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8 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

PAUL BOYLE, DEBBORAH LUKE AND CANDICE DORSEY

12 THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS Using Collective Impact Strategies to Drive Change in the Great Lakes ROGER GERMANN

18 THE ONE PLAN APPROACH With Apologies to Shakespeare ONNIE BYERS

22 TEAMWORK TO PRESERVE THE TREE TIGER OF THAILAND

BONNIE BREITBEIL AND JANINE L. BROWN

28 FROGWATCH USA™ Community and Partnership Building Through Citizen Science RACHEL GAUZA, SHELLY GROW, AND DEBBORAH LUKE

48 MAKING CONNECTIONS An East African Adventure TIM LEWTHWAITE

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6 CONSERVATION & RESEARCH

31 MEMBER NEWS

37 CONSERVATION SPOTLIGHT

40 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

41 BIRTHS & HATCHINGS

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59 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE COVER 63 MEMBER UPDATES CONNECT Editor Tim Lewthwaite traveled to Kenya where he visited Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage on the edge of Nairobi National Park with its heart-breaking collec- 65 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS tion of orphaned elephants and the Masai Mara where he encountered many elephants grazing in peace. To read more about Tim’s safari, read Making Connections on page 48 67 CALENDAR of this issue of CONNECT.

AFRICAN ELEPHANT © TIM LEWTHWAITE 2 CONNECT March 2014 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

he challenges involved with conserving our global wildlife heritage and building sustain- president & able zoological populations are complex, and AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos have an Timportant role to play in solving them. The AZA community has a deep pool of talented professionals and state-of-the art animal programs, and we are growing the positive impact we already have on wild animals and wild habitats with strategic partnerships, both in the United States and around the world.

Building and maintaining relationships with a wide array of partners is increasingly critical in order to achieve conservation and population sustainability goals. Partners currently include federal, state, and local government; community-based conservation groups; other regional zoological associations; a wide array of NGOs; for-profit companies and advertisers; organizations with shared goals; and, of course, our guests.

Relationships with conservation agencies, NGOs, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and other regional zoological associations will be crucial if we are to save many endangered species. An example of how the AZA community is working with other regional associations is by participating in collaborative working meetings such as the first inter-regional Joint Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) Chair meeting being hosted in the Netherlands this June. Meetings like this can be powerful tools to facilitate a global approach to species conservation and population sustainability. Inter- regional and global population management programs, including International Studbooks and the recently launched ceo WAZA Global Species Management Plans, help streamline this process.

The value of partnerships has long been recognized: forming strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations increases the strength and effectiveness of our individual efforts toward common goals. The 96 Elephants Campaign, spearheaded by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), is a compelling example of what can be achieved when institutions come together in service of a common cause. With more than 100 AZA-accredited institutions now partnering with WCS on this initiative, including many without elephants at their facility, the campaign to bring an end to the elephant poaching crisis is gaining real momentum. If your institution hasn’t already explored joining, I encourage you to do so.

The partnerships that AZA and AZA-accredited institutions have established build efficiencies and increase the impact of our combined actions. Working with other organizations also grows credibility and recognition of the important conservation and sustainability work to which we are all committed.

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AZA STAFF AZA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONNECT STAFF 2013 - 2013 Tim Lewthwaite, Editor OFFICERS Lisa Cadigan, Designer, Cadigan Creative CONNECT EDITORIAL BOARD CHAIR Melinda Arnold, Dickerson Park Zoo Jackie Ogden, PhD Martha Fischer, Saint Louis Zoo Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment,

staff Julie Larsen-Maher, Wildlife Conservation Society Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tim Lewthwaite, AZA Publications Manager Ph: (407) 938-2831, E-mail: [email protected] Kristin L. Vehrs, AZA Executive Director CHAIR ELECT AZA STAFF Dennis E. Pate Jim Maddy, President & CEO Executive Director and CEO, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Kristin L. Vehrs, Executive Director Ph: (402) 738-2014, E-mail: [email protected] Paul Boyle, PhD, Senior Vice President of Conservation & Education VICE CHAIR Jill Nicoll, Chief Operating Officer Steve Burns Director, Zoo Boise Debborah Luke, PhD, Vice President of Ph: (208) 384-4125, x203, E-mail: Conservation & Science [email protected] board & Denny Lewis, Vice President Accreditation Programs PAST CHAIR Jennifer Keaton, Vice President, Congressional Affairs Tom Schmid Steve Olson, Vice President Federal Relations President and CEO, Texas State Aquarium Phil Wagner, Senior Vice President of Finance Ph: (361) 881-1242, E-mail: [email protected] Candice Dorsey, PhD, Director, Animal Programs DIRECTORS Jeff Dow, Director of Sales & Marketing Jim Breheny Jennifer DiNenna, Manager, Accreditation Executive Vice President and General Director, Zoos and Aquarium Jennifer Fields, Communications Coordinator Jonathan Little Cohen Director of the Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society Allegra Formento, Marketing Assistant Ph: (718) 220-5101, E-mail: [email protected] Rachel Gauza, Citizen Science Program Specialist Lynn B. Clements Rebecca Greenberg, Program Assistant, Conservation Director, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center & Science Ph: (757) 385-0241, E-mail: [email protected] Shelly Grow, Director, Conservation Programs Jim Hekkers Melissa Howerton, Vice President, Conferences & Membership Managing Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium Tim Lewthwaite, Publications & Brand Manager Ph: (831) 647-6825, E-mail: [email protected] Nette Pletcher, Director of Conservation Education Gregg Hudson Barbara Pueschel, Board & Committees Liaison Executive Director and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer, Dallas Zoo Management, Inc. Nancy Ramos, Receptionist Ph: (469) 554-7510, E-mail: [email protected] Amy Rutherford, Professional Development Program Manager Ana Maria Sanchez, Controller Dennis W. Kelly Barbara Skewes, Manager, Member Information Services Director, Smithsonian National Zoological Park Sarah Sullivan, Manager, Digital Media Ph: (202) 633-4442, E-mail: [email protected] Gina Velosky, Manager, Business Development & Marketing Kevin Mills Cheryl Wallen, Meeting Planner President and CEO, South Carolina Aquarium Ph: (843) 579-8555, E-mail: [email protected] Association of Zoos & Aquariums Amos Morris 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 710 Zoo Director, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden Silver Spring, MD 20910 Ph: (812) 435-6143 x401, E-mail: [email protected] 301-562-0777 (phone); 301-562-0888 (fax); Douglas G. Myers www.aza.org President and CEO, San Diego Zoo Global Ph: (619) 557-3999, E-mail: [email protected] John T. Walczak Director, Louisville Zoological Garden Ph: (502) 238-5335, E-mail: [email protected] 4 Need To Re-dress Your Nest? s? Contact the Nets Unlimited team to help make your e thi it lik budget dollars go further during these difficult hib economic times. We offer a wide range of materials & n Ex ave a installation options to spruce up your existing facility. H We specialize in exhibits, pedestrian paths, children’s play areas, bridges and animal enrichment products. Let us help you quickly convert your old, dull, and worn exhibit into something Vibrant and exciting. Regardless of your budget, contact us today to see what we can do for your zoo.

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VISITOR EFFECTS ON ANIMALS behavioral differences for goats and pigs HUMANS AND BAD NEWS AT A PETTING ZOO between when visitors were not present or Bad or undesirable news is not readily in- This study examined the relationship be- when grooming was allowed. Visitor den- corporated into beliefs and actions but tween visitor presence/absence, visitor sity was inversely related to the frequency positive (desirable) news related to future density and direct interactions between of and tolerance duration for goats but not actions or experiences is often readily visitors and animals (grooming) at a Petting for pigs. While the study emphasizes the incorporated. It is well known that de- Zoo in Scotland. Visitor encounters with need to consider species differences, gener- spite detailed warnings, adolescents are llamas, pot-bellied pigs, and mixed-breed ally it provides evidence that visitors do not particularly prone to risk taking because goats took place in a large paddock through have an extensive impact on these animals’ they often fail to incorporate those warn- which visitors walk. There were no be- behavior and may not decrease their wel- ings into their belief and decision mak- havioral differences with or without visi- fare. Additionally, it also suggests that the ing processes. This study examined how tors for llamas and goats but pigs spent opportunity to interact with people may positive and negative information is used less time with other pigs, showed less ag- not be in itself enriching for the animals. as a function of age. Participants were gression with other pigs, and spent less FARRAND, A, HOSEY, G, BUCHANAN-SMITH, recruited online through the University time sitting when visitors were present. HM. 2013. The visitor effect in petting College website and the Science Museum in All three species interacted or had contact zoo-housed animals: aversive or enrich- London. There was no correlation between with visitors (4-12 per cent of observations) ing? Applied Animal Behavior Science pre- age and incorporation of desirable infor- and avoidance or aggression was seen in publication online. Correspondence to: mation into beliefs and actions. However, less than one per cent of observations. All [email protected]. there was a positive relationship between three species showed increased interac- age and learning from bad news. Younger tion/contact with visitors as a function individuals did not perceive themselves as of increasing visitor density. During the immune, less vulnerable, nor are they more grooming phase of the study there were no optimistic. Rather, when confronted with

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CHWARZKOPF , AK. 2013. , BA, S ROCKENBERGER OODMAN 673. Correspondence to: [email protected]. K preferentially selected the rock habi- preferentially selected indi- incubated warm conversely, tat; forest/leafviduals selected the litter These results emphasize that habitat. about sex beyond traditional concerns zoos and aquariums determination, care when select- must exercise great because temperatures ing incubation and behav- a wide range of ecological affected by the in- ioral traits may be environment. cubation G Phenotypic integration in response to Phenotypic integration environment adaptively incubation choice in a tropical influences habitat lizard. American Naturalist 182: 666- , S, RÄGER , A, B ) were ) were 16:755-764. Correspondence , R. Means-end 2013. com- ANKER RASHENINNOKOVA Carlia longipes emphasize the need to neither over nor to neither over emphasize the need the abilities of parrots underestimate This per- complex problems. to solve edu- could be of value for both spective and design demonstrations cational particularly of animal care programs, enrichment. K prehension in four parrot species: ex- Animal plained by social complexity. Cognition to: [email protected]. INCUBATION INCUBATION TEMPERATURES, AND MORPHOLOGY, IN LIZARDS PERFORMANCE tem- incubation known that It is well can determine sex in many peratures reptiles. This study examined the impact of incubation on mor- temperature performance phology, Gravid and behavior. female tropical skinks ( collected in northeast- ern Australia from two each with habitats, a different nest tem- profile: forest/ perature leaf litter (28.5° C) and rocky outcrop (23.5° C). Clutch size for this one of species is two, ran- each was allocated domly to an incubation mim- that temperature icked nests from warm/ forest or cool/rocky of Regardless habitats. from hatchlings origin, were cool temperatures longer, heavier, larger, and had longer limbs faster and and were better climbers. When a choice, cool given individuals incubated W , LARKE , S, , N, S C LAKEMORE ARRETT , C, G , RB, B , T. 2013. Human develop- , T. OTTO OUTSIANA HAROT RC, L ment of the ability to learn from bad news. PNAS 110: 16396-16401. Correspondence to: [email protected]. This study examined cognitive skills This study examined cognitive among four species of parrots: spectacled parrotlets, green-winged ma- caws, sulphur-crested and cockatoos, tests involving rainbow lorikeets. Five pulling string to gain a food reward as- used to tease apart several were pects of cognition. The basic hypoth- performance cognitive that eses were to either ecology would be related pull- The tests were or phylogeny. ing 1) a single string dangling from a branch, 2) one of two strings dangling from a branch, 3) crossed dangling strings with reward hanging below the ‘wrong’ string, 4) long string reachable from another perch or the ground, and 5) two strings, one broken, each with a reward. There was substantial varia- species but tion within and between only spectacled parrotlets performed no indica- on all tests; there were well or ecology were phylogeny tions that these cognitive to the solving related The complexity. social tests, but rather complexity of these tasks coupled with in success at interspecific variation accomplishing the full range of tasks PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEM SOLVING PARROTS BY undesirable information they seem to undesirable information their beliefs in a random man- update could lead to inaccurate which ner, this study focused beliefs. Although and social out- on physical danger the results comes could be different, into how zoos offer important insights in- undesirable and aquariums deliver on topics such as climate formation and/or change, species conservation extinction, and preservation, habitat actions. ‘green’ M S he AZA Annual Report on Conservation Science (ARCS) illus- STRATEGIC trates the extensive ways in which AZA-accredited zoos and Taquariums and certified-related facilities directly contribute to global field conservation of animals and habitats (www.aza. PARTNERSHIPS org/annual-report-on-conservation-and-science/). In 2012 alone, AZA member institutions spent approximately $160 million on more AZA-accredited Zoos & Aquariums than 2,700 projects located in their own regions, throughout the United States, and globally in more than 115 countries. Many of these projects are conducted in collaboration with governmental oos and aquariums accredited agencies and non-government organizations to achieve conservation objectives effectively. In September 2014, the ARCS will also Zby the Association of Zoos and provide a detailed summary of the education programs, mission- Aquariums (AZA) serve as conserva- based research, and sustainable business practice efforts of AZA- tion centers that are concerned about accredited zoos and aquariums and their partners. ecosystem health, take responsibility The partnerships both AZA and AZA members have established for species survival, and contribute to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation action, while reducing duplication of effort and dilution of financial re- research, conservation, and education. sources. These partnerships also increase economies of scale, both AZA institutions serve a vital role in with respect to achieving project goals more robustly and allowing maintaining our planet’s diverse wildlife limited resources to achieve greater impact. Working with well- and natural habitats while engaging the respected partners strengthens credibility and amplifies recognition. Of particular importance, working with other organizations public to appreciate and participate in provides mechanisms to enhance the connection of zoological conservation. populations to wild populations. AZAAZA Forms New Partnership with the IUCN SSpeciespe Survival Commission AZA continues to develop strategic partnerships with or- ganizationsganiz focused on saving species, and recently signed a MemorandumMe of Understanding (MOU) with the Species SurvivalSurv Commission (SSC), part of the International Union forfor theth Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Today,T IUCN is the largest professional conservation networknetw with over 1,200 member organizations, including governmentalgov and non-government organizations, and almostalm 12,000 voluntary scientists and experts grouped in sixs Commissions in 160 countries. Of key importance, IUCN’sIUC SSC is composed of Taxon Specialist Groups (SGs), DisciplinaryDis Specialist Groups (e.g. the Conservation BreedingBre SG), Task Forces (e.g. biodiversity), Sub- CCommitteeso (e.g. the Red List Committee), and Red List AuAuthorities (e.g. Project Seahorse). IUCN’s SSC and AZA share common goals related didirectly to the conservation of wildlife and wild habi- tatats. Our partnership is a direct response to the fact ththat so many animal species are currently threatened aand collaborative conservation action is required to ad- ddress rising human impacts on wildlife and critically iimportant habitats. AZA and the SSC have agreed to partnerp around our collectively unique capabilities to addressa species-oriented wildlife conservation issues anda needs. This collaboration will increase capacity and action toward building the long-term sustainability of wildlife species under the One Plan approach (see article in this issue by Byers, et al.). One Plan is integrated species conservation planning that consid- ers all populations of the species, inside and outside their natural range, under all conditions of manage-

