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American burying beetle ( © Lou Perrotti WAZA news 3/12

Gerald Dick Contents Editorial

Arthropods...... 2 Dear WAZA members and friends! Invertebrate Conservation...... 5 My Career: The last months have been amongst Shigeyuki Yamamoto...... 9 the most busy ones for the executive WAZA Interview: office. The exciting programme for Ray Morrison...... 12 our 67th Annual Conference has been

Brazil’s Great finalized, a CO2 compensation scheme Atlantic Forest...... 14 for zoos and aquariums has been put WAZA Elected together and offered to WAZA mem- on IATA’s LAPB...... 16 bers, a new edition of the WAZA maga- Book Reviews...... 18 zine – entitled fighting extinction – with Announcements...... 19 a focus on “extinct in the wild” clas- No Need to Kiss This Frog...... 22 sified species has been published, the Partnerships to WAZA project in support of the decade Fight Amphibian Crisis...... 23 on biodiversity with the survey module Update on awareness has started, WAZA is International Studbooks...... 24 now represented on IATA’s live animals Help for Illegal Scorpions...... 24 and perishables advisory panel, WAZA WAZA Projects and the world zoos and aquariums Mono Tocón...... 25 have been dignified by Jane Goodall Western Derby Eland...... 26 and HRH Charles, Prince of Whales and Tamanduá...... 27 WAZA has been gifted a commemora- New Member Applications...... 29 tive design by Jonathan Woodward, © Carmel Croukamp a commended finalist of the “BBC Wild- Gerald Dick in snakepit at Foz Iguazu. life Artist of the Year” competition…

In this edition of WAZA News, there I wish to thank all members for their is a focus on arthropods, an amazing ongoing support – in the 77th anniver- group of diverse creatures and oddly sary year of WAZA – and my dedicated enough an often ignored and misun- staff in the executive office for the tire- derstood diversity of “creepy crawlies”. less work on our behalf, On the other hand insects are the most species-rich group of organisms on Gerald Dick earth, which justifies their place in zoos WAZA Executive Director and aquariums, next to great apes or sharks.

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Jörg Junhold The President’s Page

The association ALPZA with currently 77 members is also on a very positive way to achieve fruitful results from its dedicated and well organ- ised work. I was impressed by their strategic discussions on conservation project branding and by their efforts to gain more income through a new category of commercial membership. And, I was delighted to be part of the handover ceremony of the ALPZA Conservation Award which was delivered to the well known condor project, a WAZA branded project. In conclusion, I have felt a lot of engage- ment and passion for our common goals as zoo community during my © WAZA visit and I like to thank my hosts for Jörg Junhold at Foz Iguazu, Brazil, Bird Park. sharing with me this spirited work in biodiversity conservation.

It is a pleasure for me as for each The Association of Latin American The WAZA Council has spent its mid- WAZA President to be invited to Zoos and Aquariums (ALPZA) held its year meeting in Temaiken/Argentina many association’s conferences annual conference in Puebla/Mexico in April which was another chance to around the world. This means in my at the end of June. Their meeting learn more about the ALPZA region. case that I get a much closer view of was put under the theme “Celebrat- Next to many different other top- our zoo community as ever before ing Biodiversity, the achievements in ics we focused on the question of and I must say that every single meet- Conservation, and Brotherhood” and structuring our overall work at one ad- ing increases my respect! Although had a variety of very good presenta- ditional “strategic day”. Thanks to our the associations and the individual tions and discussions about this topic. Executive Office with its most quali- zoos behind them are very different I was happy to add the international fied staff WAZA as an organization and manifold in various ways they perspective of WAZA’s cooperation becomes more and more professional. constitute one large community and strategies towards biodiversity This is great – but leads to the ques- which pursues common ideal goals! conservation. tion of how to integrate the work and tasks of our different Committees into The British and Irish Association of Beyond that I was invited to join the this changing structure and how to Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) had board meetings of both the Mexican generate more synergies at the same its annual meeting in mid June at Association of Zoos and Aquariums time. This issue is an ongoing one and Paradise Wildlife Park/UK. What has (AZCARM) and ALPZA to gain more hence we have decided to have a sup- impressed me very much is the close insight into their work. The Mexican plementary separate workshop on the contact that they have established to association with 74 members has set issue, WAZA Council together with all the political arena on national level – up an accreditation system for its Committee Chairs. This one will take visible by the welcome address and members to secure high operational place in August and I am honoured to presentation of a Member of Parlia- standards which has impressed me be the host in Leipzig. ment. The conference focused on the very much. Furthermore they have question of how we can present and adopted a strategic plan for the com- I am confident that we will come up let tour visitors get close to animals ing two years and included significant with new ideas on how to more ef- in an ethically responsible way and conservation and education actions ficiently organize our work and I look what the results of these contacts like the support for an important very much forward to this meeting! to animals are. Do visitors change jaguar reserve and the production of their attitudes and behaviour? There an educational manual. is of course a range of possibilities of animal encounters used in different institutions but I have a very positive feeling that the respect towards animals is always the key of all efforts. 2 WAZA news 3/12

Wolfgang W. Gettmann – Aquazoo Düsseldorf Arthropods: Insects & Co Are Part of a Zoo Like Lions or Great Apes

The Invertebrate World at Aquazoo Düsseldorf

Zoo departments dedicated to the It is often surprising to learn that produce valuable fabrics while other presentation of arthropods, particu- insects constitute the class of animals insects produce valuable substances larly spiders and insects, are usually that by far covers the most diverse for use in pharmaceuticals and fruit called „insectariums“. The insectari- ranges of species. To date, around flies (Drosophilia) are the „pets“ of um at the Aquazoo/Loebbecke-Muse- one million animals have been sci- genetic research. Even forensic sci- um in Düsseldorf is able to work from entifically described, which is more ence uses knowledge about insects a long tradition as it was established than 60% of all known species. And to help solve crimes (entomological in 1976 when the institute was still, as countless insects and other arthro- forensics). And, last but not least, a result of the destruction caused dur- pods (spiders, isopods, crustaceans, more and more people are beginning ing World War II, temporarily housed myriapoda, etc.) remain undiscov- to keep and breed insects, spiders in an air-raid shelter. It was here that ered. It is remarkable that the general and other arthropods as pets with the the presentation already started to population is not very familiar with intention of studying these animals become a highlight and very popular these animals and that it is becom- at home, of opening a „window on with visitors. The dissemination of ing increasingly less knowledgeable nature“ or of just relaxing and observ- knowledge about the actual „rulers of about them as time progresses. Few ing them. the world“ – as insects are frequently school students, for example, are known – was then already the objec- able to name any species of insect, The Aquazoo exhibits arthropods over tive and had been declared as such much less say anything about how an area of 103 square metres. There at a time when zoos did not always they live or behave. It is even fre- is also a further 23 square metres of regard insectariums as essential. The quently too much for people intend- space and additional rooms behind presentations developed at the „zoo ing to be trained as animal keeper to the terrariums which are not open bunker“, as the people of Düsseldorf list five species of insects or to explain to the public that the keepers use for often called the institute, were so the difference between insects and their work and for breeding insects. highly informative and timeless that spiders. The first thing that comes to The presentation is divided into sec- to this day, 25 years after they were people’s minds when arthropods are tions by a giant star-shaped combi- relocated to the new premises in the mentioned is that insects are „pests“, nation of showcases and a partition Nordpark in 1987, they are still used that they can cause damage and wall, which uses illuminated graph- to inform broad audiences about the that they are detrimental to plants, ics and display cases to explain the life of arthropods. wooden structures and food. Some basic structures of nine insect orders. people will perhaps also say that as A screen with „trackball“ allows parasites they are harmful to other visitors to penetrate deeper into the organisms and that they transmit subject matter by providing informa- diseases. But insects can also be tion about the „insect of the year“, by beneficial to humans. For instance, showing the Aquazoo’s special Inter- around 500 species of insects repre- net site that focuses on insects to be sent a valuable source of protein to called up, by enabling the world of many people around the world and insects in indigenous deciduous for- many insects also play a major role as ests to be explored and by presenting pollinators in agriculture. It wouldn’t a simple slide show of the world of be possible to make honey without arthropods. The Aquazoo’s Internet bees, for example, and ichneumon site does not only list many of the wasps help control pests, silkworms species according to the Arachnida, Crustacea, Myriapoda and Hexapoda groups that are or that were formerly kept at the Aquazoo, it is also home to a picture gallery, distribution maps and tips for breeding specific species. WAZA news 3/12 3

The site also provides information to Another frequently visited presenta- containing a variety of tarantulas is the general public about the scientific tion has been dedicated to “state- exhibited in their place. Spiders gen- work that the Aquazoo/Loebbecke building insects” (social insects) erally attract many visitors who – for Museum does in the scientific field of which uses two tall showcases along the most part – find them fascinat- entomology. Two associated socie- with large models to exhibit termites ing. That’s why a presentation, which ties (“Entomologische Gesellschaft and wasps. The wall opposite this also includes a series of exoskeletons Düsseldorf 1866” and “Arbeitsge- installation is home to an eight-metre (exuviae) that demonstrates how meinschaft Rheinisch-Westfälischer long presentation that uses three- this group of animals grows, has also Lepidopterologen”) use the insti- dimensional models of the continents been permanently dedicated to the tute’s collections (including 341,000 to show typical (sub-) tropical beetles geographic distribution of the Avicu- butterflies from 17,000 species, and butterflies behind glass: Agrias, lariidae. The impressive mouthparts 117,000 beetles from 15,000 species Morpho and Dynastes from South that male spiders also use in mating and many other specimens) in their America; Charaxes, flower chafers are also on exhibited. work and meet every week to carry and Goliath beetles from Africa and out research in the zoo’s magazine. Ornithoptera and Chalcosoma from Such a wealth of detail creates A two-day congress (“Westdeutscher India to Australia. Honey bees are knowledge but such knowledge Entomologentag”) is held every social insects with which everyone is also requires the exhibition of living year – for the 25th time in 2012 – with familiar and the Aquazoo does not specimens. The Aquazoo therefore presentations from the whole field of only provide information about their is home to 22 insect presentations entomology and arachnology. Thanks biology (anatomy, life inside the hive, (including two major terrariums), to regular field work, for instance, it language of dance, etc.) in showcases which, mostly over two floors, the has been impressively shown that the and on information boards, it also keepers can access from the rear. It number of diurnal butterflies within allows them to be observed in a living is also possible to move the upper Düsseldorf’s city limits has fallen by hive during the warm period of the sections backwards on rails, which al- more than 50% – which shows just year. Something else that is special lows the keepers to serve them from how much biodiversity has been lost happens in winter: the live bees are the front thus enabling them to see in recent decades in the group of removed to spend the winter with the terrariums as the public does. All Lepidoptera alone. their keeper so a small showcase small enclosures are equipped with 4 WAZA news 3/12

