WAZA News 2/10

May 2/10 2010

Mountain nyala in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains. | © Martha Fischer WAZA news 2/10

Gerald Dick Contents Editorial WAZA’s New Office ...... 2 Dear WAZA Members! Training Strategy for Kabul Zoo ...... 4 After a successful start of the UN Update: Year of Biodiversity WAZA is offer- International Studbooks ...... 6 ing numerous products for use to its Vienna Zoo: Action against members: An educational manual, an Animal Smuggling ...... 7 artwork promotional poster, the first 4th Rigi Symposium: Zoos WAZA book highlighting biodiversity and Biodiversity Conservation ...8 projects of our community and a bio- © WAZA The Year of the Kakapo ...... 9 diversity exhibition in three languages Gerald Dick and lowland tapir at Zoo Schwerin. kindly provided by UNESCO. Please Book Reviews ...... 11 make use of these offers and help con- When you are reading this edition of Announcements ...... 13 veying the conservation message of WAZA News, the WAZA executive our community of zoos and aquariums office is already located at the IUCN Year of Biodiversity ...... 15 and support WAZA at the same time! World Headquarters in Gland, Swit- zerland. Please do change the address IUCN Red List Design Use ...... 17 In addition, UNEP invited WAZA to in your files as provided on page 24! actively use the World Environment I wish to thank WAZA Council and WAZA Projects Day on 5th June to address biodiver- my staff in the office for support and Foundation Iquitos – sity conservation and to take part in patience during the hectic times of the Amazon Rescue Centre ...... 19 activities on that day. Being aware that move and establishment in Gland. Bukit Tigapuluh Wildlife this invitation is coming quite late in & Ecosystem Protection ...... 20 the year, possibly some activities might Finally, I wish to offer all members to Mountain Nyala fit to what is planned already anyway get actively involved in the WAZA News Conservation in the Bale by WAZA members and therefore the by contributing news articles, an- Mountains, Ethiopia...... 21 offers described in this issue of WAZA nouncements about important meet- Wild Carnivores: Advances News might provide an additional value. ings or other articles of international in Knowledge and Conservation importance. Please, also do not forget Strategies in Argentina ...... 22 The biodiversity theme, being such an to mention WAZA in your personal con- Recent Updates ...... 24 overarching one, should in my opinion tacts to potential new WAZA members. Membership Applications ...... 25 not fade away from the WAZA radar The new WAZA flyer about the WAZA after this especially dedicated year strategy and other promotional mate- Obituary of 2010. Therefore, the material that rial might be useful for this purpose! Reinhard Frese ...... 32 was produced for this year can be Jim Jackson ...... 32 used in the following years as well – Also, if you have any particular com- possibly with different institutional ments or proposals to further improve and regional focus. According to the the membership service, so please members´ survey of 2008, the activi- do not hesitate to contact me directly. ties on 5th June might become a joint marketing and communication focus in Gerald Dick the years ahead. WAZA Executive Director

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Mark Penning The President’s Page »

The new ISIS Web site has launched at www.isis.org and serves as the first visible use of the ZIMS application. Congratulations and thanks go to Roger Stonecipher, Nate Flesness and the ISIS team for their herculean efforts in getting us to this point, and a sincere thank you is due to the institutions around the globe, which have steadfastly supported this process. Our community can feel proud of what is an enormous achievement.

Building a Future for Wildlife

I believe that hearty congratulations must go to Gerald Dick and Markus Gusset for their efforts in produc- © WAZA ing the first WAZA book, “Building Mark Penning and Sri Lankan python. a Future for Wildlife”. As a community, we find ourselves playing an increas- Mid-Year Meeting of Council ingly active and important role in conserving species in their natural The WAZA Council mid-year meeting team, and other opportunities were habitat. This wonderfully illustrated has just taken place, and I write this discussed at length. The plans for book provides an overview of some message to you from Colombo in Sri a new safari park and zoo were also major conservation success stories Lanka. It is the Council’s policy to visit carefully considered, and sound very from around the globe, using a bright, different regions each year in order exciting indeed. All in all, it was a very exciting and modern style that comes to increase WAZA’s international productive visit, and thoroughly en- across as thoroughly professional. profile, and to help Council members joyed by the touring party. On behalf I am sure it will prove to be a tremen- gain a better understanding of the of the Council, I would like to extend dous marketing tool portraying the status, the strengths and the needs my sincere gratitude to the staff of many ways in which zoos and aquari- of colleagues and institutions around the zoo and to the representatives ums are committed to biodiversity the world. This year we were hosted of the Ministry who made so much conservation. by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sport time available to see us. It is greatly and Recreation and the staff of the appreciated! National Zoo in Colombo. Our hosts Turning the Tide were most gracious, and certainly made every effort to ensure that The Launch of ZIMS Efforts to translate “Turning the Tide” our stay was comfortable. A com- continue, and a Spanish version is prehensive tour of the zoo revealed It has been a long time coming, but now available, thanks to our col- a calm and relaxing oasis in what the time is now upon us – ISIS has leagues at ALPZA. We have a com- is otherwise a frenetic city, with officially released the first version of mitment from Hong Kong Ocean Park a beautiful ambience and surprisingly the ZIMS application! It has taken 10 to translate the document into both rich collection of animals. Several years to develop this extraordinar- traditional and simple Chinese, to- species of endangered endemic fish ily ambitious software programme, gether with Japanese, and a proposal had the aquatically-inclined among which promises to revolutionize the for a French version has also been us very excited, while the sight of management of animal data. The tabled. It is most heartening to see Sri Lankan cobras, flying snakes and ZIMS early adopter institutions will that elements of this document have other specials of the region kept all begin actively integrating the ZIMS been incorporated into Portuguese enthused. Ideas for modernization model across their institutions, and legislation. and the improvement of certain areas providing feedback to ISIS for con- were presented by the management tinual development of the software. 2 WAZA news 2/10

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office » WAZA’s New Office Marketing of WAZA WAZA’s New Office in the IUCN Conservation

The marketing activities of WAZA are Centre – Europe’s Greenest Office Building largely directed at informing gov- ernments, international NGO’s and other stakeholders outside the zoo As of 1st May 2010 the WAZA Execu- amount of gas emissions: up to 40% industry of the already considerable, tive Office will be situated right in of global emissions according to and steadily increasing, contribu- the heart of the world’s conserva- a recent study. Over the next 25 years, tion made by the members of the tion centre: in the IUCN’s newly emissions from buildings are expect- WAZA network towards biodiversity built conservation centre in Gland, ed to increase faster than in any other conservation. Furthermore, WAZA Switzerland. IUCN’s perception sector. Faced with a growing constit- aims to increase awareness within of the new building reads as fol- uency, expanding staff and central- the zoo community of environmental lows: “The Conservation Centre will ized service requirements, coupled issues and to encourage the WAZA serve not only as a place of work with the desire to cultivate stronger constituency to become actively for the Union’s global Secretariat program partnerships, IUCN decided involved in tackling them. A third team, but will also serve as a hub to transform its headquarters into dimension will now be added to the for global collaboration with the a Global Conservation Centre. In re- marketing strategy in the develop- aim of conserving nature. The new sponding to these needs through the ment of promotional material for Conservation Centre will enhance construction of a new headquarters distribution to both prospective and the Union’s leadership role as an extension, IUCN has made the com- existing members, clearly spelling out international forum to cultivate alli- mitment to both “walk the talk” in the benefits of WAZA membership ances and partnerships for stronger implementing the highest standards and the enormous value to the zoo collective action among the con- for its new building and to raise the and aquarium community of having servation community, government bar for others in terms of sustainable as many members as possible. and society.” For WAZA it offers the construction. From state of the art air opportunity to better liaise with ventilation systems to recycled water the conservation community (with supplies, it should set the standard Climate Change Task Force IUCN and Ramsar in the same build- for environmental quality and innova- ing) and to use synergies for coop- tion. Recycled materials have been The excellent presentation on climate eration and office management. used throughout and 85 percent or change by Paul Pearce-Kelly during more of energy consumption will be the 2009 CBSG meeting generated According to a United Nations Envi- produced from renewable sources, considerable discussion, and the ronment Program report, 30–40% of which include heat pumps and photo- leadership of both CBSG and WAZA all primary energy is used in buildings. voltaic panels. agreed to establish a joint Climate Buildings account for a significant Change Task Force (CCTF) to tackle this crucial issue. Paul kindly agreed to take up the Chair of this Task Force, “Those were Good Times, the Years in Bern.” and in so doing to assist the zoo and aquarium community in our efforts Albert Einstein to convey the extreme gravity of the climate change threat facing wildlife When it was decided to establish a permanent secretariat for WAZA one of and natural systems to world leaders the major arguments for Switzerland was the presence of IUCN. Following and to our visitors. A meeting of the Albert Einstein, who spent seven years of his life in Bern, the capital of Swit- task force is planned for the WAZA zerland must also be seen as a landmark for WAZA’s development. In the 2010 conference in Köln. early days of the permanent secretariat after its establishment in 2001, WAZA was supported by the Canton of Bern and the Federal Veterinary Office. After this first phase of setting up the secretariat, WAZA established *** international partnerships, amongst others with IUCN, after having been a member of IUCN already since 1950. In the working agreement, joint ef- Finally, my most sincere condolences forts in the conservation of biodiversity have been defined and subsequent- go out to the SeaWorld Orlando ly the Director General, Ms Julia Marton-Lefèvre offered WAZA office space and Loro Parque teams regarding in the new conservation partner building. This was seen as the opportunity the tragic incidents involving train- to even increase cooperation and to enhance the use of synergies, both ers during the last few months. Our in terms of cooperation and office management. Being amidst the heart thoughts are with you during this of global conservation efforts in Gland, WAZA will benefit from numerous difficult time. international partners, but also vice versa. WAZA news 2/10 3

• Outdoor Atrium: An outdoor ter- Benchmarks • 100% of the energy consumption race, partially enclosed, for recep- • In all aspects of design and con- comes from renewable sources tions and events. struction, IUCN will strive to achieve • A photovoltaic installation produc- • Think Tank: Large modular confer- the highest U. S. Green Building ing 145 MW per year ence space located on the top floor; Council standard rating: LEED • 27% of the photovoltaic energy used capacity for 150. Platinum (Leadership in Energy to run the building, covering 20% of • Natural Garden: Visitors will be able and Environmental Design). IUCN’s the total energy needs to experience the natural beauty goal is to be the first office building of local flora and fauna just outside in Europe with a LEED Platinum Lighting our office door in the spectacular certification. • Most innovative and low consump- natural garden. • MINERGIE-P-ECO®. The MINERGIE tion lighting system: EU Energy • Meeting Facilities: The Conserva- standard is a voluntary, Swiss-based Label – Class A tion Centre offers numerous meet- construction standard that pro- • Presence of daylight sensors ing rooms which can be rented for motes the rational use of energy • Maximization of daylight through conferences or special events. and renewable energy sources. It skylights • Members and Partners: Member mitigates negative environmental and partner organizations are host- impacts and sets high demands in Materials and Resources ed in the Centre, enabling synergies terms of comfort. • Minimal use of materials and collaboration on conservation • 40% recycled concrete issues. Water Efficiency • Locally sourced materials • Visitor Centre: The interactive • High efficiency system for drinking • 75% FSC wood visitor centre will present current water environmental issues. The work of • Rain water recuperated on the roof Indoor Environmental Quality IUCN, its members and partners in and used to flush toilets and if nec- • A building and site that explicitly tackling climate change, biodiver- essary irrigate the garden support a healthy work and lifestyle, sity loss and ecosystem degradation • Waterless urinals interaction and innovation

will all be showcased. • A decentralized CO2 controlled air Energy Efficiency supply system Workspaces • Reversible geothermal heat pump: • Balconies and adjustable blinds to • 110 to 140 workspaces 15 wells at 180 m depth avoid overheating in summer and al- over 2,000 m2. • Heating and cooling through ther- low passive solar gain in winter, while mal mass concrete taking advantage of natural light • Production of hot water through re- cuperation of heat from refrigerators 4 WAZA news 2/10

Sally Walker – Zoo Outreach Organisation (ZOO) Practical Training Strategy for Kabul Zoo, Afghanistan … and perhaps others as well

