rhino was probably killed by poachers, as its horn had been cut off.

1 Pseudo-hunting refers to the suspicious hunting of a rhino by someone who doesn’t appear to be a normal or proficient hunter and who comes from countries not previously known to have To find out more: a culture of big game hunting and who is prepared to pay high prices to hunt rhino and seems www.rhinos-irf.org/afrsg/ primarily interested in getting the horns rather than undertaking the hunt. WAZA news 4/11 11

Comment from the Chair of the Committee for Population Management, Dave Morgan:

The stipulation by the South Afri- onus of its implementation may mental Affairs going forward will can Department of Environmental have far-reaching consequences recommend very strongly that Affairs that White Rhinos may for the Association. Whilst the this proviso be limited to current only be exported from South Af- rationale behind this stipulation is and present institutional mem- rica to WAZA members is indeed fully recognised and understood, bers of WAZA and to members a privilege and a clear demonstra- WAZA Council is concerned that of WAZA regional associations tion of the level of credibility and the membership screening proce- where a recognised membership standing that WAZA enjoys with dure presently utilized by WAZA screening protocol or accredita- international licensing and per- is not sufficiently robust to the tion programme is in effect. mitting authorities. However the extent of these responsibilities. responsibilities that ensue from Communication with the South such a licensing condition and the African Department of Environ- 12 WAZA news 4/11

H. Jörg Adler, Allwetterzoo Münster My Career 45 Years in The Zoo World – How Time Flies!

For a zoo director to have the name In 1968, then, I was a fully trained Meanwhile I had become a father, and “Adler“, which means “eagle“ in Eng- zookeeper, so I had a proper job. This I loved my work, but I couldn’t get vet- lish, is – from a marketing point of was my good fortune because at erinary medicine off my mind. In the view – a blessing. But it’s not because this time I met my future wife, who GDR at that time there was a course of my name that I have been the would probably never have married of study leading to a degree as Director of Münster’s Allwetterzoo someone who swept up leaves for a “veterinary engineer”, a sort of as- since 1996, but rather because of a living. I became the head keeper sistant vet. I gave up my job at the zoo, a number of coincidences during my of the ungulates area, which meant although I was now well established career in the zoo world. that once again I was among cattle. there, and embarked on this course This was a job which gave me a lot of of study. I completed it by 1973 with I was actually born in the Leipzig pleasure, despite the physical exer- top grades and then began work as University animal hospital (appropri- tion involved. At that time there was an assitant vet in precisely the same ately, given my name), because my no technical equipment such as leaf- animal hospital at Leipzig University father was a vet and had a flat there blowers (I still had to sweep up leaves in which I had grown up 30 years that went with the job. I had barely as a head keeper!), mini-tractors or earlier. I actually had every reason to started crawling when my father electric loading ramps. Every 30 kg be satisfied now, but I had caught the found me in the stable sitting under sack of animal feed had to be carried bug of working with exotic animals a horse, enthusiastically shouting on my back. In the winter we drove and in 1975 I returned to Leipzig Zoo- “woof woof”. I later made up for this the drinking water to the enclosure in logical Gardens to stay. In addition to zoological lapse when, with the small a water tank as the water pipes had having responsibility for work safety hands I had at the age of 12 or 13, frozen (and they regularly burst in the I was, as an assistant vet, the contact I helped to deliver ten piglets with spring). for the vets from the university animal a little help from my father and with hospital who provided external sup- some astonished farmers looking The most interesting time of the port for the zoo. on. I now knew what I wanted to year was always one month in late be – a vet! However, the grades in my summer, when the traditional animal 1978 was a special highlight for final school exams in what was then traders from West Germany “bought Leipzig Zoo, and therefore for myself, the GDR were a definite obstacle to up” the entire stock of ungulate too. On the occasion of the zoo’s this aim – so it was more by chance followers – not for coveted hard 100th birthday celebrations the an- that I embarked on what has become currency, but in exchange for other nual congress of the IUDZG (today’s a career lasting exactly 45 years. zoo animals which we wanted more WAZA) was held in Leipzig. The most In 1966 I started working at Leipzig than “Deutschmarks”. There wasn’t celebrated zoo directors – who I had Zoo as an assistant zookeeper. It was any anaesthetic equipment for cases only known from articles and photos autumn, and in the concrete ungu- when animals had to be loaded or be up to then – came to our zoo. As lates enclosure to which I had been given medical treatment. The senior I had developed a certain talent for assigned I had to sweep up the leaves zookeeper opened the gate of the en- organization (which was quite valu- every day. In order not to have to closure and we got started with ropes, able in the GDR’s economy, in which sweep up leaves for the rest of my life, nets and wooden planks. Admittedly, everything was scarce) I was given I quickly embarked on professional the anaesthetics and transportation the task of organizing and looking training to become a zookeeper. This used today are easier on animals and after the cultural programme at the training was very demanding in the zoo staff alike, but a touch of ro- congress. At that time the status GDR, also serving as an example for mance has gone our of the job – and that these social events enjoyed was West German zoos. no monkey can be caught without incomparably higher than today, and a blowpipe any more. as a result I got to know personally all the “silverbacks” from the world’s zoos. This acted as a strong motiva- tion for me in my further work at the zoo, and from then on I was always present at the numerous visits that colleagues from other countries paid us. As a result I met Ulysses Seal, who even then was known worldwide as a driving force behind international wildlife conservation. From then on 13

Jörg Adler as Zoo Director together with friends in Münster. we enjoyed a close friendship, and his a hippopotamus and many more unmistakeable, charismatic manner besides. I indicated to the Leipzig has always influenced me – especially hosts that I would be very pleased to later, in the 1990s, when my period transport these animals to Vietnam. My life experienced a profound of active work in the field of wildlife And so I was preparing this unique change at the end of 1989, at the turn conservation began as well as my ac- animal transport and I embarked in of the year, because my family and tive participation in CBSG. October 1984 a six-week journey to I left the GDR and my beloved Leipzig Vietnam on board a freighter with Zoo (which I still dream about at night, In 1977/78, and at the urging of my three containers full of zoo animals 20 years later!), primarily in order to then boss and mentor, Prof. Sieg- (including a hippopotamus, a lion, start a new life for our children in fried Seifert, I started on an external a tiger, zebras and ponies, further un- West Germany. Thanks to my unfor- university course of agricultural sci- gulates and a variety of waterbirds). gettable colleague Dr. Wolfgang Ge- ence, in order to obtain the academic Let me just mention two highlights walt, I found sanctuary for my family degree necessary to be a curator. of this jouney on the Ark. In the Suez and myself initially at Duisburg Zoo, In 1982/83 I then had the choice of Canal an oversight on the part of my where we moved into a guest room becoming a curator for ungulates and colleague travelling with me meant in the bird house – which provided elephants or for primates. I opted for that an adult lion escaped from its a great story for the press: “Adler the primates, resulting in a few excit- crate, left the container and – visibily (Eagle) family from the east finds ing but turbulent years for my family. confused – went for walk around the sanctuary in the bird house”! In those days it was customary for ship. This odyssey lasted for hours baby apes which were not reared by and I managed to end it with a piece From Duisburg I moved to Münster, their mothers to have as close a con- of meat that I had spiked with my thanks to a tip from Prof. Georg tact as possible to someone who own sleeping tablets. The other thing Klös, the influential Director of the looked after them – ideally in a family. happened towards the end of the West Berlin Zoo who had been well- As a result, from 1984 to 1989 we had voyage, when I visited the zoo in disposed towards me back in my days in our care – in addition to our own Singapore harbour during a brief stop in Leipzig. On 1 April 1990 I began my three children – numerous babys of there. We two Leipzig curators were new job as a zoological assistant in the Northern white-cheeked gibbons and probably the first colleagues who had Allwetterzoo in Münster. In late 1990, Yellow-cheeked gibbons (a zoological come from eastern Europe, making as a result of personnel changes, I was rarity in European zoos at this time), us a pair of exotic creatures in this given special responsibility for the several chimpanzees and an Orangu- particular zoo – a zoo which over- zoological division. Equally unexpect- tan. These were unforgettable years whelmed us in every respect. edly, I was made Zoo Director and with their own ups and downs. CEO in 1996. This was the beginning Vietnam! The country is an integral of a new challenge for me person- One lasting aspect of my career was part of both my professional life and ally, and together with the highly the beginning of my work in Viet- my private life. In the years before motivated team at the Allwetterzoo nam which started in 1984. A high- 1989 there were further voyages to I developed a new overall concept for ranking delegation from Ho Chi Minh and from Vietnam with chimpanzees, the zoo: “Experience animals close- City, one of the cities twinned with an orangutan, another hippopota- up”. We have made Münster one of the Leipzig, also visited the zoo, ac- mus, a pygmy hippopotamus and most popular and well-known zoos companied by prominent Leipzig a variety of ungulates for Saigon Zoo. in Germany’s Top Ten (according to politicians. I was present when the I brought back elephants from Saigon “Stern” magazine in June 2008) – and leader of the Vietnamese delegation for Leipzig Zoo. Today, elephants without any of the enormous funding chose animals from our zoo which from these transports live in various enjoyed, for example, by the zoos in didn’t exist in Vietnam: a zebra, a lion, European zoos. Hanover, Leipzig or Gelsenkirchen. 14 »