8 CONNECT March 2014 ment, engaging all responsible parties and all available resources Specialist Group to strengthen efforts to integrate captive from the very start of a species conservation planning initiative1. population management planning and expertise into field con- AZA fully supports the One Plan approach, which focuses across servation efforts as defined by the One Plan approach. the spectrum of management, from professionally maintained Strategic Partnerships with other Zoo and wildlife populations within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to on-the-ground wildlife conservation action for protecting the Aquarium Associations and WAZA same species in the wild. By applying the One Plan approach, the For reasons similar to those that make a partnership with IUCN’s AZA community can provide valuable information and services SSC compelling, AZA has signed additional MOUs with the to governments and non-governmental organizations, scientists, European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Zoo land managers, decision-makers, and the public to facilitate con- and Aquarium Association of Australasia (ZAA-Australasia). servation outcomes. At the same time, use of the One Plan ap- EAZA is working to facilitate co-operation within the European proach ensures that AZA’s planning and programs are informed by zoo and aquarium community with the aims of furthering its pro- and integrated with those for all other populations of the species. fessional quality in keeping animals and presenting them for the The primary purpose for forming a partnership with the IUCN education of the public and contributing to scientific research and Species Survival Commission is to foster close working relation- the conservation of global biodiversity. EAZA represents and links ships between the scientists who make up the SSC’s Specialist 345 member institutions in 41 countries serving more than 140 Groups and AZA’s community of Animal Program Leaders, con- million people each year. In September 2013, AZA, in partnership servationists and scientists. Some initial areas of collaboration with EAZA, launched the Pole to Pole Campaign (www.poletopole- will include work: campaign.org). This joint effort maximizes the reach to the more • To further collaborations between SSC’s Specialist Groups and than 300 million annual AZA and EAZA zoo and aquarium visitors AZA’s TAGs and SSPs. to communicate climate change impacts on wildlife and inspire people to take action to reduce these impacts. • To include the IUCN Red List status of species on zoo and ZAA- Australasia represents and links 91 member organizations aquarium signage, as appropriate, thereby furthering a com- in Australasia and engages with more than 17 million people each mon language about threatened species (see: www.iucnredlist. year. Similarly, the ZAA’s goals include building sustainable popu- org). lations of threatened species both in zoological institutions and in • To assist AZA member institutions in developing cooperative the wild. AZA, EAZA, and ZAA-Australasia have determined that conservation projects. collaboration will enhance achievement of their common, conser- • To collaborate with IUCN SSC’s Conservation Breeding vation and population management goals. This is especially so CONTINUED, PAGE 10

By Dr. Paul Boyle, Dr. Debborah Luke and Dr. CandiceMarchMarch Dorsey 2014 CONNECTCONNECT 9 because each of the partners is already working with its member plementing plans for building sustainable populations both in institutions to provide services and to foster cooperation toward zoological institutions and in the wild. The ultimate goal is to furthering high standards of animal care and welfare, wildlife maintain species with the greatest possible gene diversity (>90 per conservation, research, and public education, ultimately toward cent) for a rolling time horizon of greater than 100 years. Of key engaging these institutions and their large public audiences in importance, these MOUs will complement and support the ongo- becoming involved in the conservation of global biodiversity. ing work that each of the respective regional associations is doing Further, AZA, EAZA, and ZAA-Australasia are working to with the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA) and ensure that accredited zoos and aquariums have robust animal WAZA’s Committee for Population Management (CPM).2 Working populations for public educational presentations for the long-term together can facilitate more direct connections between zoological future. To achieve this outcome, each association is engaged in populations and their wild counterparts including reintroductions parallel, long-term efforts to build the sustainability of the wildlife when appropriate. populations that are the basis for the public, educational, zoologi- AZA, EAZA, and ZAA-Australasia recognize each other’s cal exhibits of their member institutions. unique capabilities in: animal care and welfare, wildlife conserva- In particular, the strategic partnerships between AZA, EAZA, tion, scientific research, animal breeding, long-term maintenance and ZAA-Australasia has a primary goal of developing and im- of wild animal populations, public informal science and environmental education, audience engagement, and thet provision of high quality member services. As References: partners,p AZA, EAZA, and ZAA-Australasia also recognizer that working closely together on species 1. The One Plan approach was originally defined by IUCN’s Conservation sustainabilitys projects can significantly benefit the Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) see: www.CBSG.org and: Byers, O., C. Lees, conservationc of global wildlife biodiversity. J. Wilcken, and C. Schwitzer. 2013. The One Plan Approach: The Philosophy and Implementation of CBSG’s Approach to Integrated Species Conservation PAUL BOYLE, PHD, IS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Planning.WAZA Magazine. Pp. 25. Vol. 14/2013. CONSERVATION & EDUCATION AT AZA 2. See, for example: WAZA Magazine. Volume 14 – 2013. Towards Integrated DEBBORAH LUKE, PHD, IS VICE PRESIDENT, Species Conservation. Edited by M. Gusset and G. Dick. ANIMAL CONSERVATION AT AZA

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March 2014 CONNECT 11 THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS Using Collective Impact Strategies to Drive Change in the Great Lakes

12 CONNECT March 2014 he notion of collaboration is not new to our industry. We have worked together to support Tone another in the best interest of the animals in our care and in the wild. Partnerships are critical to helping aquariums and zoos reach our conservation goals, to building global cooperation and to delivering on mission in a world where demonstrating our relevancy and impact has never been more important.

As we focus on the future, strong partnerships will be a key component to our success, however, we need to take these relationships further; leverage our combined resources more effectively; and create a greater level of inclusion that allows for bigger, more impactful ideas that will ensure our future. An emerging idea we’ve em- braced is the concept of collective impact. Collective impact occurs when organizations from different sectors come together to address a specific issue by establishing a common vision. Shedd Aquarium’s Great Lakes program is one such example. Through a basin-wide integrated approach of collaborations with over 40 governmental agencies, educational organizations, nonprof- its, corporations, science partners and other like-minded organizations from Illinois to New York to Toronto, we are collectively working to drive solutions for North America’s most essential natural resource. Here are a few examples of how collective impact strategies have worked for our Great Lakes program: •Shedd established an informal consortium of eight Great Lakes zoos, aquariums and museums. Created for basin-wide information sharing and public outreach focused on critical areas relevant to the health of the lakes, the partnership represents a diversity of people around the basin, both in the United States and Canada, who are now sharing resources, ideas, and creating thought leadership that reaches millions of people annually.

• Shedd researchers conduct impactful basin-wide field projects that inform management and policy strategies for the control and protection of Great Lakes fish populations through our collaborative work with 12 regional universities, researchers, government agencies and NGOs.

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Please direct questions about initiating a GSMP to your Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) Chair or the AZA Conservation & Science Department. Candice Dorsey, Ph.D. AZA Director, Animal Programs & Science WAZA CPM, Vice-Chair [email protected]

Resources: 1. WAZA Committee for Population Management. 2013. Resource Manual for Global Species Management Plans Working Draft.

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March 2014 CONNECT 17 THE ONE PLAN APPROACH With Apologies to Shakespeare

What's in a name? That which we call an integrated, inclusive, science-based species conservation planning process that includes all populations of the species regardless of where they are found By any other name would be as effective; So One Plan approach would, were it not One Plan approach call'd, Retain that dear perfection which it owes Without that title.

18 CONNECT March 2014 By Onnie Byers hat’s in a Name? The real value of zoos and aquariums to species conservation The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s can only be realized by working in collaboration with wild popula- W(IUCN) Conservation Breeding Specialist Group’s tion managers, and vice versa. Achieving conservation requires ef- (CBSG) approach to species conservation planning – integrated, fective planning which, in turn, requires integration and the opti- stakeholder inclusive and science-based – has been essentially the mal use of limited resources across the spectrum of management. same for almost 30 years. Our processes for collaborative develop- This sounds obvious but in fact species conservation planning has ment of management strategies and conservation actions by all traditionally followed two parallel but separate tracks. responsible parties to produce one, comprehensive conservation The zoo and aquarium community develops long-term goals for plan for a species is not a new concept, nor is it a concept unique ex-situ populations, sometimes without a clearly defined rationale to CBSG. Such integrated conservation efforts have led to several for maintaining the species, identification of the threats faced by well-known conservation successes, including golden lion tama- the species in the wild, or the opportunities for supporting wild rins in Brazil, Puerto Rican crested toads in the Caribbean, and populations. Meanwhile, field biologists, wildlife managers and Arabian oryx in the Middle East. Previous CBSG workshops for conservationists monitor wild populations, evaluate threats and species, such as the Okinawa rail, red-headed wood pigeon and develop conservation strategies and actions to conserve threatened black-footed ferret, developed integrated species conservation species in the wild. These processes often take place without suf- plans across an interactive wild ex-situ spectrum. Other examples ficient involvement from the international zoo community; inten- include African penguins, Tasmanian devils, and western pond sively managed populations are rarely considered as part of wider turtles in Washington State. metapopulations from the start, if at all. We coined the term One Plan approach in 2011 with the goal While each management plan strives for the viability of a of directing attention to the importance of integrated species particular population, too seldom are these plans developed to- conservation planning, and making this approach more common- gether to maximize the conservation benefits to the species. When place and effective. The results have been astounding. The World existence in the wild is threatened, populations of that species, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) focused an entire wherever they are, are of potential conservation value. A planning issue of its magazine on the topic (WAZA 2013) and made it the process that includes all populations of a species, inside and out- theme for its 2013 Annual Conference. The European Association side their natural range, would thus be a tremendous enhancement of Zoos and Aquaria’s (EAZA) 2014 conservation forum will have to species conservation. a One Plan theme, and this issue of the Association of Zoos and There is a wide array of threat mitigation options offered by Aquariums’ (AZA) magazine is themed on this concept. intensive population management. How these might promote Our community has known for quite some time that, as habitats conservation of the species in the wild should be considered at the are increasingly altered and wild populations impacted by human start of a planning process. Options include source populations, activities, a growing number of the world’s species depend on assurance populations, research populations, and head-start pro- continuing management for their survival. These species require grams. In turn, wild populations will boost the long-term viability conservation action, not only to avoid extinction but to achieve of ex-situ populations by supplying genetic founders. conservation as defined by WAZA (2005): “securing, for the long The Answer is Collaboration term, populations of species in natural ecosystems and habitats”, Population management across a continuum that bridges wild and and more specifically by Redford, et al. (2011): “maintaining mul- intensively managed conditions can serve as an important tool to tiple populations across the range of the species in representative bring species towards fully conserved status. The AZA community ecological settings, with replicate populations in each setting. is actively building links with the Species Survival Commission These populations should be self-sustaining, healthy, and geneti- (SSC) Specialist Groups and field conservation agencies. Its mem- cally robust – and therefore resilient to climate and other environ- bers are committed to making the captive community’s special- mental changes.” Scott, et al. (2010) stated that 84 per cent of the ized skills and valuable conservation resources available to their species listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act could be conservation colleagues. CBSG is placed at the interface between classified as “conservation reliant” and will require continuing, the zoo community and the global species conservation commu- species-specific interventions. nity and can help connect these critical players and facilitate an Zoos Play a Unique Role, Have a Unique improved contribution of the zoo community to successful species Responsibility conservation globally. In fact, this is the mission of CBSG’s newest We are all trying desperately to save species, and the definition of Regional Network, CBSG North America. conservation is, for the most part, agreed upon. What differs is the The CBSG stakeholder inclusive, participatory workshop pro- way in which various conservation partners can best contribute. cess is ideally suited to implementation of the One Plan approach. What is unique about the zoo and aquarium community is your In addition, the newly revised IUCN SSC Guidelines on the Use ability to hold and breed living things and to secure populations of Ex Situ Management for Species Conservation calls for just such from threats in the wild, while concurrent conservation activities an approach, and the SSC/Global Species Programme strategic battle these threats. This is a role that is increasingly essential as plan, which guides the work of CBSG and all other SSC Specialist a greater number of threatened species become in need of what Groups, includes the application of the One Plan approach over the only zoos and aquariums can offer – intensive management in in- next quadrennium. tensively protected areas. The captive spaces that we have must be CONTINUED, PAGE 20 used in support of conservation, and this is only going to happen if we truly do adopt a One Plan approach.

