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Gerald Dick Lee Ehmke Contents Editorial The President’s Message » Thank You India!...... 2 Dear WAZA members and friends! WAZA Biodiversity Decade Project...... 3 A busy year full of events and impor- no question that some of the unity of Biodiversity Action Plans.....5 tant occurrences is drawing to a close. purpose and sharing of best practices Sustainable Supply Chains...... 6 WAZA launched the first member that strengthen the zoo/aquarium Beyond the Zoo Gates and driven joint project on biodiversity community are facilitated and maxi- into the Sumatran Jungle...... 10 and offered numerous communication mized through these gatherings. But The 2014 International Zoo materials and tools to members. “Bio- the chance to meet new colleagues, Educators Conference...... 12 diversity Is Us” took flight during the in this case including many Indian Zookeepers 8th WAZA Marketing Conference and zoo directors and conservationists Working Together...... 13 has already been picked up by a major- who have been specially invited to My Career: ity of members. This initiative of the participate, and to see how zoologi- Vladimir Spitsin...... 16 world zoo and aquarium community cal institutions operate in one of the WAZA Interview: has been acknowledged by the United world’s most bio‑diverse countries, Manfred Niekisch...... 19 Nations at the COP 12 of CBD in Korea also offer important opportunities Book Reviews...... 21 and related institutions, such as natu- for experiences and partnerships for Announcements...... 23 ral history museums have expressed visiting zoo professionals. New Exhibit News: interest in promoting WAZA’s project Haus‑des‑Meeres...... 25 as well. In order to get to a real strong Our annual conferences provide a New Aquarium – Vivarium...... 27 global outreach, I urge all members © WAZA © WAZA chance to reaffirm those areas upon WAZA Training Grants 2013: to get involved, either by using the Gerald Dick at Moscow Zoo. Lee Ehmke in the field. which there is strong agreement First Conference of Latin designs, the films, the smartphone ap- and consensus, but also to work on American Zookeepers...... 28 plication or the social media streams or those issues were progressing very well I am writing this note having just This will be the first WAZA Confer- areas where philosophical and/or A Story of Two even better: all of them. It is important and this year’s conference is already arrived in New Delhi for the 69th ence ever conducted in India, or any- cultural schisms still exist. Over the Bridging Political Conflict...... 29 to get keepers, curators, communica- marking a milestone for the world zoo WAZA Annual Conference, hosted by where in South Asia for that matter. past year, divisions have formed (or Staff Training at tors and educators more involved, only and aquarium community. Improved India’s Central Zoo Authority. Del- Holding the meeting in India is both re‑surfaced) over a number of issues, Port Moresby Nature Park...... 30 your full buy in will help to make a dif- cooperation and information exchange egates from around the world will symbolically and substantively im- ranging from the practice and mes- WAZA Projects ference for the world’s biodiversity. will have to lead to a stronger internal be gathering over the next few days portant: as the world’s second‑most saging surrounding euthanasia as a Workshop for Association cohesion and an even more important to advance the work of our associa- populous nation and home to over population management tool; the Djibouti Nature...... 31 When writing this, I am still in New and recognized role in conservation. tion, with a thematic focus around 200 zoos, India’s deeper engagement appropriateness of cetacean exhibi- Mountain Bongo Delhi at our Annual conference under the Biodiversity is Us campaign, now and alignment with the global zoo tion and methods of acquisition from Surveillance Project...... 32 the theme of biodiversity but also Best wishes for the festive season and officially launched and being imple- and aquarium community will provide wild populations; and defining how Update: focusing on workshops dealing with a Happy New Year! mented. Many of these delegates will bi‑lateral benefits. Relative to more to measure, evaluate and improve International Studbooks...... 33 important strategic questions of con- also participate in the Conservation established western zoos, dispari- welfare. WAZA can never be Recent Updates...... 34 servation and animal welfare, popu- Gerald Dick Breeding Specialist Group annual ties persist in many areas, including a “one size fits all” organization; but New Member...... 35 lation management and euthanasia WAZA Executive Director meeting, which is traditionally held access to financial resources and we do need to continuously strive to Obituary...... 36 as well as with the WAZA corporate in conjunction with WAZA’s annual professional development opportu- find areas on which consensus can strategy for the next five years. All of conference. The CBSG meeting will nities. But India’s rapidly advancing be achieved, and to push forward on explore Application of the One Plan economy, growing urbanization and areas where leadership is called for. Approach in India and Beyond. These concomitant environmental challeng- The World Zoo and Aquarium Conser- meetings promise to be lively and es mean that the need for active and vation Strategy is a prime example of fruitful, coming at a particularly criti- progressive zoos will become increas- bold leadership that was necessary Imprint Edition: 550 copies cal moment in the development of ingly critical here. The value of having to clarify the primary purpose of zoos © WAZA 2014 India’s zoos, and at what feels like a WAZA meet in Delhi and interact and aquariums – namely biodiversity Editor: Gerald Dick, period of turbulence and change in with Indian zoo professionals, includ- conservation in situ. Today, given rap- WAZA Executive Office the global zoo/aquarium community. ing those already associated with idly changing public sentiment and IUCN Conservation Centre This edition of WAZA News WAZA and others who aspire to be, is the political ramifications that result, Rue Mauverney 28 is also available on clearly recognized by the Central Zoo it is time for WAZA to develop a clear CH-1196 Gland www.waza.org (members’ area). Authority, which has worked for years framework for optimising the welfare Switzerland …we do need to to plan and organize this event. of in our institutions, and – phone: +41 22 999 07 90 just as importantly – to effectively Founding Member fax: +41 22 999 07 91 Printed on FSC paper. continuously strive For WAZA members traveling to India, communicate how we are achieving the benefits of the Delhi Conference that to the communities and interest Layout and typesetting: to find areas on are also evident. The once‑a-year groups that have the power to sup- [email protected] opportunity to re‑connect with old port us… or to impede us. The WAZA Print: which consensus friends and colleagues has always Animal Welfare Strategy, now in draft Agentura NP, Staré Město, been one of the great ‘value proposi- form, promises to be an important Czech Republic can be achieved… tions’ for WAZA membership; there is step in that direction. ISSN: 1662-7733 2 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 3

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Tiago Pinto‑Pereira – WAZA Executive Office Thank You India! WAZA Biodiversity Decade » Biodiversity, Connection to People and Strategies Project – WE NEED YOU

At this year’s annual conference, which was held in New Delhi, 2–6 November 2014, 259 participants of 38 countries With over five months since the participated in a very productive and launch of the project we are seeing hospitable atmosphere, a very intense more and more institutions using the and wonderful week! The Central Zoo tools and making them their own by Authority of India made this event to adapting them to their needs as well one of its best in WAZA history, sin- as national and regional associations cere thanks go to all their staff under making them available to their own the leadership of Mr Bishan Bonal members. and Dr Brij Gupta. After introductory keynotes by Joel Sartore, illustrating This process has been accompanied Figure 1 the conference theme, Biodiversity is by an extensive promotion of the Map showing distribution of us, with stunning imagery, Prof David tools, both at meetings of the zoo platform users globally. Mellor introduced the 5 Freedoms of and aquarium community and other animal welfare. Excellent examples of relevant conferences. By the end of biodiversity conservation and educa- the year a global promotion of the tion were presented of the Indian sub- project will have been undertaken, continent and workshops were held on © Martin Bauert, Zoo Zürich among them national and regional euthanasia, population management, Minister Prakash Javadekar addressing the media. conferences. This has highlighted the the WAZA animal welfare strategy, interest from small to medium size the WAZA conservation strategy and institutions using the tools through the new proposed seven strategic their affiliation to national and directions for the WAZA corporate regional associations. Among WAZA strategy, 2015–2020. Numerous social members we have also had good en- events showed Indian hospitality and gagement, the online platform, which offered ample opportunities for liais- is the location where WAZA members ing and networking. can download and visualize the tools, has registered access by members Among other important themes, © Martin Bauert, Zoo Zürich © Martin Bauert, Zoo Zürich from around the world. Indeed, illegal trade of wildlife was clearly ad- Confiscated skins. Incineration of ivory, rhino horn and skins. 152 individual users have registered dressed as it is becoming an obvious to use the platform, representing and increasingly important threat to 112 different institutional members of biodiversity. The membership en- WAZA and 36 different countries on Figure 2 dorsed and approved a resolution on all continents (see map Figure 1). Biodiversity is Us social media campaign compared with other biodiversity content. legal, ethical and sustainable sourc- ing of animals. At the occasion of the The social media campaign has also conference, the Minister for Environ- been growing steadily with over ment, Forests and Climate Change, 8’800 users on Facebook and over Mr. Prakash Javadekar, took part in 1’000 Twitter users and will increase a public burning ceremony of confis- further as members engage further cated wildlife products in Delhi zoo. © CZA with the social media campaign The minister also said that the Govern- Inauguration ceremony in conference and promote the tools in their own ment of India would be establishing a hall at Ashok Hotel. institutions. Figure 3 highlights the Centre of Zoo Sciences at New Delhi progressive growth of both Twitter in due course for which the modalities The proposed institution would act as and Facebook followers reflecting were being worked out. The purpose a Technical Advisor to the Central Zoo our priority in qualitative engage- for establishing such an institution Authority and will provide expert help ment rather than solely focusing on would be to bring about a turn around to the States and in ex situ conserva- the quantitative number of followers. in the functioning of the zoos in the tion breeding of endangered species, This is reflected in the respectable en- country, infuse scientific and techni- and organize training courses for in- gagement rate of 6% on twitter since cal culture in the present system and service zoo personnel and stakehold- June (May launch figures ignored as make the zoos more visitor friendly. ers in India as well as for zoo personnel © CZA not representative). As illustrated in Figure 3 of South Asian countries. Lighting of the conference lamp. Figure 2 the fluctuations of our social Facebook and Twitter growth in followers. 4 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 5