Developing this zoo philosophy in Münster has been one aspect of my work so far. However, the most important field of work for me personally, as well as for the international © Jörg Adler archive reputation of the Allwetterzoo, is Jörg Adler receives Vietnam’s highest award: left Pham Huu Thu, in-situ conservation. I had already chief of department of t he exterior, middle: Jörg Adler, dedicated myself to conservation right Rolf Schulze, German ambassador in Hanoi. during my Leipzig years when I met Ulysses Seal. And it is to my time in Leipzig that I owe the contacts with Vietnam. In November 1990 these Today the Allwetterzoo is respon- contacts led to the unexpected re- sible for two prominent projects in followed the establishment of the discovery of the Delacour’s langur in Indochina, www.catbalangur.org and Westphalian Wildlife Conservation Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. www.accb-cambodia.org, includ- Society and, ten years ago, the now This marked the birth of the in-situ ing such species as Cat Ba Langur, internationally renowned “Stiftung projects for primate conservation in Greater Adjutant and Bengal vulture. Artenschutz” based in Münster. Vietnam which the Münster Allwet- terzoo looks after today. Further Regarding in-situ conservation: as 45 years as a “zoo worker”: in October projects in Vietnam grew up over the long ago as 1993, at the EEP Confer- 2011, when I reached my 65th birthday, years, supervised by other zoos such ence in Salzburg, I suggested setting I should by rights have retired. But as Frankfurt, Cologne and especially, up a Conservation Committee in the I have been given an extension of my “home zoo” of Leipzig. In 1991, EAZA. At the time I reaped a meas- three years, because there are still and almost by chance, I took the first ure of derision in the auditorium, a few projects I got off the ground photos of a hitherto unknown species but today I am now a long-standing that I want to – and have been asked of douc langur which I published in member of this Committee, as well as to – complete before I say goodbye the ZOONOOZ of San Diego Zoo. of the WAZA. Way back in 1996 the to the zoo world, probably in 2014. This species now is known as the Allwetterzoo set up a budget for in- However, I will definitely not be grey-shanked douc langur. situ conservation and hired the first saying goodbye to an active role in in-situ curator at a German zoo. There wildlife conservation! WAZA news 4/11 15

Lynn Sorrentino – The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Ramsar Celebrates World Wetlands Day: 2 February 2012

World Wetlands Day World Wetlands Day 2012: How Can You Get Involved? Wetlands and Tourism 2 February each year is World Wet- Anyone who is interested in wetlands, lands Day. It marks the date of the The overall theme for WWD 2012 is including WAZA member organiza- adoption of the Convention on Wet- Wetlands and Tourism. This theme is tions worldwide, can promote World lands on 2 February 1971, in the Ira- linked directly to the work of Ramsar Wetlands Day 2012 by customizing nian city of Ramsar on the shores of and WAZA on sustainability, educa- the WWD materials and hosting the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, tion, and biodiversity conservation – events with local wetland partners the Ramsar Secretariat has provided and especially to the efforts of the and conservation organizations on materials so that government agen- 300 WAZA member zoos, aquariums, WWD. The WWD 2012 materials cies, non-governmental organiza- and associations from around the are ideal for use in a zoo, aquarium tions, conservation organizations, world that host more than 700 million or other educational setting, so we and groups of citizens can help raise visitors annually. Tourism is important would encourage you to use them to public awareness about the impor- for both of our organizations. show your visitors and students how tance and value of wetlands. healthy wetlands, healthy wildlife, Wetland tourism has benefits both and responsible tourism are con- locally and nationally for people nected. and wildlife – stronger economies, sustainable livelihoods, healthy, To see how other conservation informed people and thriving organizations have adapted and cus- ecosystems. At least 35% of the tomized WWD materials, please see: 1,952 Ramsar sites around the world www.ramsar.org/WWD-adaptations. record some level of tourism activ- If you would like to receive a DVD ity. When environmental awareness with WWD 2012 design files, please and conservation education are part write to [email protected]. of well-managed tourism activities in wetlands, the value of wetlands Ramsar has key contacts in the 160 is obvious. Appreciating this value is Convention Party countries – and if essential to understanding the need you would like to get in touch with to maintain biodiversity and support them to consider hosting a World conservation efforts globally. Wetlands Day 2012 activity, please see: www.ramsar.org/Key-contacts. You may contact the Administra- What Have We Produced for tive Authority or the National Focal WWD 2012? Points for Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Focal Point). Secretariat has offered a new selection of posters, stickers, children’s ac- Please join us in celebrating Wetlands tivities, and more – free of charge, and Tourism for World Wetlands Day with a unifying theme. To help 2012! support your WWD 2012 activities, we have produced a poster, a sticker, a brochure, an activity for children, and three comic strips by Pattie, our cartoonist in Argentina. To view and download the materials, please visit To find out more: www.ramsar.org/WWD. www.ramsar.org/WWD 16 Books WAZA news 4/11