Training for Isolated Zoos Kabul Zoo

In our fast-paced modern world, new Kabul Zoo, Afghanistan had been iso- even a short visit. Aziz Gul also knew ways of doing things better, safer, lated for some years primarily due to English and could translate for the more scientifically, effectively, etc. are political and economic issues. It was trainees. South Asia was selected for being developed daily. In the zoo com- virtually destroyed during past two its travel convenience as well as hav- munity we relish sharing our newest decades of conflict. Founded dec- ing most similarity to their general knowledge with others, unlike com- ades ago with assistance of the local environment and culture. petitive commercial entities, because university, in which Gunther Nogge, we in well-intentioned zoos have former Director of Koln Zoo played Zoo Outreach Organisation (ZOO) in common goals. All our goals revolve a role, it was for its time a quite nice India stepped up to organize the tour around an overreaching desire to save zoo with attractive enclosures to and training, by default as an NGO, species and habitats while maintaining display indigenous animals rarely as it was a bureaucratic nightmare highest animal welfare standards. The displayed elsewhere. After the worst for a government zoo in any country. need for training in zoos not yet aware years of conflict there was an invasion ZOO, in addition to having hosted an of or skilled in contemporary zoo best of assistance in which David Jones earlier Director and Education Officer, practice is immense. Director, North Carolina Zoo, among also had a relationship with nearby others, made a major contribution by zoos so travel would be minimal and Some zoos have been out of the main- raising a fund which was utilized first exposure maximum. ZOO selected 3 stream of 20th & 21st century innova- for the most basic issues of main- large and 3 small zoos, all significant- tions in zoo biology for decades due tenance and repair. As the began to ly different from one another, and to finance, catastrophic events, war, get on its feet, the fund was used for staff to deliver training in varied top- isolation or other reasons. Zoo person- needs of a more elevated nature such ics requested on the basis of Kabul nel from such zoos need frequent infu- as training, equipment, etc. A small Zoo needs. Trainees flew from Kabul sions of information and experience group of Kabul Zoo-philes including via Delhi to Coimbatore, and started to help them catch up. Almost every David, Nick Lindsay from ZSL, James their training the following morning. zoo and its situation is unique: some Hogan from Mayhew Animal Welfare require quite basic training and an in- Trust, Brendan Whittington Jones, Right away ZOO office educator dividual training plan for every aspect a rescuer from early days, and myself staff R. Marimuthu and B. A. Daniel of zoo management, while others can keep up an active email discussion of started with development and use of “catch up” by attending established the zoo and interaction with English educational materials, active learning training courses. Everyone has to learn speaking personnel via email. techniques, visitor and programme to walk before they can run, how- management, visitor behaviour ever, and following this truism in zoo Some senior staff, given training mitigation, and later accompanied management training assures a higher over the recovery years, had been them to a local nature park devoted probability of success. lost to the system and the new staff, to public education. Also, an experi- after settling in, needed and wanted enced zoo and wildlife vet, Dr Mano- For zoo personnel who have been exposure to other zoos and training. har, came to our office with a practi- isolated, it is important that they get Our email group, the Mayor, Alhaj cal overview of veterinary practice exposure to both zoo staff from other Mahtabuddin Ahmadi, who as Head and use of immobilization equipment countries as well as a variety of zoos of Cultural Services oversees the over two evenings. During the day of different size and standard, keeping Kabul Zoo and the three trainees the past and current Directors of local in mind their capacity and constraints. agreed upon a 10 day tour with train- VOC Park, also a municiple institution, Observing techniques and features the ing. This decision (and our strategy shared their experience and took our trainees can understand and apply in itself) evolved out of necessity as the guests around the zoo. Also, a long some fashion to their own situation staff could not be spared for long and visit to the Nilgiri Biosphere Nature is ideal. Advanced techniques and our budget was modest. Trainees Park provided a very different per- projects can follow as the trainees were Mr Aziz Gul Saqib, Zoo Manager, spective and experience for the Kabul begin implementing their new-found Dr Abdul Qadir Bahawi, Zoo Vet- staff and several transmissible ideas knowledge and realize they need to erinarian, and Mr Najibullah Nazazy, for their zoo. learn more in particular areas, depend- Zoo Educator, only one of whom ing on their own of interest and the had been outside Afghanistan for inherent potential of their institution. WAZA news 2/10 5

Marimuthu accompanied trainees on This NP even has wild elephants, not in giving the trainees a dramatically a road trip where local sights were without problems but still! Ban- positive and enjoyable experience sprinkled between zoo stopovers nerghatta staff gave excellent dem- with reptiles. Each officer gave a pres- afforded variety as they travelled, in- onstrations and training using the entation and demonstration in his cluding scenic western ghats and two multiple large animal safari sections, area of expertise and founder Romulus wildlife sanctuaries. They also visited a butterfly park and rescue centre Whitaker hung out and welcomed the burial site and summer palace of for the formerly street-dancing sloth them back for more intensive training Tipu Sultan, a Muslim warrior, where bears. During their visit, the vet asked any time. Perhaps the demonstration they were thrilled to see their own Kabul Zoo Vet to inject an ailing of handling live crocodiles and snakes unique language, Dhari, engraved on tiger, which was a very high point of handled any attitude problems as this some of the monuments in famous his training as there are no tigers in was a high point. MCBT also demon- Srirangapathanam. They also visited Kabul Zoo or the country. strated the working of transponders a massive Hindu shrine on the sea- for animal ID including injection of coast on their last day. After an overnight journey by train, chips. How to educate visitors about the group reached Arignar Anna Zoo the importance of reptiles was also Each zoo we selected held an intrinsic a relatively new 1200 zoo near Chen- covered extensively. lesson in addition to training deliv- nai. Anna zoo was founded to replace ered by staff members. Mysore Zoo, the old People’s Park, once thought In every stop they were given ma- evolved from a ten acre “Palace Zoo” to be the first Indian zoo but literally terials and books reinforcing their to a beautiful 250 acre zoological squeezed into disrepair and ruin by training and providing a big addition garden demonstrated how an old the burgeoning city. Now Anna zoo is to their library. Attractive training mid-city zoo can be modernized one India’s finest, taking great pains certificates were couriered to Mr Al- without losing character and history. to fulfill all objectives of zoos as dili- haj Mahtabuddin Ahmadi, Head of Mysore Zoo was my first zoo 28 years gently as possible. Anna zoo employs Cultural Services Department, Kabul ago. Zoo staff went all out to enter- several researcher with advanced Municipality who made their visit tain and train the Afghans in educa- degrees in wildlife biology who are possible, for presentation to them tion, veterinary practice, records, and involved in every aspect of manage- with a copy for his office as well. administration. Director Vijay Ranjan ment and instructed our group. In ad- Singh also instructed and even invited dition, Director Ananthaswamy spent Needless to say such an extensive them to a Council meeting of Karna- time with the trainees discussing and economical training could not be taka Zoo Authority where they met several aspects of zoo management achieved without very cooperative very senior forest officers and were and giving them useful books from and generous partners. The partici- cordially welcomed. Central Zoo Authority. pating zoos were overwhelmingly gracious and helpful. We hope other Bannerghatta National Park Zoo, just A visit to the Madras Croc Bank Trust countries might find this model useful outside Bangalore demonstrated how was a must as we were warned that for the kind of zoo that needs both a significant patch of wild adjacent to reptile care in Kabul needed special overview and detailed information. a fast-growing city could be salvaged. attention. MCBT staff went overboard 6 WAZA news 2/10

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office Update on International Studbooks

International studbooks are to pro- In addition, at its 2003 Annual vide a valuable service to the zoo- Meeting, WAZA adopted a proce- logical community, offering the most dure for establishing interregional complete and accurate global data programmes, which may concern on an ex situ population’s pedigree a number of species for which and demography, where possible international studbooks have been including husbandry and veterinary established. These programmes, guidance, thus enhancing the man- called Global Species Management agement of the population through Programmes (GSMPs), currently exist analysis of the studbook data. The for elephants (both African and Asian), studbook data should be made Java gibbon, okapi and Sumatran available to the zoo and aquarium tiger. community in the most useful and globally compatible format. The The International Studbook Co- pedigree and demographic history of ordinator at the WAZA Executive © Archiv Zoll a specifically defined taxon is main- [email protected] ( ) Hans David with Berro – luggage control tained by a studbook keeper. In most advises on how to establish a new at the Vienna Airport. cases, staff of WAZA member institu- international studbook or GSMP, tions serves as studbook keepers. on the procedures to follow when a studbook keeper changes institu- International studbooks are kept tions or intends to resign from his or under the auspices of WAZA. Within her duties, and on any other issues WAZA the international studbook pro- related to international studbooks gramme is overseen by the Commit- and GSMPs. Resource manuals for tee on Population Management and is keepers of international studbooks coordinated by a nominated em- and GSMPs are currently in prepara- ployee at the WAZA Executive Office, tion. An up-to-date list of all interna- in collaboration with the International tional studbook keepers, including Species Information System (ISIS). The contact details, can be found in the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Member Area of the WAZA website regularly publishes an updated list (www.waza.org). of current international studbooks in the International Zoo Yearbook. As of March 2010, there were 119 active international studbooks, including © Archiv Zoll 158 species and/or sub-species. Hans David with Berro and Harald © Gerald Dick, San Diego Zoo Schwammer with snake. Okapi, one of the four species having a GSMP.

Harald Schwammer – Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria Vienna Zoo Takes Action Against Animal Smuggling

Smuggling living animals or parts or For this species protection project, tection struggle goes beyond reptiles products thereof is an ever-growing the Vienna Zoo then provided the and parrots. One major current issue threat to endangered animal species. dog trainers with pieces of textile is ivory, whose smuggle in recent that had been placed in terrariums years has reached frightening propor- Despite new and strict animal protec- of various reptile species for several tions. According to reports from East tion laws, reptiles continue to top days. These functioned as so-called Africa, highly organised criminals the shopping list of people who want “scent carriers” – they picked up the are responsible for the illegal trade to keep exotic pets. In recent years, species-specific smell in the respec- in ivory, with China being the major both the official pet trade and illegal tive terrarium. In a first phase, these destination. After being processed animal trade have increased con- textile pieces were used to train the there, ivory carvings are exported siderably. One problem is souvenirs dogs, which were unexpectedly quick from China all over the world. made out of endangered animal spe- in learning to detect the respective cies, which tourists continue to buy scents in the treated suitcases. Com- Rhino horns are also a preferred because they are ill-informed. bined scents from a variety of reptiles target of poachers. We now know the were also presented to the dogs. paths along which great apes con- All this prompted the Austrian tinue to be smuggled, but the trade government agency responsible for After consolidating these skills, the is currently still unstoppable. The un- customs matters to take action. This dogs took the next step: training derlying reason is corruption, not only involved starting a project with two with living reptiles, initially at the in the exporting countries, but also in sniffer dogs for species protection Vienna Zoo. To avoid any mishaps, the countries that import the illegal operations. The responsible officials, the reptiles were safely packed in the items – countries that include Euro- ADir. Walter Drescher and Dkfm. suitcases. Moreover, the dogs were pean member states and the USA. Eduard Müller, gave their go-ahead trained to “passively” indicate their Species protection dogs are a modern and full support to the project. The discoveries, i.e. by simply lying down weapon in the struggle to eradicate head dog trainer of the Austrian in front of the suspicious suitcase. the smuggling of animals, animal customs agency, ADir. Rudolf Druml, When trained to find cigarettes, for parts, or products thereof. South along with his team, are currently example, the dogs are allowed to Africa, for example, is gearing up with responsible for 22 sniffer dogs. The “actively” indicate their find, for exam- sniffer dogs for ivory and rhino horn. agency contacted Vienna Zoo for ple by using their paws or snouts to Numerous other countries already its experience with exotic animals. nudge the baggage. have species protection dogs on duty Furthermore, Harald Schwammer, at airports. zoologist and the zoo’s deputy direc- Both dog teams made astounding tor, is experienced in animal training progress, enabling all further training The Vienna Zoo is in close contact and dog training in particular. Anton to take place directly at the airport with these programs in an effort to Weissenbacher, the curator of our in the midst of the incoming crowds. exchange experience and fine-tune Aquarium and Terrarium House – al- The situation quickly became very training methods. The goal is to put ways ready for a new challenge – realistic, the reptile scents increas- together a task force dog team that rounded out the Vienna Zoo team. In ingly specific, and the dogs ever more can be deployed around the world, a first step, the dog trainers received proficient! enabling flexible controls at airports basic instruction in handling reptiles and along borders. This goal will (snakes, lizards, turtles), along with The training of these so-called “spe- require hard work at both the policy detailed information on the potential cies protection dogs” was soon and funding levels. The Vienna Zoo, in problems with poisonous animals, completed. The cards are heavily its efforts to promote applied species spiders and scorpions. stacked against those persons who protection, is active on many fronts land in Schwechat with illegal reptiles and is willing to fund two additional The dogs first completed basic or parrots from far-away countries. “species protection dogs” and to play obedience training, after which they A German shepherd and a labrador, a role in training programs on the learned to detect very specific scents. Aiki and Berro, accompanied by international level. This basic training also included drug their trainers Hans David and Regina searching. Eitel, are a potent tool in the fight for endangered species. The species pro- 8 WAZA news 2/10

4th Rigi Symposium Participants Consensus Document on the Role of Zoos in Biodiversity Conservation

The zoos of the Alpine region and Animal Husbandry Education representatives of other organisa- and Communication tions that took part in the 4th Rigi • Animals kept in zoos are a unique Symposium agreed congruently that and essential means for education • The main contribution to the con- the main competency of zoos is in and communication. Here, a vital servation of biodiversity is made by animal husbandry, in conjunction element is animal-human encoun- zoos via education and communica- with education and communication. ters through which people can be tion. Here, important factors are an Enabling animal-human encounters sensitised to the protection and appropriate animal collection and is the most substantial contribution conservation of biodiversity and a high sense of credibility, based on zoos can make to the conservation of encouraged to act as individuals the motto “Action, not Words”. biodiversity. This aspect should be in towards this effort. • The substance of education and the forefront instead of the “Noah’s • Zoo animals should be bred with communication is geared to the Ark” function of zoos. Zoos should a vision towards sustainability. Spe- principles of Education for Sustain- realise their mission regarding in situ cies with a high risk of extinction able Development, which is an conservation and research by collabo- should be given priority in collec- educational concept that teaches rating with partner organisations. tion planning. Here, the breeding children and adults to think and act goal must be to maintain a geneti- on the basis of sustainability cally as diverse a captive population (www.bne-portal.de). as possible, with the aim of being • Education and communication are able to reintroduce these species part of the core competency of zoos, into the wild. with which they can make a contribution to the implementation of With species that function mainly as Agenda 21 of the United Nations. ambassadors or serve other func- Education and communication tions of the zoo, efforts for coor- should not be delegated, but rather dinated breeding should be kept self-implemented, sometimes by reasonably low. For a sustainable collaborating with partner organisa- breeding programme, it might be tions. necessary to cull surplus animals at • Education and communication are times that approximate certain criti- based on non-fictional and thrill- cal events in the wild, using a stress ing zoo accounts, zoo-supported and pain free method. (“Breed and habitat and species conservation Cull Strategy”, see “Responsible projects as well as research results. Reproductive Management: Guiding Principles”, 1st Rigi Symposium).