illuminated boxes that at the touch of a button reveal to visitors the species of animal being shown while providing interesting information about them (type of species, systematic classification, place of origin, food and a brief text with biological details). The showcases containing live animals attract many visitors thus in- dicating how fascinating the world of arthropods actually is. It is also exciting to see how Peruvian stick insects © Dieter Schulten (Peruphasma schultei) initiate their Atlas moth (Attacus atlas). mating behaviour and how sphecoid and jewel wasps (Ampulex compressa) © Dieter Schulten paralyse cockroaches with their Girl with Phanacia westwoodi. stings, lay their eggs on them and then bury them in small cavities. The research into how these animals can be bred that was carried out at the Aquazoo is helping scientists all over the world in their biological studies and toxin analyses – specimens have, end of stalks just behind the anten- Much experience is required for the for instance, been sent from Düs- nae. The reason for these stalks is still presentation of colonies of leaf-cutter seldorf to the universities of Frank- being researched. In some species, ants (Acromyrmex sp.) from South furt, Regensburg and in Israel. There the males with the longer stalks are America. Both young and old press are many more amazing facts to be the most likely to win mates and their noses against the glass panes discovered: banded-legged golden establish harems. The larvae that of the terrariums to watch the many orb-web spiders (Nephilia senegalen- hatch from the eggs live on grass busy workers pass through metres sis), for example, weave giant webs (Poaceae = Gramineae). The wealth of of glass tubes to cut little pieces of and are also able to overpower even forms on show to visitors at the zoo is leaves from plants and process them larger insects, the giant African mil- almost endless. Be it the assassin bug into a paste-like substrate that is then lipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) can (Platymeris biguttatus) from western used to cultivate fungi – the organ- grow up to 25 centimetres long and Africa, the European house cricket isms which they eat for food. how the African cave cricket (Phae- (Acheta domesticus) or field crickets ophilacris bredoides) develops from (Gryllus bimaculatus) from southern It is not possible to list all types of egg to adult has only been entirely Europe (which by the way, like many arthropods that are being success- understood since 1986. Really unu- other insects, are bred at the insti- fully kept and bred by the team at the sual organisms also stand out, for ex- tute for food for other animals), the Aquazoo, there are a dozen alone in ample, the amblypygi that wait with water scorpion from Africa, which the group of stick insects (Phasma- their flat bodies under stones and grows to become as long as a finger, todea). Some groups have been bred bark for prey or the well-camouflaged or the stick insects from Asia – each in Düsseldorf for over 30 years. At wandering violin mantis (Gongylus terrarium provides new insights into times, between 50 and 60 species of gonylodes) from India that wait to the world of arthropods. Insights arthropods were kept as permanent snatch insects in the bushes. And the which are always complemented with exhibits, for research purposes and very strange stalk-eyed flies (Chaeto- additional museum exhibits. For infor creating attractive lessons. But it diopsis meigenii) that are indigenous stance, large models allow the heads is not only children and young people to Africa: their eyes are located at the of insects and their mouthparts to be who are interested in this subject experienced as do the enlarged eggs (15% of all school classes focus on this and insect larvae that demonstrate topic in their lessons), a wider audi- the different phases of development. ence is also grateful for the opportunity of gaining interesting insights into the amazing world of insects, spiders, isopods and their relatives. To find out more: No zoological facility can do without www.duesseldorf.de/eng/aquazoo/insektarium/index.shtml including at least a few arthropods in the range of species they exhibit. WAZA news 3/12 5

Tom Mason – Toronto Zoo Invertebrate Conservation: » Ongoing in North American Zoos

The year was 1992. It was an amaz- For the past twenty years, the few Education ing time to be working with inver- zoos maintaining invertebrates tebrates in zoos in North America. has more than doubled. TITAG has Zoos are leading the way in changing Only a few facilities were looking at worked at making the zoo, inverte- attitudes. A favourite way of teach- invertebrates as a potential attrac- brate community a recognized group ing is with the use of a living animal tion to the public, but those that did within the larger community. It has as a tool. A living animal is capable found a huge market wanting to learn acted as a focal point for education, of maintaining an audience’s atten- more. It was not a field that one could discussion and dispersal of species tion better than any speaker. In the learn by picking up a book. It was in within the community. The commu- past few years no group of animal its infancy and thus was very exciting nity has worked together in coopera- has fulfilled this niche better than that the Toronto Zoo was hosting the tive breeding projects and stimulated arthropods. Species of insects and Association of Zoos and Aquariums interest to have individual zoos work arachnids now grace most educa- National Conference. It was also the within their region to make a differ- tional throughout the zoos of North first official meeting of ITAG, the ence for a species or a habitat. The America. And it is here that the grass Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group, following is a discussion of what roots of conservation is taught. The now known as the TITAG, the Ter- North American zoos are doing for in- invaluable role of invertebrates and restrial Invertebrate Taxon Advisory vertebrates and conservation around respect for the animals can first Group. This group would become the the world. be seen here. Two programs that focal point for invertebrate people exemplify the role of invertebrates working in zoos in North America. Conservation has moved rapidly in in conservation are Audubon’s Insect several pathways in twenty years. Zoo in New Orleans and the Wood- This was also a time when the IUCN Zoos are now leading educators land Park’s “Bug Club” program. was looking at the zoo community as showing the public just how integral a strong partner in conservation. Zoos the role of invertebrates are to all The Insect Zoo was designed solely to attracted huge crowds throughout life on earth, TITAG has instigated show the visitor what lived out there the world, so better place was there several ideas that have brought the in world. Exhibits showed what the to send the world a message. Zoos zoos together in support of common animals were, where they live and why also were realizing that the natural goals and finally individual zoos have they were so important to our world. resources were not limitless and that partnered with institutes, universities Situated in the heart of New Orleans, our knowledge of wildlife could be uti- and government agencies to work on visitors become totally immersed lized to help preserve life on earth. We local projects to save a threatened into the world of invertebrates. Giant knew we could make a difference. We species or community of species replicas of common invertebrates mix weren’t exactly sure of how we could needing help. in with living examples. By the time do it. But we were going to try. a person leaves the exhibit they have become aware that these fascinating creatures do play a role on earth.

American burying beetle brood (Nicrophorus americanus). © Lou Perrotti – Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island …A living animal is capable of maintaining an audience’s attention better than any speaker… 6 WAZA news 3/12

The second example of education TITAG – SSP’s, RCP’s, release has taken place in three sites conservation in North America is the SWARM, IECC and the BFCI across the species range and one “Bug Club” program. It began at Roger site appears stable enough that the William’s Park Zoo in Rhode Island The Association of Zoos and Aquari- releases have stopped and the team and now resides at the Woodland ums (AZA) is the leading group for is now monitoring the Nantucket site Park Zoo. It began as an outreach organizing conservation programs to ensure that the population is sta- program using invertebrates but took across zoos. Specifically the group ble without the need for recruitment. the next step where children actually that works with terrestrial inverte- The lead for the Zoos is Lou Perrotti, became involved in looking for and brates (TITAG). Presently chaired by Director of Conservation Programs. identifying invertebrates in the wild. Erin Sullivan of Woodland Park Zoo, Roger William’s Park Zoo, Providence, Not only has the program been used Erin has been instrumental in moving Rhode Island. in local schools, it has traveled as far the aims and good practices stressed as New Guinea where it was used to by the group. With Erin is a group Another program set up and run by enlighten people in small villages in of dedicated entomologists, educa- the TITAG is the Regional Collection the Papua highlands. Many zoos are tors and zoo professionals that form Plan (RCP). Zoos working with in- now following the ideas shown by a steering committee to help guide vertebrates have selected a series of these programs. For more informa- and push the agenda developed by species maintained by Zoos that are tion contact the Audubon Insectarium TITAG. Some of the initiatives set up suggested as the species within this or Erin Sullivan at Woodland Park Zoo and maintained by TITAG are: Species massive taxonomic group for people to learn more. Survival Plans, a Regional Collection to choose when organizing their col- Plan, the SWARM program and sup- lection. In this way specimens utilized port of the IECC and the BFCI. by the zoos can be obtained from other zoos without putting pressure The strongest example of a Species on the wild populations. The steering Survival Plan for invertebrates is the committee has taken this one step American Burying Beetle. Once found further with a new program known as in 35 states and southern Canada, SWARM, the Safety Web for Arthro- the species range now is tentatively pod Reproduction and Management. recognized from nine states. The pro- In this program, species with special gram has been ongoing for nineteen attributes for captive programs are years and shows a strong collabora- highlighted for special consideration tion between zoos and the United in the development of guidelines for States Fish and Wildlife Endangered breeding and developing sustainable Species Branch. Captive breeding and programs for the species. WAZA news 3/12 7

A short scan through the zoo web- sites from North America show a huge array of invertebrate work taking place. Zoos are involved in biological surveys, habitat restora- tion, captive rearing and long term monitoring taking place. There is a group of zoos working on coral res- toration and rearing but marine work would take this article well beyond its proposed length. Butterfly work is most widespread but there is work on pollinators, beetles and even spiders. People are maintaining freshwater mussels and crayfish. The list of work is impressive and thus I will only list a few. What should be also noted is © Bela Nagy there are many projects underway Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis). that are not listed. I only have to look at Toronto Zoo to see this. The following are some highlights that are of note.

The group has also set up an excellent in 2003, the BFCI has run workshops It is well known that pollinators are in support system for the IECC (Inverte- on butterfly conservation, supported trouble across the planet. Zoos such brates in Education and Conservation butterfly conservation across the as Lawry Park and Sea World have Conference). The conference is run by United States and educated people programs helping pollinators. An- the Sonoran Arthropods Study Incor- on the design and usefulness of other good example is the program poration and is the largest conference butterfly gardens in communities developed by the St. Louis Zoo. They specialized to support the community across North America. To see and have developed the Centre for Native involved in: captive propagation, understand the array of endangered Pollinator Conservation (CNPC). The education and conservation of inver- species of butterflies across North Centre has set three goals in which tebrate species. TITAG is a leading America visit the BFCI website (www. they focus on the importance and supporter of the program and annu- butterflyrecovery.org) diversity of native bees within North ally holds their mid-year meetings at America. The goals are: this conference despite pressure from • Educating people about the impor- their parent association. By doing this Individual projects tance of pollinators for the plants participants are ensured in having and wildlife around them and in a great meeting of others in the field Although TITAG pushes their specific their lives. of invertebrate conservation. projects, it must be made clear that • Developing and supporting local, individual zoos are also encouraged national and international collabo- Perhaps one of the strongest lasting to partner with institutions, NGO’s rations to develop pollinator conser- contributions that zoos are doing as and government agencies to work on vation programs and research. a whole is the support of the Butterfly local initiatives within their region. • Advancing our understanding and Conservation Initiative (BFCI). Run by Many species of invertebrates have appreciation of native bees and the Florida Biodiversity Foundation very limited ranges and it is often other pollinators. Inc., of the University of Florida, the a local zoo that can step in and program is dedicated to the con- become the lead or an important The group has already worked with servation of rare, endangered and partner in the conservation efforts of local gardeners on education, col- threatened butterfly species in North those species. Here are a few exam- laborated with the Xerces Society and America. Zoos across North America ples of what is being done. the Missouri Department of Transport are the strongest supporter of the to develop pollinator rights-of-way program and it is the financial contri- and been involved with developing butions of these zoos that keep the a conservation strategy for North program running. Since its inception American bumble bees. They are also members of the IUCN/SSC Bumble Bee Specialist Group. 8 WAZA news 3/12