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Book Reviews Penguin-Pedia, Photographs photos, then he has succeeded. The Species on the Edge and Facts from One Man’s credo, which is mentioned in the of Survival by IUCN Search for the Penguins of book is “knowledge is a prerequisite Collins Bartholomew, 2011. the World by David Salomon for help” and this is clearly visible 400pp. ISBN 978-0-00-741914-2 Brown Books Publishing, throughout the book. In addition to Dallas, Texas, 2011. the book a website was created and All you wanted to know about the red 304pp. ISBN 978-1-61254-015-3 people can ask questions online. It is list, but never dared to ask, you will hoped that through a better knowl- find it in this beautifully illustrated A lifelong photographer got struck by edge also conservation of the species book. The book inspired by IUCN’s “penguin-mania” and spent two sum- can be supported. The sections Species of the Day initiative, dating mers sailing the southern oceans in called David’s observations cover back to the UN Year of Biodiver- order to take photos of all 17 penguin the adventures of the author during sity 2010, features a selection of species. David Salomon is also a part- his trip throughout Antarctica and 365 plants, animals and fungi listed on time writer and a full-time real estate present personal views, reflections The IUCN Red List of Threatened Spe- developer from Dallas, Texas. Fifty and his field observations. Those very cies™. Each profile includes a descrip- cents of the proceeds of each book personal parts are then followed be tion of the species, its conservation go to the Dallas Zoo. descriptions of biology, habitat etc. status, threats, geographical range The book is beautifully illustrated by for each species. This textbook style and the conservation action that is over 300 stunning images; it provides section is then always concluded by needed to protect it. All of this is ac- species accounts, personal stories, some tables highlighting major facts, companied by a striking photograph facts and figures on all 17 species and such as weights of the birds, breed- of the species, making the book descriptions of the habitat, forag- ing data, prey and others. Finally the a must-read for nature lovers, young ing behavior, breeding biology and sections “Where to find a penguin and old. Environmental enthusiasts much more. If it was the intention of in a zoo? And where to find them in and anyone who is concerned about the author to convey lots of informa- the wild? conclude the book together the state of the world’s wildlife will tion in an easy to read style as well with an extensive bibliography. find it a useful guide to our planet’s as via those outstanding wonderful Whether you are just enjoying beauti- biodiversity, the threats it faces and ful photos or are looking for detailed methods to conserve it. information on penguins or prefer to This book provides not only concise read adventure stories related to pen- information about charismatic spe- guins, this is the right book, enjoy! cies and makes everybody understand what biodiversity means, but leads through the concept of red listing. The red list became a bench- mark against which to measure the success of conservation actions and besides a bit of history the book provides also current summaries on overall conservation status, such as that 1 in 4 mammals and 1 in 8 birds and even more than 1 in 3 amphibians face extinction. It is hoped that also this book will help to better understand the current biodiversity crisis and trigger more action.

To find out more: To find out more: www.penguin-pedia.com www.harpercollins.co.uk WAZA news 4/11 Books 17

Markus Gusset – Udo Ganslosser – WAZA Executive Office University Greifswald and Jena

Zoo Conservation Biology Sustainability in Zoo • Part two describes exemplary by John E. Fa, Stephan Operations: Nachhaltigkeit projects addressing several German M. Funk and Donnamarie im Zoobetrieb zoos with different specialities. O’Connell by Udo Ganslosser (Ed) • Part three highlights technical Cambridge University Press, Filander Verlag, Fürth, 2011. examples for programmes to save Cambridge, 2011 | 336 pp 160pp. ISBN 978-3-930831-78-4 energy ISBN 978-0-521-53493-2 (paperback) • Part four covers building and con- The call for more integration of struction, examples to save water, In the face of ever-declining biodi- sustainability concepts into every-day energy and addresses different versity, zoos have a major role to zoo operations can regularly be heard construction material play in species conservation. Written in international as well as regional • Part five is dedicated to educa- by professionals involved in in situ meetings, as well as publications tion approaches, both formal and conservation and restoration pro- (compare: International Zoo Yearbook informal education, including some jects internationally, this is a critical 2009). However, so far no textbook examples for in-situ work of Schw- assessment of the contribution of or even collection of case studies is erin zoo’s own “backyard”. zoos to species conservation through available for the general readership. evidence amassed from a wide range At least, in German, there is now It is be hoped that by providing ex- of sources. The first part outlines the a sort of primer available for this amples taken deliberately also from biodiversity context within which concept: A collection of case studies smaller, regional zoos and parks, it zoos should operate, introducing the and overviews for different areas has can be convincingly demonstrated origins and global spread of zoos and been published that applicability of sustainable exploring animal collection compo- The book has been written by experts measures exists not only for very sition. The second part focuses on from the field, many of them zoo large zoos with huge financial and the basic elements of keeping viable staff or engineers/architects working staff resources. captive animal populations. It consid- closely with zoos, but mostly with- This book is currently only available in ers the consequences of captivity out too much technical jargon, and German language. on animals, the genetics of captive addresses zoo personnel as well as populations and the performance of students and zoo enthusiasts. zoos in captive breeding. The final The book consists of 5 parts and ten part examines ways in which zoos pages of references: can make a significant difference to • Part one setting the stage: Why, and conservation now and in the future. how does the need for sustainable Bridging the gap between pure sci- operations influence the zoo com- ence and applied conservation, this is munity? (Dick, Townsend) an ideal resource for both conservation biologists and zoo professionals. Zoo Conservation Biology is essential reading for anyone who wants to un-

derstand the role – and potential – of ECOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION zoos in conservation. ECOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY A critical,AND CONSERVATION wide-

and O’Connell ranging synthesis, this book sets out Fa, Funk is ‘Zoo Conservation Biology Zoo Conservation essential reading for anyone the potentialwho wants to understand the of zoos as a component role – and potential – of zoos in Biology conservation. A critical, wide- ranging synthesis, this book in conservation’ssets out the potential of zoos as toolkit, and ad-

a component in conservation’s Zoo Conservation Biology toolkit, and addresses the challenges, biological and dresses the challenges,In the face of ever-declining biodiversity, biological zoos have a and educational, for modern, integrated conservation.’ major role to play in species conservation. Written by , David Macdonald professionals involved in in-situ conservation and restoration educational,Director, Wildlife Conservation forprojects modern, internationally, this is a critical assessmentintegrated of Research Unit, University of Oxford the contribution of zoos to species conservation through evidence amassed from a wide range of sources. ‘... the definitive text on the conservation. ThisThe first part book outlines the biodiversity is contextthe within defini- role of the progressive zoo in the modern world. It covers which zoos should operate, introducing the origins and a broad range of topics from global spread of zoos and exploring animal collection tive textfield conservation, on to captivethe composition. role The secondof part the focuses on theprogres basic elements - breeding, returning animals to of keeping viable captive animal populations. It considers the the wild, and public education, consequences of captivity on animals, the genetics of captive and holds out the ultimate sive zoo in the populationsmodern and the performance world. of zoos in captive breeding. It cov- challenge of turning zoos into conservation centres. If you are The final part examines ways in which zoos can make a interested in the role of zoos significant difference to conservation now and in the future. ers a broadtoday, this book is requiredrange Bridging of the gap topics between pure science andfrom applied field reading.’ conservation, this is an ideal resource for both conservation , Chair, IUCN Simon Stuart biologists and zoo professionals. conservation,Species Survival Commission to captive breeding, returning animals to the wild, and

k-footed ferrets at Cover illustration (front): group of blacmmal, the ferret has been John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk public education,burrow. North America’s rarest ma eding facilities.and holds out the successfully bred in zoos and captive k):bre Mauritius Parakeet. and Donnamarie O’Connell © Wendy Shattil/Bob Rozinski; (bac lation of this species Once almost extinct, the total wild popus, making it one of the ultimateis presently challenge some 280–300 individualervation biology. of turning zoos most remarkable successes of cons into conservation© Gregory Guida. centres. If you are interested in the role of zoos today,

this book isFA: ZOO a CONSERVATIONrequired BIOLOGY reading. PPC CMYBLK To find out more: To find out more: www.cambridge.org www.filander.de 18 Announcements WAZA news 4/11