March 2014 CONNECT 19 The One Plan approach is a working model of how the benefits of conservation collaboration can be fully realized. The name One Plan approach has joined many efforts of integrated conservation and united them under the same title. The results will be integrated conservation plans that mobilize the full suite of skills and resources available to species in trouble, giving them a better chance at a future in the wild. We look forward to continuing One Plan approach collaborations with our AZA colleagues and others in the international conservation community.

ONNIE BYERS IS THE CHAIR OF THE IUCN’S CONSERVATION BREEDING SPECIALIST GROUP

References

Redford, K. H., Amato, G., Baillie, J., Beldomenico, P., Bennett, E. L., Clum, N., Cook, R., Fonseca, G., Hedges, S., Launay, F., Lieberman, S., Mace, G. M., Murayama, A., Putnam, A., Robinson, J. G., Rosenbaum, H., Sanderson, E. W., Stuart, S. N., Thomas, P. & Thorbjarnarson, J. (2011) What does it mean to successfully conserve a (vertebrate) species? BioScience 61: 39–48. Scott, J. M., Goble, D. D., Haines, A. M., Wiens, J. A. & Neel, M. C. (2010) Conservation-reliant species and the future of conservation. Conservation Letters 3: 91–97. WAZA (2013) Towards Integrated Species Conservation. WAZA Magazine. Vol 14. WAZA (2005) Building a Future for Wildlife: The World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy. Berne: WAZA.

RED PANDAS GO GLOBAL In October of 2012, the Red Panda Species Survival Plan® (SSP) had the honor of becoming a Global Species Management Plan (GMSP). Recommendations made at the first GSMP were for a six-year period (one red panda generation). While the SSP has been working with other regional programs over the last 20 years, the establishment of an official GSMP for the red panda has many advantages. The prime advantage is the facilitation of transfer of animals between the regional breeding programs. The SSP is the only region currently managing both sub-species of red pandas. Because of this, we will actively be both importing and exporting animals to strengthen both our regional population and our partner regions. Several transactions are already in the works. In addition, the red panda GSMP goals are to update/develop global husbandry and management guidelines; identify red pandas not in any of the accredited regional programs and bring them under the GSMP umbrella and tighten links with field conservation.

Currently the GSMP is supported by the following regional zoo associations: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in North America, Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in India, European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) in Europe, Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA), African Association of Zoos and Aquariums (PAAZAB) and Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA).

By working together as partners in a global effort, husbandry and management standards and experiences will be more easily shared leading to a better and more global approach to red panda management in the future. However, undoubtedly the most important result of this global recognition will be to raise the profile of the red panda which should promote its conservation both within zoos and in the wild.

20 CONNECT March 2014 March 2014 CONNECT 21 TEAMWORK TO PRESERVE THE TREE TIGER OF THAILAND

he clouded leopard (Neofelis nebu- Tlosa) may have been named for the cloud-shaped pattern of its coat, but it could easily have been referring to our nebulous understanding of this species. One thing is clear; this cat is going to take a team effort to ensure their survival, not only in their native habitat but also in zoological facilities world-wide.

The clouded leopard is listed as Vulnerable under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Redbook and Appendix I under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and Flora (CITES). It is estimated the population is less than 10,000 individuals with no single population contain- ing more than 1,000 cats, although in reality we really have no idea how many actually exist in nature. The population is declining due to the world’s fastest regional deforestation, as well as continued poaching for their coat and bones.

22 CONNECT March 2014 By Bonnie Breitbeil and Janine L. Brown he clouded leopard has been maintained in zoos since the clarify the best management practices; i.e., large, spacious enclo- early 1900s, but it was not until the late 1950s that the first sures, hand-rearing of offspring; improved diets; and tempera- Tsuccessful zoo births were documented. Consistent repro- ment assessments to aid the formation of breeding pairs. duction occurred throughout the 1970s with peak reproduction oc- The U.S. partners provide an on-the-ground project manager curring in the late 1980s. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums who works with Thai staff and oversees the daily operation of (AZA) Clouded Leopard Species Survival Plan® (SSP) was formed the breeding facility, including pairing recommendations and in 1988 and a breeding moratorium was put in place a few years introductions. To date the project has had three full-time project later to permit genetics analysis of the population, as inbreeding managers, and numerous employees from the U.S. partner zoos was a major concern. have traveled to Thailand to assist the CLC project. This effort has In 1998, the Clouded Leopard SSP was declared a research resulted in 46 surviving clouded leopard cubs born at the KKOZ population which loosened breeding management based solely on facility since 2002. genetics, and allowed for more focus on husbandry and behavioral In addition to the ex-situ work, the CLC has worked to gain a management of this species. Research projects included: test- better understanding of wild populations of clouded leopards. ing different assisted reproduction techniques; conducting fecal Partnering with Thailand’s Department of National Parks and local glucocorticoid studies to determine how captive management universities the CLC has supported the training of Thai staff to affected stress levels; and better understanding clouded leopard conduct field surveys to determine population density and distri- behavior and temperament. Mate aggression had been a reoccur- bution of carnivores in national forests. ring issue with males often injuring or killing females; therefore, In July 2013, prior to renegotiating an updated MOU, several U.S. studies to provide animal managers with better management partners traveled to Thailand to participate in a strategic planning techniques was important. This resulted in our understanding the workshop held at the KKOZ. Presentations included the progress importance of: pairing males and females at a young age, while and successes of the CLC over the last 11 years, current ex-situ still prepubertal and preferably before six months; the benefits population trends, future population projections and outlining of hand-rearing to produce calmer, better adapted cats; and how key issues pertaining to the future of the CLC. Over the three-day housing animals in tall enclosures reduces stress levels. workshop participants formed working groups to develop strate- In 2000, due in part to a lack of suitable genetic pairs, the SSP gies to accomplish several objectives. Goals included increas- reached a critical point when reproduction had all but ceased in ing the CLC population by adding spaces, improving habitats, the AZA population. It was during this time that the Nashville Zoo researching alternate pairing strategies and using science based and the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park (NZP) proposed tools and approaches; improving communication among consor- the development of an ex-situ breeding program within a range tium members (including further defining responsibilities and country. Thailand was the natural choice because there was a long financial obligations of partners); increasing capacity building for history of capacity building and collaboration between the NZP Thai staff; developing strategies to improve awareness of clouded and members of the Thailand Zoological Parks Organization (ZPO). leopards in Thailand and generating resources supportive of the In addition, the Thailand ZPO was interested in preserving the species in-situ and ex-situ. clouded leopard and collaborating with international colleagues. Bringing the partners together face-to-face allowed members The ZPO’s member organizations held the largest number of to further strengthen relationships, meet newer participants and clouded leopards in Southeast Asia, most of which were wild born encouraged others to become involved in this important work. It animals, and it was believed this would make an excellent founda- also demonstrated the value placed on the collaboration and af- tion for a Thailand zoo-based breeding program. forded the opportunity to show appreciation to consortium part- The Clouded Leopard Consortium (CLC) was then established ners for their hard work. At the conclusion of the second day, the in 2002, as a partnership among the Thailand ZPO, NZP, Nashville group visited the clouded leopard site for the unveiling of a plaque Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and the AZA Clouded dedicated posthumously to Dr. JoGayle Howard for her dedication Leopard SSP. The facilities at Khao Kheow Open Zoo (KKOZ) in to the project and her role in developing the CLC. Chonburi, Thailand were identified as the perfect place to develop Working together, the CLC has made significant progress to the breeding program and concentrate the cats held by ZPO mem- improve the management of clouded leopards. However, work ber facilities. is needed to ensure the maintenance of self-sustainable, viable A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed that year, ex-situ populations within the AZA SSP and Thailand. It is hoped formalizing the collaboration, defining the responsibilities and that through the work of the CLC, continued improvements will be financial obligations of each partner and outlining the goals and made to enhance zoo-based programs, as well as finding ways to objectives of the CLC. Research to further unlock the mysteries of protect and conserve the remaining clouded leopards in the wild. maintaining this unique cat and creating and maintaining a viable, self-sustaining population were among these goals. Offspring BONNIE BREITBEIL IS THE AZA CLOUDED LEOPARD SSP produced in the CLC were to be divided equally among the ZPO and COORDINATOR AND INTERNATIONAL STUDBOOK KEEPER U.S. partners and to date ten cats have been imported to the U.S. to augment the genetics of the SSP. JANINE L. BROWN IS A REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGIST This large number of cats held at one facility, the KKOZ, pro- AT THE CENTER FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL, vided researchers with a concentrated ex-situ population to further SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE

March 2014 CONNECT 23 24 CONNECT March 2014 TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION OF CHEETAHS IN ZOOS AND NATURE

The Cheetah Sustainability and Accessibility Program now is in place. It is a partnership involving the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Cheetah Species Survival Plan® (SSP) and institutions qualifying as ‘breeding centers’ for this charismatic ambassador for African wildlife. This initiative, led by the Conservation Centers for Species Survival (C2S2), also involves those AZA zoos committed long- term to the cheetah through exhibition, public awareness and ensuring its survival in nature. Beginning in January 2014, program participants will donate annually to the program with funding allocated to: 1) support cheetah field projects; 2) conduct high priority studies that can improve ex-situ management; and 3) offset a portion of production costs by breeding centers. In turn, participating institutions receive high priority attention during the cheetah master planning sessions that are held annually. Nine AZA facilities (including the six C2S2 institutions) now comprise a Breeding Centers Coalition that manages more than 120 prime breeding age cheetahs. The expectation is that the spacious and often ‘off-exhibit’ facilities at the centers will stimulate cheetah reproduction and help drive the North American population to sustainability.

The Program is led by an executive committee comprised of experienced managers representing C2S2 and the SSP, with advisors from the AZA office and Board. This committee’s main function is ensuring information sharing among the partners, especially with institutional program participants. The newly formed Breeding Centers Coalition operates with a nine member steering committee (one per institution) and meets monthly to discuss production and management issues, ranging from animal moves to addressing priorities in cheetah health, nutrition and reproduction.

Ten AZA institutions have committed to joining this innovative program (see box). Display institutions donate $5,000 annually, whereas those receiving a program cheetah contribute $20,000 in the first year followed by $5,000 per year thereafter. Financial holdings will be through the Columbus Zoo. AZA institutions interested in receiving more information about how to get involved, including a copy of the Terms of Agreement for program participation, should contact Robin Sawyer, C2S2 Program Officer (SawyerR@ si.edu) or visit the C2S2 website (www.conservationcenters.org). START DISCUSSIONS. INVITE COLLEAGUES. SHARE RESOURCES.

Inaugural MemberGET Institutions CONNECTED. of the Cheetah Sustainability and Accessibility Programi Brevard Zoo Houston Zoo Birmingham Zoo Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Philadelphia Zoo Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Smithsonian National Zoological Park Dallas Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society

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i As of 15 June 2013. For a complete list of member institutions, please visit: www.conservationcenters.org/conservation-research/cheetah-conservation/

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26 CONNECT March 2014 March 2014 CONNECT 27 FROGWATCH USA™ COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING THROUGH CITIZEN SCIENCE