When dealing more specifically, North American Butterfly Association, One would not expect much from a great example of zoos helping specific projects dealing with habitat such a study as spiders but it was an individual species can be seen specialists in small populations to ac- noted that during the creation of in a collaborative effort with the tual captive propagation for re-release. a series of booklets on the Biodiver- Lincoln’s Children Zoo, Henry Doorly Species that zoos are involved in in- sity of Toronto, that spiders had not Zoo’s Berniece Grewcock Butterfly clude: Mitchell’s Satyr, the Oregon Sil- been looked at in the region for 100 and Insect Pavilion, the State of verspot, Taylors Checkerspot, Schaus years. In cooperation with the Royal Nebraska’s Game and Parks Depart- Swallowtail, the Miami Blue, Fedder’s Ontario Museum, the Rouge Park and ment and the US Fish and Wildlife. Blue, the Puget Blue and of course the the Canadian Institute of Biodiversity The group has teamed up to work on Karner Blue Butterfly. at the University of Guelph, Toronto the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle (Cicindella Zoo worked on this survey. Results nevadica lincolniana). Considered In many cases, the state in which from this short study came up with one of the most endangered species a specific butterfly exists is ap- 125 species, 30 of which were new for in the United States with numbers proached by the staff of that zoo or the Toronto region and one was new only in the 100’s, it is listed as highly chooses to approach that zoo for for Canada. On top of this a speci- endangered. The species comes help. The experts within the state, men of Ontario’s only mygalomorph from an extremely rare habitat quite determines the need for a captive (primitive spiders containing the near human settlements and thus breeding project and they see the tarantulas) was found. The Northern has had problems. The zoos wish to zoo as being the experts in that field. Purse-web Spider, Sphodros niger breed and head start specimens for This shows the influence that zoos has only been found approximately re-introduction into several protected have made over the past few years. 12 times in Canada and officially areas where the beetle once dwelt. It One good example of this influence only just over 100 times in its entire is the role of the zoos to use their ani- is the Karner Blue Butterfly. Several range. Its rarity has placed it on the mal husbandry expertise to develop zoos including Roger William’s Park proposed endangered species list for protocols and provide the numbers to Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Detroit Zoo and Canada. This represented a new site make a difference. Toronto Zoo have been involved with not known before for this extremely this species for 20 years. The suc- rare species. Freshwater mussels have suffered cess of many education and captive drastically over the past several years. breeding for re-release projects have This is just an example of what has Pollution and the creation of dams shown federal and state officials that not been published in regards to for hydro electricity have played partnerships with zoos work. conservation efforts ongoing in North major roles as stressors for these America by zoos. This short discus- species. The Toronto Zoo has started Most of the information so far writ- sion has not covered work done on an awareness program for species in ten has been published already. But Partula snails, Mossy rock tarantulas southern Ontario, but South Carolina it must be mentioned that there is or blind cave crayfish. There is just Aquarium and Columbus Zoo are a vast amount of work being done on too little space. It is needless to say working on programs for 10 years invertebrates for conservation that that the zoos of North America are or more. Columbus Zoo has built has not yet been published. Toronto making their mark in the efforts to a special facility capable of breeding Zoo can be an example of this. It has support invertebrate conservation. and maintaining rare mussels found been mentioned that the Zoo has be- Partnerships have developed and in the State of Ohio. The facility uses gan a program of awareness for the zoos are being appreciated for what natural river water to maintain their freshwater mussels in Ontario and they can offer. populations. If some form of disaster that it has been involved in the effort occurs on the river, the facilities can to return the Karner Blue butterfly to maintain through an internal re-circu- Ontario. What isn’t mentioned is that lating system protecting the speci- they have been involved in butterfly mens from possible fatal mishaps. surveying for the Rouge Park and the eastern Toronto Region for 19 years, Butterflies are by far the most worked they have helped in surveying odo- on group of invertebrates within zoos. nates (dragonflies and damselflies) Programs range through several fields for over three years, they hosted the of expertise and levels of involve- first 24 hour “bioblitz” that identified ment. The BFCI alone is supported by over 1300 species in its first attempt over 40 zoos. There is the monitoring and recently they were the lead in of monarch butterfly populations a survey of the spiders within Rouge through Monarch Watch; annual but- Park, an urban wildlife park where terfly surveys that record data for the Toronto Zoo resides. WAZA news 3/12 9

Shigeyuki Yamamoto My Career “Kizuna” and “Tsunagari” »

I’m already getting over 60 and spent In the 1970s, Japan was developing more than half of it in the zoologi- quickly. Roads, dams, factories, and cal world. When I started my career canals were being built everywhere. in zoos over 35 years ago, I was not As a consequence, nature was planning on staying in the field for systematically being destroyed at a long time. an alarming rate and environmental pollution was raging. Valuable tradi- I didn’t like zoos because I didn’t be- tions and knowledge related to living lieve in bringing animals into captivity in harmony with the natural world from the wild. I had thought to bring vanished, as rural populations, who them into captivity would lose their were the guardians of this knowledge, dignity to live in the wild by their will migrated into urban areas. Many and power. When I was a student, people became so far removed from I dreamed about the ideal of the nature, that is was common for city perfect society. I was inspired by the dwellers to be clueless about what philosophy of humanism. However, season it was. As time went by, more I soon recognized that this way of and more people became used to thinking ignored nature and was their new artificial environments, © WAZA exclusively focused on humans and where convenience and consumption Shigeyuki Yamamoto. their needs and peculiarities. I took to reigned. learning about wildlife instead. I was attracted by the raccoon dog that The Ocean and the mountains were I paid attention to the endemic doesn’t have a territory and lives at badly affected, as were areas such as animals that breathe the same air Satoyama. If we people would like to Satoyama and Satoumi. Both were and drink the same water as we do. know about wildlife, we make effort formerly productive regions where The planning for the building of the to go to their place and ask them to sustainable relationships between hu- Toyama municipal family park zoo excuse us to see their lives. That’s the mans and nature had existed for cen- started in 1974. The site was in my attitude how I came to the zoologi- turies. The wisdom of the people who hometown of Toyama. As the team cal world. I still believed that a zoo have lived together with nature was leader of animal management, I was was the urban device that brought made by feeling nature and learning interested in featuring animals which animals from the wild in a pompous from nature. We also learned from were endemic to Japan. Most of my manner. animals. I believe that if we lose this colleagues considered this an unusual connection with the natural world, idea, because at the time, zoos were we, as a species, cannot survive. We seen as places of leisure, not as facili- as people living in urban areas need ties for the conservation of nature. In a lot of effort to keep the relationship addition to featuring endemic animals, between humans and nature. It is this I wanted to include those who were philosophy that has guided me in my threatened or displaced by human work with zoos. I want to help keep over-development in Japan. I under- the relationship between humans stood that this collection of animals and nature alive. would not be as exotic as giant pandas or giraffes and a lot of effort was spent convincing visitors of the importance of Japanese wildlife that are in conservative colors. I also wanted to showcase domestic animals that were significant in Japanese culture and heritage as well as were threatened by extinction. I was convinced © S.Y. that keeping them and the associated August 1978, age 28. Living at culture is also one of the important a house in the mountains with the rescued issues that zoo should take care of. raccoon dog named My. 10 WAZA news 3/12

Since the beginning of the 21st century, Japan’s environment and culture have changed a great deal. Much of this has happened unnoticed. © S.Y. With the rapid progress of globaliza- 2004, age 54. Making the rice paddy tion and urbanization, the Satoyama so that visitors can play there in the zoo. area, once the cradle of a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, has become abandoned. Most of Japanese terrestrial animals are living The Toyama municipal family park I’m writing this article on 11 March, there. And the fragile balance, that zoo has no gorilla, no elephant. A zoo 2012, a year after the Tohoku earth- had existed for so many centuries of this style situated in a rural area quake. Since then, the words “Kizuna” before, has been broken. For exam- was an exception. It could have been and “Tsunagari” have been uttered ple, the appearance of the Asiatic heresy. And I have worked as the di- frequently. They mean “ligature, black bear in urban areas has caused rector of the zoo for 7 years. I became linkage”. The essence of these damage to human populations. the Chair of the Japanese Association words represent what we, as a na- Furthermore, increasing numbers of of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) in tion, have learned from the massive Japanese sika deer and wild boar have 2010. Most of the time, the Chair of earthquake that shook our country damaged crops and native ecosys- JAZA had been the Director of Ueno to its core. The current issue is how tems. It also happened in Toyama. zoo that is located in our capital. My to make “Kizuna” and “Tsunagari” an accession was also an exception. everyday affair and how to keep it. Since 2000, I have made the regen- From a zoo’s point of view, we hold eration of Satoyama a priority and The underlying principle of my work and keep many of lives and we can I have aspired to have the Toyama for the last 35 years has been the contribute to biodiversity conserva- municipal family park zoo contribute belief that Japanese zoos must help tion locally as well as globally. to the region’s issues, wherein we to reinforce the link between humans cooperate with local people. This and nature. My belief extends beyond aim constitutes a major reason for Japan. I am convinced that once why I started to work for the zoo in people see the world, they can rec- …I believed that the first place. I believed that it was ognize their position and their place, important to build bridges between and discover what they should do. it was important humans and nature. Over time, I have We cannot survive otherwise. If any worked hard to help establish links of what I have done has influenced to build bridges between the zoo and local businesses, other directors of Japanese zoos and the government, and academic aquariums, I would be most humbled. between humans institutions. My main objectives are to influence nature conservation, to and nature.… re-establish sustainable relationships between humans and nature, and to help revitalize local populations. Our activities are still expanding. 11

Around age 40? Investigation of the status of Japanese serow in the Northern Alps for more than 20 years. © S.Y.

2004, age 54. Draft horse that was the foundation© S.Y. of the development of Hokkaido. We brought them and run the horse cart in the zoo.

This haiku, by Basho Matsuo, a haiku This is exactly the spirit of “Kizuna” In closing, I would like to humbly bow poet of the Edo era, represents and “Tsunagari”. I would like to my head to the people, regions, en- a world-view and a perspective on expand this vision of nature that is vironment, and animals, which have nature. In Japanese, the haiku is an inherent part of Japanese culture, been the victims of the earthquake. written by 17 letters and the vision of to all over the world. Making forests I would also like to thank WAZA and the world, nature, life and seasons healthier, making life healthier, and all of the people who have helped us. are fully described in such a short sen- making the Earth healthier, this tence. The old pond symbolizes the should be what WAZA should aim Japanese zoos and aquariums are coexistence of humans with nature to do through its focus on biodiver- the guardians of animal lives and we over a long time, and the jumping sity. This too, is what JAZA should strive to make “Kizuna” and “Tsuna- frog stands for immersing ourselves prioritize. gari” the basis for how we operate. in the life of the world of coexistence. JAZA is ready to lead the way, let’s go forward together! 12 WAZA news 3/12

Ray Morrison WAZA Interview An Alien in The Zooworld?