WAZA Executive Office Announcements

Gordon McGregor Reid Receives WAZA Highest Honour: Heini Hediger WAZA Anniversary Calendar 2012 Award 2011 The WAZA Anniversary Desk Calendar 2012, on the occasion Gordon McGregor Reid is both of 77th WAZA birthday, is now available. Copies can be ordered from a zooman’s zoo man and an the Executive Office, only shipping costs of 15 CHF will be charged. academic’s academic, having kept Every month you will find a short story related to the evolution and bred tropical fish as a wee boy, of WAZA, accompanied by a full colour photo. Please go to the carried out research on freshwater WAZA website (homepage) for ordering. and tropical fish for many years, and looked after aquatic exhibits in several museums. He is highly re- spected both as a zoo professional and an academic by his colleagues WAZA Training Grant and peers around the world, and has been honoured appropriately 2011 Goes to Amphibian by having two newly discovered species of fish bear his name. He Ark and CBSG is the author of more than 200 published works including books, WAZA Council decided to grant the peer-reviewed scientific papers, 2011 WAZA training grant to Amphib- and popular articles. He has acted ian Ark for the project Training for as a consultant for the World Wide sustainability of amphibian rescue Fund for Nature, Conservation In- programs in Ecuador with financial ternational, Fauna and Flora Inter- support of € 8,704. Additionally CBSG national and many other agencies; Europe, based at Copenhagen Zoo WAZA Conservation and has extensive field experience is granted € 8,296 for the project and Sustainability in Africa, Central America, India Expanding ex situ population man- Resource Center Online and the Middle East. He continues agement capacity in Asia: Building to be active in the IUCN as a mem- upon past training activities in The new WAZA ber of several specialist groups, Indonesia, China and Japan. website resource tool and he is the Global Chair of the www.unitedforconservation.org is IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Special- prepared to find information about ist Group. He served as Global Chair conservation topics, animal welfare, of the Amphibian Ark Project, and education and international organi- was elected by his peers to serve as zations. It follows the structure and President of WAZA. highlights all the recommenda- tions laid out in the World Zoo and In acknowledgement of Gordon’s Aquarium Conservation Strategy, extraordinary vision and support and will enable both the general of the whole international zoo and public and those in the worldwide aquarium community, WAZA pre- zoo and aquarium community to sented the Heini Hediger Award use and suggest information for at the 66th Annual Conference in the Resource Centre. The Resource Prague, 6th October 2011. Center can be accessed via the WAZA website’s homepage and directly as well. The first new link © WAZA that we received was to the Conser- Gordon McGregor Reid and the vation Centers for Species Survival Heini Hediger award trophy. www.conservationcenters.org. WAZA news 4/11 Announcements 19

Candice Segal – Johannesburg Zoo

Johannesburg Zoo Is Going “Batty” This October

Throughout October, Johannesburg On the 29th of October the zoo Zoo highlighted the role bats play in celebrated Howlo’ween, a fun event urban environments. For centuries where public dress up and explore bats of all shapes and sizes have the haunted zoo. In addition to the gained a bad reputation through ste- events fun programme educational reotypes stemming from scary stories displays attracted bats using bat of vampires and cultural myths. These boxes and urban bat species were stereotypes are heightened around identified using sonar devices. holidays such as Halloween which occurs in October. It is for this reasons On the 30th of October the zoo hosted the Johannesburg Zoo celebrated a fundraising Bat Walk where money bats at a time when public attitude was raised towards maintaining the and phobias towards bats are at their zoo’s three bat boxes. After the event Meeting of Old Zoos greatest. Ecosolutions, a non-profit organization, involved in urban wildlife conser- Budapest The themes of Bat Month are “Dispel- vation, gave visitors an opportunity ling the Myth” & “Urban Bat Con- to build their own bat boxes to attract 17–19 May 2012 servation”, where the zoo hosted wildlife in their own homes. a number of events including talks This Second Ivy Zoo Symposium and bat tracking evenings which is supported by WAZA and the focused on general bat education and zoos of Leipzig, Vienna, London, urban conservation of bats. Presenta- Melbourne and Lincoln Park tions were made by stakeholders with expertise in the field. The talks took Suggested topics of this rare place in the zoo’s recently opened and joyful event include: “Temple of the Ancients”, where guest • How can historic zoos meet have an opportunity to view the new the expectations of the public Seba Bat enclosure. in the 21st century? • Space matters: how can you To find out more: make a small zoo big? www.jhbzoo.org.za © Johannesburg Zoo • The role of art and design, built Cape Serotine Bat (Neoromicia capensis). heritage and cultural missions • The changes of animal collections and exhibits through a century

Please address your expression of interest and any questions to: [email protected]

WAZA Executive Office Announcements

2012 Amphibian Ark Calendars Are Now Available!

The twelve spectacular winning pho- Pricing for calendars varies depend- tos from Amphibian Ark’s internation- ing on the number of calendars or- al amphibian photography competi- dered – the more you order, the more tion have been included in Amphibian you save! Orders of 1–10 calendars Ark’s beautiful 2012 wall calendar. are priced at US$15 each; orders of All About Primates The calendars are now available for between 11–25 calendars drop the sale, and proceeds from sales will go price to US $12 each; and orders of Primate Conservation, Inc. (PCI) towards saving threatened amphib- 26–99 are priced at just US$10 each. announced the opening of All The ian species. (These prices do not include shipping). World’s Primates website at As well as ordering calendars for Order your calendars: www.amphibi- www.alltheworldsprimates.org. yourself, friends and family, why not anark.org/2012-calendar Based on submissions from purchase some calendars for re-sale hundreds of scientists, con- through your retail outlets, or for servationists, and wildlife gifts for staff, sponsors, or for fund- photographers,the web site is a raising events? groundbreaking, comprehensive resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in humans’ closest relatives. Each species and subspecies are described separately through an extensive information database, interactive range maps, photographs, illustra- tions, video and audio, overview articles, and other useful tools. All The World’s Primates members can share information and insights with other members through blogs and forums. Leaping Ahead of Extinction: A Celebration of Good News for Amphibians WAZA Signs MoU With United Nations / CBD In 2012 On 20 September Dr. Gerald Dick, What is planned? Encouraging as WAZA Executive Director, took part many people as possible to visit in a signing ceremony in New York in their closest zoo or facility with support of the UN Decade on Biodi- amphibian programs, on or around versity. Together with 25 other global Leap Day 2012 (29th February), so organisations, such as FAO, WTO, that they can discover important CITES, IUCN and WWF WAZA is in conservation programs. Am- support of biodiversity conservation phibian Ark promotes the event globally and will take part in the work through international media of a newly established task force releases, on the Ark web site, in under the auspices of the Convention the newsletter and Facebook page, on Biological Diversity (CBD). through regional and national zoo associations and amphibian groups.

More information about the event will be added to the Leaping © WAZA Ahead of Extinction web site Dr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive www.leapday2012.org over the Secretary of CBD and Gerald Dick, coming weeks and months. WAZA, after signing the MoU. WAZA news 4/11 Recent Updates 21

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office WAZA Training Grant 2010 Report

The WAZA Training Grant 2010 was awarded to Wildlife Reserves Singapore and Vienna Zoo to hold range-country training workshops on primates and elephants, respectively.