Sarah Bond1 and Andrew R. Marshall2 » Zoo Biodiversity

media campaign is closely correlated Action Plans: with other Biodiversity related con- tent on publically accessible internet sources. In terms of demograph- Protecting Native Species Living in ics we have successfully targeted a young audience with an above and Around Zoos Facebook‑average of 18–24 year olds among our audience. In the mean- time the number of downloads of the With the revised Convention on In 2011, WAZA member Flamingo mobile and tablet application has Biological Diversity (CBD) Aichi targets Land (North Yorkshire, UK), was the also been growing steadily (Figure 4) advocating an increasing role of zoos first British zoo to create a Zoo BAP, with almost 2’400 users. As more in conservation, the global zoo com- which was soon followed by a guide and more institutions implement the munity simply must find efficient and for other zoos, now being promoted tools these encouraging initial figures cost‑effective ways of helping to pre- by the British Association for Zoos will continue to grow, so make sure serve biodiversity in situ. High profile, and Aquariums (BIAZA). A new global your institution contributes, so that charismatic species are popular with version of this guide is currently in the Biodiversity is Us campaign not zoo visitors, and also predominate press (contact CIRCLE – details be- only promotes awareness of biodi- among zoo field conservation initia- low). The national UKBAP and a local versity and individual actions but also tives. However, conserving these spe- authority BAP were used as guidance represents all WAZA members speak- cies in situ requires serious funding and in the creation of the first Zoo BAP, ing in a unified voice. logistical effort that could be focussed before consulting stakeholders, staff, far more effectively working with poli- conservation groups, land‑owners We can take pride in the fact that the cymakers and conservation managers and scientists. This, coupled with pilot Biodiversity is Us project and the vital working to conserve species closer surveys, identified important features role of zoos and aquariums has been © Andrew R. Marshall to home. Native animals and plants of biodiversity in the area, threats, acknowledged at the international CIRCLE staff and volunteers at Flamingo Land, often take a back seat in conservation timescales and any potential conflicts. level; WAZA’s contribution in address- planting trees in collaboration with the University planning by zoos, but neglecting these Target species and habitats were se- ing Aichi Biodiversity Target 1 (both © WAZA of York and Woodland Trust, UK. critters on our own doorsteps misses a lected that were either on site, or had the tools and the visitor survey) have Leipzig Zoo. huge opportunity for efficient invest- existed in the past and could feasibly been praised by the Convention on ment of conservation funds, and local be restored. The Conservation Meas- Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat community engagement. ures Partnership “Open Standards for including its Executive Secretary Conservation Practice” were used to Dr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias. Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and map the direct and indirect influences other national equivalents set out on the target habitats and species, We will continue to update the whole targets for biodiversity conserva- which then allowed social and bio- of the WAZA membership on the tion based on priority species and logical indicators to be selected and evolution of the project. As the final habitats, providing a framework that monitored to track progress. This success of our joint effort depends zoos can utilise to increase the value was especially important to ensure on all participating and promoting of their sites to native biodiversity. an evidence‑based approach to members, we urge you to take part In countries where there is less formal future decisions, provide feedback and make use of all tools in order to biodiversity provisioning, alternative and encourage “adaptive manage- get visitors engaged! expertise may be available from pro- ment”. The process was intended to © WAZA tected areas, NGOs and universities. be guided by science, but executed For any further questions, please CBD Executive Secretary Coordinating with existing networks by non‑specialists, making it an at- contact me, Tiago Pinto‑Pereira, the Dr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias provides expert guidance, contacts tractive and effective bridge between WAZA Decade Project Manager – (middle) with WAZA staff Gerald Dick and resources, and allows zoos to research and implementation. [email protected]. and Tiago Pinto‑Pereira. have an impact reaching further than their individual site. To engage part- ners and stakeholders, monitor pro- To find out more: gress and inform future management [email protected] or decisions, some zoos are now adopt- www.circle-conservation.org or ing “Zoo BAPs”, which are strategic www.flamingoland.co.uk/zoo-and- Figure 4 plans for outlining zoo conservation conservation.html App downloads by Operating System. aims, actions and funding.

* All data quoted are true as of the 1 CIRCLE, Environment Department, University of York, UK 24th of October 2014. 2 Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, UK 6 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 7

Laura R. Simmons, Lyle “the” Squire, C. Ben Daughtry and Forrest A. Young Conservation Dividends through the » Use of Sustainable Supply Chains

With the thousands of aquatic species Management on display in zoos and aquaria around the world, it would seem difficult to The first, most important concept • Community Fisheries – These are know where they all came from, but that must be considered in supply is in locations such as the Philippines, Figure 1 The primary fishery types and the components that define them. it need not be. All aquarium animals that all wild caught aquarium animals that have laws requiring fisheries have an origin and source, most come come from fisheries. The fisheries management, but unfortunately from fisheries and are supplied by should be and are becoming the there are no resources nor leader- businesses or individuals to aquaria. primary concern for aquarium col- ship to implement plans. Although For many years there has been little lections since they are the first step the local communities try to find concern for where and how aquatic in every supply chain. If the first step ways to protect their reefs, it is not species came to arrive to the end in the supply chain is an unmanaged, yet a sustainable type of fishery and users, the zoos and aquaria, resulting unregulated fishery, then the supply this process has allowed over 80% in a negative impact on the percep- chain cannot be sustainable and hon- of the reefs to become damaged. tion of the value of these animals. est conservation cannot be achieved. Few local fishermen are doing the The cheapest animals are still being There are many different kinds of fishing and the supply chains are sought regardless of how they’ve fisheries where aquarium animals will hidden because they are operated been caught and supplied; an issue be caught, these include: by overseas conglomerates. De- that would never be encountered in structive forms of fishing are com- relation to or avian collec- • Comprehensive Fisheries – These monplace. tions. Aquarium professionals see are clearly defined aquarium fisher- • Free‑for‑all Fisheries – Under this their procurement as being different ies that are organized, well man- arrangement the law grants free than terrestrial animals as a justifica- aged, enforced and undergo regular access to all fishers to work where tion for using poor, unregulated sup- scrutiny to verify that they are and how they want. Indonesia is one pliers. In more recent times aquarium sustainable. These fisheries consider such free‑for‑all fishery where most animal sourcing has been highlighted not only the animal populations fishing is done by “outsiders” (fish- as an area of concern for the industry but the resilience and health of the ers from other countries). Cyanide but very little has been achieved. To environment and societies when es- and dynamite are used throughout be able to “walk the talk” aquaria tablishing guidelines. The Aquarium aquarium and food fisheries. Cor- now need to be an active part of con- Fish and Coral Fisheries of Australia ruption prevents any enforcement servation in their aquatic collections. and Florida, are examples of the of laws to prevent these technically Aquaria must be motivated to be most well regulated and managed illegal practices. Sustainability is more informed about their livestock fisheries in the world. These fisher- not possible in these fisheries and Figure 1 Relationship of supply chain length and fishery management as they relate to sustainability. supply from the fishery management ies provide traceable supply chains. the chain of custody is impossible to arrangements underpinning sourcing, • Restricted Fisheries – These areas follow. to the supply chains and the suppli- have established fisheries man- ers that handle the animals along the agement plans (both food and There is another category to consider Chain of Custody way. Without it aquaria are vulnerable aquarium fisheries) but are lacking that is not a well‑known or acknowl- to scrutiny as the public becomes oversight and regulation due to a edged “fishery” as it supplies very Connecting the fishery to the aquar- from regions of least management more aware of the problems within lack of resources. They are one of …aquaria now specific, dynamic species like whale ium requires a chain of custody that and the supply chains are long involv- fisheries around the world. the primary sources of aquarium sharks, bowmouth guitarfish and ham- can be very simple or quite long and ing collectors, middle‑men, exporters animals globally. Fiji for example need to be an merhead sharks. These are considered complex. It is interesting to note and importers. The “importer” cat- is considered to have restricted “by‑catch fisheries”. Trans‑shippers and that single or short, traceable supply egories are consolidators, trans‑ship- fisheries. Illegal, destructive fishing active part of sourcing agents buy animals caught in chains originating in established, pers, jobbers, wholesalers, etc. practices can occur due to lack of commercial fishing nets (eg: set nets) well‑managed fisheries are most sus- enforcement of law and lack of con- conservation paying above market rate for living tainable but these are also the least cern for the greater impacts on the specimens. Taiwan’s whale shark fish- common. The majority of aquarium environment but effort is applied in their aquatic ery is one, where the sharks have been animals distributed globally come to stop these practices. Sodium legally or illegally harvested for food cyanide use in these regions has collections… but also targeted for aquarium orders. been greatly reduced. Distribution These fisheries are most often found channels can be difficult to trace. in regions with poor or no fisheries management arrangements. 8 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 9

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© Jutta Kirchner Figure 3 Figure 5 Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo). Characteristics of a supply chain from an unmanaged fishery. Areas where most aquarium animals are sourced and the types of fishery management.

Figure 6 Animal Acquisition.

Figure 4 Characteristics of a supply chain from a comprehensively managed fishery.

Suppliers • Import Wholesaler‑Businesses that animals to various aquaria. They A clearer understanding of how At present over 80% of all fishes The positive news is that zoos and purchase their animals from collec- are characterized by limited or no fisheries relate to the supply chains entering the aquarium trade, from aquaria have choices. It is unneces- The supplier is the primary point of tor suppliers or from consolidators, holding facilities and often tranship- is required for ensuring that aquatic which public aquaria and hobbyists/ sary to have aquarium acquisition contact for all aquaria when acquir- house the animals short‑term, then pers never see the animals they are populations are ethically sourced. enthusiasts acquire their animals, policies that allow purchases from ing animals. It is a mistake to assume ship them to aquaria. These opera- distributing/on‑forwarding. Public aquariums globally are provid- originate from areas in the Indo‑Pa- opaque supply chains and unregu- that knowing the supplier means that tors consolidate animals from a va- • Sourcing Agents‑Persons or busi- ers of education to the general public, cific where the least fishery manage- lated fisheries. Rather, there are an aquarium can trace the origins of riety of regions, preferring to source nesses that service public aquaria sharing the message of conservation, ment takes place. The collectors are collector suppliers that work in man- their animals. In fact, in most instanc- the least expensive animals in order almost exclusively to source unusual, but how can conservation be taught known for using sodium cyanide aged fisheries where provision can be es, the supplier is simply a wholesaler to create the greatest profit margins. large or very difficult to obtain if it is not practiced? The simple truth for the collection of the fishes. This achieved from a single, traceable sup- or trans‑shipper at the end of a very They are so far removed from the animals. The animals sourced are is that cost is the reason there is an practice of cyanide use is illegal, but ply chain. There are costs associated long line of actors in the supply of the fisher that caught the animals that typically targeted by‑catch from ongoing, unsustainable provision of occurring where there is no man- with ethical, sustainable sourcing, but animals. Suppliers can be categorized it is impossible to trace chain of cus- unregulated for poorly managed aquarium animals. Conservation is agement arrangement; there is no cost should never be the only factor in the following ways: tody or verify collection technique. food fisheries. There are often no not achievable when end users are oversight to prevent this practice when assembling an animal popula- • Transhippers‑Businesses that purpose built husbandry facilities for only interested in the cheapest prod- which is destructive environmentally tion, especially when the animal • Collector Supplier‑Businesses that only sell animals that have been the housing of these large animals ucts; this is true for every facet of the and socio‑economically. population is educating millions for own and operate their aquarium col- collected and handled by export and they are kept in temporary economy, any product. It is a reality visitors each year about conserva- lecting stations, collect the animals, wholesalers or food fisheries. They ocean pens prior to shipping to the in the aquarium business. The map (Figure 5) demonstrates the tion and environmental protection. long‑term house and care for the act as brokers, consolidating ship- aquarium clients. areas where most aquarium animals No different than terrestrial popula- animals, then pack and ship them ments from a variety of wholesalers are sourced and the types of fishery tions in zoos, aquatic animal sourcing directly to the aquaria or wholesale into a single shipment. Alternately management arrangements that ex- should only occur when there can operators. These businesses have they act as distributors, completing ist in these locations. be a conservation dividend and the full control and a complete, single import services then dispersing the sourcing is ethical, legal and demon- chain of custody. strably sustainable. 10 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 11