Ray Morrison is the Facilities & Environment Manager at Chester Zoo, England. The Zoo was opened in 1934 and has a diverse range of buildings and exhibits, including a Victorian Mansion house which once was home to the Zoo aquarium, and a free flight bat cave. Ray was a founder member of the Zoo’s Green Team and in 2004 helped Chester Zoo become the first zoo in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation, the ISO standard for environmental management systems. He has helped Chester Zoo obtain a number of regional and national awards for excellence in environmental management. Ray is also a member of a team set up by BIAZA to promote and support environmental sustainable initiatives across the BIAZA membership. His particular focus is on energy conservation and efficiency. Ray has been invited to speak to the Aquariums and Zoos Facilities Association of the USA © Chester Zoo at Cincinnati Zoo, where he will share the challenges and successes of Ches- Ray Morrison (right) with Professor ter Zoo’s sustainable development journey. Gordon McGregor Reid in Chester Zoo at the occasion of the ISO 14001 certification.

WAZA: Could you briefly explain What are the biggest projects you What is the biggest challenge you your professional background? are working on? In terms of capital had to face to implement the neces- Ray: Before joining the zoo I worked projects by far the biggest is the £30 sary changes of your projects? That’s in the maintenance and construction million ’Islands’ development. Due to easy – developing the smart building, industry as a craftsman. I started open in 2015 it will take our visitors systems and staff! We consider smart at the Zoo in 1989 and my first job on a conservation expedition bringing buildings to be those that maximise was as a plumber. I was promoted to the islands of the Philippines, Papua the potential to use passive systems Maintenance Supervisor and in 1999 New Guinea, Bali, Sumatra, Sumba for lighting, heating and cooling and became the Maintenance Manager. and Sulawesi to the heart of the minimise the use of energy hungry I obtained a Diploma in Environmen- North of England. The development systems. tal Management in 2008 and in 2011 will showcase the zoo’s conservation Smart equipment comes in many became the zoo’s Facilities & Environ- fieldwork and bring together a range forms from intelligent, yet relatively ment Manager of animals including Anoa, Banteng, inexpensive, lighting controls to What is exactly is a Facilities and Babirusa, Bali Starling, Cassowary, complex heat recovery equipment Environment Manager? The facilities Indonesian Rhinoceros Hornbill, and motor controls. We believe smart element of the role is focused on the Indonesian Wrinkled Hornbill, Lori- people are those who are aware maintenance and continuous im- keet, Sumatran Orangutan, Saltwater of the issues and who are aware of provement of the zoo’s built environ- Crocodile, Sulawesi Macaque, Suma- the impacts of their behaviour on ment and associated services – the tran Tiger and the Visayan Warty Pig. environmental performance and the zoo exhibits and enclosures, plus our Working closely with my colleagues associated costs, both environmental general buildings and utilities such in Estates and external teams I am and economic. as energy services, water supply and championing sustainable develop- waste services. The environmental ment on the project, where possible What’s the main obstacle for imple- aspect focuses on the zoo’s impact on endeavoring to influence a green menting such projects? Is money the the environment, promoting sustain- design and build practice. main barrier? Or is it changing the hu- able business practice and ultimately I am also working on the zoo’s Carbon man habits that are the most difficult sharing this with our visitors and Reduction plan. We have determined mission? If we strive for all new devel- other stakeholders. The aim is to energy, waste and transport as opments to be truly sustainable then, provide a safe, efficient, sustainable the big issues to focus on and I am when taking into account the whole and legally compliant zoo for staff working with colleagues across the ’life costs’ of our exhibits and facilities, and visitors. business to encourage resource ef- money is always the biggest chal- ficiency and improve environmental lenge. If money was no object then performance. We have a strategy all projects could be carbon neutral which recognises that there are many and contain only the best equipment elements which influence environ- and be maintained and operated by mental performance and that smart highly trained staff. In reality a com- places (buildings) with smart prod- promise has to be reached between ucts (technology) and smart people meeting the immediate expectations (staff) are the critical factors. and requirements of colleagues, the WAZA news 3/12 13

Ray’s 3 wishes for the Zoo Genie

1. I wish that world © Chester Zoo leaders meeting at Penguins exhibition and the Earth Summit in energy saving equipment Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Chester Zoo. (20–22 June 2012) truly embrace and subsequently deliver the changes required to tackle the mounting environ- data loggers to identify opportuni- mental crisis. Nature is currently ties for more savings. Once saving being subjected to unprecedented potential is identified we work hard destruction and loss due to our re- to ensure good intent is followed up lentless plundering of its resources. with action. 2. I wish that the world gov- Would you say that energy savings ernments, businesses, including is becoming a priority for the zoo all world zoos and citizens alike world? Absolutely. Unless we can adopt more sustainable lifestyles make all our developments carbon and that we are able to look back neutral, we are highly likely to be at this decade as being the time The final significant obstacle can be dependent on fossil fuels. The burn- that a fundamental shift occurred, resistance to change. However this is ing of fossil fuels, such as gas and coal embracing the principles of one becoming less of an issue as general used for electricity production, re- planet living. awareness of the environmental sults in carbon dioxide being released 3. I wish that I had a time issues is becoming more apparent into our atmosphere emissions. The machine so that I could go back to all – zoo colleagues and external overwhelming scientific evidence to 1934 and ensure that every service providers alike. and opinion is that this is harmful to electricity cable, and every water our environment. In addition to these and gas service that had ever been Have you been successful to combine environmental concerns, energy is buried in the zoo was recorded on energy savings and cutting back of becoming an increasingly expensive detailed plans and had been put in costs? Yes. We have had enjoyed commodity. World zoos have an to last for at least ninety years, by many success. A holistic approach obligation to conserve energy, so sup- which time I will have retired! to energy management, focussed porting conservation aims in recogni- on the three smarts -- smart places, tion of the pressures energy use puts products and people – has delivered on biodiversity, and to manage with significant gains in energy efficiency financial prudence. available finance and the need to con- and energy conservation. sider the future costs of running and Projects at the elephants, penguins, Do you feel as an “Alien” amongst zoo maintaining the facilities. It’s a classic and jaguars exhibits have been people? Not nearly as much as I once sustainable development dilemma – particularly successful. Savings on did! There is now a real awareness of meeting the needs of today without these exhibits alone are greater than the need to embed sustainable prac- compromising tomorrow. 500,000 kWh/hr each year, with re- tices thought out the business. For

Time is also a significant obstacle, sulting CO2 emissions reducing by 200 example we recently set out to formal- both in terms of the design processes tonne a year. At the penguin exhibit ise and evaluate the temperature and for capital projects and the on-going fitting smart controllers to the system lighting requirements for both animal operations of our facilities. On pumps (see photo) reduced energy and plant sections. While both teams projects there are numerous drivers consumption by 50% and the invest- were very robust in looking after their which can conflict with achieving all ment paid back in eight months. needs we did achieve positive change of our sustainable objectives such as At the Elephant exhibit fitting air and worked in a collaborative partner- project deadlines, effective commu- quality monitoring equipment to the ship which has continued. We identi- nication paths and having the time ventilation system enabled a 60% fied opportunities to reduce some to pay attention to detail – as we say saving. Further initiatives across the temperature and lighting demands, the devil is always in the detail! I have site have had a considerable positive in particular with reduced heating learnt from experience that just impact. When taken cumulatively demand for the evening period, which because principles have been set and we have achieved a 10% reduction also better replicates the natural en- even when a design may have been in energy consumption in real terms. vironments in addition to the related agreed what actually gets delivered The return on investment predictions carbon and financial savings, these on site may somewhat differ. Tenacity has exceeded all expectations. Site savings represent true free wins as is essential – sometimes it can make energy usage is monitored using they were achieved by simply chang- one feel like a pest, but it is essential. smart energy meters and portable ing controls set points. 14 WAZA news 3/12

Laury Cullen Jr. – Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPÊ), Brazil Brazil’s Great Atlantic Forest Rises Again

Winding like delicate green ten- Cullen’s approach has successfully drils across the chequered farming managed to combine the goals of landscape of eastern Brazil are four conservation and landscape restora- corridors of hope. Prowled by oce- tion with finding new sources of in- lots, tamarins, pumas and lowland come for poor farmers and funds for tapirs, these slender Atlantic Forest further forest replanting – a plan that passages form links in a chain of saw him honoured as an Associate renewal – for threatened wildlife, for Laureate of the 2004 Rolex Awards. an all-but vanished rainforest and for poor farmers and their families. Today the scale of his achievement can be seen from space and via When forester Laury Cullen Jr first Google Earth, which shows the larg- moved to Pontal do Paranapanema in est forest corridors. “The change in São Paulo State to study an endan- the landscape is striking,” Cullen says. gered monkey, nine-tenths of the “We are extremely proud to see how once-mighty Mata Atlântica, Brazil’s our activities in the ground have ef- Atlantic Forest, had fallen. Cleared for fectively changed the landscape and timber and farms, its removal came contributed to additional cover in the © Laury Cullen – IPE at a devastating cost to the many Atlantic Forest.” Corridors, aerial view. hundreds of species of animals and plants living there, most of which are The corridors and associated “step- found nowhere else on Earth. ping stones” (islands of forest close enough together for animals and Although the new forest has been Twenty years on and the relentless birds to migrate between them) established only for a few years, march of human progress has taken contain two-thirds of a million trees ecology students monitoring wildlife a hopeful turn. Corridors and islands comprising 700 hectares of new transit are reporting that ocelots, pu- of forest are springing up anew, tend- forest that links the state’s two mas and tapirs are already using the ed by the caring hands of 310 farm- largest protected areas, Black lion corridor to move between protected ing families who today earn a better tamarin ecological station and Morro areas. “We now hope jaguars, one living from the intermingled trees, do Diabo state park. For the first of the species we want to save, will wildlife and crops than they were ever time in decades the long, slow ebb of begin to use them too,” says Cullen. able to gain from agriculture alone. the Atlantic Forest has reversed and regrowth has begun. When he began his project, much of the farming land was degraded. Patrícia Medici and tapir at At the same time, the Brazilian the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Campo Grande. government had decided to reset- © Marina Bandeira Klink tle thousands of urban poor in rural areas. Cullen and his team worked alongside the new settlers, showing them how to use agroforestry – the integration of trees with farming – to improve soil fertility and generate new sources of income from trees, seedlings and from organic farming of corn and coffee. Fifteen community-based agroforestry nurseries are now flourishing. WAZA news 3/12 15

The ripples from those slender forest corridors are also making themselves felt in the corridors of power: the project has become one of Brazil’s most often quoted community-based Asked how to describe the mood Several organizations worldwide have conservation achievements, and is of the farmers today, he says: “The supported the project, helping to raise thus meeting one of its most ambi- main word is ’proud’. Our farmers are US$3 million in funding over the past tious goals – to influence the political very proud of their involvement in eight years. Nevertheless, finding process and thinking at local, state changing landscapes and changing enough funds to maintain momen- and national level. the history of land reform in Brazil. tum remains a challenge. “We need to They have demonstrated it is possible find ongoing funding for small tech- For Laury Cullen, the inspiration to to ’green’ the fragmented rural land- nologies like irrigation that can help keep going is readily drawn from the scapes and to generate new income.” increase production,” Cullen says. profound changes both in the natural and the human landscapes that are As the word spreads, the number of The benefits, he points out, are global. taking place. The keys to success, he participating farmers is growing at When fully grown, the 700 ha of new says, are “presence, passion and de- a steady rate of around 5 per cent forest will store 65,000 tonnes of termination”: at Pontal do Paranap- a year. The plan has also been ac- carbon and he hopes that fresh in- anema they are in plain view as a new cepted by larger farmers and sugar vestment will soon begin to flow from paradigm for modern humanity living cane growers in the area. Settlers large international corporations keen in harmony with the natural world from the nearby states of Parana to offset their carbon emissions. unfolds. and Mato Grosso do Sul have visited to learn from the experiences of the Pontal farmers and are planning simi- lar projects in their own districts. …For the first time in decades the long, slow ebb of the Atlantic Forest has reversed and regrowth has begun.… To find out more: www.ipe.org.br/english/ 16 WAZA news 3/12