Primate Training Workshop in Singapore

Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) and San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) conducted an extensive two-week training workshop from 1 to 15 May 2011 at Singapore Zoo to enhance the technical capacity of primate conservation professionals in Asia © Vienna Zoo for primate research. Thirty-two Elephant foot care training. participants from the Asian region, Through two weeks of intense including Indonesia, Malaysia, India, instruction in primate behaviour, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Nepal, behavioural observation techniques From 27 to 30 June 2011, a workshop China, Taiwan and Singapore, par- and welfare assessment, participants on “Zoological collection planning ticipated in this programme. Eight were equipped with the basic knowl- and zoo management in Sri Lanka” zoology staff members from the host edge and skills to conduct primate was held at Dehiwala Zoo in Colombo. organisation WRS also participated in studies and monitoring independent- For the first time in Sri Lankan history the workshop. ly and to better contribute to primate it was possible to bring people with conservation in the Asian region. different professions together in Lectures and discussions encompass- such a workshop, with a total of 58 ing broad overviews of primate tax- This workshop was funded by WAZA participants (curators, veterinarians, onomy, behaviour and conservation, and contributions from the Wildlife wildlife rangers and animal keepers). sampling and recording methods and Reserves Singapore Conservation Dr. Bhashwara Senanka Gunarathna, compilation of scientific data, reports Fund (WRSCF), San Diego Zoo Global, the new Director of Dehiwala Zoo, is and presentations were conducted Offield Family Foundation, Primate an active and progressive person with by primate conservationists from Conservation, Inc. and Primate Action a vision for the future. Therefore, the SDZG and WRS, as well as several Fund. workshop was in the right place at visiting guest primatologists based the right time, and all participants in Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and were very enthusiastic. Australia. Participants were also put Elephant Training Workshops through the process of designing and in Sri Lanka From 1 to 2 July 2011, a workshop conducting mini behavioural projects on “Elephant management and care” on primate species at Singapore Since 2006 ASERC marks a coopera- was held at the Pinnawala Elephant Zoo and presenting their findings in tive effort between Vienna Zoo and Orphanage with 23 participants. a simulated formal conference set- Sri Lankan experts in elephant re- Pinnawala is the world’s best-known ting to provide them the necessary search and management, veterinary elephant orphanage with currently experience and exposure. During the medicine and technical resources. more than 90 elephants. Another workshop participants also had the In 2010, three training workshops workshop was held on 3 July 2011 opportunity to present their personal were held at three different loca- with 35 participants (veterinarians research work in their home countries tions. The workshops consisted of and wildlife rangers) in the Elephant and to interact with their peers from both lectures and practical compo- Transit Home, an elephant orphanage the Asian region on primate conser- nents. Instructors were Dr. Harald with currently 39 elephants almost 5 vation and research issues. Schwammer, Zoological Curator and years of age. The main topic was first Vice Director of Vienna Zoo, Gaby aid for rescued elephants, treatment Schwammer, Head of the Zoo Educa- and care management. tion Department at Vienna Zoo, and Dr. Wolfgang Zenker, a zoo and wild- The workshops were funded by WAZA life veterinarian from Switzerland. and Vienna Zoo. 22 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/11

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office Eulalia Moreno1 Update on Cuvier’s International Studbooks Gazelle International There are currently 121 active inter- Further decisions national studbooks (ISBs), including • On 27 July 2011, CPM decided 158 species or sub-species (some not to replace Jo Gipps (previ- Studbook ISBs cover more than one taxon). The ously Bristol Zoo Gardens, UK) as following events regarding ISBs oc- the co-keeper of the giant panda curred since 1 July 2011: (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) ISB and that Xie Zhong (Chinese Associa- tion of Zoological Gardens) should ISBs archived serve as the sole ISB keeper for The international studbook for Cuvi- On 26 September 2011, CPM decided this species. er’s gazelle (Gazella cuvieri) provides to archive the ISB for the grizzled information on the location, date grey tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus Pending issues and place of birth, date and place of inustus). • As of 30 September 2011, the death, ancestors and transfers of any Edward’s pheasant (Lophura individual in the captive population ISBs established edwardsi) ISB, Vietnamese pheas- of this species. It represents the most • None. ant (Lophura hatinhensis) ISB, important tool for managing the Matschie’s tree kangaroo (Den- population in captivity, assisting hold- Transfer of ISBs to new drolagus matschiei) ISB and sand ers to make breeding decisions so keepers cat (Felis margarita) ISB are vacant. that genetic diversity can be retained • On 26 September 2011, CPM ap- An application to establish an ISB and inbreeding avoided. proved the transfer of the Goodfel- for Buffon’s macaw (Ara ambiguus) low’s tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus by Sandrine Silhol (Zoo des Sables Its history began in Almería (Spain) goodfellowi) ISB to Megan Richard- d’Olonne, France) is pending. where the first individuals arrived in son (Melbourne Zoo, Australia). 1975 (2 males and 2 females). They were collected by Prof Valverde in the Transfer of ISBs to new Western Sahara where they were part institutions of a captive population in the Oued • On 26 September 2011, CPM ap- Drâa Valley. The captive population proved the transfer of the cotton- seems to be self-sustainable; it sums top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) ISB, up to 280 individuals distributed kept by Hollie Colahan, to Denver among 11 zoological institutions Zoo (USA). in Europe, Canada and the United States. The largest captive population is in Almería (Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas; EEZA–CSIC) where there are 57 males and 94 females. Collaboration with the regional (North American) breeding programme is critical in order to ensure the sustainability of the captive population worldwide.

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Teresa Abáigar Ancín1

Dorcas Gazelle WAZA Project 09015 Reintroduction in Senegal

With the transport of 23 dorcas almost 6 months we monitored three gazelles (Gazella dorcas) from the males bearing GPS collars, which Geumbeul Fauna Reserve to the allowed us to collect a set of accurate Katané enclosure (North Ferlo Fauna data about habitat use, territoriality Reserve) in March 2009 started the and daily activity of dorcas gazelles in third phase (2009–2011) of the semi-wild conditions. © Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas reintroduction of dorcas gazelles Cuvier’s gazelle (Gazella cuvieri). in Senegal. The main objectives of In order to approach the Peul culture this third phase were to monitor the and to draw their attention to the The first edition of the international adaptation of dorcas gazelles to the needs of their natural heritage, we studbook was produced in 1992; in semi-wild conditions and to make the implemented various actions of 2008, the second edition was pub- local human population sensitive to sensitising based on their cultural lished. This second edition includes the need of combining the use with way of life. For example, during every management and husbandry guide- the preservation of natural resources. visit we spend time talking with them lines that are helpful for holders to Moreover, we continue monitoring in front of a cup of tea, discuss with manage the captive population. The the development of dorcas gazelles women or ask youngsters to help use of studbook data is crucial to im- in the Guembeul Fauna Reserve. identifying certain species of plants prove the management of the captive and animals. An all-day event with population, not only from a genetic After a 6-week period of acclimati- food, games, drawing competition, perspective but also for demographic sation, the 23 dorcas gazelles were dancing, photos and presentations reasons. Hence, studbook data have released into the entire Katané resulted in better knowledge about been used to identify, for example, enclosure (660 ha) where they are liv- and understanding of the project, those traits of mothers that can affect ing in semi-wild conditions with other and was critical in initiating change the mortality of their calf or even native (Gazella rufifrons) and reintro- in their vision of and collaboration in their sex. duced ungulate species, the mohor the project. gazelle (Gazella dama mhorr) and the The gene pool of the captive popula- scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah). The third phase of this project was tion seems to be satisfactory, in spite While adaptation to natural food was largely funded by the CSIC and of having so few founders. Indication not a problem for the dorcas gazelles, Barcelona Zoo, with collaboration of this is the fact that in 2008, for the facing predators (mainly jackals) was of the National Parks Authority and first time in captivity, two different a challenge during the first year living Environmental Ministry of Senegal females gave birth and reared triplets. at Katané. For the first time, the fea- as well as Bioparc Zoo de Doué la They were born on 26 March (2 males sibility of using GPS collars to monitor Fontaine. and 1 female) and 21 April (1 male dorcas gazelles was tested. During and 2 females). Triplets are rare in ungulates; even twins are not common in most species. However, Cuvier’s gazelles produce twins in a relatively high proportion, at least in captivity (39%). To produce and rear twins is more costly for mothers than to produce and rear singletons, and only females in very good body condition (vigorous as well as physically and genetically healthy) can afford the extra cost of having and taking care of twins. So, the two mothers having triplets are assumed to be in very good condition. As Cuvier’s gazelle females have only two nipples, brothers and sisters within the triplet fight to suckle first; this behaviour is most frequently observed early in the © Mar Cano 1 Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, Slide show for local people. morning. Almería, Spain 24 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects WAZA news 4/11

Xinli Yap – Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund, Singapore

Banded Leaf WAZA Project 11010 Monkey Research

The banded leaf monkey (Presbytis femoralis femoralis) occurs on the southern Malay Peninsula and is critically endangered in Singapore. Recent taxonomic and genetic analyses suggest that the southern Malay Peninsula sub-species is likely to be a distinct species, highlighting the importance of conserving the populations. In order to help with conserving this Singapore native, we propose to test hypotheses regarding population size, reproductive biology and feeding behaviour.