28 CONNECT March 2014 By Rachel Gauza, Shelly Grow and Dr. Debborah Luke itizen science is a collaborative effort between “FrogWatch USA™ is an easy, enjoyable way for people who members of the public and professional scien- have an interest in amphibians and the environment to contribute Ctists to answer research questions and achieve real data that will help us better understand the status of frog and a common goal. The outcomes of such a wide- toad populations on a local, regional, and national level. Without reaching partnership include expanded opportunities citizen science programs like FrogWatch USA™, it would be im- for scientific data collection and access to scientific possible to collect the volume of valuable data needed for long- information for community members. No matter the term species monitoring programs,” shares Lou Perrotti, director scale of the project, citizen science creates inclusive of conservation programs at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Until Roger opportunities for participants to develop and explore Williams Park Zoo established a FrogWatch USA™ chapter in interests, expand knowledge, gain skills, connect with Rhode Island, “there was very little amphibian data available on other group members, and engage in an activity likely the breeding populations of frogs and toads around our state... the to have real-world outcomes. Generation of large- monitoring and data collected by our FrogWatch USA™ volunteers scale, long-term data sets with valuable scientific will now provide the information needed to help local conserva- applications is made possible with this united com- tionists and land managers keep tabs on local amphibian popula- munity of individuals. tions, allowing them to react to any declines or threats to these p0pulations more quickly.” The FrogWatch USA™ Citizen Science program, administered on FrogWatch USA™ chapter host facilities also benefit by having a national level by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers that are poised to be is dedicated to collecting information about frog and toad popu- community advocates on behalf of each institution’s broader con- lations while raising awareness about amphibians and wetlands servation objectives. and engaging the public in science. FrogWatch USA™ supports “The Saint Louis Zoo’s efforts to engage our audiences in direct AZA’s broad commitment to amphibian conservation and pro- conservation action has benefited greatly from our participation vides a unique opportunity to support AZA member institutions with FrogWatch USA™. We are now able to mobilize local citizens in connecting people to nature through education, science, and to collect and report information that may help us protect wildlife recreation. AZA has developed a distinctive chapter model where in an era of changing habitats and a changing climate. This pro- individual AZA members and partners recruit, train, and support gram has allowed us to realize benefits that are well beyond our FrogWatch USA™ volunteers. This has allowed the FrogWatch investment. Those range from high levels of media interest, to op- USA™ program to expand at an impressive rate across the country, portunities for staff development and greater community interest and as a result, has facilitated tremendous growth in the amount in conserving wild things in wild places,” said Louise Bradshaw, of public engagement in the program and enhanced the experience director of education at Saint Louis Zoo. for individual volunteers. With more than 100 FrogWatch USA™ Mike Dawson, FrogWatch USA™ chapter coordinator and natu- chapters, hosted by AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, as well ralist instructor at the Saint Louis Zoo, added “Since our chapter’s as other like-minded organizations, it is clear that this nationwide creation, we have had the instant support and interest of our local network of trained educators, scientists, and enthusiasts are com- community and institutions. Through the shared goals of this mitted to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. citizen science program, we have been able to forge collaborations There are a number of ways FrogWatch USA™ chapter coor- with our sister institutions, the Saint Louis Science Center and the dinators receive standardized training from AZA to increase and Missouri Botanical Garden, to further promote this project. We sustain volunteer participation, secure high quality data, and have been able to continue our amphibian conservation initiatives promote data usage by land managers and researchers. In-person by building increased science awareness and literacy – all in an ef- chapter coordinator trainings allow AZA staff to meet face-to-face fort to support amphibian conservation.” with members and their local partners to explore the program, dis- Many institutions have found FrogWatch USA™ to be a new cuss how it may be adapted locally, and identify resources needed. way to engage with community members on a long-term basis. Online chapter coordinator training courses offered through AZA’s Locally, these personal relationships have transformed into rich Professional Development Program are also available and are collaborations with universities and colleges, public land agents, designed to increase the geographic coverage and number of natural history museums, conservation societies, land trusts, and chapters. Furthermore, current coordinators are now being re- scout and school groups. Regionally and nationally, collabora- cruited to conduct regional chapter coordinator trainings and help tions developed by working towards common goals have resulted their colleagues host successful chapters. To provide a consistent in new opportunities for multi-institutional collaboration among mechanism for all coordinators to communicate with and sup- chapters, and new partnerships with national organizations. port one another, an online FrogWatch USA™ community was Notable relationships have also been established between established on the AZA Network. This community of coordinators AZA and other national organizations, including the National shares resources, holds discussions, and posts announcements. Geographic Society and the National Ecological Observatory The uniquely designed chapter model and nested management Network (NEON). The partnership with the National Geographic structure of the FrogWatch USA™ program is self-sustaining and Society resulted in a five-year grant from the National Science offers many facets of support and continuity. Foundation. This award has funded many of the activities that have The field of amphibian science benefits from the efforts of the grown the chapter network and supported the development of an FrogWatch USA™ community, as the data collected can be utilized online data entry, visualization, and analysis platform that was for conservation projects having both local and national implica- CONTINUED, PAGE 30 tions. March 2014 CONNECT 29 launched program wide in February 2014. NEON, host of the citizen science program Project BudBurst, has partnered with AZA to include FrogWatch USA™ in a new course “Introduction to Citizen " " &%'% Science: Explorations in Educational Settings” offered through !('*)+ their popular online Citizen Science Academy. It is through the FrogWatch USA™ citizen science program that #" ! AZA members and partners are offered a distinctive opportunity to connect people to nature and engage these individuals in conservation action on a national scale. The partnerships developed to date, and the wide scale of scientific data gathered by this community, is already proving valuable to decision makers and field biologists. Online accessibility will further facilitate data use. The successes of the FrogWatch USA™ program to date are remarkable, $# and continued growth in AZA member and partner involvement, public engagement, and data collection are projected. To learn more and join the nationwide FrogWatch USA™ community, visit www.aza.org/frogwatch. # $ ! RACHEL GAUZA IS THE CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST AT THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS ! SHELLY GROW IS THE DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AT THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS DEBBORAH LUKE IS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE AT THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS " "

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32 PAGE , March 2014 2014 March CONTINUED A native of New York, Castellano of New York, A native Utah’s Before joining the team at cords, behavior and training, and the cords, behavior and training, and the She brings a passion for commissary. applied research, wildlife conservation, science with her. and animal welfare began her zoo career in the Herpetology Conservation the Wildlife Department at N.Y. Bronx Zoo in New York, Society’s a passion There she quickly developed science, and sub- and for conservation sequently earned an MSc and PhD from the Department of Biological Sciences Castellano then Fordham University. at to Australia to conduct a re- moved of search project on the conservation reptiles and amphibians in agro-ecosystems, which she completed with her for Applied the Institute colleagues at of Canberra. the University Ecology at Castellano was the assis- Hogle Zoo, species at of threatened tant curator , hosting Christina Castellano, Utah's Hogle Zoo Utah's Castellano, Christina , PhD, has been , PhD, ASTELLANO C HRISTINA zoo medical practices, diagnostic labo- and pathological reproductive ratories, pharmaceutical compa- laboratories, nies, and a wide range of governmental health and wildlife management agencies throughout the world. AAZV provides a wide range of services to its members by publishing the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine an Annual Conference for continuing multipurpose and providing education AAZV has for networking. platforms 1,000 members with 250 members over outside of the North America. CHRISTINA CASTELLANOCHRISTINA APPOINTED GENERAL CURATOR ZOO HOGLE UTAH’S AT C appointed General Curator at Utah’s Utah’s at appointed General Curator Utah. She Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, the Animal Care Department will oversee including animal collections, animal re- , DVM, RMSTRONG A OUG

Based in Yulee, Fla., the AAZV is a Based in Yulee, In addition to his AAZV involve- Dr. Armstrong’s experience in the Dr. Dr. Armstrong will serve as president Armstrong will serve Dr. professional association for individuals professional association who apply the principles of comparative medicine to zoo and wildlife veterinary species. Professionals work in clinical ment, Dr. Armstrong’s professional ex- ment, Dr. perience includes serving on the board of the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine, serving as the Veterinary Species Survival Advisor for the Tiger Plan® (SSP) and working with a num- and veteri- ber of other conservation such nary professional organizations Specialist Breeding as the Conservation of Zoos and Group and the Association Aquariums. veterinary zoological profession is ex- veterinary Henry Omaha’s at A veteran tensive. Doug Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Dr. has worked here for 28 years. He was Zoo the Minnesota at the veterinarian Minn., prior to coming in Apple Valley, to Omaha. on the AAZV Board of Directors for a on the AAZV Board of Directors for one year term. As president his duties all association will include presiding at meetings, serving as chairperson of the officially Committee of AAZV, Executive representing AAZV with other professional groups and helping to guide the activities of AAZV. director of animal health at Omaha’s Omaha’s director of animal health at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in to the position of presi- Omaha, Neb., of dent. The AAZV is an organization 1,000 zoo and wildlife veterinar- over the globe working to ians from all over protect the health of animals and help endangered species conserve The membership of the American of the American The membership (AAZV) of Zoo Veterinarians Association has elected D

DR. DOUG ARMSTRONG, DR. DOUG ARMSTRONG, OF ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECTOR DOORLY HENRY OMAHA’S AT IS AND AQUARIUM, ZOO OF THEELECTED PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION VETERINARIANS ZOO MEMBER NEWS MEMBER MEMBER NEWS

Healesville Sanctuary, one of three underpinned by a solid business plan, With the $240,000 grant, Woodland Zoos Victoria campuses in Melbourne, vision for the future, and a supportive Park Zoo will continue to build the Australia. In this position, she man- community. Moreover, Hogle Zoo is a Living Northwest conservation pro- aged the Zoo’s captive breeding for family. I am really looking forward to gram, which leverages zoo-based re- reintroduction programs for some of building an animal collection that sup- sources to carry out Pacific Northwest Australia’s most critically endangered ports our visitor experience, education, wildlife projects focusing on endan- species including the orange-bellied and conservation programs to the full- gered species recovery, conservation sci- parrot, mountain pygmy possum, and est. I am thrilled to have this opportu- ence and community-based education. Tasmanian devil. nity.” “Woodland Park Zoo conducts lead- Castellano brings 20 years of expe- WOODLAND PARK ZOO ing conservation research in our region,” rience in national and international RECEIVES PAUL G. ALLEN said Susan M. Coliton, vice president of field conservation programs. She con- FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. tinues to study the ecology of fresh- TO EXPAND NORTHWEST “Their work will lead to a better under- water turtles in North America, the FIELD CONSERVATION standing of impacts on carnivore habi- impacts of invasive species on native PROGRAM tat and populations; and, importantly, reptiles in Western Australia, and the a sharing of that information with the ecology and conservation of tortoises in The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s scientific community and the public.” Madagascar. Castellano holds member- Science and Technology Program has The first priority of the grant is to ex- ships on the International Union for awarded Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, pand Pacific Northwest carnivore mon- Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Tortoise Wash., a generous two-year grant – a itoring and research efforts launched and Freshwater Specialists Group and portion of which will help fund wolver- this past summer by Dr. Robert Long, the Reintroduction Specialist Group. ine monitoring research in the North the Zoo’s senior conservation fellow. “I feel extremely fortunate to join Cascades – as a part of the expansion of Carnivore conservation is a high prior- the team at Hogle Zoo. There is a strong the Zoo’s Living Northwest field conser- ity for the Zoo, in Washington state and commitment here to wildlife conserva- vation program. worldwide, with global field projects tion and animal welfare science that is focused on lions, snow leopards and tigers.

32 CONNECT March 2014 member news Wolverines are currently proposed to ciaries of the proceeds, which were col- “Quarters for Conservation has been be listed as a threatened species under lected from each Zoo admission fee. The a great success – not only does it create the Endangered Species Act given their remaining funds will support Oakland support for wildlife, but it gives our reliance on regions with deep snow, Zoo’s other conservation partnerships visitors a sense of connection to species like the North Cascades of Washington and efforts. here and around the globe, and we hope state, and the threat of climate change. “Our many thanks to Oakland Zoo the experience turns their visit into an Under the direction of Dr. Long, and and the entire zoo community,” said act of conservation they can be proud in partnership with the United States Colum Muccio, ARCAS administrative of,” said AMY GOTLIFFE, conservation Forest Service, Woodland Park Zoo will director. “The Quarters for Conservation director at Oakland Zoo. continue developing monitoring proto- program is an amazing example of how Quarters for Conservation began in cols for wolverines using noninvasive we can all connect across the globe to 2011 and over the past two years the techniques such as camera traps and protect endangered wildlife.” program has raised over $200,000 for genetic research methods, such as hair “Oakland Zoo’s Quarters for Zoo conservation partners and projects. sampling. Conservation funding will provide vital Each year during the month of October, The grant also provides the Zoo sup- support for the Bay Area Puma Project, three new organizations are chosen to port to help coordinate camera trap- a long term research and conservation be the main beneficiaries of the fund’s ping efforts from wildlife research project focusing on mountain lions, es- proceeds. Oakland Zoo staff members agencies and organizations across the sential ecosystem members, at the wild- and volunteers vote to determine which Pacific Northwest. The Allen Family land interface,” said Zara McDonald conservation programs to highlight and Foundation’s generous funding will also President, Felidae Conservation Fund. take great pride in helping save species allow the Zoo to assist the Washington “Healthy mountain lion populations in the wild. Guests of the Zoo are given Department of Fish and Wildlife and are threatened by an increase in human a special voting token upon entering the the National Park Service with the re- activities and development in the San covery of the fisher – a large member of Francisco region and CONTINUED, PAGE 34 the weasel family – in the Cascades of the support of the Zoo Washington state, where the species has will make a difference been extirpated since the mid-1900s. for our lions.” “We are extremely grateful that the For the past twelve Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has months, twenty-five chosen to fund Living Northwest and cents of every Zoo Dr. Long’s carnivore research,” said Dr. guest admission has FRED KOONTZ, vice president of field been collected and conservation. “Their generous support put into a Quarters for will allow Woodland Park Zoo to in- Conservation Fund, crease knowledge needed to conserve aimed at saving spe- rare carnivores like the wolverine, and cies in the wild; there- to help protect our local ecosystems fore, each visit a guest that benefit the people and wildlife of has made to the Zoo Washington state.” resulted in a twenty- five cent donation to OAKLAND ZOO’S QUARTERS conservation. Through FOR CONSERVATION a voting station, where PROGRAM RAISES MORE visitors cast their votes THAN $100,000 FOR ANIMALS for their favorite proj- IN THE WILD ect, $13,221 was raised The Bay Area’s Oakland Zoo in Oakland, for ARCAS animal Calif., announced that Quarters for rescue in Guatemala, Conservation, a program to promote $16,272 was collected for wildlife conservation efforts, has raised the Bornean Sun Bear more than $100,000. Three of the Zoo’s Conservation Center, conservation partners, ARCAS Animal and $21,357 was gifted Rescue in Guatemala, the Bornean Sun to the Bay Area Puma Bear Conservation Center, and the Bay Project. Area Puma Project are the main benefi-

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Zoo. The token is then used for voting “We are thrilled at the conservation station located in the to see the response Zoo’s Flamingo Plaza. The votes determine from Toyota to this how much funding will go to each project. need to support During 2011-2012, Zoo visitors voted to help field conservation,” protect chimpanzees in Uganda, conserve says Zoo CEO Rich African elephants in Kenya, and to help Block. “Their enthu- keep the California condor alive in the wild. siasm and genuine ZOO RECEIVES DONATION interest in making OF THREE NEW 4RUNNERS this a success is in- BY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERS spiring.” FOR FIELD CONSERVATION The three 2014 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 4Runner 4x4 Trail CALIFORNIA CONDOR NEST Edition vehicles GUARDING make the donation 4Runner donations at the Santa Barbara Zoo equal to “upwards of Conservation programs at the Santa $100,000,” according to as part of a program with the U.S. Fish and Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, Calif., re- Block. Wildlife Service, for example. ceived a huge boost with the donation The Zoo’s collaboration with Toyota, “Our program has grown, and we need of three 2014 4Runners from local Gold called Wild 4Conservation, allows the Zoo more people in the field during the busy Coast Toyota dealers to be used for field to transport more staff and volunteers in condor nesting season when nests are being work for endangered species including the rugged Ventura County backcountry to observed almost daily,” notes DR. ESTELLE the California condor, Channel Island fox, monitor nesting of wild California condors SANDHAUS, the Zoo’s director of conserva- amphibians such as redlegged frog, and tion and research. “The rugged conditions others.