Richard Jakob-Hoff – NZCCM, Auckland Zoological Park The Year of the Kakapo »

A Bit of History Clinical Cases

Auckland Zoo played a key role in the Over the last year, three adult recovery of the critically endangered birds have been hospitalised at the kakapo in the early 1990s. The first NZCCM: an old male, Lee, for lead captive hatching of a kakapo egg poisoning and extreme weight loss occurred here in 1991 (although the and a breeding female, Sarah, and chick died just 4 days later) and the a young male, Rooster, for injuries in first captive rearing – a female, Hoki – and around the cloaca (the bird’s pack was achieved the following year1. Our passage). Lee made a good recovery veterinary involvement in those early but tragically suffered a crop-rupture years included the health monitoring and died just before being discharged. and medical care of chicks and also Sarah recovered without incident but © Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich medical and surgical care of sick and Rooster, whose injury was compli- Alpine ibex at Wildnispark Zürich. injured adults supported by research cated by a Trichomonas protozoal to establish baseline normal blood infection, had a relapse a month Research values against which to assess diag- after being discharged and had to nostic results.2,3 come back for another 6 week stay • Zoos have a high capacity of hu- in hospital. More recently we hosted man resources with exceptional Since then the Department of Hananui 2, a 5-month old female with competencies in the handling of Conservation has led an outstanding a self-inflicted wound to one of her wild animals, management of effort to bring this species back from toes. This hand-raised bird was close small populations, taxonomy and the brink, raising the population to 91 to weaning and much more relaxed zoo and wild animal medicine. by 2008 through some intensive and with people. After four weeks her This potential is put to use in ground-breaking work. Our involve- foot was fully healed and she was re- species and habitat conservation ment has been intermittent in the turned to Codfish Island virtually fully projects. intervening years but, in 2008, we self-feeding. All these birds enabled • Zoos evaluate the effect of their formalised an agreement with the us to become quite proficient in car- range of activities in education Department to provide veterinary ing for kakapo in captivity and helped and communication by means of services for the kakapo programme. to prepare us for another landmark – visitor surveys. Based on these the first public exhibition of a kakapo results, zoos further develop in a Zoo. Sirocco, an adult male who their programmes. had been hand-reared in isolation from other birds (and consequently In the field of research, zoos en- considers himself more human than gage in partnerships with compe- …The first kakapo) spent two weeks at the Zoo tent institutions. in September where our visitors captive hatching were able to view him in a specially- constructed display for a limited time Habitat and Species Con- of a kakapo egg each day. He was also housed at the servation NZCCM outside the 3 hour per day occurred in 1991… display period. • Zoos contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by engaging in habitat and species conservation projects. Here, zoos orient themselves towards internationally recognised criteria. • In particular, zoos only participate in reintroduction projects 1 Sibley, MD, 1994, First Captive Rearing of a Kakapo, Strigops habroptilus, that adhere to the IUCN Guide- at the Auckland Zoological Park. International Zoo Yearbook 33: 181–194 lines for Reintroductions. 2 Boardman, WSJ, 1993, Auckland Zoo’s Veterinary Involvement in the Kakapo • Zoos promote local biodiversity Recovery Programme. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians through adequate action on their 3 Boardman, WSJ, Boyd, S and Smits, B, 1995, Clinical Pathology Baseline Normal Data own properties and in surround- for the Kakapo, Strigops habroptilus. Kokako 2(2): 12–13 ing areas. 10 WAZA news 2/10

Background and Preparations

Just like koalas depend on eucalyptus trees and giant pandas on bamboo, the kakapo depends on rimu (Dacry- dium cupressinum), a native podocarp tree. Although many other plants are eaten, it is the fruiting of this tree that triggers this nocturnal, flight- less parrot to breed and provides the food to rear its chicks. The kakapo is long-lived (100+ years) and takes 6-9 years before being able to reproduce. However, even then, the rimu fruiting is not enough to bring the birds into breeding condition every year or, when it does, provide enough fruit to rear all the chicks hatched. In late 2008 it became obvious that there is © NZCCM was going to be a massive “masting” Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus). (fruiting) of the rimu on Codfish Island and consequently a bumper crop of chicks was anticipated. The Results

All but one of the remaining kakapo As it turned out, this was the big- are descended from one popula- gest breeding season on record tion from Stewart Island (Rakiura). with 33 out of 37 chicks successfully Because the population was reduced raised bringing the population up to just 50 they are all closely related. to 124 – still very small but a huge One of the consequences of this is boost to the chances of survival for that many of the eggs laid are infer- this species. The rimu fruit brought tile or the chicks fail to hatch. Animals the birds into breeding condition with a low genetic diversity also tend but, as feared, failed to keep pace to be less resistant to disease and, with the demands of all the chicks. with many people needed to help Consequently 28 of the chicks (75%) monitor nests and help with a multi- needed some degree of hand-rearing tude of other tasks this breeding sea- with an artificial formula and were son, it was important to put in place brought into specially prepared rigorous practices to prevent disease facilities for intensive care. DOC’s transmission to the birds. To that end skilled team, led by Deidre Vercoe the NZCCM hosted the first com- and Daryl Eason and supported by an prehensive disease risk assessment army of volunteers, did an outstand- workshop involving all key people in- ing job – often working 18–20 hour © NZCCM volved in kakapo management. Over days, to rear this number of chicks Richard with “Rooster”. a two day period all relevant diseases to adulthood. The NZCCM’s Dr Rich- were reviewed and risk management ard Jakob-Hoff travelled to Codfish Dr Berend Westera, NZCCM, all of protocols designed to minimise the Island to set up and monitor health whom provided exemplary services chances of exposing the birds to the care protocols soon after the chicks to get the chicks through a range of infectious organisms of most concern. began hatching. He then coordinated gastro-intestinal difficulties. A great a team of veterinarians including deal was learned and analysis of Dr Joanne Paul-Murphy (University the comprehensive records kept of California at Davis), Dr Lisa Argilla throughout is underway and will and Dr Brett Gartrell (New Zealand enable the team to share with others Wildlife Health Centre, Massey Uni- the many lessons learnt. versity), Dr Sandy Cooper (Elles Rd Veterinary Centre, Invercargill) and WAZA news 2/10 Books 11

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Book Reviews

Der Ruf des Kongopfaus – Pekin Robins and Small The review in the Avicultural Maga- Charles und Emy Cordier – Softbills, Management zine highlights especially the infor- den Tieren auf der Spur and Breeding mation about aviary design, predator By Lars Lepperhoff By Peter Karsten prevention, health care and cultivat- Filander Verlag, Fürth, 2009 | Hancock House Publishers, ing live food and concludes “Karsten’s 266 pp | ISBN 978-3-930831-71-5 Surrey, Canada, 2007 | 252 pp book incorporates not only detailed ISBN 978-0-88839-606-8 research and information from zoos The call of the rare Congo peafowl and breeders across the world, but (Afropavo congensis) is the title of This practical guide for breeders of also his personal experiences. He a book about two animal catch- pekin robins contains over 250 origi- has kept and bred a great number ers of the last century, the couple nal illustrations of the author. These of Pekin robins over the years in his Cordier. They were known to have illustrations are originally watercolour beautiful, thoughtfully landscaped been the best ones and they supplied paintings and bear witness to the aviaries. Everybody who has read this all famous zoos at the time. Charles artistic skills of the author who is book will no doubt agree that this is Cordier possibly could be called an not only a painter but also a sculptor probably the best, most useful and ethologist and his wife a nutrition- of wildlife subjects. Peter Karsten informative piece of literature avail- ist, as they knew very well where started his career in Canada in the able on such birds.” and how to get rare species and how Calgary Zoo in 1964 and he held the to care for them. He was hired by position as director till his retirement As it is indispensable for the conser- the New York Zoological Society for in 1994. Peter was also WAZA presi- vation work to know about captive expeditions to South America and to dent in 1993 and founding president breeding and care, the foreword Belgian Congo, he caught animals of CAZA. by William Convey concludes quite for Jean Delacour and advised Heinz wistfully and wisely: “If only such Sielmann during his gorilla film, “Les By providing personal case histories a book had been available for the seigneurs de la fôret” in 1957. This of his own experiences in breeding Carolina parakeet and the passenger film project which has been produced Pekin robins, the book proves to be pigeon!” under the patronage of the Belgian a fascinating and authentic reading king Leopold III turned out to be as well as a really practical and useful disastrous for the gorillas and Charles book about ex situ management, it Cordier later deeply regretted his has chapters covering biology, hous- involvement. ing, general care, acquisition, breeding, hand-rearing, feeding and health This book is a historical document care, as well as cultivation live food. not only about two personalities who lived extraordinary lives and finally died lonely and poor in their Swiss hometown Zurich, but also a document about animal acquisition in the 20th century. Cordier was an expert in his metier and the book covers stories nearly from all around the globe. This makes the book an entertaining and informative reading, complemented by historical black and white pho- tos. Published in German language, a foreword by Alex Rübel supple- ments this documentary volume of zoo history. 12 Books WAZA news 2/10

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office » Book Reviews

Zoo Animal Husbandry – Zoo Animals: Behaviour, The book was published in its first Animals in Human Care: Management, and Welfare edition in 2009. It contains almost Mammals By Geoff Hosey, Vicky Melfi 700 pages with numerous halftones By Wolfgang Puschmann, and Sheila Pankhurst and figures. In addition, the book Diether Zscheile and Oxford University Press, comes with an Online Resource Karin Zscheile Oxford, 2009 | 661 pp Centre with figures from the book in Verlag Harri Deutsch, ISBN 978-0-19-923306-9 electronic format, software tasks, an- Frankfurt am Main, 2009 | 977 pp notated web link library, hyperlinked ISBN 978-3-8171-1799-4 This book addresses the key ques- bibliography, legislation information tions surrounding the keeping of ex- and latest news. This book devoted to mammals otic animals in captivity, and reveals serves as the initial volume of the how we can apply our ever-growing As a service exclusively to our complete works Zoo Animal Hus- understanding of animal behav- members, we have arranged with bandry, which collectively deals with iour to ensure that zoo animals are Oxford University Press a 20% dis- the husbandry and care of various managed as effectively as possible. count on this book. You can claim taxonomic groups in captivity. As an Chapter topics range from record the discount on www.oxfordtext- introduction to each book section, keeping, housing and environmental books.co.uk. Once you have added depending on the taxonomic group’s enrichment, to breeding, health and the title to your shopping basket, relevance for zoo biology, the taxo- nutrition, to conservation, research you will need to enter the promo- nomic characteristics are outlined, and education. tional code “wazamember”. together with a short description of geographic range, conservation The information was compiled by status and biology in the wild. The Geoff Hosey, Vicky Melfi and Sheila main focus of each book section is on Pankhurst. Drawing on their ex- animal husbandry and care, where tensive experience of zoo research, the emphasis is put on the require- practice and teaching, the authors ments and needs of the respective blend together theory with a broad taxonomic groups regarding their range of both mammalian and non- captive environment. mammalian examples to give a highly readable overview of this burgeoning The book provides a wealth of field. This book is an ideal resource for information about the husbandry anyone needing a thorough ground- and care of mammals in captivity, ing in this subject. The targeted based on a combination of personal readership includes members of the experiences and scientific data. The zoo profession concerned with the information was compiled by the behaviour, management and welfare late Wolfgang Puschmann, together of animals in human care who seek with Diether and Karin Zscheile. The a review of the topic. book should thus serve as a reference work for all those concerned with the proper husbandry of mammals in human care, as stipulated by WAZA.