Continuous monitoring on banded leaf monkeys will be important in detecting changes in population and group demographics. Current data indicate that banded leaf monkeys may have at least one breeding cycle (birth in July) and the project aims to © Andie Ang Hui Fang confirm this finding by monitoring Banded leaf monkey one additional year. Besides identify- With accurate data on the feeding preparing for a leap. ing food plant species through feed- behaviour, behavioural ecology and ing observations, existing data will be reproductive biology of banded leaf complemented by extracting plant monkeys, the project proposes to DNA sequences from faeces. These carry out a population viability as- sequences can then be identified by sessment that will be important for comparing them with the DNA from examining the long-term prospects of plant specimens collected during the species in Singapore. These data vegetation sampling of the habitat. will contribute to the conservation of banded leaf monkeys in Singapore.

…a population viability assessment will be important for examining the long-term prospects of the species in Singapore…

Xinli Yap – Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund, Singapore

Leopard Cat Ecology WAZA Project 11011 and Conservation

The leopard cat (Prionailurus benga- lensis) is a small wild felid (60–90 cm head–body length, 28–37 cm tail length, 2–8 kg body weight) found throughout Asia. Though fairly widespread and common in other parts of Asia, it is poorly studied and little is known about it regionally. In Singapore, leopard cats are so rarely sighted that they were once thought to be locally extinct on the main island and likely to be on the brink of national extinction. It was last seen alive in the wild on mainland Singa- pore in 1968.

The species is now listed as being critically endangered in the Singapore Red Data Book. This is mainly due to alteration of its natural habitat on the main island. It is currently known to persist only on Pulau Tekong and © Norman Lim Pulau Ubin, although road kills were Leopard cat photographed recorded in the central and western on Pulau Tekong. catchment areas in 2001 and 2007. Leopard cats are protected by law in Singapore under the Wild Animals and Birds Act and listed in Appendix © Tony O’Dempsey II of the Convention on International Camera traps are used to Trade in Endangered Species of Wild study leopard cats. Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The project will study various aspects of the ecology of leopard cats in Pulau Tekong and the possible population in the western catchment areas, including their population size, distribution, diet and genetic variation. Findings from this research could shed significant information on the biology of this threatened species and contribute greatly to conservation efforts of Singapore’s last wild cat. 26 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects WAZA news 4/11

Anton Weissenbacher – Vienna Zoo, Austria

Project Batagur Baska WAZA Project 11012

The northern river terrapin (Batagur baska) is a large (carapace length up to 59 cm), critically endangered river turtle that previously occupied most rivers and estuaries of South Asia (India, Bangladesh and Myanmar). Populations of river terrapins oc- curring in South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia), previously referred to this species, are now considered a separate, closely related species, the southern river terrapin (Batagur affinis). Exceptionally large concentrations of this species that resided in the Hugli River of West Bengal in India and the Ayeryawady Delta in Myanmar during the 19th and early 20th centuries are now extirpated. Nesting throughout the northern river terrapin’s former range is now extremely rare and seems to © Daniel Zupanc be the product of only a few scattered Freshly hatched Batagur baska at Vienna Zoo. survivors. The terrapins are tradition- ally kept in local fish ponds for good in the wild. If there is a remaining wild In this project, first emergency meas- luck, and its flesh and eggs are con- population, it is believed to live in the ures are ex situ breeding activities to sumed on special occasions. Indirect Sundarbans, the largest single block create a stable population that could threats include habitat alteration and of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in eventually be reintroduced if possible destruction (e.g. sand-mining, dam the world. Focus area of in situ activi- and necessary. In Bhawal National building, water projects and pollu- ties of the project will be the Meghna Park, a breeding facility has been tion) that have degraded the turtle’s estuary in the Sundarbans of Bang- assigned by the Forest Department, nesting areas and feeding habitat. ladesh, a location where a fisherman improved with financial contributions Recently, remnant populations have recently might have caught a Batagur from WWF Canada. There, a sufficient also suffered from the introduction baska specimen, and Mechua Island, number of animals purchased from of efficient mechanised fishing craft a historic nesting site in West Bengal local fishermen should be secured to with lethal wide-area nets throughout in India. carry out managed breeding on a ge- much of the remaining habitat. netically wide scale. So far, 10 males Other than in local fish ponds, only and three females could be collected Conservation action for Batagur few specimens are kept and can (through funds provided by ZGAP, baska has been inadequate in the almost be counted on one hand. TSA and Vienna Zoo) by field coordi- past. Batagur baska is now one of the Within the Sajanakhali Interpreta- nator Rupali Ghosh, who is currently three rarest turtle species worldwide. tion Centre in the Sundarbans Tiger sponsored by Vienna Zoo. Captive Various organisations such as the Preserve, 10 (7,1,2) Batagur baska are populations in Austria should serve as local non-governmental organisa- still alive. Two adult females originat- an assurance colony and for breeding. tion CARINAM (Center for Advanced ing from Howra Market in the 1980s Here, it has also been possible to suc- Research in Natural Resources and are kept without any male in the cessfully raise two hatchlings and col- Management), the Forest Depart- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Tamil lect valuable information on incuba- ment of Bangladesh and international Nadu. In spite of a series of attempts tion times and temperatures. As soon turtle experts have been failing to to get permission for a transfer of as enough animals could be gathered locate a single northern river terrapin one or two males from West Bengal for ex situ breeding, an awareness to the two lonely females, no permit programme will be started within the has been issued yet. The only known local human population. northern river terrapins outside of the countries of origin are eight specimens kept in Vienna Zoo and in Dr Peter Praschag’s private collection in Graz, Austria. WAZA news 4/11 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 27

Xinli Yap – Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund, Singapore

Singapore Wild Marine WAZA Project 11013 Mammal Survey

Pilot studies by the Tropical Marine The first phase of the project includes Marine Mammal Research Laboratory Science Institute, National University a public education campaign to raise at the Tropical Marine Science Insti- of Singapore using opportunistic awareness of marine mammals seen tute, National University of Singapore observations have shown that several in Singapore. This is aimed most hopes to gain valuable information species of coastal dolphins – particu- actively at people who are regularly about marine mammals in this region larly the Indo-Pacific humpback dol- at sea, but also the general public and their habitats, which will be phin (Sousa chinensis) and the Indo- to encourage reporting of sightings. developed into a novel database and Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops Survey forms are available online and user information system. truncatus aduncus) – are frequently hardcopies have been distributed sighted in Singapore waters, and to dive organisations and locations there have been occasional sightings frequented by people working near of the Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella to or at sea. Researchers are also con- brevirostris), the finless porpoise ducting field studies. By building on (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and our current professional network and an herbivorous marine mammal, the developing a volunteer network, the dugong (Dugong dugon). © Tropical Marine Science Institute It appears likely that Singapore and Finless porpoise. neighbouring waters are important for coastal and riverine marine mammals in that together they form a habitat for these animals, all of which are listed in Appendix I or II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The sea- sonal nature of local observations combined with a strategic geographical location suggests that Singapore might be a significant component of migratory routes in Southeast Asia. However, information to support this concept is very limited. Increasing coastal development and changes in global climate strengthen the need to collect information on local marine mammal abundance, distribution and behaviour to help ensure their long-term survival. This project aims to monitor marine mammal ecology in Singapore.