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ONG L March 2014 2014 March ARDE “An autoclave has been the top item autoclave “An When asked what prompted his deci- When asked what instruments that can be used in a vari- instruments that procedures. Up ety of animal medical has had to purchase the Zoo until now, instruments each a new set of surgical is performed. time a medical procedure as a result of The cost savings accrued will allow the Zoo to the new autoclave enhancements to make other additional care department. the veterinary wish list for a veterinary on the Zoo’s notes D couple of years now,” Zoo CEO. She goes on to add that, “We “We She goes on to add that, Zoo CEO. are thrilled to be chosen as a recipient of a Hamilton County Commissioner’s discretionary dollars.” sion to support the Zoo out of his discretionary funds budget, Commissioner Boyd replied, “I think the Chattanooga Zoo is the best kept secret in Hamilton children or grand- If you have County. children you need to take them to the Zoo is the perfect The Chattanooga Zoo. size for an afternoon outing. Thanks go out to Darde and her staff for the won- derful job they do.” California Trails ex- The Zoo’s The Zoo’s hibit, which opened in 2008, displays hibit, which opened Channel Island California condors, other en- desert tortoises, and foxes, species from the dangered or threatened Golden State. restoration on Anacapa Island and Coal restoration in monarch but- participated Oil Point, and provides of- terfly census efforts, of for a survey fice space and support conducted by the Southern sea otters U.S. Geological Survey. HAMILTON COUNTY HAMILTON ZOO SUPPORTS COMMISSIONER Zoo in the Chattanooga Recently, was chosen as the Tenn., Chattanooga, recipient of a $5,000 grant to be used towards the purchase of a new auto- The grant was made possible by clave. Hamilton County Commissioner Tim County Hamilton Boyd. Each year, commissioners are allotted $100,000 the improve to spend on projects that The purchase of an local community. sterilizes a machine that autoclave, en- surgical instruments, will greatly hance the provision of animal care at Zoo as it will enable the Chattanooga quality surgical in high the Zoo to invest The Santa Barbara Zoo began moni- The Zoo’s new vehicles were on view were new vehicles The Zoo’s toring nesting of wild California con- with the in collaboration dors in 2007, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Since then, nest success has risen from 6.5 per cent (unaided)61 per cent. The Zoo also to staff provides keeper and conservation efforts for Channel Island to recovery Park conducted by the National foxes Service, and for monitoring endangered red-legged frogs and arroyo toads directed by the U.S. Forest Service. In addition, staff has assisted with habitat at the 10 December event celebrating the celebrating the 10 December event at where partnership, Wild 4Conservation the keys. given the Zoo was officially Each has been “wrapped” with large, colorful photographs of endangered animals the Zoo works with in the field. California condors, another One features and the third fea- Channel Island foxes, tures amphibians from the Los Padres Forest, such as redlegged frogs. National require vehicles that can handle tough that require vehicles in addition to terrain and back roads the new 4Runner freeway driving, and In fact, some of our is perfect for that. already use condor program partners 4Runners.” THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

he Association of Zoos and Aquariums who assume a role in incident management in their commu- (AZA) Safety Committee was established nity. AZA member institutions are the stakeholders and pre- Tto promote a culture of safety in our insti- eminent experts in the profession. If your institution wants to tutions through sharing of knowledge and best play a role in the management of an incident that impacts your practices. Due to the overwhelming interest in community or facility, it is time to learn more about NIMS and the 2013 Safety Summit, we are planning on ICS. another day and a half of information-packed sessions on safety at the AZA Mid-Year Meeting There are multiple advantages for AZA zoos and aquariums to be held in Memphis, Tenn., in March, 2014. to have a basic knowledge of ICS. All fire departments across Our schedule is still being finalized, but we the country organize their responses using this system. Most have chosen one topic that will be covered in police departments and SWAT teams do too, and soon all will Memphis: The Incident Command System (ICS). adopt this system. Local Emergency Managers would use ICS to organize response and recovery if your institution were impacted by a natural or man-made disaster. ICS is an organizational system that allows for the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and commu- Should a foreign animal disease (FAD) impact your facility, nications. It enables a coordinated response to an incident the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and State across various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both Animal Health officials would organize a response using ICS to public and private, which could include your institution. manage the disease in your collections. Finally, ICS can even be used to organize pre-planned events. An organized response to an emergency or other incident is key to a successful outcome. A high profile example of lack of One of the elements of ICS is the use of standardized terminol- coordination in response to an incident were the terrorist at- ogy to identify functional responsibilities during a response, tacks of 11 September 2001. The various fire departments and but it is so much more than that. Other important ICS fea- other first responders on scene did not have a coordinated, tures include understanding the proper chain of command, integrated response plan or coordinated communication establishing a clear supervisor for each person involved in a systems to work together in the early phases of this tragedy. response, making sure that supervisors are not responsible for Out of the lessons learned from 9/11 and other incidents, the too many individuals, and resource management and plan- National Incident Management System (NIMS) was created. ning. These are key features of ICS that make it a valuable tool NIMS calls for a nation-wide, standardized approach to inci- for incident management. dent management. NIMS also calls for a common operating structure that allows for interoperability, coordination and A basic knowledge of ICS will give you a foundation for better information flow across all responders to manage all types understanding how agencies organize themselves to manage of incidents of any size. The Incident Command System incidents that involve our animals, staff and visitors. We will provides that structure. NIMS calls for coordination of every be better partners in response, if we understand some basics. stakeholder including private sector organizations, key resource owners/operators and non-governmental operators For more information about ICS, see www.fema.gov/incident- incident command system command-system

The Safety Committee encourages all those attending the Mid-Year M eeting to attend the Safety Summit. Learn how knowledge of the Incident Command System is important for every AZA institution!

36 CONNECT March 2014 CONSERVATION SPOTLIGHT Memphis Zoo conservation spotlight t the 2010 Association of Zoos and Aquariums monarch, Mariana (AZA) Annual Conference, the Field Conservation fruit dove and bridled ACommittee set an aspirational goal that in three white-eye have been years, every member institution would be dedicating three translocated from per cent of its operating budget annually to field conserva- the Saipan Island to tion. Each month this feature will highlight the work of one Sarigan, a haven cur- of the zoos or aquariums that have achieved this goal and rently free of brown how they have made field conservation an integral part of the tree snakes. work they do. • The Louisiana pine MISSION: snake is one of the most threatened snakes in North America. Zoo staff helped The mission of the Memphis Zoo in Memphis, Tenn., is “con- establish the Species Survival Plan® (SSP), currently hold necting people with wildlife.” The Zoo accomplishes this the studbook and coordinate national breeding efforts goal with engaging exhibits that are themed and immerse for its reintroduction. Curatorial staff and keepers are the visitor in the wildlife, culture, history and traditions of monitoring the release of captive bred snakes, conducting different regions of the planet. The Zoo aims to instill a con- surveys for remnant populations, and working on habitat servation ethic in their visitors and motivate each one to ask protection and forest restoration projects. the question; how can I help? • In collaboration with the organization Elephants for CONSERVATION EFFORTS: Africa, Zoo staff has been participating in field studies in The Memphis Zoo has a strong commitment to conservation Botswana to understand elephant use of artificial watering and research. In 2012, the Zoo dedicated approximately nine stations and bore holes. Camera traps provided by the Zoo per cent of its operating budget to local and international and keeper-manned observation stations record the social field conservation projects. Moreover, the Memphis Zoo and behavioral ecology surrounding these focal points to was also the recipient of AZA’s International Conservation better improve elephant welfare and help regulate water Award in 2012, along with Zoo Atlanta, National Zoo and flow into the park. San Diego Zoo, for their collaborative in-situ work with giant pandas. The Zoo’s Conservation and Research Department A MEMPHIS ZOO CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORY and curatorial staff have strong collaborative relationships For more than 20 years, the Memphis Zoo has been participat- with universities, other AZA institutions, government and ing in studies of top predators in the Pantanal region of Brazil. NGO entities. In particular, jaguars, pumas, maned wolves and giant river “Our goal is to bring everyone who comes through our otters have been fitted with radio-transmitters and monitored gates into the conservation movement. We give our guests to address questions on their nutritional ecology, habitat use, multiple ways to help with everything from simple recycling prey abundance, dispersal, and population status. Working and energy saving efforts to roundups on purchases and closely with our research associates at the Jaguar Conservation memberships all the way through sponsorships of conser- Foundation, additional protected areas have been set aside to vation initiatives,” said Memphis Zoo President Dr. Chuck protect these charismatic animals as well as other species that Brady. benefit from their protection. In addition, social economic FIELD CONSERVATION EFFORTS and education programs have been put in place to encourage ranchers from retaliating against predators when livestock • Memphis Zoo scientists, in collaboration with the are killed due to human-wildlife conflict. In particular, ranch- Shaanxi Institute of Zoology, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo ers who agree to not hunt jaguars or pumas following a kill, in Omaha, Neb., and the Los Angeles Zoo in Los Angeles, receive compensation for lost domestic animals and are pro- Calif., have just led the world’s first reintroduction of vided free medical and dental access for their families. The the Chinese giant salamander. More than 30 salaman- Zoo’s conservation efforts in the Cerrado region of Brazil have ders were implanted with radio-transmitters and released had a significant impact on raising awareness of the status of into two river systems in central China. Several graduate these predators and highlight how effective long-term com- students and a zoo post-doctoral fellow are currently mitments are for field stations, specific regions or species- monitoring their survival rates, dispersal patterns and directed projects. reproductive ecology. • The Memphis Zoo, in collaboration with many other For more information on our conservation activities, visit AZA institutions, is leading efforts to protect the avi- www.memphiszoo.org. fauna of the Mariana Islands. Birds such as the Tinian March 2014 CONNECT 37

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• • • at elevating our worksavingspeciesandengagingthepublicinthiscrucialeffort.Threekeythemesemergedat themeeting: Species SurvivalInstitute,whichwaslaunched at theJanuaryAZADirectors’Policy Meeting.Thisisaboldnewstrategy aimed The 96Elephants family engagementresourcessoontofollow. Iencourageyoutovisitthewebsite: As partofthe96Elephants in January. already areonboardaspartnersinthiseffort–withmorethan60newjoiningat theAZADirectors’Policy Meeting J Thanks, andhopetoseeyouinMemphis! nent throughAnimalsInc.Muchmoretocomeonthis! clubs, aswell asprovideresourcesforlocalcommunityexperiencesinnature. Akeypartofthisprogramisanonlinecompo- steering groupconsistingofyourpeerstodevelop thisprogram,whichwillhelpzoosand aquariumsestablishon-sitenature Disney CompanyandAZA,supportedbyagrantfromthe Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.We have pulledtogethera and after–theirvisittoAZA-accreditedzoosaquariums. I’mvery proudtosaythat thiseffortisapartnershipbetween the program aimedat inspiringchildrenandfamiliestoconnectwithnature aspartoftheireveryday lives, during–andbefore And here’s onefinalupdate On thetopicofengagingpeople,Iwanttobesureyouknow aboutabrandnew forthiscolumn. Institute willpresentadetailedstrategic plantotheAZABoardofDirectorsforapproval. to move quickly, aswell asstrategically. Atthismonth’s Mid-Year Meeting,thesteeringcommitteeforSpeciesSurvival Obviously, withaneffortasboldtheSpeciesSurvivalInstitute,muchmoreworkneedstobedone,butAZA’s goalis Walt DisneyParks and Resorts Vice President,Animals,Science andEnvironment March 2014 ACKIE serve asagreat “pilot”ofourabilitytoengageguestsinhelpingsave species. conservation programs,includingengagingzooandaquariumvisitors.Theworkwe aredoingwith96 Elephants own supporting OnePlanapproachestotargetedspecies,andprovidingAZAmemberswiththesupportenhancetheir Finally, theSpeciesSurvivalInstitutewillbecomeconservation armofAZA–developing, staffing,resourcingand portant species. Second, despiteourtrackrecordofsuccess,businessasusualwon’t beenough tomeetthethreats facingcountlessim- assets (theanimals,ourexperts,breedingprograms,etc.). First, AZAmembersaretheleadersinspeciessurvivalandhave alreadyachieved remarkablesuccessthankstoourunique O GDEN , P H D campaign is certainly aimedat savingspecies,andsoisthenextinitiative inthisupdate. ItistheAZA’s This campaign isgrowingrapidly. AsIwritethis,morethan100AZA-accreditedzoosandaquariums Conservation Society(WCS)onthe96Elephants In themeantime,Ihave someupdates toshare.ThefirstisonAZA’s collaboration withtheWildlife tive –andfunmeeting. being plannedforthemeeting,moreI’mlookingforwardtoattending. Iknowitwillbeaproduc- by theMemphisZooinMemphis,Tenn. Ihopetoseemanyofyouthere.Themorehearaboutwhat is G campaign, WCSinterpretative materials andresources will beavailablethisspring,withadditional It’s almosttimefortheAssociation ofZoosandAquariums(AZA) Mid-Year Meeting,hosted reetings AZAmembersandstakeholders, campaign tostoptheslaughter ofAfricanelephants. www.96elephants.org.