Susan Hunt, Perth Zoo Beyond the Zoo Gates and into the Sumatran Jungle

When most people think of Perth, © Perth Zoo Western Australia, they don’t conjure A young orang‑utan up images of the Sumatran Jungle, at Bukit Tigapuluh. but that’s exactly what’s happening for visitors exploring Perth Zoo’s new ‘Jungle School’*. © Perth Zoo Perth Zoo’s Jungle School orang-utan exhibit. © Perth Zoo The new visitor experience which Checking what orang-utans need opened earlier this year immerses to eat at the Jungle School. Zoo visitors in the sounds of the Sumatran forest as they walk along a The Jungle School boardwalk takes 125 metre boardwalk, watched from visitors on an interactive journey above by Perth Zoo’s colony of 12 through the orangutan classroom, Sumatran Orang‑utans. With misting explaining the five lessons for life in machines and over 2000 new plants the forest. The interpretation theme to reflect the smells, sights and nois- of Jungle School outlines the five key es of a rainforest, it is certainly hitting skills which an orangutan must mas- the right note with Zoo visitors. © Perth Zoo ter before it can be released. These Bukit Tigapuluh lessons for life in the wild are central Jungle School tells the story of the in Sumatra, Indonesia. to Jungle School and the new visitor plight of Sumatran orang‑utans and experience: educates and encourages visitors to take action to protect wildlife. It • Stay in the Trees (arborealism) outlines the Frankfurt Zoological Soci- • Getting Along (socialisation) ety’s (FZS) Bukit Tigapuluh Ecosystem • Find Food & Water (foraging) Protection Program led by Dr Peter • Know Your Neighbourhood Pratje, which teaches orphaned and (orientation) confiscated Sumatran orang‑utans • Make a Nest (nesting skills) the lessons they need to survive in the Perth Zoo has been a partner with the ing its own zoo‑born orang‑utans for © Perth Zoo forest. The FZS has now introduced FZS on the Bukit Tigapuluh program release to the wild. In 2006 and 2011 The newly connected climbing poles at the Jungle School exhibit. Children get really involved in the more than 155 Sumatran orang‑utans since 2006 – as husbandry advisers, two Perth Zoo orang‑utans joined the Jungle School story and in school back into Bukit Tigapuluh, where they veterinary experts and also as one Bukit Tigapuluh FZS release pro- holiday periods Zoo staff is doing were previously extinct. of the major funders of the program. gram. Another Perth Zoo orang‑utan, At Perth Zoo young Nyaru is presently Meanwhile, Perth Zoo visitors love activities on the boardwalk explain- Through its community fundrais- a young male, Nyaru is presently be- being provided access to an area with the new exhibit. As the visitor view- ing and helping kids experiment with ing program, Wildlife Conservation ing prepared for a release, planned for a huge tree to practice nest building; ing is elevated as a boardwalk it their own nest building skills. As well Action, Perth Zoo provides funding 2015. The driver has been the dramatic he is being given food which more allows the visitors to get closer to as to understand the imperative for for the wildlife protection patrols, decline of Sumatran orang‑utans closely resembles jungle fruits as well the orang‑utans. Three additional orang‑utan conservation, a major elephant human conflict mitigation and the absolute urgency to act. The as lots of leaves and fodder, rather orang‑utan climbing poles have been priority of Jungle School is to encour- project, local community education Bukit Tigapuluh program is supported than the carefully curated diet of the constructed directly adjoining the age visitors to contribute to the Zoo’s and infrastructure programs. This is by the Indonesian Government as a other orang‑utans in the zoo breed- boardwalk to allow the orang‑utans conservation fundraising. To date, part of a formal agreement between backup for the only other remaining ing program. to choose to get closer to the public over 2 million $AUS have been raised the Zoo and the FZS which is now in populations of Sumatran orang‑utans should they wish. New feeding for the partner wildlife conservation its 8th year. in Aceh Province in north Sumatra. baskets have been installed as hoists projects through Perth Zoo’s Wildlife So to get the animals back into the to complement the elevated water Conservation Action program. As As well as telling the story of the work wild at Bukit Tigapuluh and breeding – pipes so that the orang‑utans can Jungle School is now up and running * Thanks to concept designer at Bukit Tigapuluh, Jungle School also there have now been 5 births to date – remain high in the exhibit to eat and it is hoped that it will give the work in Studio Hanson Roberts and architects tells the story of how Perth Zoo runs a is really important. drink, just like they would in the trees saving wildlife another boost. Ireland Pedersen Hook. ‘jungle school’ at Perth Zoo, in prepar- in Sumatra. 12 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 13

Rachel Lowry – President International Zoo Educators Association Norah Farnham and Sara Steward Wunder – ICZ Reflecting on the 2014 International Zookeepers Working » Zoo Educators Conference Together

159 Zoo and Aquarium educators As the International Congress of Zoo- • Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger Sofia Zoo in Bulgaria, and the Tbilisi from around the world flocked to keepers enters its 15th year, the future (BdZ) (Germany) Zoo in Georgia. The workshop in Hong Kong Ocean Park during Sep- shines bright for this organization, • Stichting De Harpij (Netherlands Bulgaria was co‑organized by the tember to attend the 22nd biennial and for zookeepers around the globe and Belgium) Zoopark Sofia, the Bulgarian Ministry International Zoo Educators Asso- who are part of it. • Zookeepers’ Association of the Phil- of Environment and Water, and was ciation Conference. Thanks to our ippines (ZAP) (Established 2006) attended by zookeepers, zoo direc- stirring keynote speakers by social The ICZ first came into existence by tors and ministry officials whose job marketer Dr Doug Mackenzie -Mohr way of an AAZK (American Associa- Now, nearly 15 years and 4 successful is to monitor zoos all over Bulgaria. and Environmental Psychologist Dr tion of Zoo Keepers) conference in international conferences later, the The participants of the Tbilisi Zoo Kevin Tam, the scene was well set as 2000, in Columbus, Ohio. At that ICZ has many accomplishments, and workshop were all zoo‑based, and delegates delved into the conference time, a grant had brought together many more projects on the horizon. represented zookeepers, curators theme centered around evaluating members of seven of the world’s and directors from Tbilisi Zoo, Minsk effective practice. professional zookeeper organizations. Zoo (Belarus) and Yerevan Zoo (Ar- The idea to form an international zoo- International Congress menia). Lectures on animal welfare, More than 30 countries and 105 keeper association came about, and on Zoo Keeping (Conferences) a zookeeper’s job, and essential zoological institutions were repre- © IZEA the ICZ was born. Since then, the ICZ husbandry skills were interspersed sented at the conference, providing Group photo, participants at has come into its own, with a Con- The first major goal for the ICZ was to with environmental enrichment an incredible mix of insights and Ocean Park, Hong Kong. stitution, Bylaws, and incorporation organize an international keeper con- lectures, which made up the majority experiences reflecting that reflected in Australia. Partnerships and MOUs ference, or congress. In 2003, the first of the workshop. All of the lectures a diverse zoo community commit- Sarah Thomas from London Zoo with like minded organizations such congress of the ICZ was held at Avi- and activities were well‑received and ted to utilizing zoo‑based education delivered an introductory workshop as The Shape of Enrichment and the fauna in the Netherlands. In 2006, the participants of the two workshops as a tool to benefit wildlife and wild on the Social and Emotional Aspects International Rhino Keepers Associa- Congress was held at the Gold Coast, were impressed overall. places. of that was also a standout tion have helped the ICZ strengthen Australia. In 2009, the Congress was contribution to the conference pro- ties between zookeepers around the held in conjunction with the 36th The conference celebrated a strong ceedings, and Nalini Mohan from the world. The ICZ Mission Statement AAZK National Conference at Wood- Animals Asia and the line‑up of presentations informed by Wildlife Conservation Society kindly puts it quite well: land Park Zoo, Seattle, Washington, Chinese Association of the social sciences, with the focus on shared simple assessment techniques USA. In 2012, the Congress was held Zoological Gardens influencing and evaluating behavio- that will now be embedded within The ICZ will build a worldwide network at the Wildlife Reserves Singapore. ral change stronger than it has ever education programs across the world. among zookeepers and other profes- A total of over 1,100 zookeepers from In 2013 ABWAK was invited by Dave been before. The increased focus on sionals in the field of wildlife care and all over the world have attended the Neale, Animal Welfare Director of evaluating behavioral efficacy from On behalf of the IZE board and our conservation. This exchange of experi- four previous ICZ conferences. The Animals Asia Foundation, to attend institutions such as Paignton Zoo, membership, I must offer a sincere ence and knowledge will improve the upcoming 5th International Con- the Zoo Directors Conference in China. Southwick Zoo, Bristol Zoo and Zoos thanks to the team at Hong Kong professionalism of zookeepers for the gress on Zoo Keeping will be held at Over the last three years the Animals Victoria, was complimented by poign- Ocean Park who hosted and facili- benefit of the animals under their care Leipzig, Germany, September 9–13th, Asia Foundation and other partners ant presentations from Janice Swais- tated an incredible conference. The and promote awareness and actions 2015. It is anticipated that at least 300 have worked closely with the Chinese good (Children and Nature Network) education team, led by Isabel Li and that will contribute to the preservation zookeepers and other delegates from Association of Zoological Gardens and Netter Pletcher (Association of Suzanne Gendron showcased an of wildlife everywhere. all around the world will attend this (CAZG) to improve welfare in Chinese Zoos and Aquariums) who reminded exceptional commitment to integrat- Congress. Associations interested in zoos and safari parks. To facilitate delegates of the importance of ing fun and meaningful experiences © IZEA 2014 World’s Professional Keeper As- hosting a Congress after 2015 should this they have organised a series of nature‑based play in cultivating a into their Park, all whilst seamlessly Myrna Cureg from the Philippines Crocodile sociations that make up the ICZ: contact the ICZ Steering Committee. workshops aimed at senior staff and connected, healthy and eco‑literate coordinating a brilliant conference. Program shares her programs ongoing • American Association of have enlisted the help of International society. success during the IZE conference Zoo Keepers (AAZK) speakers to present ideas and best On our final day together, delegates poster session. • Association of British & Irish Wild ICZ and the Shape practices from other countries. Dr Leah Melber presented an inspir- turned their attention to the plans Animal Keepers (ABWAK) of Enrichment Workshop ing case study of work untaken by for our next conference, which will be • Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping The meeting took place from the Lincoln Park Zoo, where teenagers held by Temaiken Zoo in Argentina (ASZK) In November 2012, the ICZ and The 16th June to the 21st June at Shenzhen were provided with authentic learn- from Oct 17 to 21, 2016. It will provide • Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores Shape of Enrichment worked hand Safari Park, Guangdong province, ing experiences that reached beyond an opportunity to further shape our de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) in hand in presenting two environ- and ABWAK Chairman Ross Snipp the zoos confines and had them sur- vision of success as a zoo community, (Spain & Portugal) mental enrichment workshops under accepted the invitation to give a pres- veying bats on their school rooftops. with crafting effective narratives at • Association Francophone des the auspices of the EAZA Academy. entation. Ross was asked to talk spe- the heart of the conference theme. Soigneurs Animaliers (AFSA) These workshops were held at the We hope to see you there! (France) 14 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 15

