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Gerald Dick Contents Editorial

IUCN World Dear WAZA members and friends! Conservation Congress...... 2 A Nature Love Story...... 5 We have just concluded the 67th Annual Biodiversity Conservation Conference in Melbourne, Australia. in Asia...... 7 This meeting was a big success and the IUCN Reintroduction focus on “fighting extinction” covered Guidelines...... 14 a wide array of topics, ranging from Animal Collection Planning...... 15 conservation, education to collection WAZA Interview: sustainability and population manage- Bruce Rideout...... 18 ment. The keynote presenters under- Book Reviews...... 20 lined the important role of zoos and Announcements...... 21 aquariums and the responsibility of IUCN Red List, our community in the interaction with logo and scale...... 23 about 700 million visitors to zoo and Update: aquarium facilities worldwide. Many International Studbooks...... 23 positive examples and success stories World Environment Day...... 24 were presented and the important link WAZA Training Grant 2011 to the decade on biodiversity under- Reports...... 26 lined by many speakers. Fruitful discus- WAZA Projects sions took place on the cooperation Dugong Emergency between associations, animal welfare Protection Project...... 27 and global species management plans. Pantanal Giant Armadillo Welfare and population management Project...... 28 as well as associated strategic develop- Red Panda Conservation: ments have been identified as focus Project Punde Kundo...... 29 of work for the next year. Finally, two © WAZA Niassa Lion Project...... 31 resolutions, one on endorsing the new Gerald Dick and glassfrog at Highgrove. New Members...... 33 IUCN reintroduction guidelines and one

New Member Applications...... 38 on CO2 compensation while highlight- As this jubilee year for WAZA is drawing ocean acidification were adopted. ing to a close soon, I wish to thank all I wish to thank Zoos Victoria for having members for their ongoing support and been a wonderful host and for provid- all the best for 2013, ing insight in the activities of fighting extinction. At the end of our confer- Gerald Dick ence, Zoos Victoria celebrated the 150th WAZA Executive Director anniversary – congratulations and best wishes for the future!

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Jörg Junhold The President’s Page

Prior to this event WAZA Council Connected to this topic is WAZA‘s and several Committee Chairs had own Decade on Biodiversity project an additional meeting in August at which aims to equippe our mem- Zoo Leipzig to discuss and work on bers with communication tools that the improvement of our Committee will help them to raise their visitors structures. An external facilitator awareness about the importance of of the Helmholtz Centre for Envi- biodiversity. We are very grateful for ronmental Research assisted us in a proposed generous grant of the focusing on problems and solutions Swiss MAVA Foundation, which we for a more efficient work. The results hope will be approved later this year. of this workshop were discussed in This would enable us to develop and Melbourne during the WAZA Coun- distribute different video films, mobile © WAZA cil meeting and further steps were apps and other services on a much Jörg Junhold at Healesville Sanctuary, Zoos Victoria. taken to re-organize the structure of broader scale within the next three our Committees and their tasks. This years. A group of 32 zoos is taking process is ongoing and I am confident part in this process and guarantees These are the last weeks of our 77th that in the end we will see a more for a good usability and that the view WAZA Anniversary which has been efficienct work and an adjustment of of different cultures is incorporated. a busy and successful year. The 67th Committee tasks to external condi- Pre and post visitor surveys are an Annual Conference in Melbourne tions which have changed a lot over integral part of this communication has been an inspiring meeting with the last ten years. approach to ensure that all measures colleagues and friends, interesting are as efficient as possible. speakers and lively discussions for In the beginning of September the example on improving the sustain- IUCN World Conservation Congress, Another field of improvement ability of animal collections through the largest and most important becomes more and more visible Global Species Management Plans. conservation meeting, took place in with the migration of hundreds of Further more it was decided to set up Jeju, Korea. Dr Gerald Dick and I as zoos to the new ISIS software ZIMS. a Global Strategy on Animal Welfare, well as several WAZA member zoos Prior to the Annual Conference of the a document of similar importance as took part in many workshops and European Association of Zoos and the World Zoo and Aquarium Con- meetings. In conjunction with the Aquaria (EAZA) in Innsbruck/Austria servation Strategy. These valuable Executive Office three special events in September ISIS used the chance to results show what such a meeting were scheduled to present the world facilitate the 2nd ISIS user conference should be all about! My sincere wide zoo community and its work. which I had the honour to open with thanks goes to all of the staff of Zoos The focus was on the question how a keynote address. Zoo Leipzig was Victoria who have done a tremendous zoos can improve public awareness one of the test zoos for the develop- job to host our conference and make about the UN Decade on Biodiver- ment of ZIMS and my impression is us feel honoured and welcome! sity 2011–2020 and which special that the problems of the first release potentials they can contribute to of this new software have been over- biodiversity conservation. Thanks to come by now. The latest version is a great collaboration of the par- easy to use and much faster and more …Global Strategy ticipating actors we were able to use reliable for the daily routines. I am this international gathering for our convinced that we need this cutting on Animal Welfare, communication purposes in a very edge software in order to manage the beneficial manner. A summary report data of millions of individuals and that a document of of the knowledge café is included in our breeding programmes will benefit this edition of WAZA News. a lot from the decision to create an similar importance online based platform for this most important purpose. I even think that as the World Zoo ZIMS will promote the possibility to manage ex situ and in situ populations and Aquarium of some species as metapopulations and through this generate a new level Conservation of sustainable management.