The book was published in its fifth revised and expanded edition in 2009. It contains almost 1000 pages with about 300 black-and-white photographs. In addition, the book comes with a compact disc that features close to 700 colour photographs and an extensive list of literature. WAZA news 2/10 Announcements 13

WAZA Executive Office Announcements » Congratulations: Zoo Director Receives Perth Zoo Wins In Situ Conservation Award Top Australian Award Perth Zoo has won a national award Zoological Society, the Australian Or- The Chief Executive Officer of for its in situ conservation work angutan Project and the Indonesian Perth Zoo, Susan Hunt was award- protecting some of the world’s most Government. Unfortunately there ed a top Public Service Medal threatened species – in particular Su- are numerous threats to this unique in the Australia Day Honours matran Orangutan – and their habitat habitat including logging, forest fires announced on Australia Day 2010. in Sumatra, Indonesia. Already and the clearing of land for palm oil The award was for “outstanding recognised for its conservation work plantations.” Ms Hunt said. public service as the Chief Execu- with threatened Australian species, tive Officer of the Perth Zoological Perth Zoo has now been recognised Perth Zoo has been working in the Parks Authority”. for its regional conservation efforts. Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem since The prestigious In Situ Conservation 2006 and has provided over $500,000 The Australia Day citation listed Award was announced by the Zoo for wildlife protection, infrastruc- Ms Hunt’s achievements in work- and Aquarium Association of Aus- ture including wildlife protection ing internationally, developing tralasia at the 2010 awards ceremony posts and wildlife sanctuary facilities, partnerships and agreements with in Victoria on 18th March 2010. Perth education programs, research, and the Indonesian Government and Zoo Chief Executive Susan Hunt said employment and training of local NGOs for the conservation of wild- Perth Zoo received the award for staff. The Zoo has also provided Perth life. The citation reads: This level its. The Bukit Tigapuluh Wildlife and Zoo staff expertisein situ in Sumatra. of inter-agency and international Ecosystem Protection Program is to The Bukit Tigapuluh National Park diplomacy and influence far ex- protect Indonesia’s only national park is home to a Sumatran Orangutan ceeds the capability that one might with a complete representation of reintroduction program aimed at normally expect from the Chief Sumatran mega-fauna including the re-establishing a population of this Executive Officer of a relatively world’s most threatened Great Ape, threatened species in the wild. In small state government agency. It the Sumatran Orangutan, and the a world first, a Perth Zoo-born oran- is Ms Hunt’s vision and determina- critically endangered Sumatran Tiger. gutan, Temara, was released into the tion that has allowed her to deliver park in November 2006 as part of the this extraordinary outcome and “The Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem is the re-introduction program. to have an impact far beyond the last remaining area of large and con- boundaries of her role. Ms Hunt has tiguous dry lowland forest in Sumatra, Susan Hunt finally concluded that the achieved this while still maintaining so it is vital that we do everything In Situ Conservation Award recog- a clear focus on successful opera- possible to ensure its protection. nised the increasing contribution of tional delivery of her ‘day-to-day We are working in partnership with zoos to the conservation of species in job’ running one of Perth’s most government and non-government the wild and their habitat, both here loved community attractions. Ms agencies including the Frankfurt in Australia and overseas. Hunt’s exceptional leadership of the Perth Zoo has turned operating Susan Hunt in Sumatra, Indonesia. deficits into operating surpluses, in- © Perth Zoo creased visitation numbers to record levels despite the economic down- turn, and opened up an entire new strand of community contribution through breeding-for-release and conservation research programs. As the Chief Executive Officer of Perth Zoological Parks Authority (Perth Zoo) since 2003, Ms Hunt has provided exceptional service to the Australian and Western Australian community.

Ms Hunt received the award at Government House in Western Australia on 26 March 2010. 14 Announcements WAZA news 2/10

Gordon McGregor Reid – Chester Zoo Proceedings Annual Conference » Announcements St. Louis 2009 published The complete proceedings of last Climate Change Question Time at Chester Zoo, year’s Annual Conference are published in the member’s area Chester Zoo Lecture Theatre, 18 March 2010 of www.waza.org as well as ad- ditionally the technical congress proceedings also on the open ac- cessible public part of the website. This should help to wider distribute the presentations of the congress without containing the internal administrative WAZA part. In order to save resources the proceedings are made available on the website only. This new procedure helps to save paper, expensive production and shipping costs as well as will contribute to save the world’s climate. The proceedings of this year are the most comprehensive ones, containing over 200 pages. On the © Chester Zoo web it will be easy to search From left to right: Cllr Neil Ritchie, for a specific content and most Bill Chandler, Gordon McGregor Reid, important parts can be printed out Paul Pearce-Kelly, Jo Gipps. Panel Members individually, if required. It is hoped that WAZA membership will ap- This event was organized to raise • Paul Pearce-Kelly, Curator of Inver- preciate this innovation. public awareness of the challenges tebrates at the Zoological Society we all face in connection with climate of London (London Zoo) and Chair Proceedings Proceedings of the 64th of the change and to identify what each of of the WAZA/CBSG Climate Change Annual Conference Annual64 Conferenceth us can do at a local and regional level Task Force Steering Committee to help. • Dan Griffiths, Head of Climate Change at the North West Develop- The format was a mixture of presen- ment Agency tations followed by a panel discussion • Bill Chandler, Legal Director at Hill with experts from different areas of Dickinson Solicitors, who advises the climate change community. Paul on the legal side of climate change

Pearce-Kelly was the main speaker activity for corporates Zoos and Aquariums: Zoos and Aquariums: Global Challenges, Global Challenges, and his presentation was titled: ‘Why • Cllr Neil Ritchie, Environment Port- Opportunities Opportunities and StrategiesSt Louis St Louis 4–8 October 2009 and Strategies the international zoo and aquarium folio Holder and Deputy Chairman 4–8 October 2009

community sent an urgent communi- at Cheshire West & Chester Council. Presentations only WAZA Technical Congress cation to world leaders regarding the He advises individuals and commu- climate change crisis.’ Some audience nities on how to lower their carbon “Turning the Tide” questions were submitted in advance footprint Available in Spanish but there was also an opportunity to The WAZA Aquarium Strategy for raise questions during the evening. It was the intention to make it Conservation and Sustainability is The event was jointly hosted by GMR a carbon neutral event. The Zoo has now available in and Jo Gipps. carbon compensated Spanish language for this event through on the WAZA The event was generously sponsored the Foundation climate website. WAZA by Hill Dickinson Solicitors who have change fund who will be acknowledges been appointed as legal advisers to investing on its behalf in Cambiando la Marea the support of Una estrategia global de acuarios para

la conservación y sostenibilidad.Zoológicos Chester Zoo’s Natural Vision Project. a sustainability element of ciados. ACOPAZOA and

Implementación de la Estrategia de Conservación de Their adviser, Bill Chandler, was one a local community project. y Acuarios por la comunidad de Acuarios WAZA y aso four aquariums of the members of the panel and in organizing dealt with the statutory and other the translation obligations of commercial entities in within their relation to Energy Saving and Climate region. Change. WAZA news 2/10 15 Year of Biodiversity » WANTED! Exhibits for the “International Year of Biodiversity Museum”

The international community has responded with overwhelm- ing enthusiasm to the call for engagement. It has been a pleasure to see the excellent outreach materials prepared for the International Year. In order to preserve the memory of this extraordinary achievement, and as a way to pay tribute to these efforts, the Secretariat of CBD © WAZA is establishing an IYB Museum which will showcase a collection Hand Over of WAZA Book to Ahmed Djoghlaf all the IYB outreach materials At the occasion of the UNESCO High-Level Event, celebrating the start of that have been created. the Year of Biodiversity on 21–22 January 2010, Gerald Dick, WAZA executive director, had the pleasure to hand over a copy of the recent WAZA book The content of the IYB Museum on biodiversity to Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, executive secretary of the Convention will be displayed at the tenth on Biological Diversity. meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Nagoya, Japan, as well as at the sixty-sixth ses- WAZA Cooperation sion of the UNGA in New York in with Bern Natural History September 2011 when the IYB Museum and Bern Biodiversity report will be considered. The Animal Park is life IYB collection will then be per- manently on display at the CBD As part of the biodiversity activities Secretariat in Montreal, for the that take place in the city of Bern, use and reference of the Parties WAZA entered into a cooperation with to the Convention on Biological the Natural History Museum and the Biodiversity Diversity. animal park Dählhölzli. The proceeds is our life of the biodiversity posters, which are With this in mind, the Secre- sold in both places, will go to WAZA tariat of the CBD kindly requests in support of WAZA conservation Gincana 7 you to make available samples of projects. The design of the poster your IYB materials for inclusion was generously donated by the well- in the Museum by sending them known artist Mr Claude Kuhn. to the attention of: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Gincana 7 Published Diversity – IYB Museum 413 St. Jacques – Suite 800 In the publication series of the Con- Montreal, Quebec, Canada vention on Biological Diversity, “Gin- H2Y 1N9 cana”, the most recent issue features contributions by the UN Secretary General, the IUCN Director General, the Director of UNESCO, the Presi- dent of the European Commission and the WAZA Executive Director, © Gerald Dick besides others. The publication can WAZA biodiversity poster used be downloaded from www.cbd.int. as entrance decoration. 16 WAZA news 2/10

» UNESCO UNEP Invites WAZA Travelling Exhibition Members to Celebrate World Environment Day All panels of the UNESCO travelling exhibition on biodiversity are now The theme of World Environmental Especially WAZA members could downloadable from the internet at the Day (WED) 2010 is Many Species. One • hold one of their biodiversity- following address: www.unesco.org/ Planet. One Future. It echoes the themed events on WED, 5th June, en/biodiversity These are only suit- urgent call to conserve the diversity such as highlighting regional biodi- able for reproduction to maximum A3 of life on our planet. A world without versity projects and using the WAZA size, so may complement any educa- biodiversity is a very bleak prospect. biodiversity book tional material such as the WAZA/IZE Millions of people and millions of • register these activities on the WED biodiversity manual. However, in May species all share the same planet, and site as WAZA members to make DVDs should be available which will only together can we enjoy a safer their voice heard and be part of the contain the high-definition PDFs of the and more prosperous future. As we solution. entire exhibition which can be printed celebrate WED, let us consider care- • encourage their local members to on large poster size together with fully the actions each of us must take, come up with their own WED activi- a selection of film clips on biodiversity. and then address ourselves to our ties and REGISTER. Kid members Interested members of WAZA can get common task of preserving all life on can promote WED at schools by a DVD from the WAZA Executive Office. Earth. organizing a tree-planting or gorilla awareness day and profession- The texts of the exhibition are also WAZA members are invited to register als at their offices by encouraging available in WORD format for easy their biodiversity activities for the 5th colleagues to print double side and translation on websites. The texts are June under: www.unep.org/wed/2010/ not leave computers on stand-by available in English, French and Span- english/activitymap (Around the at night. We will have more specific ish; If any WAZA member would be World/Register Your Activity) examples of possible WED activities interested in providing other language on the site in an A–Z. translations, those would be used by The activities will be visible on a world • use both the kid and celebrity video UNESCO and of course highly appreci- map on the UNEP website. UNEP will messages that can be played on ated and acknowledged. donate 10$ per activity to a ranger screens at zoos. project for gorillas in Rwanda! On the • Ccreate special attractive offers Please contact Gerald Dick at WAZA website you also find information for a zoo/aquarium visit on WED, executive office and for exhibition material, posters, brochures, t-shirt 5th June rental Ms Anne Candau at UNESCO: templates, website banners etc. [email protected].

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HALT BIODIVERSITY LOSS? for fair and equitable sharing WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY ? International Year what is PouR un PaRtaGe Juste et éQUITABLE DES BéNéFICES

◗ Les ressources génétiques d’origines végétale, animale, issues de of Biodiversity 2010 champignons ou de microorganismes peuvent être utilisées pour une variété d’usages, dont la médecine et la cosmétique. Les revenus HOW DOES BIODIVERSITY SERVE US? financiers incluent le paiement des redevances, lesdroits d’accès Qu’est-ce-Que et la propriété intellectuelle. Les revenus non-financiers incluent la formation, l’éducation, les résultats de recherches, ou le transfert de LA BIODIVERSITé ? technologies. Le troisième objectif de la Convention sur la diversité biologique, les ◗ La biodiversité, ou diversité biologique, désigne l’ensemble des linked to ecosystemlignes directrices de Bonn et les conditions internationales d’accès et on Facebook formes de vie sur la Terre. Ce concept recouvre la grande variété du de partage (ABS) encouragent les fournisseurs et les utilisateurs de ces vivant, dont chaque élément dispose de caractères génétiques uniques : ressources génétiques à un partage juste et équitable des bénéfices des virus microscopiques aux plus grands mammifères de la planète résultant de leur utilisation. comme la baleine bleue, des plantes telles les algues au séquoia géant, Avant toute utilisation de ressources génétiques, un utilisateur se doit en passant par les vastes paysages offrant une diversité d’écosystèmes. de rechercher un consentement éclairé auprès du pays fournisseur et L’humanité fait partie intégrante de cette biodiversité. d’en négocier les termes et conditions. Les pays fournisseurs doivent La biodiversité est un concept à la fois simple et porteur de défis. faciliter l’accès à une utilisation écologiquement saine de leurs Si la diversité des animaux et des plantes vivant sur notre planète ressources génétiques. nous est familière, nous sommes moins conscients du rôle crucial de En Inde, le FEM soutient un projet d’accès et de partage des ressources la biodiversité dans le maintien de notre cadre de vie commun, génétiques de la biodiversité par l’adoption de règles et de procédures ou pour notre bien-être, qu’il soit physique ou spirituel. Quand Les écosystèmes appelées Loi sur la diversité biologique nationale. L’Inde pourra ainsi déterminer comment accéder et profiter des ressources génétiques en Vous découvrirez ici à quel point nous sommes liés à la nature vue de leur préservation. et pourquoi la conservation de la biodiversité sur la Terre est RENDENT SERVICE fondamentale pour l’avenir de l’humanité. C’est une invitation à ◗ Genetic resources of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms can The Secretariat of the CBD is pleased agir dès maintenant pour réduire la perte de biodiversité pour les ◗ Les services des écosystèmes sont les bienfaits que les hommes be used for variety of purposes, including medicines and cosmetics. générations futures. retirent des écosystèmes et de leurs composantes. Nous bénéficions d’avantages tels que l’alimentation, l’eau, la gestion des maladies, la Monetary benefits include royalty payments, access eesf or joint Cette exposition vous montre que la biodiversité est la partie régulation climatique, l’épanouissement spirituel, le plaisir esthétique ownership of intellectual property rights. Non-monetary benefits vivante de la nature, la biodiversité est notre vie. et nombre d’autres bienfaits. Notre bien-être dépend de la capacité include training and education, research and development results, des écosystèmes à fournir de tels services de manière permanente, or the transfer of technology. qui elle-même dépend de leur résilience face aux perturbations. ◗ Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety of life on Earth. The third objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Bonn to announce that, to date, it has over It comprises all living things including their unique genetic make-up and Les actions humaines donnent lieu à des perturbations des écosystèmes Guidelines and the proposed international regime on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) encourage users and providers of genetic resources ranges from microscopic viruses to the largest animals on the planet such et des services qu’ils fournissent, qui affectent profondément le bien- as the blue whale, small algae and big plants such as the giant sequoia, être humain. Il est de notre responsabilité de réfléchir à nos attitudes to share access to, and benefits from their use in na equitable and fair way. and the expansive landscapes comprised of a variety of ecosystems. et à nos comportements envers l’environnement et en particulier Humans are also an integral part of biodiversity. concernant la préservation de la biodiversité. Users of genetic resources should seek the prior informed consent from, and negotiate the terms and conditions with, the provider country for Biodiversity as a concept is both simple and challenging. We are familiar their use. Provider countries should create conditions to facilitate access with the wide range of animals and plants that share our planet but are 13 000 fans and growing. The aim is to ◗ Ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from to their genetic resources for environmentally sound uses. less familiar with the vital role biodiversity plays in maintaining our ecosystems and all their components. Ecosystems provide us with such mutual life support system, and in both the physical and mental aspects benefits as food, water, disease management, climate regulation, The GEF supports a project in India to promote access and benefit of our well-being. spiritual fulfilment, aesthetic enjoyment and many thers.o sharing of genetic resources from biodiversity by establishing laws and procedures under India’s National Biological Diversity Act. India will This exhibition will help uncover the extent of our links with the natural Our well-being depends on the ability of ecosystems to continually world and why conserving the Earth’s biodiversity is fundamental to a provide these benefits for our use, which in turn relies on ecosystem determine how access to, and benefits from, geneticresources are to be managed by providing incentives for its conservation. healthy future for humanity. It will also introduce what we could do to resilience and their capacity to quickly recover from adverse changes. © IRD / LÉVÊQUE Christian reduce biodiversity loss for future generations. achieve one million fans by the end of It is the effect of human action that is driving the changes in This exhibition will show you that Biodiversity is the ecosystems and ecosystem services, which are gravely affecting © IRD / BORSA Philippe © IRD / BORSA our well-being. It is therefore our responsibility to think wisely living part of nature. Biodiversity is our life. about our attitude and behaviour towards the environment, and in particular to the conservation of biodiversity.