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cifically about professional standards different zoos, while giving two pres- Illustrated Manual Increased communication, advanced for zookeepers, keeper qualifications entations and a training workshop at of Zookeeping husbandry, and the sharing of ex- and the work that ABWAK has under- each institution. The Brazilian keepers pertise are the products of the ICZ. taken in providing opportunities for exceeded ICZ’s expectations and we The ICZ is currently working on a Another great example of the ICZ’s our members and other British and are expecting wonderful things to project to create a completely il- positive influence has been the trans- Irish zookeepers to receive practical come from the ABTAS. lustrated; i.e. drawings, photographs, formation of Dreamnight at the Zoo training to help develop their skill and illustrations, zookeeper manual. from a European‑based event into an set. Ross also had an opportunity to This manual would be provided to international success story. talk about the ICZ, its work and the Conservation zoos in countries that may have staff global network of zookeeper associa- that are not able to read or write. This The ICZ will continue to establish a tions. Currently no formal training ICZ represents a resource of over idea was initially proposed to the ICZ global network for zookeepers. Al- programme exists in China for aspir- 6,000 keepers worldwide. Zookeepers Steering Committee by a veterinarian ready many keepers have developed ing zookeepers and opportunities to have a large range of specialized skills who works at a zoo in a developing lifelong friendships with colleagues develop and progress during employ- © Tiago Nabiço in Zoo and knowledge that can be harnessed nation. This strictly illustrated manual throughout the world as a result of ment are also limited. The Chinese Anderson Silva, headkeeper of for conservation work not only involv- would also be useful to spread to the ICZ. Additionally, there is greater zoo Directors were therefore very Zoo Sorocaba in Brazil. Brazilian Zookeeper ing conservation breeding of threat- other countries because there will be opportunity to share expertise with keen to learn about professional zoo- Organization ened species in zoos and wildlife parks no need for translating between lan- colleagues on a global scale. keeper courses, as well as the ABWAK but which can extend into work in guages. The manual will be based on workshop programme. Zoo Technology book In May, 2014 Tiago Nabico (ICZ the field. These talents include good one already created by one of ICZ’s The ICZ will work towards developing SC Representative for AICAS) and observation and identification skills, members, the Zookeepers Associa- and supporting conservation. The ICZ Since the conference there has been Zookeeping: An Introduction to the Sci- Carsten Knott (ICZ SC Representa- intimate knowledge of animal behav- tion of the Philippines (ZAP). This has many things to accomplish before a significant development and the ence and Technology, by Mark D. Irwin, tive for BdZ, ICZ Vice President, and ior, animal handling skills, recording of written manual teaches zoo keepers becoming a major player in conser- government ministry responsible for DVM, was published in December Outreach Chair) traveled to Brazil to scientific information and good physi- how to be safe and productive and vation; however, the future looks the traditional zoos has now issued a 2013. The book is a collaborative ef- assist the Brazilian zookeepers set up cal fitness for undertaking strenuous give the animals they care for the bright for the development of a global ‘National Zoo Development Plan’. The fort, with 73 contributing authors, and their own regional keeper organiza- work in the field. Keepers also have best lives possible. conservation effort for zookeepers. Animals Asia Foundation commented seven contributing artists, a diverse tion with the support of the Society a passion, which has driven many We envision a flagship conservation “This document contains some very group of experts from varying back- of Brazilian Zoo (SBZ). This would be conservation programs. effort that all of the world’s keepers encouraging points with regards grounds and regions of the world. The the third regional keeper association International Zookeeper Day, can promote and take pride in. improving animal welfare, instructing 66 major chapters discuss an impres- the ICZ has assisted with. In 2006, the The ICZ Conservation Committee is October 4 zoos to provide animals with hus- sive range of topics, such as animal ICZ assisted in creating two profes- currently working on a database for There are many things yet to accom- bandry conditions which meet their welfare, ethics, wildlife rehabilitation, sional keeper organizations; the zookeepers involved in any Conserva- The ICZ hereby declares that hence- plish, but already the ICZ has devel- physical needs and let them express taxon‑specific husbandry guide- Animal Keepers of Africa (AKA) and tion Project anywhere in the world. forth, October 4 will be known as oped faster and achieved more than natural behaviours, provide daily lines, nutrition, preventive medicine, the Zookeepers’ Association of the Conservation is very important to International Zookeeper Day. The anyone could have imagined when health care, develop animal hospitals, behavioral husbandry, enrichment, Philippines (ZAP). the ICZ and we would like to share intention is to honor and recognize the idea first came about in 2000. strengthen the training of zookeepers emergency preparedness, and crisis information from these conservation the dedication and devotion that Many individuals and associations to improve their professional knowl- management. The comprehensive The ICZ and keepers began their projects worldwide. Our plan is to zookeepers around the world show have supported the ICZ. We hope that edge and banning all kinds of circus array of content covers every aspect meeting with a workshop with 30 compile information on all of these the animals under their care, and to you find the accomplishments and animal performances. of successfully running a modern zoo. zookeepers from all over Brazil. All conservation projects and encourage the conservation of wildlife eve- potential of the ICZ as exciting as we Seemingly a handbook for new zoo- of the keepers’ expenses to attend the involvement of other zookeeper, rywhere. As the date approaches, do, but we need your help in planning keepers, this book is in fact a resource the meeting were covered by their or better still maybe some will start consider how your institution might for our future. This cannot be done which will prove useful to even the own institutions. After three days of new ones of their own. Many conser- show appreciation for the hard work by the Steering Committee alone. We most seasoned zoo professional. presentations, examples from how vation projects are run, managed, or zookeepers do every day. need your feedback and involvement. the nine existing regional keeper asso- helped by keepers. Most importantly, the ICZ belongs to Mark D. Irwin, the book’s editor, has ciations run, discussions, debates, and all of you. Speak up, get involved, and …The ICZ has pledged that all profits from the translating from German to Spanish The Future of ICZ help guide the evolution of your inter- book will be used to purchase cop- to English to Portuguese, the mis- Keeper Notes national keeper association. We hope many things to ies to provide to zoos and keepers sion was accomplished! The Brazilian Keeper development and the ad- to see you at the next ICZ conference which would not otherwise be able Association of Wild Animal Keepers Keeper Notes is the official news- vancement of the animal care profes- in Leipzig, Germany on September accomplish to afford them. Working together (ABTAS) was born! A board of direc- letter of the ICZ and it is published sion have become top priorities for 9–13th, 2015! with the American Association of tors was formed, a mission statement quarterly. It is comprised of articles the ICZ. The role of the ICZ in helping before becoming Zookeepers and the ICZ, a working created, along with bylaws, and a con- from all nine professional zookeeping keepers, especially those in develop- group will be established to distrib- stitution. A timeline was also outlined organizations that make up the ICZ, ing countries and those without their a major player in ute books in the future. for the steps to take over the next along with news from the ICZ itself, own associations has been huge. 12 months and a strategy plan for the and other conservation programs. It Nothing else that has occurred in the conservation… next three years. Finally Tiago and is delivered electronically to all 6,000 last 14 years has had such a positive Carsten made a six day, 4.500 km road of our members and it can be found effect on the global development and trip across southern Brazil visiting five on the ICZ website. networking of the world’s zookeepers. 16 WAZA news 4/14 17

Vladimir Spitsin My Career Decades of Passion »

Vladimir Vladimirovich Spitsin was born on October 26, 1941 in the city of Gorkiy (now Nizhniy Novgorod) into the family of military officer. In 1959, Vladimir graduated from secondary school, and in the same year started working at the Leningrad Zoo as a loader; he was not yet 18 years old at that time and therefore could not work as a keeper but as soon as he turned 18, he was appointed a keeper of herpetology and ornithology department. It was during his work at this department, that Vladimir Spitsin gained his first experience of keeping, feeding and capturing various species of snakes, both poisonous and non‑poisonous, and became a spe‑ cialist in husbandry of various bird species, from emus to small © archive of VS passerine birds. Moscow Zoo, V. Spitsin, Director of Moscow Zoo, in his office, 1979.

In 1962, I was called up to serve two I was proud to have years of military service as a sergeant contributed greatly to at the Soviet army military school of the cause of wildlife con- © archive of VS © archive of VS transport drivers. I returned to the servation, having created one Breeding Station of the Leningrad Zoo, Vladimir Spitsin Leningrad Zoo in 1964 and worked as of the best wild animal collections in Moscow Zoo, 2005. as animal keeper, 1965. a keeper and then as a zoo technician Europe, and providing the best pos- in the department. Five sible conditions for the preservation years later in 1969, I was appointed and breeding of rare and endangered I benefited from business trips abroad I feel that one of the best achieve- I enjoyed giving much of my time and Under my guidance, extensive edu- Zoo Deputy Director responsible for animal species, as well as some that where I exchanged experiences with ments of the Moscow Zoo is its energy to the creation of the Breed- cational activities are carried out at engineering and household man- have become extinct in the wild. By foreign colleagues and in return ob- Scientific Research Department that ing Station for Rare Animal Species the Moscow Zoo and other EARAZA agement. Simultaneously, in 1967 investing a tremendous amount of tained new knowledge that was used was an initiative of mine in 1979. This under the auspices of the Moscow member institutions. Special days I became a distance learning student energy into the construction and to further develop and renovate the department has been working suc- Zoo. Now the Breeding Station on various themes are organized for of the Leningrad State University (De- reconstruction of the Moscow Zoo, Moscow Zoo, along with other zoos cessfully since then and the results of founded in 1997 has an area of about the visitors, as well as lectures and partment of ) where I special- we were able to turn our zoo into one in Russia. I was delighted to provide its staff research work are well‑known 190 hectares, located near the city of guided tours dedicated to conserva- ized in research of vertebrate animals. of the main attractions of the Russian advisory assistance on all zoo‑related not only in Russia and CIS countries, Volokolamsk in the Moscow Region. tion of rare and endangered species capital. issues to the Design and Engineering but also abroad. The Breeding Station maintains a of animals. Moscow Zoo is an active In 1974, Igor Sosnovsky, Director of Institute of the Moscow Committee large collection of birds, mammals member of the European Associa- the Moscow Zoo, invited me to work As the Director, I was pleased to for Architecture. One of my other projects was the es- and fish, and is carrying out activities tion of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and for the Moscow Zoo as Deputy Direc- do my best to greatly enhance the tablishment of the Eurasian Regional aimed at the breeding of rare species the World Association of Zoos and tor for Science and Zoology. After reputation of the Moscow Zoo, and One of the main tasks I was responsi- Association of Zoos and Aquariums of animals which can be transferred Aquariums (WAZA), participating in Igor Sosnovsky retired in 1977 (he had establish and develop cooperation ble for while working for the Moscow (EARAZA) in 1993. I was the Chair- to other regional or world zoos. Some joint conservations events of both of worked at the Zoo for 27 years), I was with over 50 zoological gardens in Zoo was replenishing the collection of man of the EARAZA for all the years animals are reintroduced in the natu- these organizations. given the position of the Director of Europe, Asia, America, and Australia, animals and breeding species of high since its creation. By now, EARAZA ral habitats under EARAZA conserva- the Moscow State Zoological Park. coordinating animal exchanges with scientific and genetic value. During comprises more than 80 zoos, botani- tion programs. Great bustards, Stel- In 1983, I was awarded the title of This appointment was made by the the world’s best zoos. the years of my work, offspring was cal gardens, aquariums, oceanariums, ler’s sea eagles, Amur leopards, Amur Honoured Worker of Culture of the Moscow city government and its offi- obtained from many species included and exotariums of Russia, the CIS , polar bears, mountain ungu- Russian Federation; in 2000, I was cials always seemed to be happy with The Moscow Zoo is formally recog- in the IUCN Red List of Threatened countries, Czech Republic, Baltic lates of Eurasia and other rare species granted a status as full member of my managing activities so I worked nized as the leading zoo of Russia. In Species and the Red Book of Rare and countries, and Israel. The Moscow of animals successfully breed at the the Russian Academy of Natural in the same position till 2006. In 1991, I was appointed the Chairman Endangered Species of the Russian Zoo serves as the scientific, methodi- Moscow Zoo’s Breeding Station. Sciences. I took part in the activi- 2006, when the northern branch of of the Council for Coordination of Federation. cal and informational centre of this ties of many wildlife conservation the Moscow Zoo in the city of Veliky Activities of Russian Zoos under the organization. organizations of Russia, and chaired Ustyug was opened, I was appointed Ministry of Culture of the Russian a number of editorial boards for the General Director of the Moscow Zoo, Federation. EARAZA publishing activities. I was to manage the activities of two zoos. kindly awarded a number of different Since 2013 I have been the President honours from the Russian Federation of the Moscow Zoo. Bладимир Bладимир Government. Cпицын Cпицын 18 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 19 WAZA Interview Manfred Niekisch » » Biologist and ecologist, holder of a number of both, executive and honorary positions