Andreas Kaufmann – GoWILD WAZA Elected on IATA’s Live Animals and Perishables Advisory Panel

The Live Animals Regulations (LAR) Over the past years the CITES Ani- As chair of the CITES TWG I had the issued by the International Air Trans- mals Committee and the CITES Plants opportunity to consult and liaise with port Association (IATA) are the global Committee established a joint work- diverse stakeholders and experts standard for air transportation of live ing group (TWG) to work on a scoping on developing new guidelines for animals. The LAR are enforced by exercise to determine the need for non-air-transport of CITES listed the European Union and the US Fish creating new CITES guidelines. The species to replace the CITES guide- and Wildlife Service, are accepted by TWG comprising of representatives lines for transport and preparation the World Organization for Animal from manifold organisations includ- for shipment of wild animals and Health (OIE), the Council of Europe ing zoos and aquariums and related plants (1981) as well as attend several has used these regulations as a basis entities from around the world, found meetings of the IATA Live Animals for its code of conduct for the inter- that there was no need for writing and Perishables Board (LAPB), and national transport of farm animals, completely new guidelines from participate in various workshops and and they are deemed to meet the scratch but that one global standard round-tables on the non-air-transport air transport requirements of the for the shipment of live animals was of wildlife. Valuable expert opinions Convention on International Trade in desirable and special provisions for and documents relating to the non- Endangered Species of Wild Fauna the non-air transport were needed. air-transport of CITES-listed species and Flora (CITES). CITES furthermore IATA LAR were a good basis to start have been received and the taxa that recommends the usage of the LAR as from as the container requirements need deviations from the LAR have a reference to indicate suitable condi- in the IATA LAR can, in most cases, been identified. tions for carriage other than air where be used for non-air-transport as appropriate. As the CITES guidelines well. Some taxa, however, would Particular modifications for these for transport and preparation for require particular modifications of taxa have been elaborated and shipment of live wild animals, that the IATA container requirements and/ compiled into the „CITES Guidelines were last revised 30 years ago, still or transport procedures, in order to for the Non-Air Transport of Live Wild apply to the non-air transport of live be properly transported by non-air Animals and Plants“ that will serve as animals under certain circumstances, modes of transport. an addendum to the IATA LAR. conflicts were predictable. While all requirements for the shipment of plants are considered to Falcon shipment by air preparing for TSA check. be covered by the IATA Perishable © GoWILD KG Cargo Regulations (PCR), the docu- ment that deals with the transport of live wild animals consists of three parts. Following a short “Introduc- tion” on CITES and the transport of live specimens, a “General Condi- tions” section contains guidance on planning obligations for the transport of live animals, means of transport, marking and labeling, persons ac- companying transports, loading and unloading of animals, and measures to be taken during transport. The “Technical Specifications” section describes the technical details for the identified taxa that require transport conditions additional to or deviating from those found in the IATA LAR WAZA news 3/12 17

that will become the basic standard Provided adoption by the CoP the The LAPB was established to evolve for all modes of transport. The new Live Animals Regulations (LAR) for criteria applicable to the acceptance, guidelines should be made available animals, the Perishable Cargo Regula- handling, and loading of live animals on the CITES website and also shared tions (PCR) for plants, and the CITES and perishables in air transport and with IATA for possible incorporation Guidelines for the Non-Air Transport is in charge of the IATA LAR and PCR. into the LAR. of Live Wild Animals and Plants in It meets twice a year to improve and their most recent edition will be amend the LAR that is published an- To avoid running into the same prob- deemed to meet CITES air transport nually in English, French and Spanish. lems as with the 1981 Guidelines, the requirements and thus become new “CITES Guidelines for the Non- legally binding in those countries As of April 2012, Andreas Kaufmann Air Transport of Live Wild Animals signatory to the convention! has been appointed to the Live Ani- and Plants” need to be reviewed and mals and Perishables Advisory Panel revised on a regular basis. This will be There will be one standard finally! on behalf of the World Association of done in consultation with the IATA And one board! From then on the Zoos and Aquariums! Live Animals and Perishables Board IATA LAPB will take on responsibility that had indicated their interest for air and non-air-transport. But, this Now WAZA has an important posi- prior to the meeting. The 1981 CITES is a dynamic and continuous process tion in this process, and it is time to Guidelines for transport and prepara- and it is important to be part of this take on responsibility! Share your tion for shipment of live wild animals process and be proactive instead good and your bad experience! Set and plants shall be repealed. of reluctant. This is why WAZA has up a transport working group with applied for an opening on the Live your regional zoo organization, have The “CITES Guidelines for the Non-Air Animals and Perishables Advisory regular meetings where you discuss Transport of Live Wild Animals and Panel of IATA already consisting problems with the LAR and its future Plants” and the recommendations of representatives from the World addendum, and find solutions. Come made by the TWG are endorsed by Organization for Animal Health (OIE), up with suggestions for improving the CITES Animals and Plants Com- the Animal Transportation Associa- transport regulations and help us and mittees and will be submitted to the tion (ATA), the Association of Zoos help yourself to the best posssible CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP) and Aquariums (AZA), and the Pet In- standard in live animal transportation in Bangkok in 2013. dustry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC). that serves the animals and the zoo community!

Contact: To find out more: [email protected] www.iata.org | www.cites.org 18 Books WAZA news 3/12

Peter Riger – Houston Zoo Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Book Reviews Wildlife Heroes: will never have heard of or get to visit Animals in the Blood, 40 Leading Conservationists at one of our institutions. The Ken Smith Story – and the Animals They are Although more than two dozen of A Biography of Gerald Committed to Saving the chapters are species driven, the Durrell’s Right-Hand Man by Julie Scardina and remaining tell the stories of those who by Russell Tofts Jeff Flocken are working on critical wildlife issues. The Bartlett Society, 2012, 234pp, Running Press, Philadelphia From ocean degradation and wildlife ISBN 978-095315-884-3 and London, 2012, 264pp, consumption to pollinator decline ISBN 978-0-7624-4319-2 and emerging infectious disease, the Russell Tofts, having been a zoo- chapters are formatted the same for keeper himself developed deep Wildlife Heroes. They are our peers, easy reading and information. Finally affection for historical research and our colleagues, and our inspirations. the book ends with how to make a dif- writing. This book about Jersey Zoo is We all individually have our list of ference, what we all need to do to take a proof for long time in-depth histori- people who we admire, and combined action, offering brief bios and links to cal research, analysis and entertain- over the decades there are most likely each of the conservationists which ing writing and fun reading. Although many hundreds of them. Individuals so make up the book. the book is focusing on the career of dedicated to a species, habitat or idea The co-authors themselves are well Ken Smith, it provides ample infor- that it becomes their life’s work. known to many of us; Jeff Flocken is mation about zoos in Britain. But why just 40 Wildlife Heroes? Any- the DC Office Director for the Inter- thing larger today and our currently national Fund for Animal Welfare and The book traces the childhood of evolved inability to pay attention co-founder of the Emerging Wildlife Ken Smith, a son of a grocery store would make the book inaccessible Conservation Leaders initiative which owner in England. From his early es- to those it is intended to reach – the provide training for up-and-coming say about elephants and his involve- general public. That is not to say that wildlife leaders. Jeff has also worked ment in the Natural History Society, zoo and aquaria staff and colleagues for the US government and interna- eloquently talking about zoo animals would not find the book informative tional conservation programming. back in 1927, to his first employment as well. This is one of those books that Julie Scardina is the Corporate Curator at the Oxford crosses over quite easily and is what for Sea Worlds Parks and Entertain- Zoo – which makes Wildlife Heroes so unique. Each ment as well as a regular guest as an just existed story is no longer than 4 pages with Animal Ambassador on US television six years and highlights of fast facts, great imagery, and network shows and is a frequent finally also to what you should know and what is visitor to projects supported by these his profes- important. As a whole, each chapter is efforts. sional life as easily digestible and a quick read told Wildlife Heroes tells a succinct story of electrical as much from the co-authors point of individuals who have not only com- wireman. view as from the conservationist. mitted their careers, but devoted their During The co-authors admittedly chose the lives to making a difference. Karen species and conservationists from Eckert is quoted as saying “what could personal interest and we would most be more threatening to a population likely do the same. Nonetheless, the of sea turtles and other wildlife than book is an outstanding who’s who to have no one care whether they of true heroes who are bringing the survived or not”. Whether you care much larger message of wildlife con- about Lemurs or a species closer to servation, and the need to take action, home whose story is not part of the to the forefront every day. For those book, Wildlife Heroes makes you care. who might question the bias based on As Zoo and Aquarium profes- high-profile animals, we all under- sionals, it is our responsibility stand that it is the flagship species that to care and inspire not only garners the public’s attention and in our visitors, but our communi- turn, inspires people to care enough ties and governments. In its to learn about many other species in easily accessible style, Wildlife need. With that, a number of chapters Heroes can help us make those do focus on conservationists working connections. with lesser known species with critical conservation needs including Saiga, Pangolin, and Amazon River Dolphin – The book can be ordered by: species much of the zoo visiting public www.runningpress.com WAZA news 3/12 Announcements 19

WAZA Executive Office Announcements World War II he had the pleasure of Miranda Stevenson Received being in Aden, South Yemen, where he had enough time to enjoy desert The “Order of the British Empire, OBE” wildlife and collect snakes, lizards and small rodents for London Miranda has been a driving force In her role as Curator of Edin- Zoo. After 1946 the fate became in this evolution of zoos, she has burgh Zoo, Miranda began to employ clear, as he started working at demonstrated best practice, led by techniques to dramatically raise the Whipsnade Zoo, involved in rearing example and where necessary by care and welfare of zoo animals. Mi- Pere David’s deer calves. It was the inspiration. She has been instrumen- randa also fostered and encouraged place where he encountered Gerald tal in raising the standards of British her staff to share this knowledge and Durrell, who worked as a keeper zoos to become some of the best in Edinburgh Zoo became a beacon as well but inferior in rank. Durrell the world and then advocating these of best practice. It was also during was already concerned about the advances in the European and indeed this time that Miranda began to threats to species and he already the global zoo forum. become involved with the formation put together a first red list, long be- of international cooperative breeding fore IUCN has started to do so. Ken programmes for endangered species. Smith changed jobs, so for instance Although Miranda’s speciality was pri- to Calderpark Zoo near Glasgow mates her knowledge and foresight and then to Paignton Zoo. The two was able to transcend taxa. men stayed in contact and became animal suppliers for zoos, their Miranda’s present role as Director first expedition was to the British of the British and Irish Association Cameroons and the book talks of Zoos and Aquaria has been an about angwantibos, water chevro- ideal platform to continue her mis- tains, hairy frogs, cusimanses and sion to improve zoos and raise the others – some of them which have contribution of zoos to science and never been seen in a zoo before. As conservation. superintendent at Paignton he later followed Gerald Durrell when he decided not to catch animals any more for other zoos: Jersey Zoo was inaugurated on 14 March 1959. © BIAZA Although Ken Smith did never become director, he was the de facto director who even employed the later director Jeremy Mallinson. Gerald Durrell was away on expeditions a lot and is characterized as a man with little practical skills. In reality Ken Smith was leading the show and he even declined a director’s post at Dudley zoo in 1962. Later he had his own zoo, the Ex- mouth Zoo and consequently three more in the vicinity.