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mother, Isabella, also arrived from GCC Exhibiting this new pair also helped Zoo in Oklahoma City, Okla., and were but is owned by Assiniboine Park Zoo the Science Center to kick off its first the first occupants of the Zoo’s recently in Winnipeg, Canada. Javan gibbons are International Gibbon Conference where renovated tiger exhibit. considered to be one of the world’s most gibbon experts from around the world There were only 31 black mangabeys in endangered primates. Current popula- came to share ideas and discuss new North American zoos until 29 September tion numbers are at less than 2,000 but initiatives. when the 32nd was born. Believed to be this in an improvement over numbers MULTIPLE BIRTHS AT THE SAN female, she is the sixth of her species to from the 1980s when the species was ANTONIO ZOO be born at the San Antonio Zoo. Native considered critically endangered. The to the Congo, this active, engaging spe- species inhabits deeply forested tracts The past year has been quite busy for the cies is considered near threatened, due of land, solely on the island of Java. San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio Texas. to habitat loss and overhunting for bush Primary threats include habitat loss and They have welcomed 0.2 Sumatran ti- meat. poaching for the illegal pet trade. gers, 0.0.1 black mangabey, 0.0.2 Victoria The San Antonio Zoo’s Bird “Building a superior exhibit for ac- crowned pigeons, 0.0.1 common crowned Department boasts the successful hatch- tive participation in a gibbon Species pigeon, and 0.0.8 emerald alligator liz- ings of 0.1 common crowned pigeon and Survival Plan® (SSP) program was one ards. 0.0.2 Victoria crowned pigeons. Eggs of our institution’s first collection plan On 3 August, two female Sumatran from both species were naturally incu- mandates during the design of Animal tiger cubs were born to first-time mother bated, pulled before due day and placed in Discovery back in 2006. It is gratifying Kemala, and mate Raguno, a newly es- a hatcher. The common crowned pigeon to finally see our vision turn into such tablished breeding pair under Species is the first chick from a newly recom- a significant birth for such an imperiled Survival Plan® (SSP) recommendations. mended pairing. The Victoria crowned species,” says Glenn Dobrogosz, director Kemala arrived in February 2012 from the pigeon is the seventh chick from this of the Greensboro Science Center. Akron Zoo in Akron, Ohio, and Raguno breeding pair hatched at the Zoo. All in February 2012 from the Oklahoma City

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March 2014 2014 March 44 PAGE , CONTINUED Since 2001, the San Antonio Zoo’s Antonio Zoo’s Since 2001, the San ). On 7 May 2013, an Abronia graminea). On 7 May 2013, an Herpetological Department has en- Herpetological Department with mon- joyed continuous success by pro- tane Mexican herpetofauna lizards alligator ducing 50 emerald ( added to this were additional eight The juveniles collection. prestigious and sexual di- are growing rapidly, morphism is beginning to show with liz- Emerald alligator their coloration. ards are an endangered Mexican en- limited range in demic with a very and Puebla. of Veracruz the highlands is de- the wild population Currently, creasing largely in part by deforesta- for of habitat tion and degradation as collec- agricultural purposes as well tion for the pet trade. These beautiful arboreal lizards inhabit bromeliads in the pristine canopies of montane pine- oak and cloud forests. seven chicks were hand-reared due to chicks were seven by the pair. failed attempts several BIRTHS & HATCHINGS

JAMAICAN IGUANAS BORN gence and transferred to the Hope Zoo in that of Jamaica), the Zoo has been pro- AT ZOO MIAMI Kingston, Jamaica, in order for them to vided with one male and three females The Ectotherm Department at Zoo gain size before release. In Jamaica, these for breeding. All are housed in a large Miami in Miami, Fla., announced that, iguanas face the threat of predation from outdoor pen located in the Quarantine/ for the second consecutive year, the introduced Indian mongoose (which also Crocodile Pens past the Bird Brooder Zoo has been successful in hatching the raid nests and eat eggs), feral cats, dogs, building. Critically Endangered Jamaican Iguana and pigs. The small area where they Last year, Zoo Miami was only the sec- (Cyclura collei). The Zoo hatched off- occur is also under threat by illegal de- ond U.S. institution to successfully breed spring from the female that successfully forestation for charcoal. Since 1996, 155 Cyclura collei, and efforts resulted in six reproduced last year, and also hatched a head-started iguanas have been released offspring. This year, the Zoo hatched the lone offspring from a second female, her back into their habitat. lone offspring from an unrepresented first successful captive breeding. The first importations to U.S. zoos female, which hatched on 5 August. The Believed to be extinct since the 1940s, occurred in 1994 (12 animals) and once second clutch of eggs began hatching this relatively large terrestrial lizard was more in 1996 (12 animals). The goal was on 25 August. This clutch totals nine only rediscovered in a remote part of the to provide both educational “ambas- eggs, and as of this writing, seven have Hellshire Hills in Jamaica in 1990. Upon sadors” to the plight of the Jamaican hatched. Zoo Miami is the only U.S. insti- rediscovery of this small population (be- Iguana, but also to establish a captive tution to breed this species successfully lieved to be less than 100 individuals and assurance colony. Among the U.S. zoos for two years in a row. declared “the most endangered lizard in that held this species, successful repro- WALLABY BORN the world”) intense collaborative efforts duction had only occurred at one insti- AT TEMAIKÈN BIOPARK began in order to protect and manage tution, Indianapolis Zoo, in 2006. Zoo A wallaby was born approximately was this Critically Endangered species. Miami first acquired Jamaican Iguanas in born at Temaikèn Bio Park in Argentina. Since 1991, hatchling iguanas have 2004. Due to an ability to house animals When the wallaby baby finally came been collected from nest sites upon emer- outside (and a climate that is similar to

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M Z © © TEMAIKÈN BIOPARK TEMAIKÈN © IAMI OO March 2014 2014 March 46 PAGE , CONTINUED The keepers are thrilled and excited. The keepers are thrilled think about a suitable name for this think about a suitable special addition. wallabies’ keepers, Mariela, one of the about are extremely happy “We stated: find him absolutely his birth and we active curious, adorable. He is very for- are looking so we and friendly, However, ward to his developments. special know he will require some we of his albinism. Albinos care because to the sun and are extremely sensitive need to take is why we which weather, this sum- some special precautions mer.” Since its health is perfect and its Since its health is keepers don’t wish to disturb its nor- keepers don’t sepa- not have mal upbringing, they it from its mother yet, but as rated wallaby starts to soon as the young explore its environment more inde- staff will proceed pendently Temaikèn with its check-ups to determine its gender and more details on its health. keepers will start to Once they do so, out of the pouch, staff was surprised: out of the pouch, staff soft wallabies have Bennett’s usually, but in this case the baby brown fur, red. eyes were pink and its was bright was an albino. this wallaby Evidently, BIRTHS & HATCHINGS

SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO CELEBRATES FIRST MAGELLANIC PENGUIN CHICKS CONCEIVED VIA ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, Calif., announced that four mates but were still in visual and vocal contact. Mates were Magellanic penguins that hatched in May 2013 were conceived reunited after egg lay. Seven eggs were laid in total and all were via artificial insemination (AI). The chicks are believed to be determined to be fertile. Ultimately four chicks hatched from the first ever successful offspring produced using AI in any three females with follow-up genetic analyses confirming they species of penguin. With seabird populations at risk worldwide were sired by the AI males. SeaWorld plans to continue devel- and penguins as one of the most threatened groups among oping AI technology in penguins with the goal to inseminate them, these results are very gratifying. There are a total of using frozen-thawed sperm. Currently similar techniques for eleven penguin species currently managed within the Penguin sperm collection and storage are being developed for king Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) with Magellanic penguins desig- penguins and samples have been collected and preserved from nated an AZA Green Species Survival Plan® (SSP) program. It two males. A summary of Dr. O’Brien’s penguin AI study can be is expected that AI technologies will present significant future found in the fall issue of the Penguin Conservation Newsletter at opportunities for penguin population management and sus- www.zoopenguins.org. tainability in North America. The success of this AI study continues in the tradition of The AI study began during the 2013 Magellanic breeding season other similar achievements for SeaWorld San Diego’s Penguin as a cooperative effort between reproductive scientists with the Encounter™. The exhibit was hailed as the first state-of-the art SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Reproductive Research Center high-Antarctic habitat when it opened in May, 1983. Since then and the SeaWorld San Diego aviculture and veterinary teams. many other important milestones have been recognized in- Techniques for semen collection and storage in Magellanic cluding the first emperor penguins to hatch outside Antarctica. penguins had already been developed at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, Ohio. This portion of A total of seven Magellanic penguin chicks hatched at the park the study began by separating four females from their paired this season. It was a busy year in the alcid exhibit as well. Five males. Dr. Justine O’Brien, scientific director for SeaWorld common murre, one Atlantic puffin and three tufted puffin Parks and Entertainment, worked with SeaWorld avicultur- chicks hatched in July. While the murre chicks were hand ists to collect semen from other males in the colony who had reared, the puffin chicks were reared by the parents in the alcid no living offspring. The semen was chilled and stored for a exhibit during their first weeks of life, and were later weaned short time prior to insemination. Following the insemination using a method developed at SeaWorld San Diego and reported procedure, females remained physically separated from their at the AZA Mid-Year Conference during the Avian Scientific Advisory Group Charadriiformes Workshop in March of 2013.

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48 CONNECT March 2014 By Tim Lewthwaite A Haunting Experience “You can look at it as mission driven – the mission of zoos is to The visit to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage was a educate. What better way to educate than to show in the wild what haunting experience. Keepers brought two groups of young el- they feature in their animal collections? But for most institutions ephants to a roped off area to feed and show to guests. It was easy the major reason for a travel program is using it as a donor cultiva- to fall into the trap of thinking how adorable the miniature herd tion tool. They feel that it is the best way to bond with their donors of elephants was until you stopped to think about why they were and to make them more apt to give,” says Stacy Fiorentinos, presi- all here: 28 of the 30 elephants we saw were rescued because their dent of Classic Escapes located in Woodside, N.Y. “The third reason mothers had been slaughtered for ivory – one as recently as a week is because they want to use it as staff enhancement – to give their prior to our visit. staff an opportunity to go and explore the world.” Kneeling down to get eye-level with the young elephants, most “Trips can both be both donor cultivation and deal closers. Zoos little more than waist high, it was hard not to take a good picture. have taken people on safari without any major expectations and It was equally difficult not to think about what humans are doing have gotten major gifts after that because people loved the trip and to the natural world. it bonded them to the institution. That is why some institutions I was in Kenya on a familiarization safari that included a num- insist on sending not just the curator but a development person as ber of zoo professionals along with a sprinkling of development well.” officers from universities. Our Kenyan adventure would take us The People from the visit with the 30 young elephants at an orphanage on the When you visit a country like Kenya, I would suggest it is best to outskirts of Nairobi through towns and villages to the vast open drive: it gives you a chance to see the real country, the country you spaces of the Masai Mara, where we would catch the tail end of the would miss if you were to fly from national park to national park. Great Migration as it headed south into Tanzania and the Serengeti. Kenya is a country bursting at the seams. In 1963, when the Why Have a Travel Program country gained independence there were seven million people, Travel programs are well-established development tools at many today, half a century later, the population has exploded to over 40 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited institutions. million. Driving brings you face-to-face with this human explo- And while the scope of the travel program may vary at institutions sion, and provides a deeper understanding of the problems the of different sizes and with different goals, there are fundamental country faces in conserving its wild animals and wild places. reasons why institutions use them. The visit took us to Irura Primary School, where the children, “The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) recently established all in smart blue uniforms, study in small cinderblock and wooden an international travel program for trustees, major donors and classrooms within a stone’s throw of the game fence that sur- key partners. The objective of the Expedition Travel program is to CONTINUED, PAGE 50 engage important stakeholders in our work,” says Gloria E. Jovane, director of Expedition Travel for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York. “Intended outcomes for the travel program over time are to grow financial resources for our field conservation activities – and to WCS as a whole – increase the knowledge and awareness of our work among influential parties, and deepen the commitment to WCS among current supporters and future supporters.” Institutions usually have a travel program directed to one of two potential donor audiences: development prospects or the general membership. Either way, the intent is to target people directly engaged with the institution. “Zoo and aquarium travel programs open a window on the world that is not otherwise possible, even in the best of institutions. To observe wildlife in its natural habitat and immerse one- self in other cultures is the educational experience of a lifetime – World Safaris Presents one that greatly increases the travelers’ appreciation of both nature and humanity,” said Dr. Michael Hutchins, founding partner and THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS director, conservation and science for World Safaris in Winston- EXPLORING DARWIN’S ISLANDS Salem, N.C. “The education and conservation aspects of the travel program Dr. Michael Hutchins and Tom LaRock combine over help enhance our Zoo’s mission,” says Phil Frost, director of 50 years of wildlife travel experience to offer you a BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo in Baker, La. “Our travelers not only come different kind of travel company. Let us help you away with a keener understanding of the need to save wildlife and make a difference! Call us at 336-776-0359. wild places, but they come away with a better appreciation for their Zoo and our efforts in these causes.” CONSERVATION THROUGH RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL As important a component education is for travel programs, the main reason many institutions have them is for development www.WorldSafaris.com purposes.