Prof Dr Manfred Niekisch is biologist and ecologist and became Director of Frankfurt Zoo in 2008. He has been © archive of VS actively involved in international conservation work since Moscow Zoo, official 1980, initially with WWF Germany/TRAFFIC and later procedure: the Moscow Zoo with The Tropical Forest Foundation Oro Verde. In 2010 donates a pair of pelicans to he became Professor of International Nature Conserva‑ Queen Elisabeth II of Great © archive of VS tion at the Goethe University of Frankfurt (Germany) Britain. On the photo (left to Moscow Zoo in 1989 (before reconstruction), after teaching and researching at the University of Greif‑ right): V. Spitsin, Director of Spitsin and the swan at the big pond. swald (Germany) in the same position for 10 years. He Moscow Zoo; Deputy Minister also is lecturer at both the University of Hanoi (Vietnam) of Foreign Affairs of the USSR and the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía (Spain). (with the spouse); Deputy In addition, Manfred Niekisch holds a number of honor‑ Minister of Agriculture ary positions, including President of the Society for Tropi‑ of the USSR; British cal Ecology (gtoe) and Vice‑President of the Frankfurt Ambassador in Moscow Zoological Society (FZS and of the Global Nature Fund (with the spouse), 1977. (GNF)). He is a member of the Administrative Council of © Archive of MN Manfred Niekisch on Easter Island, 2014. © archive of VS the Senckenberg Natural History Society (SNG) and Advi‑ Moscow Zoo, Nursery, 1981. sor to National Geographic’s Global Exploration Fund. At the World Conservation Congress in 2004 he was re‑elected as Regional Councillor of the World Conservation Union, IUCN and chaired the IUCN Programme and Policy Commit‑ tee, serving for the maximum possible two terms. He has produced more than 100 publications. Geographically, the focus of both his scientific and practical conservation work lies in developing countries in tropi‑ cal regions, especially in Latin America and Vietnam. Privately he loves old books, Italian operas and tango and has a strong interest in the ethnology of Amazonia and Tierra del Fuego.

WAZA: Do you think zoos and aquar- serious obstacles. Despite the inten- How can zoos and aquariums better iums, as a community, do enough to sive efforts by many members of our translate high‑level policy discus- pro‑actively promote the role they community, we are still seen by many sions and decisions to their visitors? play in conservation? of our visitors first and foremost as Careful! Let me issue a word of warn- Manfred: There is no doubt that, a place to relax and a place to enjoy ing: I don’t believe that it is our task today, we as a community are doing animals. There is nothing wrong with to translate and convey high‑level © archive of WAZA more than ever before for conserva- that, but one of our main tasks now policy discussions and decisions to Gerald Dick and Vladimir Spitsin at Moscow zoo – tion, and this has to be acknowledged should be to gain more attention and the general visitor. My experience th Anniversary – September 2014. 150 of course. On the other hand, I be- credibility with regard to our con- is that our visitors are much more lieve we are far from doing enough servation activities. Traditionally we interested in knowing what they can in this field. There is still so much to have been asking ourselves: Which do themselves to promote conserva- Fifty scientific papers that I have My whole life I was engaged in what Vladimir Spitsin is loved and do, especially as most of the targets animals do we want to keep and how tion. Using our environmental educa- written on such topics as history of I loved, surrounded by excellent pro- respected by his colleagues and set to halt the loss of biodiversity (for do we have to keep them? But, these tion programmes, we can influence zoos, ecological problems, conserva- fessionals, and kind‑hearted people. Russian zoologists in general, as example, using tropical (and other) days, there is a third and ever more consumer behaviour, which is an area tion and restoration of populations of I am grateful to all the colleagues well as biologists in many countries timber from sustainable sources only) important question: Why are we where governments have very limited, birds and mammals were published. and friends who cooperated with because of his great dedication to have been missed so far. However, keeping these animals? Just for fun? if any, possibility. So, let’s stay close Among them: “Ratite Birds in Zoos the Moscow Zoo from countries of our common cause, his vast knowl‑ we do have to recognize that many I think this is definitely not enough! to our visitors; high‑level policy issues and Breeding Stations”; “Moscow Europe, USA, South East Asia, Africa edge and his experience. In WAZA zoos and aquaria have limited possi- We have failed if we do not make it are often very complex and weak, not Zoological Park: Pages of History.” and Australia. I tremendously enjoyed he was also actively engaged for bilities to really live and promote con- clear to the public that our animals concrete enough to be explained eas- Almost all of my papers and books are working with all my colleagues in many years, and a regular partici‑ servation as a top priority. Financial are ambassadors for their wild kin. ily and we may readily get lost here. dedicated to the development of zoos WAZA, EAZA, and EARAZA. pant in annual conferences, con‑ constraints, but also limited physical It is a matter of addressing appropri- in Russia, and wildlife conservation. gratulations to the 150th Anniversary space inside the zoos and aquaria ately the right target groups. of Moscow Zoo! and/or lack of human resources are 20 WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 21

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office » Book Reviews Zoo Talk Handbook of the Mammals By Patricia G. Patrick of the World. Vol. 4: and Sue Dale Tunnicliffe Sea Mammals Springer, Dordrecht, 2013 | 214 pp | Edited by Don E. Wilson & ISBN 978-94-007-4862-0 (hardcover) Russell A. Mittermeier Lynx Edicions, Barcelona, 2014 | A WAZA‑led global evaluation 614 pp | ISBN 978-84-96553-93-4 showed that visiting zoos and aquariums has a positive impact on The Handbook of the Mammals of the their visitors’ biodiversity literacy (see World is published in association with this year’s report A Global Evaluation Conservation International and the of Biodiversity Literacy in Zoo and International Union for Conservation Aquarium Visitors), providing evidence of Nature (IUCN). This fourth volume for the value of zoos and aquariums on sea mammals provides complete all 19 families in three orders of sea © Manfred Niekisch as education providers. The book Zoo accounts of all species in these impor- mammals, covering the pinnipeds, Easter Island, full of miracles and myths. Talk, authored by Patricia G. Patrick tant groups. Keeping sea mammals, sirenians and cetaceans. The book and Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, provides a notably cetaceans, in human care is contains 30 colour plates, 667 colour new look at informal education, sug- challenging and controversial, so hav- photographs and 147 distribution How important is it for zoos and dren, enjoy watching even the five vironmental education programmes gests activities for educators to em- ing a sound scientific understanding maps. aquariums to be involved with minute video up to its very end. We with direct contact to the visitors. In ploy and identifies potential learning of these species is essential. high‑level policy discussions outside do know, of course, and this is quite a summary, I see the Biodiversity is Us opportunities in zoos and aquariums. In addition to the third volume on purely zoo and aquarium sectors, normal experience in zoos, that visi- project as a good starting point and Marine mammals include some of the primates (reviewed in WAZA News such as the CBD COPs? tors in general do not make use of all basis for further action. Founded on the premise that zoos most fascinating animals on earth. 3/2013) and the second volume That is a question completely differ- educational offers. It’s only an offer to and aquariums are “bilingual” – that Large, majestic whales and stunning, on hoofed mammals (reviewed in ent from the previous one. In all fields improve one’s own knowledge about How can we, as a community, better the zoo or aquarium, in the shape of playful dolphins have provided mys- WAZA News 1/2012), we also recom- where we are competent we must sustainability. Especially the Aichi tar- influence international policy? its staff and exhibits, and its visi- terious companionship to humans at mend the first volume covering the address politicians to achieve our get 1 is such a decision which can be Backed up by a strong community tors speak distinct languages – this sea for hundreds of years. These mag- carnivores of the world, published conservation goals and we should as explained also to the general public, of zoos and aquaria, united in WAZA, enlightening analysis of the informal ical creatures, along with the equally in 2009. The other four volumes of closely as possible work with the sec- but, in many cases, those high‑level our priority lies in lobbying for con- learning that occurs in zoos and fascinating dugongs, manatees, the Handbook of the Mammals of the retariats of CITES, CBD and with the decisions are more frustrating than servation with both local and na- aquariums examines the “speech” earless seals, walruses and eared World, covering the remaining mam- delegates at the COPs. But let’s also creating hope as they very often lack tional politicians, as, eventually, their of exhibits and staff as well as the seals, have developed a completely malian taxa (Vol. 5: Marsupials, Vol. 6: recognize that on quite a number of implementation. politics form the international policy. discourse of visitors beginning in the different set of adaptations from their Rodents, Vol. 7: Insectivores, Vol. 8: important matters we are not really Vice versa, the sum of these de‑cen- earliest years. terrestrial ancestors and relatives. Bats), are forthcoming. competent; for example, the issue of What were the obstacles, if any, to tralized activities forms the support intellectual property rights, of access make use of the WAZA “Biodiversity for our common global goals. Using real‑life conversations among Lavishly illustrated with colour photo- and benefit sharing, one of the hot- is Us” material or first experiences? visitors as a basis for discussion, the graphs showing different behaviours More on: test topics at the CBD COPs. There- At Frankfurt Zoo, we are using a How do you see the importance of authors interrogate children’s re- of all of them, the text contains the www.lynxeds.com fore, we should stick to our fields of specially prepared container as an messaging, between institutions as sponses to the exhibits and by doing latest up‑to‑date information on competence and credibility. But yes, Information Point where we present well as between countries and re- so develop an “informal learning mod- of course, we are and must be an ac- the film with its sound track. This gions around the world, to promote el” and a “zoo knowledge model” that tive lobby group for the conservation setting has the great advantage of a the role of zoos and aquariums? prompts suggestions for activities of biodiversity wherever possible. quiet atmosphere inside the contain- Communication in all directions leads that educators can use before, during er and our visitors are not distracted to the “identity” of zoos and aquaria. and after a zoo or aquarium visit. Is the Biodiversity is Us project an by other events. But, first of all, we may not create appropriate way to translate these The main problem for our visitors so expectations which we cannot satisfy The book Zoo Talk is essential reading decisions (in this case addressing far concerns the downloading of the at the end, and we should act within for all educators in zoos and aquari- Aichi biodiversity Target 1) to the “Biodiversity is Us” app using the QR our respective social and cultural con- ums. It effectively complements this general public? codes on the posters without having text. It is, in my opinion, important year’s edition of the WAZA Magazine, Yes, it is! The project is definitely access to (high‑speed) Wi‑Fi. We have that the WAZA office gets feedback jointly edited with the International suitable to support the translation of reports that slow internet connec- and information from their member Zoo Educators Association: Gusset, M. these decisions. Especially the films – tions or low data capacities have pre- zoos and aquaria to be able to bundle & Lowry, R. (eds) (2014) WAZA Maga- in beautifully employing the aesthetic vented visitors from downloading the those activities and, thereby, forming zine 15: Towards Effective Environmen- language of both pictures and explicit app. Every zoo will have to adapt the a global movement. At the same time, tal Education. Gland: WAZA Executive comments – attract many visitors and campaign to the social and cultural such a process will help each partici- Office. successfully illustrate the objectives situation and the local possibilities pating zoo to see that we are acting of the international zoo community and realities. Thus, a campaign like as a community – and this is neces- More on: in promoting nature conservation. this can be made much more efficient sary to make us stronger. www.springer.com A lot of our visitors, especially chil- using guided tours, lectures and en- 22 Books WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Announcements 23