On over 200 pages and with 72 black and white photos this biography surfaces many unknown details of zoo history. It is fun reading and puts the development of zoos in Britain into a histori- © Zoo Magdeburg cal context along the time axis of Jane Goodall and Gerald Dick signing the Golden Book of Barleben, 12 May 2012. the 20th century. Dr. Jane Goodall: The book can be ordered by: “Zoos have greatly improved during my lifetime. WAZA affiliated zoos and www.zoohistory.co.uk aquariums educate hundreds and thousands of people around the world and, increasingly, are playing an important role in the conservation of species.” 20 Announcements WAZA news 3/12

WAZA Executive Office Announcements Biomimicry Europe, Innovation and Finance Summit Biomimicry – the Business Link to Biodiversity 29–31 August 2012 Zürich, Switzerland

The Biomimicry Europe Innovation and Finance Summit offers the opportunity to learn about Biomimicry, The 4th International to consider solutions nature can Congress on Zoo Keeping provide, and to discuss the lat- 9–13 September 2012 est commercialization platforms Singapore and financing instruments that will accelerate the path to market for Themed “Many Voices, One Calling” bio-inspired innovation. The Sum- Pardon My ICZ hopes to bring together keepers mit is organized by the not-for-profit and zoo professionals from around Foundation FFGS (Foundation For French! the world for the objectives of en- Global Sustainability), a Zürich-based hancing the professionalism of zoo Think & Do tank founded in 2007 in The WAZA website www.waza.org keepers and the welfare of the wild cooperation with swisscleantech, is now available in French for all animals in their care. San Diego Zoo, Zürich Zoo, Biomim- French speaking members. Mad- icry 3.8, Wyss Institute Harvard and elaine Moinat joined the WAZA Ethical Markets. More information Executive Office for a few months as and registration: www.ffgs.org part of a special training programme and helps with technical information in French. As a result, the main sections are now updated and translated; Turning the Tide some others such as the News sec- published in Portuguese tion or the conservation project page will remain in English. The Marketing Conference Is Back! Due to the support of the Aquar- ium in Lisbon, the Oceanario Just click on the top right corner of Save The Date! de Lisboa, the Global Aquarium the page and the French version will Strategy for Conservation and magically appear. A nice gift for all 8th Zoo and Aquarium Sustainability, “Turning the Tide” the French-speaking or francophile Marketing Conference is now also available in Portu- members of WAZA! 13–16 May 2013 guese language. The publication Twycross Zoo, UK is available for download on the WAZA website / Conservation. Next year, the 8th Marketing confer- WAZA is grateful to the director ence will be hosted in Europe at the of the Aquarium in Lisbon, muito kind invitation of Twycross zoo. Under obrigado João Falcato! the theme of the Decade on Biodi- versity zoo and aquarium marketers from all around the globe will get the opportunity to attend a variety of presentations and workshops, share views on current challenges and cooperations, present their case studies, share their experiences and best practices, and spend unforgettable moments with their colleagues! WAZA news 3/12 Announcements 21

Carole Lecointre – WAZA Executive Office

Looking for a Gift to Your Trustees or Board Members?

The WAZA history book is a perfect present, as it provides you with the full history and development of the international zoo and aquarium community. While presenting the historical background of the community it also offers an outlook to the future development and challenges which we are facing. Many historical documents and over 200 photos th make it a “must have” for zoo and Celebrating WAZA’s 77 ARTniversary! aquarium aficionados. “77 Years: The History and Evolu- WAZA has been dignified at the occa- Treat yourself or your friends to this tion of the World Association of sion of its anniversary thanks to Jona- lovely artwork and help conserva- Zoos and Aquariums, 1935-2012”; than Woodward – an environmental- tion at the same time, with 50% of all distributed by NHBS. ly-friendly wildlife illustrator who has proceeds going to WAZA in support Please order at www.nhbs.com/77_ donated a stunning illustration. of conservation. years_the_history_and_evolu- tion_of_the_tefno_183221.html at A commended finalist of the “BBC Jonathan Woodward: “As a wildlife a price of 19.00 € /23.00 $ Wildlife Artist of the Year” compe- Illustrator and passionate about con- tition in 2011 and 2012, Jonathan servation, I was honoured to be asked creates illustrations in a cut paper col- to create a commemorative Illustra- lage style, using recycled magazines tion for WAZA. It was great fun creat- for children’s books, wildlife organisa- ing the cut paper collages of some of tions and charities. my favourite creatures and I hope it helps promote the fantastic work that WAZA is very grateful to Jonathan WAZA does.” Thank You Jonathan! who offered his time and efforts to design a beautiful collage illustration More information and orders: for our 77th anniversary. The com- http://jonathanwoodwardstudio.com memorative print is available in a number of sizes, framed, unframed or printed on canvas.

Zoos and Aquariums Committed to Biodiversity Conservation

The wonderful compilation of wildlife projects and international partnerships of our community is now available at a special price of 22.50 $ directly from San Diego Zoo: Sue Sincavage (SSincavage@ sandiegozoo.org). Hurry up, the few very last copies are waiting for YOU! 22 Recent Updates WAZA news 3/12

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office There’s No Need to Kiss This Frog… He’s Already a Prince: Hyloscirtus princecharlesi

The brown-coloured frog with large Whales at Highgrove, UK. The criti- The delegation presented a glass orange blotches was discovered by cally endangered frog species was replica of the frog as well as a golden Ecuadorian scientist Dr Luis Coloma named in honour of Charles, who medal and the scientific description four years ago among preserved has been campaigning for decades of the frog in Zootaxa to HRH Prince museum specimens. Luis, working to help save the world’s remaining Charles. Charles also mentioned dur- within the Amphibian Ark, later took rainforests, giving major speeches in ing the talks that he appreciates the part in expeditions to Cotacachi- the rainforest nations of Brazil and endeavours of the zoo and aquarium Cayapas national park in his home- Indonesia on the subject. Charles community to raise awareness about land and found three live adults and established his Prince’s Rainforest biodiversity, to address threats and some tadpoles. On 5 July a delega- Project to help find a viable financial provide ideas for people’s actions tion, led by WAZA past president, solution to the problem of deforesta- within the Decade on Biodiversity. Gordon McGregor Reid, was invited tion and starred with an animated to meet with HRH Charles, Prince of frog in a video to highlight the issue.

the battle against climate change.” To find out more: www.rainforestsos.org WAZA news 3/12 Recent Updates 23

Jaime García-Moreno, Phil Bishop & James P. Lewis – asa Forging Partnerships to Fight The Amphibian Crisis

© Jaime Garcia Moreno The success of the ASA will rely Dyeing poison frog – blue phase – (Dendrobates tinctorius) from the Guiana Shield (LC). completely on the united efforts of its member institutions. Already, 20 insti- A year into its existence the Am- It is in this challenging context that tutions, including several zoos, have phibian Survival Alliance is making the ASA is functioning as a “go to” signed our Letter of Commitment substantial headway towards creating organisation, promoting syner- (LoC) and in doing so express a firm a united global community focused gies within the conservation com- commitment to implement conserva- on amphibian conservation. The ASA’s munity to mainstream amphibian tion actions in favour of amphibians. mandate was to coordinate the com- conservation and identifying new The zoo community is firmly behind prehensive implementation of IUCN opportunities to increase available the initiative with CBSG, WAZA and SSC’s Amphibian Conservation Action resources. In other words, we need EAZA represented on our board, and Plan (ACAP), a plan developed in 2005 a united front in order to scale up several zoological institutions having in light of the amphibian extinction our response to match the complex provided the necessary seed funding crisis. The ACAP resulted in a solid problems that amphibians are facing. to launch the Alliance. foundation from which to launch an The Alliance is not a replacement for ambitious global conservation initia- ongoing initiatives like Amphibian In order to make a real difference to tive and although significant contribu- Ark, but rather sets such initiatives in the survival of amphibians a united ef- tions have been made to date, we are a proper context as one of the many fort across the entire community will still very much in the depths of the elements in a concerted response be necessary. We encourage all those crisis. The last version of IUCN’s Red to a complex problem. The ASA has with an interest in amphibians to help List of Threatened SpeciesTM, pub- focused much of its initial efforts on us maintain, expand, and build new lished during the Rio+20 Conference, linking existing programs for in situ networks among the stakeholders. revealed that the situation has not and ex situ conservation. We envision To those institutions with the means, improved. We are still living in a world the ASA as a broker bringing together we also urge you to contribute to the where every third amphibian species is partners from the different sectors of maintenance of the coordination unit. threatened with extinction and every society that are needed for successful ASA is just beginning and it is our best fourth is assessed as Data Deficient. conservation, and being able to rep- opportunity to reverse the amphib- Paradoxically, this is all taking place in resent the interests of amphibians at ian crisis. We invite you to visit our a world in which funding for environ- the negotiating table – which are also new web-page and to sign our Letter mental initiatives is increasing (though the interests of many other species: of Commitment. Unite with us – the not necessarily aimed directly at focusing on amphibian needs would amphibians need it! biodiversity conservation), organiza- help advance sixteen of the twenty tions with a “green” focus continue to CBD targets (Aichi targets) that coun- sprout, and awareness about environ- tries committed to fulfil by 2020. To find out more: mental issues is mainstream. www.amphibiansurvivalalliance.org 24 Recent Updates WAZA news 3/12

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Update on International Studbooks Help for Illegal There are currently 127 active inter- • On 11 June 2012, CPM approved national studbooks (ISBs), including the transfer of the black lion tam- Scorpions 161 species or sub-species (10 ISBs arin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) cover more than one taxon). The ISB to Dominic Wormell (Durrell On Friday, 18th May 2012 customs following events regarding ISBs have Wildlife Conservation Trust, UK). authority at Budapest Liszt Ferenc occurred since 1 April 2012: • On 20 June 2012, CPM approved International Airport seized 503 em- the transfer of the cotton-top peror scorpions (Pandinus imperator) tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) ISB to arriving from Ghana. Twenty-eight ISBs archived Andrea Echeverry (Barranquilla specimens were already found dead • On 2 April 2012, CPM decided to Zoo, Colombia). on arrival. archive the ISB for the diademed • On 21 June 2012, CPM approved sifaka (Propithecus diadema). the transfer of the white rhinoc- • On 4 April 2012, CPM decided to eros (Ceratotherium simum) ISB archive the ISB for the Japanese to Thijs van den Houten (Flamin- macaque (Macaca fuscata). go Land, UK).