Conservation Biology Conservation Biology Conservation Volume 25, Number 1, February 2011 Conservation Biology WAZA news 4/11 Recent Updates Cover: Little brown bats (Myo 28 Bennington County, Vermonttis (U lucifugus) hibernating in Aeolis C Volume 25, Number 1, February 2011 .S.A.), March 2009. Th ave, of persistence of many species of hibernating ba e probability and Canada is greatly decreased b ts in the eastern United Stat infectious disease that is causing my white-nose syndrome, a rapidly emerginges has been proposed as a mechanism assto controlmortality. Culling of bats in hibernacul Hallam and McCracken present a the disease. On pages 189-194, a unlikely to reduce spread of white-nose simulation sy model that suggests cull ndrome. ing is Photographer: Gerrit V yn is a conservation photographer, natural sounds Ornithology. He aims to p recordist, and a natural histor y multimedia producer for the Cornell Lab of has led expeditions to documentroduce w images and content that are based in science and ildlife throughout North America, including r emotionally compelling. Gerrit has worked as a fi eld biologist in Alaska and the Pacifi organization in southern Afri c Northwest of North Americaegular and visits direct to the Arctic. He also Februar 1–208, pp 1 No. 25, Volume ca. Gerrit’s work appears regularly in m He is working to raise awareness of white- ed a conservation nose syndrome in bats throughagazines, phot books, and multimedia prod uctions. Use of this issue’s cover photogr ographs and multimedia. and the International League of aphConserva is made possible by a partnership bet science into compelling vi tion Photographers. Th ween the Society for Conservation Biology e mission of ILCP is to translate conserv policy makers, governmentsual lea messages targeted to specifi Markus Gusset – WAZA Executiveders, and conservation groups c audiences. to produce Office Th the e ILCP highest works with leading scientation WAZA Executive Office both the beauty and wonder of the nat ists, their commitment t ural world and the challenges facing it. Th quality documentary images of o conservation action, superior photograp e members of ILCP have proven

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1/7/11 8:06:04 AM • Executive Director: [email protected] of Conservation Biology • PA/Office management/accountant: [email protected] or The contribution of a specific sec- From a total of 424 articles published [email protected] tor to any academic endeavour is by 1,784 authors, 3.4% of authors had • Marketing/Communication: routinely measured by how well this a zoo or aquarium affiliation and 8.3% [email protected] sector is represented in scientific of published articles had at least one • Conservation/International publications. To our knowledge, such author with a zoo or aquarium affili- Studbooks: an analysis has never been done spe- ation. Backed by a 2006 authorship [email protected] cifically regarding the contribution of analysis of 2,060 articles published zoos and aquariums to the science of in Conservation Biology, our results conservation biology. suggest that zoo-affiliated scientists Future WAZA do indeed fairly frequently publish Conference Venues All 12 issues of the 2009 and 2010 in the leading journal in the field of volumes of the journal Conservation biodiversity conservation. • 2012 Melbourne, Australia Biology, the leading scientific periodi- (7–11 Oct 2012) cal in the field of biodiversity conser- It is hoped that this preliminary analy- • 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom, vation, were screened. First, the sis stimulates in-depth research into USA (13–17 Oct 2013) percentage of authors with a zoo or the contribution of zoos and aquari- • 2014 New Delhi, India aquarium affiliation were calculated ums to the science of conservation (9–13 Nov 2014) Second, the percentage of published biology by covering further journals • 2015 Al Ain, United Arab articles where at least one author and volumes, which would also allow Emirates (11–15 Oct 2015) had a zoo or aquarium affiliation was for an assessment across journals • 2016 Africam Safari, calculated. over time. Puebla, Mexico

New WAZA Members New WAZA Life Members New Directors

• Foz Tropicana Parque das Aves | • Kenichi Kitamura | Maruyama • Koichi Murata was appointed Brazil | as institutional member zoo and JAZA Executive Director new director at Yokohama • Zoo Ohrada | Czech Republic | • Mr. Glenn Young | Busch Gardens Zoological Gardens ”Zoorasia” | as institutional member • Mr. Vladimír Šrank | Bojnice zoo Japan | as of 1st July, 2011 • Texas State Aquarium | USA | • Dan Wharton | Central Park zoo • Osvaldo Guaita was appointed as institutional member and Brookfield zoo as director at Buenos Aires Zoo | • International Animal Exchange | • Magnus Nilsson | Argentinia USA | as corporate member | Kolmardens Djurpark • Toshimitsu Doi replaced correction to information • Wolfgang Kiessling | Teruyuki Komiya at Ueno about IAE memberships: Loro Parque Zoological Gardens | Japan | AZA Association of Zoos and • Lars Lunding Andersen | as of 1st August, 2011 Aquariums, ZAA Zoo Association Copenhagen zoo • Naoki Tabata replaced of America, ZRA – Zoo Registrars • Michael Machens | Hannover zoo Toshimitsu Doi at Tama Association • Axel Gebauer | Tierpark Görlitz Zoological Park | Japan • PJA Architects + Landscape • Steffen Stræde replaces Architects, p.s. | USA | Lars Lunding Andersen at as corporate member Copenhagen Zoo | Denmark | WAZA Membership as of 2nd February 2012 as of 30th October 2011 • Isabella Loh was appointed new director at Wildlife Reserves Associations 24 Singapore | Singapore Institutions 258 Affiliates 16 Corporates 15 Life and Honorary members 101 WAZA news 4/11 Recent Updates 29

Obituary Recent Updates Jack New Lacroix Throp Corporate in Memoriam Member PJA Architects + Landscape Architects, p.s., USA

*25 August • Sponsors: Dwight Scott 1926 (Oklahoma City Zoo) and Deborah † 17 July 2011 B. Jensen (Woodland Park Zoo) • Founded: 1997 Jack Throp’s lifelong love of • Membership: AZA, American Institute nature began in the 1940’s in Ari- of Architects (AIA), American Soci- zona and his fascination with ety of Landscape Architects (ASLA) animals grew into a zoo career, • Director: Patrick Janikowski beginning at the San Diego Zoo. • Address: Later, Jack managed the largest 210 Third Avenue South, Suite 2B, collection of exotic birds in the Seattle, Washington 98104, USA, US at a bird-breeding farm in phone: +1-206-442-9702, Vista, California. In 1959 Jack was fax: +1-206-405-3305, the bird expert for the making of mail: [email protected] © PJA the Disney movie, Swiss Family Giant Panda Breeding Center, Sichuan, China. Robinson. A love of popcorn (so the family story goes) brought Jack and Dorothea Lyle together PJA Architects + Landscape Archi- at the San Diego Zoo where both tects, p.s. is a leading company in zoo worked. They married in 1950. and botanical garden design, inter- In 1960 Jack and his family relo- pretive, entertainment, and interior cated to Arizona for the ground- work. breaking of the Phoenix Zoo. Jack served as Head Bird Curator PJA Architects + Landscape Archi- and later, General Curator of all tects, p.s., provides a broad scope of animals. In 1965, after a national design and management services to search was conducted, Jack the public and private sectors while © PJA was chosen to be the Director delivering projects consistently on Giant Panda Breeding Center, Sichuan, China. of the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii. time and within budget. A highlight of his 15 years in Honolulu was the successful PJA has developed a team of profes- Our principals and staff profession- breeding and conservation of sionals whose goal is to establish als work closely with each client to approximately 80 Galapagos innovative trends in zoological and understand and meet the individual Tortoises. Becoming increasingly botanical planning and design, theme needs of every project, translating well known across the world for parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and in the those needs into aesthetic, functional, his success in creating natural interpretation of nature and culture. cost effective design solutions. habitats for animals, Jack was Creativity, innovation, and design later appointed Director of the excellence are characteristic of work To find out more: world-renowned Taronga Park produced by the firm. www.pjarchitects.com Zoo in Sydney, Australia and open-range Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo.