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office WAZA Executive Office Book Reviews Announcements Animal Welfare: The first issue of the Scientific and India’s © Gerald Dick, WAZA Focusing on the Future Technical Review published in 2014 Photographs Lee Ehmke presenting the Heini Hediger Edited by David Mellor was entitled “Animal Welfare: Focus- by Annette Bonnier award to Anne Baker, assisted and David Bayvel ing on the Future”. This issue outlines By Annette Bonnier by by Kris Vehrs (right). World Organisation for Animal contemporary thinking about factors Books & Books Press, USA, 2013 | Health (OIE), Paris, OIE Scientific that promote or jeopardise the pro- 214 pp | ISBN 978-098-393-7883 and Technical Review, 33 (1) 2014 | ductivity, health and welfare of the Anne 358 pp | ISBN 978-92-9044-929-4 wide range of animals used for hu- “Annette Bonnier’s work with the el- (paperback) man purposes. It also considers likely ephants of India is a testament to her future developments in animal wel- fascination with these great creatures Baker The World Organisation for Animal fare thinking and management and, and the unique and intricate relation- Health (OIE) is an inter‑governmental where possible, references influences ship they share with humanity – at organisation responsible for improv- of the diverse practical, economic, times worshipped and other times Receives WAZA ing animal health worldwide. OIE political, socio‑cultural and religious enslaved. This interdependence is as was founded in 1924 and is head- factors that may be encountered controversial as it is complex” says Highest Honour quartered in Paris. In addition to globally in various cultural contexts. Steve McCurry in his foreword to this providing many other resources and impressive large‑sized book. With types of support, OIE publishes the This issue of the Scientific and Tech- over 100 colour photos this book Dr Anne Baker began her zoo peer‑reviewed journal Scientific and nical Review was edited by David salutes the Asian elephant in the two career at the National Zoo in The Changing Face of Technical Review, devoted to current Mellor and David Bayvel. While not differing roles in Indian society, one Washington, D.C. where she was scientific and technical develop- specifically focusing on the welfare that wavers between the animal a Smithsonian predoctoral fellow. PAAZAB – PAAZA is Born ments in animal health and veteri- of zoo and aquarium animals, it as an enlightened, spiritual being She was the Curator of Primates nary public health worldwide, food provides a welcome and valuable and as a beast of burden. Bonnier at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago for PAAZAB embarked on a re‑branding safety and animal welfare. The OIE resource for the development of sees her photographs as a cultural 8 years and Director of the Rosa- exercise over a year ago to best align website provides free access to full the World Zoo and Aquarium Animal documentation of elephants in Indian mond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park itself with the requirements of mod- text articles in PDF format (articles Welfare Strategy, to be launched in society. The photos were taken on for 13 years. She served as CEO/ ern Zoos and Aquaria. may be written in English French or 2015. This is not the least the case as four trips between 2011 and 2013 and Executive Director of the Toledo It is with great pleasure that the Spanish). David Mellor is heavily involved in are a stunning documentation of the Zoo from 2006 until her retirement Members of Executive and Council the production of this Strategy. elephants’ interaction with human- in 2013. Anne is a Past President are proud to present the new Name ity. The range of various photos goes of the Association of Zoos & and Logo of the African Association: from mahouts guiding logging el- Aquariums (AZA) and was its first Pan‑African Association of Zoos For the full explanation of the new ephants, to temple elephants, swim- woman president in 50 years. She and Aquaria. PAAZAB will for ever name and logo as well as the new ming elephants in the Bay of Bengal has served on the AZA’s Board of be etched in history with incredible Vision and Mission, please visit our to Ganesh, the elephant‑headed Regents and Ethics Committee, as memories and as a solid foundation webpage Hindu god. well as on numerous animal man- for the future of PAAZA. Along with To find out more: agement committees. She has the new face comes a new Vision and www.zoosafrica.com If you love elephants, then this coffee also been a trainer for the Center Mission for members to aspire to. table book is a must have and if not for Conflict Resolution at Syracuse you will fall in love with those won- University. She is a member of derful and mysterious creatures. the IUCN’s Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, and co‑convener of CBSG North America. ICZ Congress Anne has recently coordinated a 9–13 September 2015 | Leipzig, Germany major study on Elephant welfare in AZA zoos which will be the foun- dation of future elephant welfare The International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) will hold the 5th ICZ congress standards. After her retirement at Zoo Leipzig. With the theme of “Let’s Zoocialize” it is hoped that many of she has been appointed Executive the world’s zookeeping community will attend to share their experience and Director of Amphibian Ark. connect with others in the profession. A number of pre‑ and post‑ conference tours will be offered. Several travel grants can be offered through the ICZ Paul Howse Scholarship, which is funded by the Silent Auction of the previous con- gress and from further sponsorships received. Information on these grants will be posted on the ICZ website closer to the congress.

More on: More on: Enquiries should be sent to [email protected], To find out more: www.oie.int/boutique http://booksandbooks.com and the ICZ website will be updated as new www.iczoo.org information becomes available. 24 Announcements WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates 25 New WAZA Executive Office Sharon Oseku‑Frainier – Ramsar Convention Daniel Abed‑Navandi – Haus‑des‑Meeres Aqua‑Terra‑Zoo, Vienna Exhibit Announcements Haus‑des‑Meeres News An Attic Full of Sharks Wetlands for Our Future: World Wetlands Day The Haus‑des‑Meeres is a Zoo‑aquar- 2 February 2015 ium occupying an unsightly World‑War‑II anti‑aircraft tower close to the center of Vienna. Its non‑mar- tial aquarium use dates back an WAZA Partners Join us on 2 February 2015 to cel- unbelievable 57 years, and logically ebrate wetlands and their vital role the post‑war redevelopment started with GRASP for humanity. About 300–400 million from the basement upwards. Eventu- people around the world live in or ally, however, we reached the top of WAZA joined a partnership with around wetlands. All of humanity During 2015, the world will set the the building and had to appropriately the UNEP Great Ape Survival depends on wetlands for fresh water, post‑2015 agenda in the Sustain- “tile our roof”. Partnership with the view of sup- food, and as a shield against rising able Development Goals which will porting the conservation of apes. sea‑levels, diverse and beautiful replace the Millennium Develop- Three years ago we decided to top In times of increasing illegal trade plant and animal species are also to ment Goals. Wetlands are central to the building with a Caribbean reef and the bushmeat crisis (cf WAZA be found in this essential ecosystem. the provision of multiple ecosystem aquarium and also to add a bar which News 3/14) it is important to join services that underpin our future gives our visitors a chance to relax hands and to enhance cooperation And yet newly published estimates development. and have a drink while enjoying a between the zoo community and show that 64% of the world’s wet- panorama view of Vienna. It is a © Jutta Kirchner the United Nations network. lands have disappeared since 1900, To help support 2015 WWD activities, difficult task to transform a build- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) and French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum). begging the frightful question: Is a we have produced a variety of ma- ing whose sole intention was to future without wetlands a possibility? terials in English French and Spanish withstand bombs while shooting that can be downloaded from the down airplanes into a zoo designed In order to draw attention to the Ramsar website (www.ramsar.org/ to attract visitors. Large amounts (a WAZA value of wetlands, and to prevent, activity/world‑wetlands‑day‑2015). total of 500 metric tons) of reinforced stop and reverse their current deg- concrete blocked the visions of our radation, the Ramsar contracting These include posters about WWD architects and had to be removed Webinar parties decided on “Wetlands for 2015, how to enter the Youth photo– using diamond saws. Tilted, leaking our Future” as the common theme contest, which runs from 2 February walls and ceilings had to be uprighted on Animal for both World Wetlands Day 2015 through 2 March 2015 and actions and proofed, two new staircases were (WWD 2015) and for the upcoming you can take to help stop wetland erected, and an additional elevator Transportation 12th Meeting of the Ramsar Confer- degradation, hand‑outs with facts, was added to provide all our guests ence of the Parties, to take place figures and paradoxes about wet- with access to the 11th floor, which is Online in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from lands, and ideas on how to organize 52 m above ground. 1 to 9 June 2015. an event. As part of the cooperation with The Caribbean reef tank, which lies in San Diego Zoo Global and the These materials are meant to serve the heart of the newly gained space, WAZA e‑learning tool, a new as an inspiration and can be adapted holds 160,000 liters of home‑made webinar on animal transport has to your context to make them mean- seawater, has a large, curved been put together by Andreas ingful for your local and national situ- front‑pane, and 4 glazed portholes on © Günther Hulla Kaufmann for WAZA ation. Adding your logo, changing its side wall. We even added a smaller Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo). and is now available for free on the language – all is possible with the pane in the back wall, which allows the platform (WZA website/Get design files. Please contact ramsar@ the guests in the elevator to sneak a involved/E‑Learning). ramsar.org or download the materi- peek on the reef from behind. als directly on the website.

Since its inception, the production and distribution of materials for World Wetlands Day have been finan- cially supported by the Evian Project funded by the Danone Group.

© Günther Hulla Rooster hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus). 26 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates 27 New Marc Rosset– Zoological Garden Dählhölzli, , Switzerland Exhibit » New Aquarium – Vivarium News Three habitats as an alternative to many small aquariums

Our original plan was to simply replace the glass roof and supporting structure of the vivarium. That work would have taken six months, and the public would not have benefited much from the changes. For that reason we decided to move the projected renovation date of the aquarium forward, and carry out the work simultaneously. That meant we had to tear down the aquarium and rebuild it. We built three habitats as an alternative to building many small © Sylvia Mayrhofer aquariums. The facilities were opened Oceansky – view over Vienna. in November 2013.

The aquarium was designed to be In one of the two Amazon basins as sustainable as possible, and we there contains 85‘000 litres of water therefore added thermostat‑regu- in total; within the basin there now lated ventilation and thick thermal live piranhas, Sterba’s corydoras, insulation to the walls in order to armoured catfish, cardinal tetras, keep heating and cooling costs as and giant hatchetfish. A fascinating low as possible. At the same time, spatial depth is achieved thanks to © Marc Rosset we installed new power‑saving LED the steep richly structured banks, lush The enclosure. lighting technology that also helped vegetation on the surface of the water In the background, the circumvent the toxic mercury com- and space above. One peers into the vaulted ceiling. monly contained in standard metal darkness of the river course, eager to halide aquarium lamps. We even discover which large fish will glide into © Gerald Dick, WAZA added the newest generation of the light – a Xingu river ray on the river Orinoco peacock bass low‑power‑consuming circulation bed, a group of pacus or Orinoco pea- (Cichla orinocensis). pumps. They create a near‑natural cock bass, or the fierce silver arowana? laminar current for the inhabitants of the artificial reef. In the mangrove enclosure at the the enclosure to the tanks; seven the scenes where the water is filtered other end of the room, it is low tide – hours later, it is pumped back into and cleaned. Fifty light modules – The reef is now home to a variety of but in a few hours it will be high the enclosure. Regular stimuli from a each with their own controls – light Caribbean littoral fishes including tide. Mangrove plants with many pump ensure lasting natural‑seeming the reef. The lights can be modified wrasses, angelfish, basslets, snappers, branches are growing from etchings water movements. according to the time of day and grunts, jacks and two species of rays. in the sand. Pearse’s mudskippers year. Thanks to LED technology they Our rooftop coral reef even hosts a bob between the plants, trying to Between the Amazon and the man- consume only 5 kW – a diminutive species of hammerhead shark – the © Jutta Kirchner avoid capture by one of the four‑eyed grove enclosures, the door opens amount of electricity. bonnethead aka Sphyrna tiburo. Un- Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana). fish constantly lurking there. Small to the ‘underworld’: the synthetic like their eight other hammerhead crumbly heaps of sand is proof that roof of the vault was replaced with a The new construction (including the kin species, bonnetheads are IUCN a fiddler crab has just dug itself in; new brick vault. The whole side wall cladding, supporting structure and listed as “least concern”, are small This most recent step in the evolu- if you’re patient you can spot a crab of the dark 12 metre room opens habitats) cost around 7 million Swiss sized, and perfectly suit our “medi- tion of our building represents a new hunting for food. If you’re lucky, it will onto a colourful reef landscape. The francs. Most of this was paid by the um‑sized” aquarium. Together with peak, probably making our house wave to you. Banded and reef is made of hundreds of ceramic city of Bern, but the animal park as- the other reef denizens, they were the highest aquarium in the world. scats live in the deeper part of the components, modelled and fired in sociation (Tierparkverein Bern) also purchased from a supplier in Florida In the future, we expect to tackle new mangrove. The change from low to a specialised workshop specifically made a substantial contribution. who increasingly sources fish from aquarium projects and will no doubt To find out more: high tide is effectuated by a system of set up for the aquarium. Dynamic aquaculture operations and therefore restart at the basement, replacing www.haus-des-meeres.at pumps and ‘backstage tanks’ devel- pumps and two oloid stirring bodies minimizes takes from natural Carib- obsolete exhibits. oped by the Zoological Garden: 6000 circulate the water between the 40 bean stocks. litres of brackish water is moved from thousand litre display basins, and the sophisticated technical area behind 28 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates 29