❱ Pour renforcer l’appli- ❱ Marché aux fleurs et aux ❱ Gros plan sur des pois ❱ Les banques de gènes ❱ Bien adaptés au climat ❱ Strengthening the ❱ Flower and spice market ❱ Focus on the peas “Job’s ❱ Gene banks are ❱ Well-adapted to cation de la Loi sur la épices en Inde. « larme de Job » (Coyx la- sont nécessaires aux andin, patates, ocas, implementation of the in India. Tear” (Coyx lacrimajobi). needed for biodiversity the Andean climate, the Year. diversité biologique et crimajobi). Ces pois sont politiques de conservation ollucos et autres biological diversity act These peas are grown in conservation policies; potatoes, ocas, © IRD / RAFFAILLAC Jean-Pierre © IRD / RAFFAILLAC les réglementations en cultivés en Inde et en de la biodiversité ; ici capucines tuberculeuses and rules with focus on India and Asia for several here, a meristem of ollucas and other mettant l’accent sur les Asie depuis plusieurs mil- un méristème de manioc sont autant de ressources its Access and Benefit millennia. Dried, they cassava encapsulated and tuberiferous crops offer High ARROW’S COLOR Strong ARROW’S WIDTH Potential for mediation Intensity of linkages between ecosystem conditions d’accès et de lénaires. Séchés, ils sont encapsulé et in vitro génétiques (Pérou). Sharing provisions, GEF are used for making in vitro (Montpellier). many genetic resources Medium by socioeconomic factors Medium services and human well-being partage, le FEM finance utilisés pour la fabrication (Montpellier). grants US$ 3,5 million in necklaces; consumed, (Peru). Low Weak CONSTITUENTS OF WELL-BEING près de 3,5 millions de de colliers ; consommés, Índia and cofinances US$ they have anti-diabetic dollars, cofinance plus ils ont des propriétés 6,2 million. Vegetable properties, creating a ECOSYSTEM SERVICES Security de 6,2 millions en Inde. anti-diabétiques à l’ori- seller on the market of market for them in U.S. } PERSONAL SAFETY Provisioning } SECURE RESOURCE ACCES Vendeuse de légumes sur gine d’un récent marché Hassan (India). } FOOD } SECURITY FROM DISASTERS } FRESH WATER le marché de Hassan. américain. } WOOD AND FIBER ❱ Les baleines à bosse ❱ La Terre, planète ❱ Compactée en ❱ Cette cyanobactérie est ❱ La « Côte oubliée », au sud-est ❱ In Winter, humpback ❱ The Earth is a living ❱ Compacted in } FUEL ❱ This cyanobacteria ❱ The “forgotten coast” } … Basic material for good life sont observées chaque vivante où interagissent chromosome, toute le plus petit organisme de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, whales swim off the planet where all living chromosomes, all the is the smallest } ADEQUATE LIVELIHOODSin the South-East of New hiver au large des côtes l’ensemble des formes l’information génétique photosynthétique (un est un lieu d’un grand intérêt East Australian coasts things, the atmosphere, genetic information of an photosynthetic organism} SUFFICIENT NUTRITIOUS FOOD CaledoniaFreedom of choice is of great Regulating } SHELTER and action Supporting } CLIMATE REGULATION } ACCESS TO GOODS OPPORTUNITY TO BE est-australiennes où elles de vie, l’atmosphère, d’un individu est contenue demi-micromètre) et le en raison de la richesse de sa to breed and give birth. hydrosphere and } NUTRIENT CYCLINGindividual is contained in (0.5 micrometer) but interest for the richness } FLOOD REGULATION ABLE TO ACHIEVE } SOIL FORMATION viennent se reproduire l’hydrosphère et la dans l’ADN, dont la plus abondant sur Terre. biodiversité, caractérisée par sa lithosphere interact. DNA, whose variability} DISEASE REGULATION also the most abundant of its specificWHAT AND INDIVIDUAL but fragile } PRIMARY PRODUCTION } WATER PURIFICATION VALUES DOING et mettre bas. lithosphère. variabilité peut être à fragilité et sa spécificité. } …may cause functional on Earth. Health biodiversity. } … AND BEING l’origine d’anomalies anomalies. } STRENGTH } FEELING WELL With this in mind, WAZA members, fonctionnelles. Cultural } ACCESS TO CLEAN AIR } AESTHETIC AND WATER } SPIRITUAL } EDUCATIONAL Good social relations } RECREATIONAL } SOCIAL COHESION } … } MUTUAL RESPECT } ABILITY TO HELP OTHERS LIFE ON EARTH-BIODIVERSITY

colleagues and friends are invited to ❱ Formation d’étudiants ❱ Diagramme des liens ❱ La pollinisation ❱ Etude de la qualité des ❱ Extraction d’une carotte ❱ Training students in ❱ Diagramme of links ❱ Artificial pollination, ❱ Study of water quality ❱ Extracting a core sample boliviens par l’IRD sur une entre les services des artificielle, ici de eaux d’une rivière de la de sondage pour l’étude Bolivia by IRD through an to ecosystem services, here of Arabidopsis of a river in the Andes. to study growth and wood expérience agronomique écosystèmes et les l’Arabidopsis cordillère des Andes. non destructive de la experiment comparing constituents of thaliana, allows the © GEF / quality,CARNEMARK without Curt damage © IRD / RIVAL Alain comparant dix variétés de facteurs de bien-être. thaliana permet le croissance de l’arbre ten agricultural varieties well-being. crossing of varieties to the tree (France). quinoa (Bolivie). croisement de variétés et de la qualité du bois of quinoa (Bolivia). (France). become fans of the International Year (France). (France). © CNRS Photothèque / PILLAIRE Marie Jeanne © CNRS Photothèque / PARTENSKY Frédéric, LI William K.W. of Biodiversity 2010 on Facebook: © CNRS Photothèque / IBMP / RAJAU Benoît © UNESCO / BENAVIDES Claudia

www.facebook.com/iyb2010. It will © IRD / DEJOUX Claude © INRA / GELHAYE Pierre be one more way to reach as many

people as possible. This initiative will © Nasa serve to be one step closer to this goal and ultimately to raising the profile of the importance of biodiversity for human-well being. WAZA news 2/10 Announcements 17

WAZA Executive Office IUCN Red List Design » Examples of Use

Barcelona Zoo

The Barcelona Zoo has commited itself to making people aware of the situation of animal species in the wild. Doubtlessly one of the most realiable tools to this end is the classification criteria of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), a worldwide reference institution.

Al AIn Wildlife Park and Resort اﻟﻤﻬﺎ ﻣﻌﻘﻮف اﻟﻘﺮن Scimitar-horned Oryx The IUCN Categories of Threat are the ﺣﻘﻴﻘﺔ: :Fact ﻳﻌﻴﺶ اﻟﻤﻬﺎ ﻣﻌﻘﻮف اﻟﻘﺮن ﻓﻘﻂ gold standard for communicating the The Scimitar-horned Oryx only ﻓﻲ ﺣﺪاﺋﻖ اﻟﺤﻴﻮان وﻓﻲ ﻋﺪد ﻗﻠﻴﻞ conservation status of species. We survives in zoos and a few ﻣﻦ اﻟﻤﺤﻤﻴﺎت ﺣﻴﺚ ّﺗﻢ إﻋﺎدة managed reserves where it has إﻃﻼﻗﻪ ﻓﻲ ّﻛﻞ ﻣﻦ ﺗﻮﻧﺲ واﻟﻤﻐﺮب ,wanted to use the IUCN Categories been reintroduced into Tunisia واﻟﺴﻨﻐﺎل. .Morocco, and Senegal

اﻟﺒﻴﺌﺔ: :because they are an authoritative and Habitat ﺷﺒﺔ اﻟﺼﺤﺮاء وا�راﺿﻲ اﻟﻌﺸﺒﻴﺔ. Sub-desert, annual grassland internationally recognized classifica- steppes. ﻣﻨﻘﺮض ﻣﻬﺪد ﺑﺎﻻﻧﻘﺮاض ﻣﻬﺪد ﻏﻴﺮ ﻣﻬﺪد ﻣﻨﻘﺮض ﻣﻦ اﻟﺒﺮﻳﺔ ﺑﺼﻮرة ﺣﺮﺟﺔ ﻣﻬﺪد ﺑﺎ�ﻧﻘﺮاض ﺿﻌﻴﻒ ﻗﻠﻴﻠ� ﺑﺎ�ﻧﻘﺮاض اﻟﺘﻬﺪﻳﺪات: LEAST NEAR VULNERABLE ENDANGERED CRITICALLY EXTINCT CONCERN THREATENED ENDANGERED EXTINCT tion that also provides a gateway to Threats: INÊTHEÊWILD ﺧﺴﺎرة وﺗﺪﻣﻴﺮ اﻟﺒﻴﺌﺔ واﻟﺼﻴﺪ ﻏﻴﺮ Habitat loss and degradation; LC NT VU EN CR EW EX ّاﻟﻤﻨﻈﻢ. comprehensive information on the uncontrolled hunting. اﻟﻤﻮﻃﻦ: SSC Red List web site,” Dr Michael Range: اﻟﺴﺎﺣﻞ ﻓﻲ أﻓﺮﻳﻘﻴﺎ. .Maunder, Chief of Programs at the Al Sahel in Africa ﻣﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت إﺿﺎﻓﻴﺔ: :Additional Information اﻟﻤﻬﺎ ﻣﻌﻘﻮف اﻟﻘﺮن ﺳﻤﻲ ﺑﺬﻟﻚ Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. The Scimitar-horned Oryx gets ﻧﺴﺒﺔ ﻟﺸﻜﻞ اﻟﻘﺮون اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﺸﺒﻪ its name from the shape of its اﻟﺴﻴﻒ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻲ اﻟﻤﻌﻘﻮف. horns that look like Arabian swords called scimitars.

ﻃﺮﻳﻘﺔ اﻟﺤﻤﺎﻳﺔ: Conservation Action ﻳﻌﺘﺒﺮ ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ إﻛﺜﺎر اﻟﻤﻬﺎ ﻣﻌﻘﻮف اﻟﻘﺮن اﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮد ﻓﻲ The breeding herd at AWPR is one of the largest ﻣﺘﻨﺰه اﻟﻌﻴﻦ ﻟﻠﺤﻴﺎة اﻟﺒﺮﻳﺔ ﻣﻦ أﻛﺒﺮ ﺑﺮاﻣﺞ ا�ﻛﺜﺎرﻓﻲ in the world. Animals bred here in are part of an اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ. وﻳﺸﻜﻞ ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ إﻛﺜﺎر اﻟﺤﻴﻮاﻧﺎت ﻫﻨﺎ ﺟﺰءا ﻣﻦ international program to reintroduce this ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ دوﻟﻲ ﻳﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ إﻋﺎدة إﻃﻼق ﻫﺬه ا�ﻧﻮاع ﻓﻲ species back to the desert lands of the southern ا�راﺿﻲ اﻟﺼﺤﺮاوﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻣﻨﻄﻘﺔ اﻟﺴﺎﺣﻞ اﻟﺠﻨﻮﺑﻴﺔ ﻓﻲ .Sahel in Africa أﻓﺮﻳﻘﻴﺎ.