Strategy… I like to wish all of you a successful and peaceful end of 2012 and a good start into the next year! 2 WAZA news 4/12

Julia Marton-Lefèvre – IUCN Director General World Conservation Congress Highlights

The 2012 IUCN World Conservation World Conservation Forum: IUCN Members’ Assembly: Congress was held from 6–15 Sep- Debating the future of con- Environmental democracy tember on Jeju Island, Republic of servation in action Korea, generously hosted by the Ministry of Environment of the Re- A total of 581 events were held dur- The Members’ Assembly, IUCN’s public of Korea and the Jeju Special ing the five-day World Conservation unique global environmental parlia- Self-Governing Province. Some Forum. The five World Leaders’ Dia- ment bringing together governments 10,000 people from over 160 coun- logues on the themes of nature+ cli- and non-governmental organizations, tries participated in various parts of mate, nature+ food, nature+ develop- approved the new IUCN Programme the Jeju Congress. ment, nature+ people & governance, for 2013–2016. The Programme builds and nature+ life were a highlight of upon IUCN’s niche as the world’s au- The Congress slogan was Nature+, the Forum, generating significant thority on biodiversity conservation, capturing the fundamental impor- participation from audiences in Jeju nature-based solutions and related tance of nature and its inherent link and online. environmental governance. to every aspect of our lives. The Forum underlined the crisis fac- The key issues on the agenda were: ing the natural world through new WAZA supported • Nature+ climate reports on threatened species and Motions • Nature+ food ecosystems. New knowledge prod- • Nature+ development ucts presented included the IUCN • Framework for setting priorities • Nature+ people & governance Red List of Ecosystems, the IUCN for the conservation of threat- • Nature+ life Green List of Protected Areas, and ened species the Protected Planet Report. The Congress included a World Con- • Precautionary Tuna Manage- servation Forum open to the public, ment through Target and Limit and a Members’ Assembly, IUCN’s Reference points and Improved unique global environ-mental parlia- FAD Management“ (drifting Fish ment. Aggregating Devices (FADs)

Nearly 600 events were held during • Implementing conservation and the five-day Forum, including five sustainable management of ma- World Leaders’ Dialogues. The Mem- rine biodiversity in areas beyond bers’ Assembly approved the IUCN national jurisdiction Programme for 2013–2016, debated over180 draft resolutions that set • Further steps to combat the the future conservation agenda, and amphibian crisis elected the IUCN President and the governing Council for the next four • Safeguarding Madagas- years. car’s unique and highly threatened natural heritage

• Implementing Aichi target 12 of the strategic plan on biodiversity

• Protection of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve and communities of the Ituri Forest in the Democratic FIgure 1: Republic of Congo Thematic distribution of 2012 IUCN Congress Resolutions WAZA news 4/12 3