ISBs established Transfer of ISBs to new • None. institutions • On 16 April 2012, CPM approved Transfer of ISBs to new the transfer of the horned guan keepers (Oreophasis derbianus) ISB, kept • On 2 April 2012, CPM approved the by Juan Cornejo, to Bronx Zoo transfer of the maroon-fronted (USA). parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) ISB to Carolina Hartmann (Africam Safari, Pending issues Mexico). • As of 30 June 2012, ISBs for the © Budapest Zoo • On 4 June 2012, CPM approved the Edward’s pheasant (Lophura Confiscated emperor scorpions transfer of the sand cat (Felis marga- edwardsi), Vietnamese pheas- (Pandinus imperator) in Budapest. rita) ISB to Grégory Breton (Parc des ant (Lophura hatinhensis), North Félins, Nesles, France). China leopard (Panthera pardus Officers made a physical check of japonensis) and Sumatran rhinoc- a reptile shipment that was covered eros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) by both export and import docu- are vacant. ments. During this check they found the 503 scorpions that were not Sumatran rhino. covered by CITES documents. They © Leipzig Zoo also found two serrated hinge-back tortoises (Kynixis erosa) in addition to the authorized number of specimens. The scorpions have temporarily been placed in the rescue center of Budapest Zoo, and after support was requested by CITES secretariat, WAZA executive office with support of Tiergarten Schönbrunn (Zoo Vienna) found a place (23 in Hungary, 20 in Erfurt, 30 in Zoological Garden Plock and 20 in Vienna) for some of them. Those scorpions are quite easy to keep and they also breed very well, therefore it was quite difficult to find a place for such a big number. WAZA news 3/12 Recent Updates 25

Jan Vermeer – Le Conservatoire pour la Protection des Primates / La Vallée des Singes, Romagne, France

Proyecto Mono Tocón WAZA Project 12001

The San Martin titi monkey (Cal- licebus oenanthe) is a Peruvian endemic primate species. Until 2002 it was known from only six museum specimens, originating from the area around Moyobamba, Department of San Martin, Peru. Considering the degradation of the forests in this region, it was assumed that C. oenanthe was extremely rare, and possibly even critically endangered.

Until 2007, no conservation measures were taken, probably due to the lack of information on the distribution and conservation status of the species. Therefore, in 2007 Le Conservatoire pour la Protection des Primates, the © Proyecto Mono Tocón conservation association of La Vallée San Martin titi monkey. des Singes Primate Park in France, initiated the Proyecto Mono Tocón, In order to take effective conserva- on the importance of nature protec- a project for the conservation of the tion measures, research on the distri- tion and law enforcement are given San Martin titi monkey (locally known bution of the San Martin titi monkey to local authorities. Groups of guides as mono tocón) and its habitat. As and the threats to its survival contin- working for ecotourism projects have a first step, extensive research was ues. With the help of GIS habitat stud- received environmental education. started on the distribution and ies and field research, we intend to A comic book about nature conserva- taxonomy of C. oenanthe. The study determine which areas are the most tion was created and distributed in revealed that the distribution of the suitable for titi monkey conserva- large parts of San Martin, including species was larger than expected, tion. Additional research is conducted by other projects. but due to an extremely high rate on other primates, including a new of deforestation (up to 80% in some population of bald uacaris (Cacajao The conservation activities range provinces) the species is in immediate sp.) that our team discovered in the from membership in nature reserve danger of extinction. The results of mountains of San Martin. Our team management committees to the the studies were used by IUCN to up- supports other primate projects and creation of new protected areas. Lo- grade its status on the Red List from bird surveys. cal (native) communities are support- Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. ed, mainly technically, in their strive Our active education team has for the creation of nature reserves on In 2009 the local Peruvian NGO developed an interactive educational their territories. The project no longer Proyecto Mono Tocón was founded. programme for local schools around focuses only on the San Martin titi The project employs fulltime four areas with titi monkeys. In the city of monkey, but on all primates of the young Peruvian biologists. The enthu- Moyobamba a botanical garden is be- region and their habitat. siastic team is supported by six stu- ing transformed into an educational dents who run their theses with the centre, in which school groups and The project is coordinated by project, and an active group of more tourists can learn about the nature of Le Conservatoire pour la Protection than 15 volunteers, mostly students San Martin. Nature clubs for children des Primates and the Spanish NGC from the local university. have been founded. The members Sugkamat. The project is adopted are active for our educational depart- by the Callicebus cupreus EEP, and ment, and help with the cleaning of is supported by a large number of the streets and public areas of the European zoos. cities. As there is little action against the illegal animal trade, workshops 26 Recent Updates WAZA news 3/12

Ivan Rehák – Prague Zoo, Czech Republic

Western Derby Eland WAZA Project 12002 Conservation Programme

The first formal Czech–Senegalese The animals within this conserva- cooperation focused on western tion programme should be regularly derby eland (Taurotragus derbianus monitored. Our team should ensure derbianus) conservation started the optimum composition of the in 2000. A few individuals were cap- breeding herd and build new facilities tured at Niokolo Koba National Park in reserves for antelopes whose num- by the Direction of National Parks bers are continuously increasing. The of Senegal and the Society for the conservation programme is based Protection of Environment and Fauna on three main pillars: population of Senegal (SPEFS) in 2000 and trans- management, research and educa- ferred into the safety of the fenced tion. Population management is the Bandia Reserve. The first activities of base of the conservation programme. a team from the Czech University of Every year it is necessary to identify Life Sciences Prague in the Niokolo newborn calves in reserves according Koba National Park were started at to their stripe patterns and mother– the same time. These activities were infant relationships. Monitoring the mainly focused on animal census, relatedness between the animals is research and the possibility of in situ essential for the formation of new conservation of western derby elands, herds composed of less-related © Pavel Brandl – Prague Zoo and were supported by the Czech animals. According to our findings, Measurements taken before transport. development cooperation. selected animals are transported to new breeding herds. The conservation programme has been funded for many years by the Research is mainly focused on the in other countries of the tropics and Czech development cooperation ecology and feeding behaviour of subtropics (Congo, Ethiopia) and and scientific grants. The last large western derby elands because the environmental education of children project funded by the Ministry of knowledge about these animals and adults in Senegal and the Czech Environment of the Czech Republic and their behaviour is very poor. We Republic as well. In the Czech Repub- was terminated successfully in 2009. have studied the foraging ecology in lic, we cooperate mainly with Prague, Nowadays, the Derbianus – Czech their natural habitat (Niokolo Koba Pilsen, Ostrava, Liberec and Jihlava Society for African Wildlife (Derbi- National Prk) and also in the fenced zoos where we hold educational and anus – CSAW) is the main platform for reserves. Maternal behaviour and fundraising events for visitors. the Senegalese–Czech cooperation reproduction are also included in our on the conservation of this critically research. The last but not least pillar Derbianus – CSAW together with endangered antelope. Derbianus – of our work stands on education. SPEFS and other partner institutions CSAW is non-governmental organisa- Long-term success is dependent on are planning, for the beginning of tion and was founded by a group of cooperation with and assistance of the year 2013, a Western Derby Eland experts from the Institute of Tropics the people who live in the neighbour- Conservation Workshop in Senegal and Subtropics at the Czech University hood of the reserves and parks. We based on the Species Conserva- of Life Sciences Prague in 2010. The hold educational programmes for tion Strategy Process together with main activities of Derbianus – CSAW children and workshops for reserve IUCN’s Species Conservation Plan- are focused on the conservation pro- staff, teachers and local people. ning Subcommittee and Antelope gramme for western derby elands in Specialist Group experts. Senegal. More than 80 western derby The society members of Derbianus – elands live in semi-captivity at Bandia CSAW have been saving this criti- and Fathala reserves in Senegal. Der- cally endangered antelope for many bianus – CSAW together with SPEFS, years and attained a lot of important the Czech University of Life Sciences achievements by this time. Derbianus – Prague and Prague Zoo manage the CSAW also follows other activities studbook for the western derby eland. of its members, especially research WAZA news 3/12 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 27

Flávia Miranda – Projeto Tamanduá, São Paulo, Brazil

Projeto Tamanduá WAZA Project 12003

Anteaters are a small group of unique mammals inhabiting the Neotrop- ics. Despite their great visual appeal, their long lifecycle and their anatomi- cal and physiological peculiarities, these fascinating creatures have not received due attention from scientific researchers and many aspects of their bio-ecology remain unknown. Anteaters play a significant role in the maintenance and working of ecosystems and help maintain habitat heterogeneity by keeping insect populations in check. Anteaters, even at reduced population densities, may prey significantly on insects, consum- ing an average of some kilos of ants and termites per day. They forage in different areas and seem to play © Joao Rosa – National Geographic an important role in dispersion of Monitoring giant anteaters in the Pantanal. the deep, mineral-rich soil used by termites. Another of their important © Flávia Miranda ecological roles is serving as food Silky anteater. for top predators like the large cats. Thus, the drastic decline in their populations may trigger a process of In addition, Projeto Tamanduá has ecological collapse, compromising a database and samples available long-term ecosystem integrity. to researchers who want to develop Master’s and doctoral theses. Many Conservation efforts focusing on natural habitat that may be affected theses have been developed with landscape species, such as anteaters, by short- and long-term environmen- our support. During the last years help maintain regional integrity of tal changes, aiming at the conserva- we have had great results. IUCN ecosystems in general, maintaining tion of the species in question. accepted our suggestion, based on their biodiversity, current ecological five years of research, to separately processes and their natural land- Since 2005, research has been carried evaluate the coastal north-eastern scapes. Landscape species may use out in taxonomy and ecology of the Brazil population of Cyclopes didac- large, diverse areas, have significant silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) tylus. This population is separated impact on the structure and function in Amazonia and Atlantic forest, from the main population by over of natural ecosystems, and are par- analysis of health in giant anteater 1,000 km, and may be sufficiently ticularly vulnerable to environmental (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) and lesser differentiated at the genetic level threats posed by man. This project anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) to represent a separate Evolution- aims to participate in an active way populations in the Pantanal, and ary Significant Unit. Therefore, we in the conservation of anteaters in analysis of the distribution of dif- considered it appropriate to evaluate Brazil, making the results obtained ferent populations of anteaters in it apart from the main population. available in a way to add them to the Brazil. This includes the preparation However, knowledge about the ecol- information bank that is being cre- of a studbook for giant anteaters ogy and conservation status of the ated by the project. The project aims and lesser anteaters. We develop coastal Brazil population is virtually to contribute to the proposal of creat- environmental education in schools non-existent, and field research is ing and elaborating an action plan for and empower students in biology urgently needed to correctly assess the conservation of these species in and veterinary medicine in wildlife the long-term chances of survival of South America and protect areas of conservation work. this smallest of all anteaters. 28 Recent Updates WAZA news 3/12

WAZA Executive Office WAZA Executive Office Contacts • Executive Director: [email protected] • PA/Office management/accounting: [email protected] or [email protected] • Marketing/Communication: [email protected] • Conservation/International Studbooks: [email protected]