Belfast Zoo

On our old signs in Belfast Zoo we had the words ‘IN DANGER’ across the edge of the photograph of the animal. We felt this was very vague. We asked and received permission from IUCN to use their threat category scales on our signs. The scale is placed in a promi- nent position under the photograph of the animal. There is also, on the bottom left of each sign, a short expla- nation of what each category means. We hope to extend this in the next phase of our signage by having signs in or near our new visitor centre with more information on IUCN and the red data list. We also hope to include IUCN information in our next souvenir/guide book and on our website, if they will grant us permission to do so. 18 Announcements WAZA news 2/10

» 134 | ZOO FRANKFURT | Tiersteckbriefe / Grzimekhaus / Kowari Frankfurt Zoo is see-ZOO FRANKFURT | Tiersteckbriefe / Grzimekhaus / Greifstachler | 135 Dunkelabteilung king a facility for the Dunkelabteilung Grzimekhaus Kowari Greifstachler Frankfurt Dasyuroides byrnei (temporary) place- Coendou prehensilis Nummer im Nummer im Zoo Zooplan: Zooplan:

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Verwandtschaft: Beuteltier ➔ Raubbeutler Verwandtschaft: Nagetiere ➔ Meerschweinchenverwandte Lebensraum: Steinwüsten Malayan sunbearLebensraum: Regenwald Lebensweise: Einzelgänger Lebensweise: Einzelgänger Ernährung: Fleischfresser – Insekten, Echsen, Vögel Ernährung: Früchte, Blätter, Rinde Fortpflanzung: Zweimal pro Jahr 3-7 Jungtiere (Helarctos malayanusFortpflanzung: Die). Stacheln der Jungtiere sind zu Beginn noch ganz Vorkommen: Nur in Zentralaustralien weich, Jungtiere haben rote Haare. Bedrohung: Durch Lebensraumwandel, hauptsächlich wegen Vorkommen: Nördliches und östliche Südamerika, Trinidad Weidewirtschaft Frankfurt Zoo will start with the Rote Liste Status: Gefährdet Gehege construction of a new facility for Gehege Spectacled bears in the autumn of 2010 and has the urgent need to Man schätzt weniger als 10.000 adulte (erwachsene) Tiere im Freiland. Mit ihrer großen Nase können sich Greifstachler besonders gut olfakto- relocate the animalsrisch in (über the den current Geruchssinn) orientieren. Vor allem nachts ist das eine Jungtiere klammern sich in den ersten Wochen an den Bauch der Mutter, große Hilfe. später werden sie auf dem Rücken getragen. housings. We are, therefore, in search of a facility for the placement (permanent or temporary) of our remaining female Malayan sunbear. In case of temporary placement, the period most

Besonderheit im Zoo: Kowaris graben tiefe unterirdische Bauten. Im critical is the time duringBesonderheit: which Der Greifschwanz hat keine Stacheln und wird zum Klettern Grzimekhaus gewährt die Anlage einen guten Einblick in den Bau der klei- construction is plannedbenutzt. to take nen Beuteltiere. place (i.e. from the endBesonderheit of 2010 im Zoo: Im Zoo Frankfurt züchten die Greifstachler seit Jah- ren sehr regelmäßig. to the end of 2012). Our female Malayan sunbear “Lotynka” was born 1986 in Vietnam and arrived in Frankfurt in 1996. Ever since her arrival, Lotynka did not need any veterinary treatment at all; her keeper describes her as an extraordinary active lively and alert bear. She displays normal speciesspe- cific patterns of behaviour and has a friendly character. We should be very grateful if a member institution of WAZA could support us in the search for a good – permanent or temporary – holding for “Lotynka”! Please contact: Thomas Wilms +49 (0)69 / 212-38146 [email protected]

Bristol Zoo Gardens

new aquarium identification labels incorporating the Red Data List sym- bols and explanatory notes

Daryl Richardson – Dallas World Aquarium, USA

Foundation Iquitos – WAZA Project 10002 Amazon Rescue Centre

The Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) is an endangered species in Peru due to poaching and habitat degradation, despite existing national and international laws that protect it. There is also illegal marketing of babies sold as pets to farmers or tourist facilities, where the mortality rate is high.

Until 2007, there were no programmes for rescuing Amazonian manatees or providing environmental education to contribute to their conservation. In addition, the Amazonian manatee was virtually unknown in the larger cities of the Peruvian Ama- zon and there was no awareness of its important role in the ecosystem. © Dallas World Aquarium Typical Amazonian classroom. Through joint efforts between the Regional Bureau for the Production © Dallas World Aquarium of Loreto, Dallas World Aquarium, Local biologists with four healthy manatees. the Association for the Conservation of Amazonian Biodiversity – Dallas On 30 October 2009, an interagency the Amazonian manatee conserva- World Aquarium Zoo (ACOBIA– cooperative agreement was signed tion through various theses, pro- DWAZOO) and the Association and between ACOBIA–DWAZOO, Dal- fessional practices and permanent Research Institute of the Peruvian las World Aquarium, the Research college students volunteering from Amazon, a programme began in No- Institute of the Peruvian Amazon, the Amazon and other cities of Peru. Part vember 2007 for rescuing and reha- Regional Production of the Regional of this work was presented at the bilitating orphaned Amazonian mana- Government of Loreto and the Techni- 18th Biennial Conference on the Biol- tees and providing an environmental cal Administration of Forestry and ogy of Marine Mammals in Quebec, education programme. To date, nine Wildlife Iquitos, for the purpose of Canada in November 2009. manatees have been rescued and are joining efforts to promote and develop being successfully rehabilitated. activities for the protection, conserva- Through the work in environmental tion and rehabilitation of Amazonian education, the centre took first place The environmental education pro- aquatic mammals and wildlife. This in the national award titled “Environ- gramme is based on lectures and joint effort is framed within the mental Citizenship 2009” organised by workshops, discussing the plight of regional development plans and envi- the Ministry of Environment of Peru. species such as the Amazonian mana- ronmental protection. In this agree- tee, the red uakari monkey and other ment, the project entitled “Founda- The next step in this important endangered animals in the region. This tion Iquitos – Amazon Rescue Centre” project will be the final construction programme is critical to conserving will provide support for the rescue, of the facilities for the Foundation Iq- wildlife and ecosystems in the Ama- rehabilitation and relocation of aquatic uitos – Amazon Rescue Centre, where zon, and takes place in schools and mammals and endangered wildlife in wildlife species such as red uakari communities in Iquitos and other com- Loreto, anchored by an environmental monkeys, giant river otters, harpy munities in the major river basins in education programme. eagles and other endangered animals, the Peruvian Amazon. As of February complying with national and inter- 2010, it has successfully conveyed the The rescue centre is also a tourist at- national technical specifications, will conservation message to more than traction in the city of Iquitos. Several become the first formal rescue centre 40,000 children and young students, documentaries have been made for in the Peruvian Amazon accompanied creating interest and respect towards national TV programmes. The centre with an expanded and improved envi- the Amazonian fauna, particularly the also has contributed to research for ronmental education programme. manatee and its habitat. 20 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects WAZA news 2/10

Susan Hunt – Perth Zoo, Australia

Bukit Tigapuluh Wildlife WAZA Project 10001 and Ecosystem Protection

Bukit Tigapuluh National Park and its surrounding areas in the province of Jambi is a unique area of Sumatra with rich biodiversity. It is the last remaining area of large contiguous dry lowland forest in Sumatra. The national park is almost 150 000 ha with a boundary length of over 330 km. More than 1500 types of flora are found within the park. There are approximately 59 types of mammals and 193 species of birds (or one-third of the species of birds in Sumatra); a 1993 study recorded 97 species of fish in the waters around Bukit Tigapuluh. There are also nine species of primates recorded in the immediate area. The ecosystem is home to endangered wildlife species endemic to Sumatra. This includes Sumat- © Perth Zoo ran tiger (thought to be around 40 Activity on an access road in one area of the Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem animals), Sumatran elephant (up to demonstrates the threats to the area. Ongoing work 120 animals) and since 2002, as a re- to advocate for the long-term protection sult of a reintroduction programme, elephant–human conflict mitigation of the ecosystem is an ongoing priority over 100 Sumatran orang-utans, the projects, community education proof programme partners. world’s most threatened great ape. It grammes and related infrastructure is the only national park in Sumatra are all supported and delivered on the with a complete collection of the ground by local people. whole Sumatran megafauna. All programmes train and employ The reintroduction programme was local people and support local com- initiated by Frankfurt Zoological munity involvement. This involves Society (FZS) with the Indonesian cooperation and written agreements Government for confiscated ex-pet with the Indonesian Government at and orphaned Sumatran orang-utans the local government (Bupati), pro- and has been operating in the area vincial and national levels. It should since 2003. A coalition of partners, also be noted that a captive-born which include Frankfurt Zoologi- orang-utan was successfully released cal Society, Australian Orang-utan from Perth Zoo into Bukit Tigapuluh Project, Perth Zoo and other Austral- in 2006 as part of this programme. ian and New Zealand zoos (Australia Further orang-utans born at Perth Zoo, Auckland Zoo and Dreamworld), Zoo are expected to be released into funds a variety of projects in Bukit Bukit Tigapuluh in the next 5 to 10 Tigapuluh. Funding is also received years as part of the Australasian Spe- from other funding agencies such as cies Management Program. the German Ministry of Development and the Federal Agency for Nature A major aspect of the work of project Conservation. Wildlife protection partners in recent years has been © Perth Zoo/FZS units that patrol and protect the advocacy for the protection of the Perth Zoo staff member Leif Cocks ecosystem, the release programme broader ecosystem, which encom- with ‘Temara’, who was released from for orang-utan, sanctuaries for the in- passes some areas that are unpro- Perth Zoo to the Bukit Tigapuluh tensive management of orang-utans tected by law and at risk of develop- ecosystem as a part of the FZS prior to release, research projects, ment such as clear fell logging. orang-utan programme in the area. WAZA news 2/10 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 21

Martha Fischer – Saint Louis Zoo, USA

Mountain Nyala Conservation WAZA Project 10004 in the Bale Mountains, Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains host the largest area of Afroalpine habitat remaining on the African continent. Because these mountains are home to many unique species of plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, this region is of great importance to those trying to preserve global biodiversity. The mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni), a mag- nificent spiral-horned antelope, is emblematic of the spectacular species taking refuge in the Bale Mountains.

Historically, the mountain nyala roamed throughout the highlands © Martha Fischer of southeast Ethiopia, but in the last The Afroalpine highlands of Ethiopia, with their unique three decades the land available to flora and fauna, are among the ecosystems them has become more restricted as most worthy of conservation. a result of human encroachment, ag- Over 70% of the remaining mountain riculture and sport hunting. Although alise their dream of building a formal nyalas live outside of Bale Mountains no one knows the exact number of conservation programme for moun- National Park, so this species’ survival mountain nyalas remaining in the tain nyalas from the ground up, but depends heavily upon the attitudes wild, the population is believed to be the training and experience these local and engagement of people in com- endangered and declining. partners gain in the process can have munity areas. MELCA, which stands even wider applications and implica- for Movement for Ecological Learning The species is so rare, it is not even tions for wildlife conservation across and Community Action, is an organi- found in zoos worldwide. The Asso- Ethiopia. sation that implements conservation ciation of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) education and awareness pro- Antelope and Giraffe Taxon Advisory Anagaw Atikem began his work in grammes across Ethiopia. Its premier Group (TAG) Regional Collection Plan the region nearly a decade ago as programme, SEGNI (Social Empow- recommends an in situ focus pro- a research assistant with the Ethio- erment through Group and Nature gramme for mountain nyalas, a pro- pian Wolf Conservation Programme, Interaction), has been initiated in gramme level recommended explicitly an experience that later contributed Dinsho, near Bale Mountains National for field conservation purposes and to the completion of his Master’s Park, to link young people with the often directed at endangered antelope degree from Addis Ababa University natural world and to encourage them species that are not managed in zoos. in ecological and systematic zoology. to feel responsible for conserving their It is hoped that this unique recommen- His research now, as a PhD student at environment and for preserving their dation from the TAG will generate and Oslo University, finds Anagaw back in culture. encourage awareness, participation the Bale Mountains, this time studying and conservation support among AZA the basic biology and behaviour of the The MELCA team in Dinsho is under member institutions for threatened mountain nyala and investigating how the guidance of Befekadu Refera, an antelope populations and the habitats human-related activities, such as sport ecological and systematic zoolo- in which they live. hunting, livestock herding and agricul- gist who studied mountain nyalas to ture, are impacting the wild mountain achieve his Master’s degree in biology Through its Centre for Conservation nyala populations both within and from Addis Ababa University. As a part in the Horn of Africa, Saint Louis outside the protected areas. When this of its awareness raising efforts, MEL- Zoo’s WildCare Institute is supporting project is completed, conservationists CA hosts an annual Mountain Nyala its partners to implement research, and policy makers will be able to use Day, a fun celebration of parades, skits, training and conservation education the data generated to develop a com- poems, artwork and science projects, projects aimed at conserving the prehensive national conservation plan, which brings students and their fami- mountain nyala. The immediate goal expand protected areas and create lies together to celebrate the moun- is to help committed Ethiopians re- new ones. tain nyala and its habitat. 22 Recent Updates | WAZA Projects WAZA news 2/10

Lucía Soler – Huellas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wild Carnivores: Advances in WAZA Project 06031 Knowledge and Conservation Strategies in Argentina