March 2014 CONNECT 49 rounds the Ol Pejeta Conservancy near Mount Kenya; a woman’s Travel companies can make the whole process seamless, iden- cooperative, where traditional technology is used to weave shawls, tifying appropriate destinations, customizing trips, making res- mats and blankets and to build a better life; and a Masai village, ervations and changing them quickly if necessary, sending out where we were greeted with songs and I traded my watch for a itineraries, and circulating species lists. They can be as involved or beaded wrist band with a young moran. We were always greeted as invisible as an institution requires. with warm smiles and genuine interest. “For the past forty years we have designed and operated unique What struck me most about the people were not our differences, programs to fit the needs of our travelers from adventure seek- but our similarities. The children wanted to be at school to learn – ers to educators, and from high-end donors to junior keepers,” but also, like children everywhere, to be outside, kicking a soccer said Joyce Basel, president of Adventure Boutique, Inc., located ball; the women at the cooperative worked their looms and dyes in Bloomingdale, Ill. “An in-depth knowledge of each destination, to feed and clothe their families; and, like so many communities fine relationships with scientists and researchers on the ground elsewhere, the Masai, on the border of the Masai Mara, struggle to and long-term partnerships with owners and operators of camps maintain their traditional way of life in a rapidly changing world. and equipment, make all the difference in the world.” These are the people who must both value and benefit from the A travel company in the U.S. will generally work with an op- wildlife and wild places we all hold so dear. This safari was not just erator in the destination country and choosing the right one is an about taking beautiful pictures of wild animals, but about under- important decision. standing Kenya’s challenges and opportunities. “The selection of the in-bound operator is, perhaps, the most Challenges of a Travel Program important element in the success of our international programs. Although most companies claim to offer superior services, many Setting up a travel program from scratch can be a daunting pros- do not,” says Richard Mills, president of World Discovery Safaris pect, as few institutions have a dedicated staff person with the located in Birmingham Ala. “Product knowledge, the training, required knowledge and expertise. That is where travel companies performance and quality of their naturalist guides and office staff, come in to assist. CONTINUED, PAGE 52

GREAT PLAINS ZOO AND THE BLACK RHINO by Elizabeth Whealy “Travel is a great way to connect our donors with the real work zoos are doing, and give them an emotional connection to these animals. Seeing black rhinos in the wild – and understanding how endangered they are – helps our investors understand the importance of our work breeding these animals.”

“To get 10-to-12 days of time with our investors, to help them understand the kind of work we do, is a gift. Travel creates opportunities for zoo directors or staff to add context to what donors are seeing, and that leads to understanding. Seeing, for example, four of the last seven northern white rhinos left on the planet, like we did at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and understanding the magnitude of species loss – that drives home the importance of conservation. And those small moments of shared wonder and awe rarely happen in a board room. Travel creates a bond between travelers, and that bond extends to the Zoo.”

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ǣǢ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ȁ Ǥ Ȁ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ȁ Ǥ Ǥ March 2014 CONNECT 51 liability insurance, professional memberships, ownership and maintenance of their vehicles and facilities are a few of the fac- AZA tors we analyze before forming a partnership with an in-bound company.” COMMERCIAL “We also are very concerned that any company we work with is environmentally sensitive and engaged in the active support of wildlife conservation programs. The Kenya owned and operated MEMBER company we work with for our Kenya safaris demonstrates their environmental sensitivity by using solar power and composting SAFARI/TRAVEL toilets at their camps and by actively supporting elephant and rhino conservation programs.” COMPANIES The Masai Mara The Masai Mara is an eye opener, even for well-traveled wildlife watchers. Along with the Serengeti to the south in Tanzania, the Adventure Boutique, Inc. Masai Mara is home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras as the herds move north to the Mara in June and July, (630-327-3871) and then return to the Serengeti in October and November in a constant search for better grazing. The Mara River winds its way through the grasslands but its ClassicC Escapes, Inc. peaceful appearance belies its danger. The wildebeest and zebras (www.classicescapes.com) know it well though: it is the realm of the Nile crocodile. In our short stay in the Mara, we saw one giant crocodile come out of a feeding frenzy with the back half of a wildebeest in his mouth. It was nature in the raw – an awesome sight. Frontiers North Adventures But what struck me most about the Masai Mara wasn’t the river (www.frontiersnorth.com) and its inherent drama, not the great herds of wildebeest and zebra with the attendant spotted hyenas and lions, it was the number of elephants. 35,000 elephants a year are being poached, fueled by

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52 CONNECT March 2014 the tragic international demand for ivory, with China and the United States being the two largest markets, yet here they were, grazing in peace. This safari brought the elephants and the issues surrounding their survival into clear focus: the elephant orphanage with its group of young- sters being given a second chance at normal life; the people of Kenya - vibrant, colorful, gregari- ous, industrious – looking to build better lives for themselves; and the elephants of the Mara, living in peace, but with the dark cloud of poaching and an exploding human population loom- ing on the horizon. I left Kenya trying to digest everything I had seen over the previous ten days. This trip opened my eyes and helped me make connections with people and places. The safari also helped me understand a larger narrative about how the country and its people are developing, the challenges wild animals and wild places face, and how a travel program may provide yet another way accredited zoos and aquariums can meet their missions.

TIM LEWTHWAITE IS THE EDITOR OF CONNECT MAGAZINE.

TIM TRAVELLED TO KENYA WITH AZA COMMERCIAL MEMBER CLASSIC ESCAPES.

March 2014 CONNECT 53 he blue-crowned laughingthrush, Dryonastes courtoisi, endemic to China, was Tknown only from five museum skins, until in 1988 it dramatically appeared in the international bird trade. Historical specimens previously considered to represent two distinct Chinese subspecies of the yellow-throated laughingthrush, Garrulax galbanus, are now together considered either as the monotypic species Dryonastes courtoisi or as two subspecies (courtoisi and simaoensis) of this Chinese endemic. More recent taxonomic review elevates Dryonastes courtoisi to full species status and this revision has also been adopted by ISIS. For captive management purposes, and based upon available historical data, all birds are likely to have originated from the same geographic source and should be treated as the same taxonom- ically. The blue-crowned laughingthrush is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List and the wild population stands at approximately 250 individuals. Globally, there are three captive populations of blue-crowned laughingthrush; one in Europe which has been managed as a European studbook by Laura Gardner, Zoological Society of London; one in North America which has been managed by Mark Myers, Woodland Park Zoo; and two isolated, unmanaged populations in Ocean Park, Hong Kong, and Nanchang Zoo, Nanchang. In February 2012, Laura Gardner was approved as International Studbook Keeper, and in 2013, WAZA approved blue-crowned laughingthrush as the BLUE-CROWNED first avian GSMP, coordinated by Mark Myers. As the ISB compiles data from all regions, it serves as the foundation of the GSMP. Global planning will LAUGHINGTHRUSH lead to collective management of regional populations with the ultimate goal of increasing genetic diversity and sustainability through the creation GLOBAL SPECIES of breeding and transfer recommendations. The GSMP will also facilitate greater collaboration re- lating to husbandry protocols between EAZA, AZA and other regional participants. MANAGEMENT PLAN The first master planning session was held August 28-29, 2013, at the Chester Zoo. Participants included colleagues from Lyon Zoo, Durrell Wildlife Trust, Newquay Zoo, Waddesdon Manor and Chester Zoo. The resulting GSMP master plan was distributed for review in October 2013. PHOTO: ©XIE XIAO As of August 2013, the global population stands at 196 birds in 36 institutions (Fig 1). By Laura Gardner and Mark Myers

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NEW KANGAROO KICKABOUT garoos are free to wander the exhibit. ful that kangaroos have been known to OPENS AT NASHVILLE ZOO Kangaroo Kickabout will also include four reach hopping speeds of 40 mph. Australia’s most famous residents triton cockatoos, a subspecies of the NEW HABITAT COMPLETED made their debut in a new habitat that sulfur-crested cockatoo found in New AT VIRGINIA ZOO opened in September at Nashville Zoo in Guinea and its surrounding islands. Zoo The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Va., com- Nashville, Tenn. Kangaroo Kickabout gives keepers will be on hand at all times to an- pleted a new binturong habitat inside its guests the opportunity to enter the home swer questions and monitor the animals Asia – Trail of the Tiger exhibit. The Zoo of 18 red kangaroos. and guests. has two binturongs, a male, Rungus, and “We are very excited about the open- Kangaroo Kickabout is made possible a female, Suzy. ing of Kangaroo Kickabout, our first major thanks to the generous support from Also known as Asian bearcats, bin- animal exhibit to open since Flamingo Zoo board chairman Jim Hunt and his turongs have a shaggy, thick, black coat, Lagoon in 2010,” said Rick Schwartz, Zoo wife, Sally. This is the second habitat tufted ears, bristly whiskers and a pre- president. “Like our Lorikeet Landing supported by the Hunt Family after their hensile tail. Some think binturongs have and Critter Encounter exhibits, the 2005 support to open Lorikeet Landing. a cat-like head and a body like that of a Kickabout gives visitors the unique op- Red kangaroos are one of four species bear, which is where the name bearcat portunity to interact with our animals.” of kangaroo and are native to the open comes from. Binturongs have a body Kangaroo Kickabout features 4,500 plains of inland Australia. Considered length of two-to-three feet, plus a tail square feet of naturalistic Australian the largest living marsupials, red kan- of approximately the same length, and landscape. Guests can view the ‘roos garoo males can reach a height of nearly weigh around 30 pounds. They are pri- from an outside area, or get a closer five feet tall and weigh as much as 190 marily arboreal, inhabiting the rain- experience by walking a winding path pounds. They move by hopping on their forests of South and Southeast Asia. through the middle of the habitat. While large lower legs, using their strong tail Omnivorous, binturongs eat fruit, leaves guests must stay on the pathway, kan- for balance. These legs are so power-

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March 2014 2014 March Adept climbers, binturongs use Adept climbers, binturongs their prehensile tails as an extra their prehensile tails to help guide hand for balance and forest canopy. them through the their under Using a located gland tails, they mark their territories humans often with a strong scent with buttered popcorn. associate alone or in small They may live family groups composed of a fe- offspring. Their male and juvenile in the wild is consid- population ered vulnerable due to deforestation, encroachment, hunting and capture for the pet trade. and shoots, small mammals, birds, and shoots, small mammals, carrion and eggs. invertebrates, 58 CONNECT March 2014 announcements 59

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As the chair-elect of the Association of Zoos and between AZA, AAZV, and animal health regulatory agencies, such Aquariums (AZA), it is my pleasure to request that you consider as USDA and the CDC. serving on an AZA Committee. We all depend on the expertise ANIMAL WELFARE of our colleagues – on a personal and institutional level and from Ensures that animal welfare is a central tenet of AZA’s animal pro- the perspective of zoos and aquariums of all sizes. Please consider grams by: defining and increasing a common understanding of committing your time to help us advance our collective goals. animal welfare; identifying and encouraging the development of Committee service is very rewarding; however, it does involve animal welfare research projects and assessment tools; educating attendance at committee meetings each year, in addition to ongo- and engaging AZA zoos and aquariums in using/applying welfare ing work and regular conference calls. Therefore, it is important assessment tools; driving the creation of husbandry guidelines for to have the explicit support of your Director as you undertake this all taxa; proactively identifying and addressing internal and exter- responsibility. The term of service on most Committees is three nal animal welfare issues; and understanding and influencing pub- years. lic perception about animal welfare in AZA zoos and aquariums. It is my privilege, as chair-elect, to match your expertise and desires with the needs of the committees. While we may receive ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM more volunteer applications than available positions, I assure you Ensures the highest quality and constant improvement of AZA we will do everything possible to involve you. conferences to maximize delegate experience, conference host ex- Here is how it works: if you are interested in serving on one of perience, program quality, administrative efficiency and financial the committees listed below, you must be an individual member excellence. of AZA. If you are not a member, you can join now by contacting CONSERVATION EDUCATION [email protected]. You may then apply to serve. Please e-mail Strengthens the services AZA provides its members for developing [email protected] and indicate the committee or committees of and delivering the highest quality public conservation education interest to you. It would also be helpful if you provided a short programs and involving people in conservation action; heightens statement outlining your qualifications. We need to hear from you public awareness of the crucial roles of zoos and aquariums in by 1 May so I can complete the appointments prior to the Annual conserving wildlife; develops education resources for members, Conference. teachers, students, the public and others; clarifies visitor demo- There is great personal and professional satisfaction in sup- graphics, knowledge, attitudes, and motivations to foster more porting our Association through its committees and programs. effective public conservation education; and ensures that AZA ac- We have lofty goals within our Association – together we can meet creditation standards for education reflect current best practices these goals, and thus help all of our aquariums and zoos to meet and facilitates members’ adherence to these standards. their missions. I look forward to hearing from you and to working FIELD CONSERVATION with you. DENNIS E. PATE Assists all AZA institutions in effective and sustained wildlife and Executive Director & CEO habitat conservation. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Chair-Elect, AZA Board of Directors Assists in development of AZA positions on legislation and regula- tions affecting the membership. Send letters of interest to: AZA E-mail: [email protected]