After Jack retired from Taronga Park Zoo in 1987, he and Dorothea moved to Birmingham where Jack was the Director of the Zoological Society until his

source: Birmingham News source: retirement in 1991. 30 Membership WAZA news 4/11

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National Zoological Park New Delhi, India

• Sponsors: Sally Walker (SAZARC) and Miroslav Bobek (Prague Zoo) • Founded: 1959 • Area: 1.2 ha • Member: Indian Zoo Director’s Association, Indian Zoos Association, World Pheasant Asscociation • Collection Mammals: 47 species and 612 specimens Birds: 53 species and 816 specimens Reptiles: 10 species and 79 specimens © National Zoological Park, Delhi Rosy pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). • Staff: 118 permanent and 70 temporary • Visitors: number of paying Rs. 20/per head. Free entrance below 5/year • Owned by: Government of India, non-profit • Director: Mr. Amitabh Agnihotri • Address: Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 003, India

National Zoological Park is one of the finest and largest zoos in Asia and efforts have been made to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds herein New Delhi. © National Zoological Park, Delhi Established in 1959 and is spread over Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). a massive area of 214 acres. Delhi Zoo is home to more than 2000 spe- century Kos Minar, which was one red Badarpur gravel, and the green cies of animals and birds from Africa, of the many, put up by Jehangir, son shrubs demarcate the red with the America, Australia and Asia. It is of the emperor, Akbar. As you climb undulating brown-green vast stretch- regarded as one of the finest zoos in up the red sandstone gate, you get es of grass. Asia and efforts have been made to a chance to admire the vast expanse provide an almost natural habitat to of the Zoological Park. The wind- the animals and the birds. It is a good ing pathways here are laid with the To find out more: spot for picnics. It has an early 17th nzpnewdelhi.gov.in WAZA news 4/11 Membership 31

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Saigon Zoo – Botanical Garden Company Ltd., Vietnam

• Sponsors: Kumar Pillai (Wildlife Reserves Singapore) and Sophon Dumnui (ZPO Thailand) • Founded: 1864 • Area: 17 ha • Member: SEAZA – South East Asian Zoo Association • Collection Mammals: 52 species and 291 specimens Birds: 42 species and 345 specimens Reptiles: 17 species and 233 specimens © Saigon zoo Entrance of Saigon zoo. • Staff: 377 permanent • Visitors: 1.5 million • Owned by: Private Company • Director: Dr. Phan Viet Lam • Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Str., Ward Ben Nghe, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

As one of the oldest zoos in the world, At present the Saigon Zoo Botanical the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden Gardens homes 869 animals belong- is famous not only with Vietnamese ing to 116 species, many of which but also with foreign visitors. It is the are endangered species in Vietnam home for many rare orchids, orna- and the world. The plant collection mental plants, and over a hundred comprises 3 000 trees many of which species of mammals, reptiles and are over 100 years old. There are also birds. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gar- different species of cacti, orchid and den is a cultural place of Ho Chi Minh bonsai of great value. © Saigon zoo City (Saigon). It was ranked eighth Asian golden cat (Pardofelis temminckii), among the oldest zoos in the world. born in Saigon zoo. Up to now, it is 133 years old.

To find out more: www.saigonzoo.net/lang/en 32 Membership WAZA news 4/11

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, USA

• Sponsors: Dennis Pate (Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo) and Phil Frost (Baton Rouge Zoo) • Mission: Nashville Zoo’s mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. • Purpose and Goal: Building a first class zoological facility for Middle Tennessee; Developing this facility with excellence in animal care, global conservation and strong community value in mind; Striving © Nashville zoo to be the best at employing unique Lynx at Nashville zoo. designs and innovative architectural and horticultural components to enhance exhibits for the benefit of • Founded: 1990, re-opened Nashville Zoo is a dynamic and the animals, visitors and zoological at Grassmere in 1996 progressive zoological park serving community; Integrating a compre- • Area: 188 acres (76 ha) middle Tennessee, southern Ken- hensive educational and interpre- • Member: AZA, Association tucky and tens of thousands of tour- tive component into every exhibit of Zoos and Aquariums ists and travelers each year. Nashville and program in order to promote • Collection Zoo specializes in natural immersion conservation awareness and action; Mammals: 47 species and exhibitry transporting guests into Conducting these activities in 204 specimens a multi-sensory adventure at each a fiscally responsible manner Birds: 67 species and 225 specimens habitat, utilizing horticulture either Reptiles: 82 species and from or closely resembling the native 704 specimens geographical locations, soothing Amphibians: 22 species and sounds from the region, and natural, 656 specimens invisible barriers whenever possi- Fishes: 98 species and ble. Nashville Zoo is home to 1,809 978 specimens animals that represent 280 different Invertebrates: 22 species and species. Nashville Zoo is voted the 92 specimens number one attraction in Middle Ten- • Staff: 110 permanent nessee for 2011. and 56 temporary • Visitors: 338,784 paying and 295,000 free entrance • Owned by: Nashville zoo board of directors To find out more: • Director: Richard Schwartz www.nashvillezoo.org • Address: 3777, Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA

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Membership Application Nominated as institutional member

Vancouver Aquarium, Canada

• Sponsors: Deborah Jensen (Woodland Park Zoo) & Joanne Lalumière (Granby Zoo) • Founded: 1956 • Area: 1.2 ha • Member: AZA – Association of Zoos & Aquariums, CAZA – Canadian Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums, AMMPA – Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums • Collection Mammals: 11 species and 288 specimens Birds: 9 species and 21 specimens Reptiles: 20 species and 51 specimens Amphibians: 37 species and 578 specimens Fishes: 297 species and © Vancouver Aquarium 17 120 specimens Aquarium, straight of Georgia. Invertebrates: 287 species and 32 550 specimens The Vancouver Aquarium Staff: 211 permanent and Marine Science Centre 226 temporary • Visitors: 841,812 paying and A recognized leader in connecting some of the largest national conser- 40,456 free entrance people to the natural world, the vation initiatives including the Ocean • Owned by: Non-Profit Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Wise sustainable seafood program • Senior Executive: Mr. Clint Wright Centre is a world-class learning facil- and the Great Canadian Shoreline • Address: Stanley Park, ity that welcomes nearly one million Cleanup, providing direct action op- PO Box 3232, Vancouver, Canada visitors annually and reaches millions portunities for Canadians to partici- more through our digital channels. pate at a local level. Furthermore, the The Vancouver Aquarium is active in Aquarium is active in aquatic research a number of conservation, research including the B. C. Cetacean Sightings and education initiatives with the aim Network, Marine Mammal Rescue to inspire personal action and effect Centre and Rockfish studies. conservation. The Aquarium has partners from In addition to the 60,000+ school around the world with which it shares children that visit the Aquarium each knowledge and best practices to year to enjoy a variety of curriculum- elevate the important role of aquari- based programs, the Aquarium also ums and to increase the impact its To find out more: offers conservation-based learning conservation-minded programs and www.vanaqua.org outside and beyond the classroom services have on public stakeholders through our award-winning mobile and the world around us. AquaVan. The Aquarium operates WAZA news 4/11

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