Martín Zordan – Latin American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (ALPZA) Amar Abidat & Zeinab Alian – The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem, Israel

The WAZA training grant 2013 was awarded to: First Conference of Latin • Latin American Association of Zoos A Story of Two Zoos » and Aquariums (ALPZA) – First Conference of Latin American Zookeepers American Zookeepers • The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens inStory Bridging Political Conflict Jerusalem, The Biblical Zoo, Israel – A of Two Zoos Bridging Political Conflict Zoos Victoria, Australia – Staff Training at Port Inspired by experiencing valuable During the conference, attendees • Established in the West Bank city of Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea knowledge exchange during the 2013 and facilitators discussed relevant Qalqilya in 1986, Qalqilya Park Zoo is ALPZA Annual Congress in Brazil, the issues for the zoo and aquarium the only municipal zoo in the Pales- Latin American Zookeepers Network community to raise animal care and After the success of updating zoo- tinian Authority. It is a popular local worked with Temaikèn to organise welfare standards in Latin America. keepers’ knowledge, ALPZA is com- attraction seeking to join the inter- the first Conference of Latin Ameri- The conference included the follow- mitted to continue training strategies national zoo community. Thanks to a can Zookeepers. This conference ing topics: by organising a second ALPZA train- generous training grant from WAZA, took place during the 2014 ALPZA ing conference on new paradigms for Jerusalem Zoo led a formal staff Annual Congress, hosted by Parque • Animal husbandry: animal behav- animal management in Latin America. training course that took place in de las Leyendas in Lima, Peru. The iour, observational skills, training, For this event, participation of profes- both Qalqilya and Jerusalem with five conference was partially funded by enrichment, handling and restraint, sionals that are responsible for lead- full‑day training sessions conducted a WAZA Training Grant, lasted four animal transports and shipments, ing animal caretaker teams (heads of over a three‑month period. The train- days (16 hours in total) and had four zookeepers’ roles in animal nutri- animal divisions) will be promoted. ing programme was developed and international instructors from Busch tion, geriatric care, veterinary care, No other position in the organisation- presented by senior Arabic‑speaking Gardens and Temaikèn. Additionally, reproduction and hand‑rearing. al structure of zoos and aquariums Palestinian staff members of Jerusa- 15 zookeepers from 13 institutions • Problem‑solving: planning and has such an integrative role like the lem Zoo. in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, determining the causes of complex heads of animal divisions. They are Cuba, Mexico and Peru gave talks problems, implementing the plan – required to implement strategic plans Given that Qalqilya Park Zoo is the about their experiences with animal safety, crisis management, behav- entrusted by directive boards and only opportunity for children in the training, environmental enrichment ioural issues and research skills. also respond to daily animal welfare West Bank to learn about wildlife con- and strategies for team work. There • Communication: team‑building. requirements identified by zookeep- servation and environmental sustain- were discussions at the end of each • Zookeepers’ role in education. ers. We are certain that new train- ability issues, this programme is of © Jerusalem Zoo/Qalqilya Park Zoo afternoon. ing of this group of professionals is critical importance and is also aimed Practical training session at Qalqilya Park Zoo. Through the engagement of the at- essential to sustain and even increase at ensuring the highest standards of Eighty attendees from 19 Latin tendees with professional colleagues, animal welfare standards. animal care and welfare. It is a won- • The History of Zoos In addition, the programme pro- American countries, mainly zoo and subsequent communication derful example of how the interna- • The Role of a Modern Zoo vided the course presenters with an and aquarium keepers, were active through the Latin American Zookeep- ALPZA, Temaikèn and the Latin tional zoo community can serve as a • Capturing and Restraining Animals opportunity to experience a greater participants at the conference. The ers Network, participants are able to American Zookeepers Network are vehicle to build bridges over political • Animal Welfare and Enrichment sense of responsibility vis‑à‑vis the funds from WAZA were used to give apply the new knowledge and tech- deeply grateful to WAZA for sup- conflict by uniting people and nations • Health and Safety Procedures wider community of zoos. Designing full scholarships to six zookeepers niques acquired back at their home porting the first Conference of Latin to act for the benefit of nature con- • Animal Nutrition and Diet Planning and presenting the course allowed from six ALPZA member institutions institutions and share them with their American Zookeepers, a relevant and servation and sustainability. • The Zookeeper’s Role in Visitor the presenters to conduct a thorough in five countries (Argentina, Chile, co‑workers. meaningful training opportunity for Education review of their own duties and to Colombia, Cuba and Mexico). A board the zoo and aquarium animal caretak- The aim of the programme was to • Visitor Experience consider the advantages and disad- of experts selected these recipients Participants at the first ers in Latin America. switch the focus of the Qalqilya Park • Guiding vantages of various approaches in from over 30 applicants from all over Conference of Latin American Zookeepers. Zoo team from recreation to educa- • Management order to engage effectively with the Latin America – a number that shows © PAT‑PAL tion. The specific goals of the training • Exhibit Design trainees. the huge interest of our members to programme included improving the • Landscaping and Maintenance train their zookeepers. overall level of knowledge and skills Jerusalem Zoo would like to thank of staff members; raising standards in Practical exercises were developed WAZA and the Municipality of The primary goal of the conference all aspects of zoo management; help- to deal with the existing animal col- Qalqilya for their support of this was to build capacities of zookeepers ing to establish a visitor education lection, and participants were also course that, we hope, is the start of to improve the handling and manage- programme; and establishing the first exposed to the animal collection a stable and ongoing staff training ment of their animals, thereby raising step towards co‑operation between at Jerusalem Zoo to broaden their programme for Qalqilya Park Zoo the standards of animal welfare in Israeli and Palestinian nature con- perspective. Visitor education activi- to enable it to achieve standards of the region and helping the institu- servation institutions. The course ties were demonstrated and various operation and animal care consistent tions to improve the management included both theory and practical educational signage options were with those required by WAZA and be of their collection. Throughout the hands‑on training exercises covering discussed. The particular needs of the welcomed into the international com- conference we managed to give the the following topics: animals in the Qalqilya Park Zoo’s col- munity of zoos. technical staff of Latin American lection were assessed with a view to institutions advanced and updated planning the redesign or modification knowledge and practical skills in wild of existing exhibits. Everyone involved animal keeping. in this programme was inspired by the participants’ enthusiasm. 30 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates | WAZA Projects 31

Chris Banks – Zoos Victoria, Australia Jens‑Ove Heckel – Landau Zoo, Germany

» Staff Training at Port Moresby Capacity Enhancement Update on WAZA Project 14001 Nature Park, Papua New Guinea Workshop for Association Djibouti Nature Zoos Victoria has a sister zoo partner- ship with Port Moresby Nature Park in Papua New Guinea, with a shared programme goal of collaborating to increase capacity of the park to BirdLife International, NABU (Bird- become a zoo‑based conservation Life Germany) and Landau Zoo joined organisation. In May 2014, this was forces to share their expertise to supported by a WAZA Training Grant develop the capacity of Association to enhance the skills of the park’s Djibouti Nature (BirdLife Djibouti) animal keepers and horticultural staff. during a workshop funded by the BirdLife/UNDP/GEF Migratory Soar- Two Zoos Victoria managers – Richard ing Birds Project, NABU and Landau Hudson, Assistant Curator at Heales- Zoo in Djibouti in May 2014. ville Sanctuary and Tom Millane, Nursery Manager at Melbourne Zoo – Association Djibouti Nature is worked with the park’s managers over a non‑governmental organisation two weeks to support skill enhance- © Tom Millane established in 1999. It is an Affiliate ment of the park’s five animal keepers Port Moresby Nature Park staff with training certificates. Partner of BirdLife International. and 15 gardens and landscaping staff. Its mission is to contribute to the Ten staff from “14 Mile”, a nearby Animal encounters model (key char- • Recognising that most park staff conservation, sustainable manage- animal park, also joined for animal acteristics, delivery style, messaging, do not speak English, all activities ment and appreciation of nature and husbandry skills training. etc.) delivered for all park education were conducted and documents to improve the livelihoods of people and keeping staff, and interviews con- produced in Tok Pisin (Melanesian in Djibouti. Extensive training schedules were ducted to identify teachers appropri- pidgin) and English, with park edu- prepared in collaboration with park ate to provide animal encounters for cators as excellent translators. Association Djibouti Nature acts as managers prior to arrival. Whilst students and visitors. the leading authority on Djibouti’s av- these provided a valuable foundation All park participants were presented ifauna. As such, its work concentrates and many elements were utilised, Horticultural staff: with Certificates of Completion. They in priority on globally threatened spe- on‑ground adjustments were re- • Comprehensive nursery stock‑take also completed attendance logs and cies and key biodiversity sites like the quired to satisfy cultural and knowl- spread sheet developed, including provided individual feedback on the critically endangered Djibouti franco- edge challenges and enabled a suite details for each species on propa- training. These are being used to lin (Francolinus ochopectus), the only of solid outcomes. gation, pest control and minimum support ongoing staff development. endemic bird species in Djibouti and stock targets. Follow‑up needs have been identified, the Forêt du Day, which is the main Animal staff: • Improved propagation efficiency such as further training for animal stronghold of this species. • Animal husbandry refresher training through guidance in conventional keepers to build confidence in han- sessions. techniques, using cuttings and dling large raptors. The workshop’s objective was to • Daily animal feed checklists were improved potting mix. enhance the core capacity of Asso- prepared with keeping staff. • Relocation of plants for sale pro- Park staff were a wonderful group to ciation Djibouti Nature through an • Photographic record of all animal vided an excellent opportunity to work with and it was easy to estab- assessment of the capacity needs and food types and prepared dishes. highlight factors critical for success- lish meaningful rapport that ensured the provision of support towards the This is in place in the park’s food ful retail nurseries. The transition hands‑on learning was engaging, development of strategies and plans preparation building. to a “showroom” displaying plants effective and fun. Park managers essential for the governance and for retail sale (an important income have noted that the enthusiasm and core functioning of the organisation. Animal handling training for keepers. stream for the park) has been em- willingness of staff to learn has been Among the various outputs of the © Catrin Hammer This included role‑plays to strengthen braced by staff. heightened by the knowledge that workshop, a four‑year strategic plan Djibouti francolin encounters outcomes for visitors, an • Relocation of a large tree into a Zoos Victoria is investing long‑term was developed to boost the efficiency (Francolinus ochopectus). important objective for the park in in- tree‑kangaroo exhibit enabled in- interest and support into the park. of Association Djibouti Nature at the creasing engagement with the wider creased awareness and understand- Our thanks to WAZA for supporting conservation and financial level. Port Moresby community. Increasing ing of safe work practices. This was this initiative and to the park’s man- staff confidence and daily condition- also a very valuable exercise for staff agers for their passion and enthusi- ing with blue‑eyed cockatoos has across the park to work together, asm. seen these birds since used in multi- improving appreciation of each ple successful encounter experiences. other’s work and skills. 32 Recent Updates | WAZA Projects WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates 33