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March 2014 2014 March Green Award Award Conservation International Award North American Conservation Edward H. Bean Award Award Excellence in Diversity Angela Peterson Award Education Excellence in Marketing Award Exhibit Award Applications, guidelines and the 2013 winners are available at winners are available at 2013 and the guidelines Applications, www.aza.org/honors-awards/ . The awards will be presented at the 2014 AZA Annual Conference (September 12-18) hosted by Orlando. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, The Seas, and SeaWorld • • • HONORS AND AWARDS APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 DUE 1 MAY It's time to share your successes and exceptional work! • • • • • BUSINESS OPERATIONS BUSINESS for our opportunities mentoring and networking Provides in AZA; explores new commercial vendors colleagues; engages may ensure sav- purchasing opportunities that cooperative for and establishes ethics and standards ings for members; business operations. DIVERSITY inspires respect and under- a culture within AZA that Creates value of AZA, the As a core of diversity. standing of the value management work is pertinent to the successful committee’s of zoos and aquariums. ENTERPRISE establish new and sustainable, non- enterprises that Develops streams. dues revenue RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY to promote the Advances the use of research and technology identifies best use of good science throughout our profession, communica- and facilitates practices and their applications, tion among our scientific and animal management and education communities. SAFETY a primary as serves Addresses emerging safety issues, and best practices in and disseminating resource for gathering safety within zoos and aquariums. TRENDS industry and external and prioritizes Identifies, evaluates and tools trends to provide actionable, forward-looking data and meeting the needs of anticipating so AZA is strategically its members. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER for AZA profession- Provides practical resources and support work with volunteers. als that Assists AZA in assimilating membership directives into membership directives Assists AZA in assimilating culture. institution the aquatic Assists the AZA Board in reviewing proposed AZA poli- accredita- unit mandates, cies, committee or conservation tion standards, etc. for their potential effect on the aquatic institutional membership or on institutions with aquatic collections which typically require unique animal management approaches. • • Special Committees ADVANCEMENT Provides experience and applies the tools of fundraising and friendraising to the unique challenges of zoos and aquariums. AFFAIRS AQUARIUM Provides input and feedback to the AZA Board of Directors on in order to guide in nature, aquatic are uniquely issues that policy. HONORS & AWARDS HONORS aquar- the zoo and in honors achievements and Evaluates animal programming, educational ium profession, including and diversity exhibition design, management, conservation, marketing. MARKETING to enhance the AZA mem- serves The Marketing Committee ex- streams by providing new revenue bership and generate for building awareness and participation pertise and support as the industry’s leading voice serves in AZA and its programs; and opportunities; and shares best prac- on marketing trends among the membership. tices in marketing programs MEMBERSHIP includ- matters Monitors and reviews membership-related with recruitment and ing AZA member benefits and assists retention. DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL and assessment administration, the development, Oversees and training professional development of the Association’s programs. PUBLIC RELATIONS advice and counsel to the AZA. Provides public relations within the AZA com- Engages in outreach to professionals best practices. Leads in the munity to share public relations AZA confer- programming at of public relations development ences and meetings. & MANAGEMENT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION the professional and scientific management of AZA Facilitates WCMC develops, member institutions’ animal collections. and supports the cooperative promotes, evaluates oversees, of the AZA. animal management, programs and initiatives 62 CONNECT March 2014 member updates 63

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March 2014 2014 March [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wayne Children’s Zoo Children’s Wayne San Diego Zoo Georgia Aquarium and Invertebrates, Zoo Riverbanks Chaffee Zoo John Ball Zoo The Maryland Zoo in Manager, Baltimore NEW/REINSTATED NEW/REINSTATED MEMBERS COMMERCIAL Bugjammer, Inc 56 Sandbrook Headquarters Road Stockton, NJ 08559 Email: Phone: (908) 806-0417 www.bugjammer.com Primary Contact: Lantz Crawley The Emblem Source Suite 500 4575 Westgrove Addison, TX 75001 Email: Phone: (214) 862-2444 www.theemblemsource.com Primary Contact: Adam Bender The Green Up Girl 1779 PO Box Wilmington, VT 05363 Email: Phone: (802) 258-8046 www.thegreenupgirl.com Primary Contact: CS Wurzberger NEW PROFESSIONAL NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS FELLOW Fort Finance Director, Ann Barker, Officer, Strategy Beth Branning, Chief Fishes Curator, Associate Farnau, Nathan Chief Financial Officer, Hatchell, Steve Fresno Martina, HR Manager, Laura Officer, O’Neill, Chief Executive Kevin Elephant Operations Carolyn Stromer, Buffalo Zoo Aquarium Cleveland of Facility Operations, Metroparks Zoo Columbus Zoo and Instructor, Aquarium Georgia Aquarium Technician, Aquarium Zoo & Cincinnati Experience Manager, Botanical Garden Zoological Park Smithsonian National Zoological Gardens Henry Doorly Omaha’s Veterinarian, Zoo & Aquarium Aquarium Oklahoma City Zoological Park Hogle Zoo Assistant, Utah’s Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and Member Services Coordinator, North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Henry Doorly Zoo &Omaha’s Aquarium Oregon Manager, Relations Foundation Zoo Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Melissa A. King, Elephant Manager, Manager, Melissa A. King, Elephant VirginiaJulie Levans, Senior Aquarist, SuperintendentChristopher Lowe, Amy Kristin Lutmerding Tressler, Laboratory M. Marrero, Cynthia Georgia Merriwether, Lea McKenzie Rachel Messerschmitt, Visitor Animal Keeper, E. Miller, Rebecca Barbara Santa Cassie Moews, Keeper, Lion Country Safari Haley Passeser, Ploog, Associate Christina Lynn Rachel Serafin, Biologist, The Florida Angela Sutton, Henry Vilas Zoo Calgary Zoo Mike Teller, Justin Bradley Thompson, Animal Tech, Marcia Timmerman, Executive The Manager, Area Mark Westphal, VisitorChristiane May White Deaton, Apes Keeper, Great Wiktor, Kaitlyn & Corporate Heidi H. Wilcox, The Bethany Wlaz, Area Manager,

Assistant, John Ball Zoo Minnesota Zoological Garden Carnivores, Little Rock Zoo Carnivores, Little Rock Manager, Palm Beach Zoo Manager, Roosevelt Park Zoo Roosevelt Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Operator, Audubon Aquarium of the Operator, Americas of Aquatics, Cameron Park Zoo of Aquatics, Collections and Conservation, Zoological Gardens Knoxville Kansas City Zoo Kansas Planning Manager, Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Planning Manager, Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Coordinator, North Carolina Aquarium Coordinator, Island on Roanoke and Events Coordinator, BREC’s Baton Coordinator, and Events Zoo Rouge Aviculturist and Intern Coordinator, and Intern Coordinator, Aviculturist Tracy Aviary County Park Zoo & Digital Media, The Maryland Zoo in Media, The Maryland & Digital Baltimore Martha Hiatt, New York Aquarium New York Martha Hiatt, Administrative Executive Kemp, Kathy Kailen Gilde, Georgia Aquarium Kailen Sunrise Grace, Zoologist, Terah Nicole Gams, Ranger, Houston Zoo Nicole Gams, Ranger, of Sarah Gerke, Senior Keeper Christopher Fix, Animal Operations Renee Escherich, Education Coordinator, Coordinator, Escherich, Education Renee Jennifer Egan, Zoolab Keeper, Central Jennifer Egan, Zoolab Keeper, Cassandra Lynn Craddock, Life Support Cassandra Lynn Maryann Coody, Animal Care Manager Maryann Coody, Phil Colclough, Director of Animal Lindsay E Class, Animal Supervisor, Lindsay E Class, Animal Supervisor, Laura Caspari, Capital & Programmatic Laura Stephanie Carle, Veterinarian, Omaha’s Stephanie Carle, Veterinarian, Michele Warren Bunce, Facility Rental Bunce, Facility Rental Michele Warren Amy Brewer, SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Amy Brewer, Hammett Brown, MembershipTara Lindsey Brack-Howard, Lead Jennifer Berg, Zookeeper, Cape May Jennifer Berg, Zookeeper, Timm Baldwin, Director of Marketing Timm Baldwin, Director NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS AFFILIATE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS NEW WELCOME Institutions, Partners, Accredited Conservation Professional Fellow, new Professional Affiliate, welcome AZA is pleased to warmly Members. Facilities and Commercial Certified Related MEMBER UPDATES MEMBER 64 CONNECT March 2014 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Company Website Phone Page # A Thru Z Consulting and Distributing, Inc. www.athruzcages.com 520-434-8281 27 Abaxis

www.abaxis.com 800-822-2947 14 index of advertisers American Sealants, Inc. www.amsealinc.com 970-523-6001 6 Animal Specialties www.animalspecialties.com 800-782-3766 39 Aqua Logic Inc. www.aqualogicinc.com 858-292-4773 66 Cemrock Landscapes, Inc. www.cemrock.com 520-571-1999 30 Classic Escapes, Inc. www.classicescapes.com 718-280-5000 51 CLR Design www.clrdesign.com 215-564-0250 62 Corners Limited www.cornerslimited.com 800-456-6780 58 COST of Wisconsin, Inc. www.costofwisconsin.com 800-221-7625 42 Dan Inject Dart Guns www.daninjectdartguns.com 979-203-6735 34 Fauna Research, Inc. www.faunaresearch.com 845-758-2549 64 GLMV Architecture, Inc. www.glmv.com 316-265-9367 17 Go Ape www.goape.com 800-971-8271 7 Hammerhead International www.hammerheadintl.com 702-646-4275 21 Hayward Flow Control www.haywardflowcontrol.com 888-429-4635 55 K & K Insurance Group, Inc. www.kandkinsurance.com 877-355-0315 68 Madewell Products Corporation www.madewell.net 800-741-8199 10 Mariculture Technologies International www.LiveBrineShrimp.com 386-345-3333 30 The Mason Company www.masonco.com 800-543-5567 44 MIG, Inc. www.migcom.com 510-845-7549 59 Milliken Meat Products Ltd. www.millikenmeat.com 905-415-0060 38 Nebraska Brand www.nebraskabrand.com 800-445-2881 Back Cover Nets Unlimited, Inc. www.netsunlimited.com 480-515-1300 5 Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems www.PentairAES.com 407-472-0525 16 PMI® Nutrition International www.mazuri.com 800-227-8941 11 The Portico Group www.porticogroup.com 206-621-2196 41 RodentPro.com www.rodentpro.com 812-867-7598 Inside Back Cover Skulls Unlimited International, Inc. www.skullsunlimited.com 800-659-7585 Inside Front Cover Timberline Live Foods www.timberlinefisheries.com 618-997-9311 2 Tom Tischler Bronze www.tomtischler.com 618-936-42702 33 Torre Design Consortium, Ltd. www.t-dcl.com 504-899-2932 26 Treetop Concept, LLC www.treetopconcept.com 800-437-5581 47 Triple A Brand Meat Company www.tripleabrandmeatcompany.com 800-437-5581 15 Ujuzi Travel www.ujuzitravel.com 608-444-8122 52 WDM Architects P.A. www.wdmarchitects.com 316-262-4700 56 World Safaris www.worldsafaris.com 336-776-0359 49 Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. www.zoomed.com 805-542-9988 24

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APRIL/MAY MAY 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 April 29 – May 2: The African Painted Dog Conference 12-15: Principles of Elephant Management II. Hosted by 12-18: The 2014 AZA Annual Conference is being hosted by Disney’s is being hosted by the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Ill. The Conference Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL. Principles of Elephant Animal Kingdom, The Seas With Nemo and Friends, and SeaWorld brings together international conservationists and zoo professionals Management II focuses on the skills necessary to safely accomplish all Orlando. This is the premier event for zoo and aquarium professionals, from North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia to enhance and of the AZA-required elephant behavioral components. Live training bringing together leaders in our community to network with peers, improve the care and conservation of African painted dogs. This demonstrations and hands-on experiences will be utilized to combine explore ideas and best practices, share successful programs, and learn conference will focus on gathering the knowledge of field biologists the teaching of advanced elephant principles with best occupational new technologies and services. Attendees are guaranteed to be chal- and professional animal caregivers to further our understanding of safety practices. To provide students with the most valuable hands-on lenged with vibrant speakers from inside and outside the community, this amazing species and promote professional development. The and personalized experience, enrollment in this course is limited to 12 expert-led programming, face-to-face meetings with colleagues, more SSP Planning Meeting will be held on May 2. For more information: participants. For more information about this course and other oppor- than 150 service providers in the exhibit hall, exciting networking and social events, and the famous Zoo Day. For more information, visit www.CZS.org/APDconference. tunities to enrich your career, visit www.aza.org/professional-training www.aza.org/annualconference.

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