The Assembly also approved over Recognizing 180 resolutions on a wide range of Conservation Greats The Congress, issues, including action to recover Atlantic bluefin tuna stocks and avert The 2012 Congress recognized two which has become extinctions of rare dolphin species; outstanding individuals of the conser- scaling back offshore drilling in vation world with its highest awards, known in Korea as French Guiana, Suriname and Guy- and conferred honorary membership ana; promoting the human right to of IUCN to 11 other conservation “Nature’s Olympics”, water; and providing better payment greats: channels for ecosystem services in • Recipient of the has brought poor countries. Action on stopping John C. Phillips Memorial Medal: the escalating poaching of elephants Sir David Attenborough (UK) home gold for and rhinos was approved, and the • Recipient of the Harold Jefferson push for a globally binding treaty Coolidge Memorial Medal: conservation. on protecting wildlife from mercury Dr. Wolfgang E. Burhenne contamination was endorsed, as (Germany) was greater enforcement of laws on wildlife crime.

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Rod Abson – IUCN Commission on Education and Communication It’s Time to Tell a Love Story » About Nature

It’s time to tell a love story about nature, and what place to tell these stories than at zoos and aquaria around the world? Millions of people visit these places every year, wanting to discover and experience the diversity of amazing animals that we share this planet with. The IUCN Commis- sion on Education and Communica- tion (CEC) has recently launched a campaign called ‘Love Not Loss’ that encourages the conservation community to focus on what we love about nature, the fascinating species and natural places that surround us and to encourage people to take action in ways that support nature. The CEC is looking to the global zoos and aquaria community to work in part- © WAZA, Gerald Dick nership in telling these love stories Local fisherwomen’s dance in front of Sunrise Peak, Jeju. about nature.

A series of short films have been pro- In follow up to this short film, the Personalise: Keep your message duced in collaboration with Futerra request was for more guidance on personal. Use affinity to pets, familiar that build on the success of ‘Love. how to tell a love story. A funny series local species and local pride, and link Not Loss.’ which was launched at the of short films with animals mis- action to daily lifestyles. 10th Conference of the Parties of the communicating about nature help to Convention on Biological Diversity in give examples of making nature fun, Humanise: People matter most to Nagoya, Japan. This film was a chal- as well as guiding people to the main the majority of your audience. Don’t lenge to the conservation community film ‘How to Tell a Love Story’. This be afraid of anthropomorphising to not only talk about what we are short film shares examples of positive biodiversity or accepting that people losing in the world, habitat destruc- conservation success stories from want to conserve nature because it tion, species extinction; but to focus around the world and focuses on makes them feel good. on building a connection with nature three principles: personalise, human- and focus on what we love about ise and publicise. ‘Branding Biodi- Publicise: Promote what we’ve got, nature. These emotional connections versity’ from Futerra explains these not what we’ve lost. Make conserva- are a powerful way to influence posi- concepts as: tion actions and their results visible tive conservation action. and high status. Have more fun conserving nature, and tell everyone you’re doing it.

All of the short films and supportive resources are available from the IUCN CEC website: www.iucn.org/cec and you can also follow on Twitter with the hashtag#lovenotloss 6 WAZA news 4/12

The CEC is a global volunteer network 1. Strategic Plan for Biodiversity There are obvious synergies of over 1,000 members with expertise Aichi Target 1 between the members of the World in environmental communication, CEC Result: Lead IUCN’s work on Association of Zoos and Aquariums education and capacity development. Aichi Target 1 of the Strategic Plan and the CEC, with many members The network brings together people for Biodiversity of the Convention on of the CEC also being active in the from diverse backgrounds and experi- Biological Diversity (CBD), “By 2020, WAZA community. At the recent ences in support of the overall work at the latest, people are aware of the IUCN World Conservation Congress of the International Union for Conser- values of biodiversity and the steps in Jeju, Korea, there were several vation of Nature (IUCN). In support of they can take to conserve and use it events ran in collaboration between the IUCN Programme for 2013–2016, sustainably”. WAZA and CEC. the CEC is focussing on four specific areas: 2. IUCN Capacity Development CEC Result: Operationalise IUCN’s capacity development to deliver the IUCN Programme