Huellas NGO, through the project The researches on wild predators in- Considering the limited number of “Involving local people in the con- creased recently and the knowledge field research on maned wolf, in servation of maned wolf and other of the interaction human-carnivores Argentina, it was exposed in the 10th wild carnivores”, is conducting remains scarce. With the aim to International Theriological Congress surveys in northeastern Argentina establish if human activities affect (August 2010, Argentina) an analysis to understand human conflicts with the occurrence and habitat use by of the knowledge on this species, in carnivores and to develop carnivore wild carnivores, maned wolf particu- cooperation with Dr Melissa Rodden conservation strategies. larly, we compared the information (Smithsonian’s National Zoological collected in the field between 2007 Park,). We found between 1982 and The northeastern Argentina is the and 2009. We surveyed areas under 2008 the IUCN status of Chrysocyon natural home of the 39% of the South livestock farming activities (rice brachyurus changed the category in American carnivores. Predator guild cultivation and livestock) and pro- 3 different opportunities (V-LR/NT- consists of four felids (Leopardus ge- tected (national park). In the private NT) and Argentina added the species offroyi, L. colocolo, Puma yaguaroundi, lands, the carnivores most frequently to the Endangered Species list in P. concolor), three canids (Cerdo- recorded were the maned wolf (48%), 2006. We investigated the available cyon thous, Lycalopex gymnocer- the procionid (19%), foxes (17%) and information about the species for cus, Chrysocyon brachyurus), three small felids (16%). Most records were the period 1990–2008. During this mustelids (Galictis cuja, Conepatus obtained in grassland habitats (40%), period, 11 projects were undertaken, chinga, Lontra longicaudis) and one native forest (19%) and zones cur- of which 2 (18%) continue today. Dur- procionid (Procyon cancrivorous) live rently used for rice field (16%). In the ing that same period, 31 documents in sympatry. Big felids, like Panthera protected area, most of the evidence were produced: 30% were abstracts onca, were extirpated from a wide corresponded to small cats (62%), presented at scientific conferences, region, mainly in Corrientes province, foxes (15%), maned wolf (10%) and 32% were reports from workshops, the study area of the project, towards puma (6%). The cats would be more conferences and popular journals and the middle of the last century. Appar- abundant within the protected area 29% were published in national and ently, the cougar would have been where human pressure is probably international journals; 23.3% of the extinct in this province (and recently much lower. documents considered captive indi- returned), but we does not have clear viduals. Descriptions of the maned records of their historic presence. The preliminary analysis between the wolf distribution was the topic most Local and regional extinctions might two areas indicate that maned wolf, frequently published (32%), followed have been a direct result of perse- has a flexible behavior in the use of by health status of wildlife individu- cution, due to the growing human environments with human activity, als (22.5%) and in captivity (22.5%). population and livestock farming which would be a key for the conser- Conflicts and environmental issues activities. The oldest report of the vation, considering that the largest were rarely addressed. Regarding the puma in Corrientes dates to 1998. populations occurre on private lands. extent of the publications, 48% were From that year until 2008, evidence Possibly, the areas of rice field are regional, 32% local and the remainder of puma presence was recorded 22 a “food subsidy” for omnivorous had international impact. Priority is- times, at least, in 13 sites (41% tracks; carnivores, like us the canids and the sues that need to be addressed are: 1) 27% sightings; 22% individuals killed; procionid. However, ecological stud- accurate determination of the species’ 4.5 % feces and 4.5% scrapes). Al- ies in Brazil showed that the maned distribution, 2) human-maned wolf though scattered over time and area wolf is able to inhabit in disturbed conflicts, 3) increasing understanding we were receiving increasing reports habitats, however health analysis of ecology and behavior, 4) examin- on puma presence in the region. Most suggested that direct or indirect ing population genetics, 5) health sightings concentrated in the north, disturbance by humans and domestic status and 6) developing conserva- center and east of the province and species may impact the well-being of tion education programmes. frequently associated with rivers and the species. streams along which individuals could travel during dispersal to new areas. WAZA news 2/10 Recent Updates | WAZA Projects 23

Other collaboration developed: Huel- were: 1) awareness campaigns, 2) Through our collaborative efforts we las project together with researchers printed material (guides about wild are obtaining information to design from countries where the species in- predators) and 3) workshops on wild education conservation strategies habits (Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay carnivore conservation. Awareness for wild felids and the carnivore guild. and Argentina) carried out a joint campaigns are presentations that However, our efforts would be en- analysis of presence and absence. We include dramatizations of wild carni- hanced by better, more efficient man- compared its present and historical vores. Participants comprise teach- agement and control agencies, us distribution maps and proposed hy- ers, students and their families. The Wildlife Secretary and Ministry, of the potheses for range shifts. We com- printed material presented problems, Argentine government. The project piled recent presence-absence data considering we worked with bilingual has been supported through grants from reliable observations, interviews, communities (Spanish and Guaraní). provided by Amnevillé Zoo (France), field studies and museum specimens. The implementation of silhouettes Doué la Fontaine Zoo (France), Idea It was described the historical and designed by the project should be Wild (USA), Rufford Foundation current distribution of this species complemented with other education- by Rufford Small Grants (UK), John and obtained a map. The largest al strategies in order to gain a better Ball Conservation Society (USA), range retractions occurred on the understanding of children’s percep- Abilene Zoo (USA), Dickerson Park southern limits, mainly in Argentina tions, and to determine their knowl- Zoo – Maned Wolf Species Survival where the shrinkage has been very edge about the environment. Plan (MWSSP) (USA), Brookfield Zoo notorious. The results of this analysis (Chicago Zoological Society, USA) highlight the need to revise our views Since 2005, Huellas is member of the and WAZA. of how habitat modifications are in- GAAG (Grupo Argentino Aguará fluencing the range distribution of C. Guazú – Argentine Maned Wolf brachyurus, so that range-wide con- Group), helping to organize work- servation strategies can be improved shops to develop the National Action …maned wolf has and coordinated. Plan for the Conservation of Chryso- cyon brachyurus. The first one took a flexible behavior Our research is carried out in conjunc- place in northeastern Argentina, last tion with education campaigns. Since December 2009, and we are plan- in the use of the start of the project (2002), we ning to develop the next three ones were working in rural schools with in different areas of the maned wolf environments with activities designed to improve writing, distribution. reading and group discussion. The human activity… educational strategies implemented 24 Recent Updates WAZA news 2/10

WAZA Executive Office Recent Updates Future WAZA Executive Office WAZA Conference Venues Contacts Call • Executive Director: • 2010 Cologne, Germany [email protected] (17–21 Oct 2010) • Secretariat (Natasha Jackson for • 2011 Prague, Czech Republic till end of May, then Monica Gamp): (2–6 Oct 2011) [email protected] • 2012 Melbourne, Australia • Marketing/Communication: Papers (7–11 Oct 2012) [email protected] • 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom, USA • Conservation/International Studbooks: • 2014 New Delhi, India [email protected] 65th Annual Conference and Congress 2010 is to be held in Cologne (Köln), Germany, st NEW Address as of 1 May 2010 17–21 October 2010. The venue is the Maritim Hotel Köln, WAZA Executive Office Heumarkt 20, D-50667 Köln, IUCN Conservation Centre situated on the banks Rue Mauverney 28 of the river Rhein. CH-1196 Gland Switzerland The early bird rate will be avail- Tel. +41 22 999 07 90 (WAZA Secretariat) able till 31st May 2010 . The link Fax +41 22 999 07 91 for registering is provided on the WAZA website.

The overall theme is Farewell Thomas Biodiversity is Life: the Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Thomas Althaus joined WAZA in 2006 Biodiversity Conservation. as conservation officer, after his retire- Contributions are sought ment from the Swiss Veterinary Office, especially for the following where he served as head of the CITES topics in relation to biodiversity Management Authority of Switzerland conservation: Education, for 20 years. Thomas chaired the so Partnerships, Conservation called WAZA “Berne Drafting Group”, Projects. consisting of regional representatives. © WAZA At the first meeting of this group in Thomas Althaus Deadline for submission of title April 2006, he became very quickly by CPM. Thomas also contributed to and abstract to arrive at the WAZA involved into some quite important the conservation section of the WAZA secretariat is the 31st May 2010. WAZA issues. A number of substantial website and the virtual zoo. A form for the call for papers is documents and statements were de- WAZA thanks Thomas for his hard provided on WAZA’s website for veloped by this group, that were sub- work and wishes all the best for his download, www.waza.org. sequently submitted and adopted by deserved retirement. WAZA Annual Conferences. Guidelines for improving sub-standard zoos and the “Assessment Tool”, a check-list for improving sub-standard zoos are good examples. As International Studbook Coordinator Thomas developed a structure and a working system that allows to manage the ISB administration efficiently and smoothly. This time consuming endeavour was done in cooperation with Fiona Fisken (IZY) and Laurie Bingaman Lackey from ISIS and guided by Dave Morgan of CPM. At the last WAZA Annual Conference in St. Louis, the revised “Rules and Regulations for ISBs” were adopted WAZA news 2/10 Membership 25

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Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, WI, USA

• Sponsors: Charles Wickenhauser, Milwaukee Zoo and Mark Reed, Sedgwick County Zoo • Founded: 1911 • Mission: The Henry Vilas Zoo and Friends of the Zoo are committed to Strength- ening the Bond of its visitors with the natural world and the animal kingdom. • Area: 30 acres, all developed (12.1405 ha) • Collection Mammals: 41 species and 168 specimens Birds: 36 species and 82 specimens Reptiles: 29 species and 45 specimens Amphibians: 12 species and 223 specimens Fishes: 19 species and 81 specimens Invertebrates: 5 species and 140 specimens • Staff: 20 permanent and 4 temporary • Visitors: 707,100 (free entrance) • Owned by: Dane County, Madison, WI Wisconsin Municipality • Director: James Hubing • Address: 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI, USA • Memberships: Accredited member, Association Henry Vilas Zoo, founded in 1911, Carousel, Train & Children’s Adven- of Zoos & Aquariums | Consortium open every day of the year, 9.30 AM– ture Play Area. Henry Vilas Zoo is of Great Lake Zoos & Aquariums | 5.00 PM, free admission and parking, a leader in the Conservation of highly Conservation Animal Health is home to 739 animals. Located on endangered amphibians, partnering Consortium the shore of Lake Wingra the Zoo has with and supporting the Costa Rican • Conservation: added the following new exhibits/ Amphibian Research Center. Over Henry Vilas Zoo is committed to features sin 2002: Tropical Rain For- 50,000 visitors participate in Conser- conservation, preservation of spe- est Aviary, North American Prairie, vation Education Programs annually. cies and teaching children and fami- Conservation Education Pavilion, En- Over 700,000 visitors enjoyed Henry lies of the Zoo to be good stewards dangered Amphibian Exhibits, Rep- Vilas Zoo in 2009. of the earth and all its creatures. lica Wetland & Conservation Learning This commitment is on local, na- Garden, Children’s Zoo, Conservation www.vilaszoo.org tional and international levels. 26 Membership WAZA news 2/10

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Dallas Zoo and Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA

• Sponsors: Mark Reed, Sedgwick County Zoo and Rick Barongi, Houston Zoo • Founded: 1888 • Mission: To Inspire Conservation of Wildlife and Wild Places through Amazing Programs and Entertaining Animal Experiences • Area: 110 acres (44.5154 ha) • Collection Mammals: 76 species and 302 specimens Birds: 155 species and 770 specimens Reptiles: 155 species and 572 specimens © Dallas Zoo Amphibians: 41 species and The main Zoo entry. 375 specimens Fishes: 42 species and 1134 specimens Conservation and research mission: Invertebrates: 61 species and “From knowledge to understanding”, 9644 specimens long term conservation and manage- • Staff: ment of species in captivity, as well 245 permanent and 35 temporary as in the wild, is one of the primary • Visitors: missions of the Dallas Zoo and The paying: 683,000 in the zoo and Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park. We fulfil 154,000 in aquarium; free entrance this mission through our strong com- 52,000 in the zoo and 11,000 in mitment to a sustained and compre- aquarium hensive conservation and research • Owned by: program that supports both basic and City of Dallas, operated by applied research in the field and in Dallas Zoo Mgmt. Inc. captivity. • Director: Gregg Hudson • Address: The Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, (established in 1888) in Texas, with 75203 Dallas, TX, USA a 110-acre park, over 2,000 animals, • Membership: and an education department that Association of Zoos & Aquariums offers fascinating, fun programs for (AZA) all ages. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Dallas Zoo and Aquarium at Fair Park work tiredlessly everyday to full- -fill its mission to inspire conservation of wildlife and wildplaces through amazing programs and entertaining © Dallas Zoo animal experiences. Penguin exhibit.