The full programme is • Martin is the Founder and Chair available on the member area of of Australian Wildlife Conserv- New WAZA Life Members www.waza.org, registration link ancy (AWC), a non-profit whose is provided on the homepage: mission is the effective conser- • Wong Hon Mun | Jurong Bird Park, “Fighting extinction 2012” – stamp. vation of all Australian animal Singapore species and the habitats in which • Terry Maple | Palm Beach Zoo The keynotes will be delivered by they live. The origins of the • Jim Hubing | Henry Vilas Zoo Arron Wood and Martin Copley. organisation date back to 1992 • Greg Geise | Binder Park Zoo • Arron was named in the top ten when Martin established the education leaders in 2009 as part of first small sanctuary in the Perth The Weekend Australian Magazine, Hills (WA) known as Karakamia. New WAZA Members he received The Centenary Medal Today AWC owns and manages for outstanding contribution to 22 sanctuaries across Australia • Papiliorama | Switzerland | conservation and the environment, totalling approximately 3million as institutional member awarded by the Governor-General hectares (7.5 million acres). AWC and completed a Churchill Fellow- was awarded the Prime Minis- ship to New York and Geneva with ter’s Environmentalist of the year New Directors the United Nations. He was appoint- Award in 2006 and Martin was ed by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle to made a Member of the Order of • Michel Saint Jalme is new the high level Economic Develop- Australia in 2010 for his services Director at the Menagerie du Jardin ment Board to attract sustainable to conservation. des Plantes, Paris (France) investment to Melbourne. • Reinhard Pichler is new Director The major sessions of the technical at Tierwelt Herberstein (Austria) congress will deal with “Linking • Ronda Schwetz replaced Jim Ex situ and In situ”, “Institutional Hubing at Henry Vilas Zoo (USA) Developments”, “Animal Manage- • Tomas Frisk is new Chairman of the ment” and “Field Conservation”. SAZA (Sweden) as of 24 April 2012 • Michael Böer replaces Susanne Klomburg at Zoo Osnabrück (Germany) as of 1 June, 2012 • Judy Mann replaced Mark Penning Future WAZA at South African Association for Conference Venues Marine Biological Research, uShaka Seaworld (South Africa) • 2012 Melbourne, as of 1 July 2012 WAZA Membership Australia (7–11 Oct 2012) • Chris West is new Director at as of 31st July 2012 • 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Edinburgh Zoo (Scotland, UK) USA (13–17 Oct 2013) as of August 2012 Associations 24 • 2014 New Delhi, • Jeff Sailer replaced Anne Baker Institutions 262 India (9–13 Nov 2014) at Toledo Zoo (USA) as of Affiliates 15 • 2015 Al Ain, United Arab August 2012 Corporates 14 Emirates (11–15 Oct 2015) • Elaine Bensted replaces Chris West Life and Honorary members 105 • 2016 Africam Safari, at Zoos South Australia as CEO Puebla, Mexico as of 3 September 2012 WAZA news 3/12 Recent Updates 29

Recent Updates

Membership Application Nominated as institutional member

Detroit Zoological Society, USA

• Sponsors: Dennis E. Pate (Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo) and Patricia Simmons (Akron Zoological Park) • Founded: 1928 • Area: 50 ha (125 acres) • Collection Mammals: 52 species and 256 specimens Birds: 58 species and 429 specimens Reptiles: 75 species and 250 specimens Amphibians: 76 species and © Mark Gaskill 1 332 specimens Arctic Ring of Life exhibit featuring the Frederick and Barbara Fishes: 11 species and 135 specimens Erb Polar Passage, where visitors walk through a 70-foot-long clear underwater tunnel. Invertebrates: 2 species and 1 277 specimens • Staff: 213 permanent, 98 temporary • Visitors: 1 210 988 paying and 6 212 free entrance • Owned by: City owned – Zoological Society operated • Director: Ron L. Kagan • Member: AZA – Association of Zoos © Detroit Zoo & Aquariums, AAM – American As- The National Amphibian Conservation Center is situated on sociation of Museum, IAAPA – Inter- a two-acre Michigan wetland area and pond called national Association of Amusement “Amphibiville”. The exhibit boasts a spectacular diversity Parks and Attractions of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians. • Address: Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI © Mark Gaskill 48067, USA Snow monkey

The Detroit Zoological Society is Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic number-two best zoo exhibit in the a non-profit organization that oper- habitats, it is home to more than U.S. by the Intrepid Traveler’s guide ates the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, 3,600 animals representing 274 spe- to “America’s Best Zoos”. The Belle Mich., and Belle Isle Nature Zoo cies. Opened in 1928, the Detroit Zoo Isle Nature Zoo encompasses ap- in Detroit, Mich. Delivering on its was the first in the United States to proximately 10 acres of undisturbed mission of “Celebrating and Sav- use barless habitats. Accredited by forested wetland, and provides year- ing Wildlife”, the DZS is a leader the Association of Zoos & Aquari- round educational, recreational and in conservation and animal welfare. ums, the Detroit Zoo features many environmental conservation opportu- The DZS offers education experi- award-winning habitats including the nities for the community. ences year-round, serving more than Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, National 35,000 students annually through ed- Amphibian Conservation Center, ucation programs and approximately Great Apes of Harambee and Arctic 120,000 more through field trips. The Ring of Life, which was named the Detroit Zoo is the state’s largest paid family attraction, hosting more than To find out more: 1.1 million visitors annually. www.detroitzoo.org 30 Membership WAZA news 3/12

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Birmingham Zoo, Inc., USA

• Sponsors: Mark Reed (Sedgwick County Zoo) and Dennis E. Pate (Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium) • Founded: 1955 • Area: 122 ha • Collection Mammals: 58 species and 161 specimens Birds: 101 species and 493 specimens Reptiles: 64 species and 154 specimens Amphibians: 6 species and 36 specimens Invertebrates: 3 species and 250 specimens • Staff: 114 permanent, 80 temporary • Visitors: 206 763 paying and 126 586 free entrance • Owned by: Public/Private Partnership, City owned/non-profit management • Director: Mr. William Foster • Member: AZA – Association of Zoos & Aquariums • Address: Birmingham Zoo, Inc., 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, USA © Lydia Cost – Birmingham Zoo The easy encounter with the underwater world.

The Birmingham Zoo, Inc. (BZI) is of Birmingham, other local govern- in elephant conservation. The new a fully AZA accredited non-profit zoo- ments and the State of Alabama. signature exhibit, Trails of Africa, has logical park with a diverse collection Now in its 13th fiscal year as a private, positioned the Zoo as a national of over 200 species and 1 000 animals non-profit organization, theZoo is leader in the care and conservation of from around the world. The Zoo is afforded 501 (c) (3) status from the threatened elephants. BZI’s mission a non-profit public/private partner- IRS. The Birmingham Zoo has been is to Inspire Passion for the Natural ship in which the assets are owned by ranked as the number one nonprofit World by emphasizing Conserva- the City of Birmingham and managed tourist attraction in the state of Ala- tion, Education, Scientific Study by BZI. The Zoo’s budget is funded by bama since 2006. It is an economic and Recreation in all aspects of the operating revenues, private dona- engine for growth and tourism and Birmingham Zoo’s exhibits, programs, tions and contributions from the City a science and ecology hub for primary facilities and activities. and secondary schools. Today, the Birmingham Zoo is blazing new trails

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Membership Application Nominated as institutional member

General Direction of Zoological Parks and Wildlife / Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico

• Sponsors: Jörg Junhold (Zoo Leipzig) and Douglas G. Myers (Zoological Society of San Diego) • Founded: 1923 • Area: 17.4 ha • Collection Mammals: 106 species and 970 specimens © GDZPW Big aviary at Chapultepec zoo. Birds: 132 species and 896 specimens Reptiles: 51 species and 313 specimens Amphibians: 7 species and 143 specimens Fishes: 1 species and 3 specimens Invertebrates: 6 species and 12 specimens • Staff: 118 permanent, 88 temporary • Visitors: 0 paying and 1 533 074 free entrance • Owned by: Local Government Operated © GDZPW Entrance of Chapultepec zoo. • Director: Dr. José Bernal Stoopen • Address: Calle Chivatito s/n, Col. San Miguel Chapultepec, To find out more: programs are related to the conserva- CP: 11850, México D.F. www.chapultepec.df.gob.mx/ tion of Giant Pandas, Mexican Wolves, California Condors, Volcano Rabbits and the Axolotl of Xochimilco, an The Chapultepec Zoo represents From June 1992 to August 1994, the endemic species of the Mexico City one of the most emblematic places Chapultepec Zoo was entirely remod- Valley. Captive breeding and scien- of Mexico City. Considered as the eled. An interdisciplinary group of tific research are some of the most “National Zoo” of Mexico, it is one of experts transformed the old zoo in important conservation actions for the most important Zoological Parks a modern and attractive space where these species. in Latin America. the animal collection is distributed accordingly to following bioclimatic The Chapultepec Zoo, receives every The Chapultepec Zoo was built in 1923 zones and their habitats: Desert, year more than 6 million visitors. though the coordination of Mexican Grasslands, Coastal, Tundra, Temper- Through its temporary exhibitions, Biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera. Based ate Forest and Tropical Rainforest. educational programs and public on the then novel model of the “Gi- awareness activities, visitors can ardino Zoologico e Museo de Zoologia Currently, the Chapultepec Zoo, is learn about the importance of biodi- del Comune di Roma” (nowadays Bi- a conservation center that houses versity conservation and the efforts oparco, Rome, Italy), the Chapultepec more than 1133 individuals from that are being developed at the local, Zoo was a space where visitors could 238 wildlife species from Mexico national and global scales to recover admire at that time, a total of 243 and the United States. Some of its endangered species. specimens of wildlife species from major endangered species recovery Mexico and the world. 32 WAZA news 3/12

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Membership Application Nominated as corporate member

K&M International, Inc., USA

• Sponsors: Dagmar Schratter (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) and Patricia Simmons (Akron Zoo) • Founded: 1979 • Director: G. B. Pillai • Member: Commercial Member of AZA and AZA Licensee partner for plush and toys • Address: K&M International, Inc., 1955 Midway Drive, 44087 Twins- burg, OH, USA

Since 1979 K&M International, Inc. has focused on products and services specifically for the zoo and aquarium industry. Our World Headquarters are located in suburban Cleveland, Ohio with seven additional offices located strategically throughout the world. We are committed to nature and conservation, and proactively strive to be as environmentally friendly and ethically responsible as possible; and proceeds from our sales are used to © K&M International support many social and environmen- Wild Republic Plush collection. tal causes.

Our Wild Republic division includes Through our KMIT division we have We envision a better environment thousands of wildlife and nature- developed a software solution specifi- where our children are inspired by the themed toys, plush and gifts. We have cally designed to meet the needs of wonders of nature and together we earned a reputation for high quality zoos and aquariums. The software develop a respectful passion to pre- products that adhere to the strict- is modular and scalable with the serve and protect it for generations est safety requirements and exceed primary goal to enhance the guest to come. industry standards. Our in-house experience while boosting revenue designers are always developing new, for the institution and streamlining innovative products that spark the operations. imagination and make learning fun.

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