Michael Prettejohn – Mountain Bongo Surveillance Project, Mweiga, Kenya Markus Gusset – WAZA Exec. Office

Mountain Bongo WAZA Project 14006 Update on International Surveillance Project Studbooks

The Bongo Surveillance Project There are currently 132 active international studbooks (ISBs), also runs an effective conservation including 163 species or sub‑species (nine ISBs cover more than one taxon). education programme through the The following events regarding ISBs have occurred since 1 July 2014: formation of Bongo Wildlife Clubs. There are currently 19 local schools ISBs archived Transfer of ISBs to new involved in this activity. The • None. institutions conservation education reaches • On 14 August 2014, CPM approved into the heart of the communi- ISBs established the transfer of the partulid snails ties living close to these forests. • On 1 July 2014, CPM approved the ISB, kept by Donald McFarlane, to The potential outreach is 20,000 establishment of an ISB for the Auckland Zoo (New Zealand). people. Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas), kept by Keni Sultan (Taman Pending issues The bongo trackers from the Safari, Indonesia) in cooperation • As of 30 September 2014, the communities play a pivotal role in with Christian Kern (Tierpark Berlin, Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) ISB is protecting the remaining bongos Germany). vacant. and their habitats by conducting • On 20 August 2014, CPM approved regular patrols, collecting data the establishment of an ISB for the from camera traps, removing Cape ibis (Geronticus calvus), kept snares and traps, and reporting by Harrison Edell (Dallas Zoo, USA). Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx). and recording (by GPS mapping) © Al Ain zoo any illegal activities that require Transfer of ISBs to new interventions by the institutions keepers managing the ecosystem. Working • On 23 August 2014, CPM approved closely with the communities is the transfer of the slender‑horned vital for the success of the project. gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) ISB to © Bongo Surveillance Project Brigid Randle (The Living Desert, Pupils painting mountain bongo hotspot. Support through new technol- USA). ogy and innovation is key to the • On 28 August 2014, CPM approved The Bongo Surveillance Project’s The mountain bongo is critically One of the key objectives of the Bon- success of the Bongo Surveillance the transfer of the Spix’s macaw objective is to secure a future for endangered mainly due to poaching, go Surveillance Project is to provide Project, and includes introduction (Cyanopsitta spixii) ISB to Cromwell the last remaining mountain bon- habitat loss, disease and predators. protection and ongoing monitoring to solar lighting, alternative fuels Purchase (Al Wabra Wildlife Preser- gos (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) in The species has undergone a drastic of the identified bongo hotspots. This for cooking (reducing demand for vation, Qatar). the wild. The bongo antelope is on decline over the past 50 years, with is confined to small groups, one in SW charcoal) and new economically • On 1 September 2014, CPM ap- the edge of extinction. The Bongo inferential data suggesting that there Mt. Kenya, two in Aberdares, one in designed cooking equipment that proved the transfer of the black Surveillance Project has not only may be fewer than 100 individuals Eburu and two in Mau (one of these maximises available fuel (Jiko). Ag- lemur and blue‑eyed black lemur highlighted the plight of the critically remaining in the wild, mainly confined was only recently discovered by the ricultural projects, such as initiat- (Eulemur macaco macaco and Eule- endangered mountain bongo, but to the Aberdares. The Bongo Surveil- team in the Maasai Mau Forest – pos- ing potato plots, fish ponds (a new mur macaco flavifrons) ISB to Peggy the serious destruction of the forest lance Project is led by Mike Prettejohn sibly up to 20 that need immediate source of protein), bee‑keeping Hoppe (Saint Louis Zoo, USA). and the potential implications for the and his team of expert trackers drawn protection). Vital scientific data are and introducing high‑yield milk • On 24 September 2014, CPM ap- local communities. The bongo as a from the communities residing in ar- collected from the surveillance, form- dairy goats, all have the poten- proved the transfer of the Asiatic forest‑dependent species is a flag- eas adjacent to bongo hotspots. The ing a crucial information‑baseline tial to develop into significant wild ass (Equus hemionus holdereri, ship species for Kenya’s remaining project has a long‑term commitment about bongo locations, habitat utili- income‑generating initiatives. An Equus hemionus kulan and Equus he- high‑forest ecosystems. Efforts to- since it was engaged in the original sation and threats. example of the outreach pro- mionus onager) ISB to Florian Sicks wards the conservation of bongos will surveillance commencing in 2004. gramme’s measurable conserva- (Tierpark Berlin, Germany). in turn benefit the Kenyan forests and tion benefit is tree planting and • On 24 September 2014, CPM ap- preserve these vital “water towers”. tree nurseries in each community proved the transfer of the African and school. wild ass (Equus africanus somalicus) ISB to Beatrice Steck (Basel Zoo, …The bongo antelope is Switzerland). on the edge of extinction… 34 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14 Recent Updates | Membership 35

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WAZA WAZA Membership New Directors New as of 31st October 2014 Executive Office • Yutaka Fukuda has been appointed Affiliate member Associations 23 Director at Tama Zoo, Japan Contacts Institutions 287 • Shannon Block is the new director Affiliates 15 of the Denver Zoological Gardens, Xiamen Sino‑Africa • Executive Director: Corporates 16 USA Wild‑world tourism [email protected] Life and Honorary members 111 • Dwight Lawson is the new director Development Co. Ltd, of Oklahoma City Zoological Park, People’s Republic of China • Executive Assistant/Office USA Manager: Michèle Hauert • Myfanwy Griffith replaced • Sponsors: Jansen Manansang [email protected] New WAZA Members Lesley Dickie as EAZA Executive (Taman Safari, Indonesia) and Director as of 1st October Viet Lam Phan (Saigon Zoo & • Communication Executive: • Xiamen Sino-Africa Wild-world • Aleksander Niwelinski replaced Botanical Gardens, Vietnam) [email protected] tourism Development Co. Ltd | Lech Banach as director of Poznań • Founded: 2001 People’s Republic of China Zoological Gardens, Poland as of • Area: 18 ha • Conservation/International 1st October • Collection: Studbooks: • Sanna Hellström is the new director Mammals: 117 species [email protected] of Helsinki Zoo, Finland and 264 specimens © XSTD Red panda (Ailurus fulgens). Birds: 205 species and 100 specimens Wild Republic special WAZA plush toy collection in support of Biodiversity Is Us. • Decade on Reptiles: 80 species Biodiversity Project: © Gerald Dick, WAZA and 565 specimens [email protected] • Staff: 60 permanent, 0 temporary • Visitors: 450,000 paying, 50,000 charity • Owned by: “A natural person Future WAZA investment or holdings”, profit organisation. Conference • Director: Zhou Yu Wei • Member: SEAZA, Chinese Association Venues of Zoological Gardens, East China Collaboration Area of the Chinese • 2015 Association of Zoological Gardens, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Fujian province Association 11–15 Oct 2015 of Zoological Gardens • Address: Room 316 Zhifu Build- © XSTD © XSTD • 2016 ing, #363 Shangtang community, Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris). Africam Safari, Puebla, Mexico Neicuo County, Xiang’an District, 9–13 Oct 2016 Xiamen City, PRC

• 2017 The Xiamen Sino‑Africa Wild‑world With the municipal government city The new Xiamen Safari Park includes: Barcelona, Spain tourism Development Co. Ltd in development, the Xiamen Zoo can no day zoo, night safari, animal rescue 15–19 Oct 2017 Fujian province of PRC, acquired the longer meet the demand of the de- center, animal quarantine area, but- Xiamen Zoo and it’s a company devel- velopment. An area of (186 hectares) terfly and insect museum, bird park, • 2018 oping the comprehensive park with has been allocated by the China botanical garden, culture village, Bangkok, Thailand the animals as the theme. There are government to build a new Xiamen resorts and animal theme restaurants. 21–25 Oct 2018 more than 60 staff, with professional safari park. The Phase 1 contains a day zoo with veterinarians, animal trainers and multi‑commercial area and is sched- • 2019 zookeepers. More than 50 species uled to be opened by 2nd quarter Temaiken, Argentina and 1000 1st-class & 2nd-class national of 2016. protected animals for the purpose of breeding and research program, including the national treasure of gi- ant panda, and the 1st -class national protected Siberian tigers. 36 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/14 WAZA news 4/14

Harro Strehlow Kris Vehrs – AZA Obituary

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Heinz‑Georg Klös Mary Healy 1953–2014 6 January 1926–28 July 2014 In Memoriam

In Memoriam Mary Healy, director of the Sacra- mento Zoo, passed away while in Ec- Heinz‑Georg Klös was born in the uador in early August. Mary and her city of Elberfeld (today Wuppertal) in husband, Steve O’Brien, were leading North Rhine‑Westphalia. He became a trip of Sacramento Zoo friends and Download the director of Zoo Osnabrück in 1954, colleagues to the Galapagos. being the youngest director of a zoo. the App Only two years later he was called Mary began her career in the zoo to Berlin as the director of the once profession as a bird keeper in 1975 famous zoo and began his work as of at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. 1st January 1957. In 1983, she became the bird cura- tor at the San Antonio Zoo. In 1990 In 1991 he summarized his work she began work at Discovery Island on the Berlin Zoo: “My order when (a now closed Disney property) and in starting my work in Berlin was the 1999 became the Executive Director compilation of an extensive animal of the Sacramento Zoo. collection based on the immense number of species of the pre‑war era. Mary was a very active member of In times of fast dwindling nature – or the Association of Zoos and Aquari- A fun and educational to put it in another way: in a world of ums. She joined the Association right free App rampant development of economy after she began working in the zoo and civilisation, it depends on organ- business and quickly immersed her- packed full of useful izing animal collections in a way self in serving on many of its Commit- information that they serve the maintenance of tees. Mary pursued her passions with with links to social endangered species in large breeding her whole heart and soul. A highlight media for global impact. groups. Zoos and national parks have of her career was serving on the AZA to become refuges, become oases Accreditation Commission and as its and rescue centres for an appallingly chair and on the AZA Board of Direc- threatened nature in times when tors and as its chair. Mary was known humans are increasingly interfering in for always having time to help people natural processes” and loved to mentor bird keepers and Test new bird curators throughout her career. Discover knowledge in As a zoo‑man with all his heart he 400 different biodiversity developed Berlin Zoo to one of the Mary joined WAZA in 2001 and animal species leading zoos of the world. He worked attended a number of the WAZA An- games together with nature conservation nual Meetings. She was very excited groups and took part in many interna- to have recently been elected to the tional organizations. For example the WAZA Council and had attended Discover how first “Symposium der Zootierärzte” her first WAZA Council meeting in Be inspired with Zoos and (symposium of zoo vets) was held in Entebbe, Uganda in May. a new action Aquariums Berlin supported by Tierpark Berlin everyday are conserving and Zoo Berlin in 1959. He was a The WAZA community has lost biodiversity member of the IUDZG, now WAZA, a great leader, great advocate and and became an honorary member a great friend. in 1991. Prof. Heinz‑Georg Klös passed away after a long illness at facebook.com/BioDiversityIsUs the 28th July 2014. twitter.com/BioDivUs WAZA news 4/14

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