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Akron Zoological Park in Akron, OH, USA

• Sponsors: Mark Reed, Sedgwick County Zoo and Jeffrey Bonner, Saint Louis Zoo • Founded: 1950 • Mission: As conservators of wildlife, we exist to provide a dynamic, financially responsible, guest -centered animal experience that is energized by innovation and fun. • Area: 52 acres (21.0436 ha) • Collection Mammals: 36 species and 851 specimens Birds: 52 species and 225 specimens © Akron Zoo Penguin point. Reptiles: 29 species and 61 specimens Amphibians: 5 species and 20 specimens Fishes: 27 species and 462 specimens Invertebrates: 32 species and nel, Akron Zoo is a partner in conser- 3301 specimens vation programs worldwide, a proud • Staff: anchor to the Akron community and 103 permanent and 51 temporary a community leader in conservation • Visitors: education. Akron Zoo specializes in 47% paying and 53% free entrance an up -close and intimate experience • Owned by: for guests where fond family memo- City of Akron owns the land ries continue to build a love of nature (zoo leases) and buildings. Akron and wildlife. Zoo owns the contents. The Zoo leases approximately 15 acres from Exhibit features include: the Akron Metropolitan Housing • Legends of the Wild, a 16 animal Authority. exhibit adventure housing jaguars, © Akron Zoo On grounds education display. • Director: L. Patricia Simmons capybara, condor, Snow leopards, • Address: Tahr, lemurs and bats. 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, • Penguin Point featuring Humbolt OH, 44307-2199, USA penguins. • Membership: • Komodo Kingdom Environmental Association of Zoos & Aquariums Education Center (LEED certified), (AZA) the Zoo’s education classroom facility, as well as featuring Komodo Akron Zoo, located in culturally rich dragons and housing a food court Northeast Ohio, was established and Jellyfish exhibit. in 1952 as the Akron Children’s Zoo. • Tiger Valley featuring Sumatran First accredited by the Association tigers and Sloth bears. of Zoos & Aquariums in 1989, Akron • Various other facilities including Zoo has grown to over 35 developed a zoo hospital, zoo gardens, farm- acres of 52 total acres. Housing over land petting area and an aviary. 4,954 individuals, and employing 103 full time and 51 part time person- www.akronzoo.org 28 Membership WAZA news 2/10

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Kids Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Sponsors: Michael Maunder, Al Ain Zoo, UAE and Mohammad Ali Reza Khan, Dubai Zoo, UAE • Founded: 2008 • Mission: Our main objective is to educate young children about how to look after animals by interacting, feeding and communicating with the animals. • Area: 5 hectares • Collection Mammals: 58 species and 166 specimens Birds: 45 species and 227 specimens Reptiles: 11 species and 31 specimens Fishes: 25 species and 78 specimens • Staff: 26 permanent © Abu Dhabi Kidspark • Visitors: Direct interaction 15,000 monthly with animals. (Free entrance for the disabled) • Owned by: Private Owner • Director: Mark Preston Wright • Address: Al Bahia Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates © Abu Dhabi Kidspark Kids Park opened on the 11th of Planting exercise with November 2008. The park is built on school kids. a private owner’s farm and is approximately 25 km from Abu-Dhabi. The park started as a small petting park, but after 2 months of opening, we In 2010, a new project was started The park is in the process of con- realized that the park was too small called “My Plant/Kids Farm” where structing a reptile house to accom- and a Bird Park was built. Our main schools participate in planting modate many species from Malaysia objective is to educate young children vegetables. This is mainly for grade and Asia. A South Americana small about how to look after animals by 1–6 groups. March 2010 a new sec- oceanarium is also in the process of interacting, feeding and commu- tion was opened and one week of being constructed and is due to open nicating with the animals. Schools free entry for the public was given at the end of July 2010. A Chimpan- in the near-by city come on regular in recognition to say thank you for zee exhibit is also planned and under visits and are given simple, informal the public’s support. This new sec- construction. lectures on smaller animals. tion consist of Amur Tigers, Lions, Cheetas, Brown Bear, Sevals, Asian The park receives good support from Leopard, Striped Hyena and many the Al-Ain and Dubai zoos. different species of goats and sheep. www.kidsparkuae.com WAZA news 2/10 Membership 29

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Al Bustan Zoological Centre, UAE

• Sponsors: Fred Launay, Al Ain Zoo, UAE and Mohammad Ali Reza Khan, Dubai Zoo, UAE • Founded: 1995 • Mission: To contribute to the conservation of endangered species. • Vision: Breeding, promoting environmental awareness, cooperating with other institutions and providing the best © Willi Labuschagne possible husbandry and welfare for Entrance. the animals in our collection. • Statement: The Management of the Al Bustan © Willi Labuschagne Zoological Center subscribes to the Nubian ibex exhibit. fact that species can only be saved through global cooperation. This, among others, is achieved through International Studbooks and the Al Bustan Zoological Center is an active supporter where it applies to our collection: Scimitar horned oryx (Oryx dammah), Dama Gazelle (Ga- zella dama ruficollis), Nyala (Trage- laphus angasi), Bongo (Tragelaphus euceryceros), ESB Red handed tamarins (Saguinus midas), Golden The Al Bustan Zoological Center is in seven years. Other noteworthy mantled Tamarin (Saguinus fuscicol- a privately owned Zoo in the Sharjah cases include clouded leopard, ger- lis lagonotus), Red bellied tamarins Emirates approximately 40 kilometre enuk, Arabian oryx, addax, Nubian (Saguinus labiatus) from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ibex, mhorr gazelle, bongos, crowned • Area: 20 ha The Center is not open to the public pigeon and various curassow species. • Collection but visitors are allowed by prior ar- Mammals: 59 species and rangement. A full time construction team is re- 647 specimens sponsible for the continuous improve- Birds: 53 species and 265 specimens It has a staff of 50 who reports to ment of exhibits and creating new • Staff: 50 permanent a qualified Manager. Animal health ones. The Management subscribes to • Owned by: issues are taken care of by a full time the principle of exhibiting animals in His Excellency Mr Abdul Jaleel Veterinary Technician and a Veterinar- enclosures simulating, as far as pos- Abdul Rehman Al Blouki ian “on call”. sible, their natural environment, with • Director: Mr Meyer De Kock as little visually obstructive barriers as • Address: The animal inventory includes 112 possible and conforming to environ- P. O. Box.12964, Al Dhaid, species (53 birds, 59 mammals). mental enrichment programmes. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Many of these are listed in the World Considering the high temperatures in • Membership: Conservation Union (IUCN). Excel- summer, all night rooms are tempera- International Species Information lent breeding successes have been ture controlled for the comfort of the System (ISIS) | South East Asian Zoo achieved among others 40 cheetahs animals. Association (SEAZA) 30 Membership WAZA news 2/10

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G. K. Airfreight Service GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany

• Sponsors: Zoologischer Garten, Frankfurt and Allwetterzoo Münster, Münster • Founded: 1968 • Our Vision: To be the premier worldwide Animal Zoo forwarder for all Zoos worldwide • Our Mission: To provide a high quality transport service to our customers and their valuable animals. To provide the best and least stressful and comfortable transportation for live animals. Our purpose is the individual workmanship for each animal. • We speak: German, English, French, Spanish, Croatian • General Managers: Kay Wissenbach, Faruk Berberovic • Address: G.K. Airfreight Service GmbH Cargo City Nord – Tor 26 Gebäude 458 60549 Frankfurt/M., Germany fon: +49 69 69 71 254 0 fax: +49 69 69 71 254 25 G. K. Airfreight Services We arrange worldwide animal [email protected] • Export from Europe transports for all animal species from • Import to Europe and Transit a small box with mice to a complete through Europe in Cooperation with Boeing 747 Cargo full of elephants. our worldwide partners • Pick up and delivery Our best trained and friendly team • Road and Air transportations all is working together with all main over the world airlines and we have professional • Building special crates according to partners all over the Globe. the IATA regulations for all animal species Our special vehicles and our certified • Charter service drivers will provide a safe and com- • Boarding and Emergency Service fortable journey to the airport or on • World wide zoo transport the animals road transportation.

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Membership New Directors Application Nominated as corporate member • Dr Andreas Knieriem replaces Dr Henning Wiesner at The Portico Group, Inc., USA Munich Zoo, Hellabrunn • Mr Kenjiro Nagase replaces • Sponsors: Dr Minoru Miyashita at Osaka Craig Piper, Denver Zoo and Scott Municipal Tennoji Zoological Barton, Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Gardens as of March 2010 • Founded: 1984 • Prof Jukka Salo replaces • Mission: Mr Seppo Turunen at Helsinki Zoo The Portico Group is a design firm as of February 2010 creating opportunities to connect people with nature and culture in meaningful ways. New WAZA Members • Membership: AZA • Director: Keith R. McClintock • Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, USA | • Address: Portico Inc. (The Portico as institutional member Group), 1500 4th Ave., 3rd floor, This work includes: • Dynasty Marine Associates | Seattle, WA 98101, USA • Zoos and aquaria Florida, USA | as corporate member • Public gardens • Petr Fejk (formerly at Prague Zoo) As an interdisciplinary firm, The Por- • Museums and visitor centers Seppo Turunen tico Group capitalizes on the inspira- • Parks and recreation (formerly at Helsinki Zoo) tion found in collaboration. Our work Henning Wiesner expresses our place-based approach Our practice merges the disciplines (formerly at Munich Zoo) to design, which is linked to the of architecture, landscape architec- as life members physical, environmental and cultural ture, and interpretive design. Provid- characteristics of the project loca- ing master planning, programming, tion. The Portico Group specializes in design and construction observation WAZA Membership projects that infuse meaning into the to mission-driven clients around the as of 31st March 2010 relationship between the built and world, The Portico Group was founded natural environments. in Seattle, Washington and is currently Associations 24 celebrating 25 years of design. Institutions 249 Affiliates 13 www.porticogroup.com Corporates 7 Life and Honorary members 95 ?????? © The Portico Group 32 Membership WAZA news 2/10

Achim Winkler – Zoo Duisburg | Susie Ellis – International Rhino Foundation Obituary Reinhard Frese (1943–2010) in Memoriam

Reinhard Frese, the former director tion of the zoo, which at the time Reinhard Frese was a clever manager of Zoo Duisburg from 1993 until 2006, still had a number of old-fashioned who excelled in gaining partners for passed away unexpectedly on 29th exhibits. the zoo to finance the many build- February in his hometown Berlin at In his 13 years as director of Zoo Duis- ing works. It was also during his time an age of only 67 years. Reinhard was burg, Reinhard Frese has completely that the animal adoption scheme was born in 1943 in Wuppertal. He studied changed the appearance of the zoo, established, which generates notable marine biology at the University of with the opening of new exhibits on funds to further develop the zoo. Kiel, where he was involved in the an almost annual basis, including the Reinhard Frese’s focus was not only construction of the Kiel Aquarium, tropical hall Rio Negro for Amazon directed towards the animals, but he of which he was the acting direc- river dolphins, the spacious exhibit also concentrated on the wellbeing of tor until 1974. In the same year he Gorilla Bush for gorillas and De Brazza the visitors and on guiding them to- moved to Berlin to take on a position monkeys, the fossa exhibit for Mada- wards the modern thoughts of nature as curator at Zoo Berlin under the gascar’s largest predator, for which conservation. He built one of the larg- directorship of Prof Dr Heinz-Georg Zoo Duisburg is coordinating the In- est children playgrounds within the Klös. During the following 19 years at ternational Studbook, the new bridge region and established a service team Zoo Berlin Reinhard specialized in the over the motorway, which tradition- of young dedicated biology students technical parts of the work of a zoo ally divides the zoo into two halves, to educate the visitors on conserva- biologist. He always spoke of himself or the new zoo entrance with the in- tion matters. as not being a leading biologist, but he novative giraffe facility. Aside from the With Reinhard Fres’e death, the zoo was certainly leading in his technical building boom Reinhard will always be world has lost a highly esteemed understanding. The well kept techni- remembered for establishing koalas at colleague. He showed courage and cal infrastructure and the building Zoo Duisburg, which prior to this have assertiveness to fulfil his goals of works at Zoo Berlin are a proof of his never been kept on a permanent basis strengthening Zoo Duisburg’s position expertise. in central Europe, and which are now as one of the leading zoos in Germany. In 1993 Reinhard took over the direc- well established in several European One million visitors per year are a valid torship at Zoo Duisburg, as the suc- zoos following numerous breeding proof for his credits. cessor of the late Dr Wolfgang Gewalt. successes at Duisburg. In view of his open, friendly, and dip- One of his first tasks in 1995 was to Reinhard was a dedicated zoo man. lomatic style Reinhard Frese was well open Zoo Duisburg’s new dolphina- Rhinos were his passion. During his liked by his employees and his peers. rium, one of the most modern facilities time at Zoo Berlin he coordinated the He demonstrated great humaneness for bottle-nosed dolphins in Europe, International Studbook for the African and collegiality, and excelled through which was planned and designed by Rhinos, a task which he resumed after his general knowledge, his warm- his predecessor. Thereafter, Reinhard his retirement from Zoo Duisburg and hearted nature and his good sense of focussed his work on the moderniza- his subsequent return to Berlin, where humour. He will always be remem- he lived with his wife and daughter. bered as a good friend.

Jim Jackson in Memoriam

Jim Jackson, 63, who was instrumen- at Fossil Rim), whose proceeds are tal in developing Fossil Rim Wildlife used exclusively for conservation. Over Center, a 2,500 acre (1,000 ha) center the past decade, Jim made Panama for reproduction and research on en- his home, where his focus was on dangered species, died on March 13th community conservation. A friend at his home in Panama. Embodying and mentor to many, he touched his lifelong passion for species con- people across the globe in his efforts tion to friends, family, and colleagues. servation in zoos and nature, Jim was to include the human side of manage- In lieu of flowers, donations may a founding member of the Internation- ment into international endangered be made to the “Jim Jackson FRWC al Rhino Foundation, and served on species conservation, appreciating the Memorial Fund” and sent to Fossil the Conservation Breeding Specialist contributions of everyone with a love Rim Wildlife Center, 2155 County Road Group steering committee for many for wild species and wild place. We will 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043 USA. Cards years. Jim was a pioneer in for-profit miss Jim’s red sweaters, which always may be sent to Christine Jurzykowski enterprises, such as conservation made him easy to find in a crowd, his at PO Box 1796, Glen Rose, TX 76043, tourism facilities (like the Safari Camp dry sense of humor, and his dedica- USA. Membership WAZA news 2/10

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