3. Nature-based Solutions to Global Challenges …Use affinity CEC Result: Promote nature-based solutions within and beyond the con- to pets, familiar servation community

local species and 4. CEC Network Development CEC Result: Develop a globally active local pride, and CEC network to support programme implementation link action to

daily lifestyles.… To find out more: www.iucn.org/cec or [email protected] WAZA news 4/12 7

Abridged contributions compiled by Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Biodiversity » Conservation

South – South East Asia – A Spotlight on the WAZA Round Table at IUCN WCC, Jeju

“Action Asia”, an initiative The scope of Action Asia has been Participants of the rooted in IUCN SSC set to be political SE Asia (ASEAN Knowledge café, plus Timor Leste); vertebrates; non- convened by WAZA, “Action Asia” is in the set-up phase. marine; and action at the site level to 11 September 2012 Consistent with its collaborative ori- secure populations (this may include gin, its form and activities are being removal to ex situ options). Species • JAZA | Kanako Tomisawa determined through discussion with for Action Asia must be Critically • Seoul Zoo, Korea | Mo, Eui-Won a representative selection of partners: Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red and Eo, Kyung Yeon implementing agencies, donors, tech- List; and from all of these (about 150) • SEAZA/ZPO | Wisid Wichasilpa, nical support groups and others. need to be selected a much smaller Karn Lekagul list for priority action. • Wildlife Reserves Singapore | The fundamental reason why SE Sonja Luz Asia has higher extinction risks than Action Asia will have a watching brief • Central Zoo Authority India | almost anywhere else in the world, on the CR species because so far, with Bishan Bonal in almost any taxonomic group conservation activity largely deter- • CBD Secretariat | analysed so far, is the industrial- mined by the interests of implement- David Ainsworth scale extraction of wildlife for trade. ing bodies, many species are falling • IUCN/SSC | Will Duckworth Secondarily, the large number of through the cracks (most of the • IUCN/CEC | Chris Mahon islands notably in the Philippines and 150 CR species have no specific ongo- • Nordens Ark, Sweden | Indonesia leads to many restricted- ing implementations in their favour). Lena Lindén range species with inherent risks of Action Asia needs to flag these spe- • WCS (Wildlife Conservation extinction. cies and develop awareness of them Society), USA | Elizabeth Bennett and incentives to work on them. • Everland Zoo, Korea | Song Hye-Kyung, Jae-Kyung Jeon Specific to WAZA and its member • WAZA | Jörg Junhold & institutions, we see two key roles in Gerald Dick Action Asia, which no other partners From left to right: can match: (1) your reach to mem- Elly Lee and Yang Hyo Jin of Seoul Zoo and bers of the public in terms of numbers Kanako Tomisawa of JAZA at congress booth. and continuity, and (2) the ex-situ © WAZA need which will be the only option for some species and a sensible insurance for some others.

WCS’s Contribution to Aichi Target 12

In Asia, WCS has programmes in 15 countries, from Afghanistan in the west, to Mongolia and the Russian Far East in the north, to Papua New Guinea in the east, and in countries spanning South and Southeast Asia. Within those countries, we have long- term field programs in 28 landscapes or seascapes, and approx. 800 staff. 8 WAZA news 4/12

In addition to the tiger and elephant Current collaborative turtle pro- Seoul Zoo supporting programmes, the programmes grammes are: the Decade involving more intensive hands-on species management in the region 1. Wildlife Reserves Singapore Seoul zoo has been a member of are largely focused around conserva- (WRS), Singapore WAZA since 2001. After being tion of critically endangered tortoises WRS is holding an assurance colony a WAZA member big improvements and freshwater turtles, primarily of the southern river terrapin Batagur have been made for a dozen of years. aimed at conserving the large river affinis from Malaysia. Plans are to Attending the annual conferences of terrapins the Batagurs, as well as the bring animals of the same species WAZA was a good chance to under- Burmese star tortoise. The aim of all in next year from Cambodia and the stand the modern zoo’s contribu- of these programmes is to stabilize Burmese roofed turtle Batagur trivit- tions for conservation of endangered and then increase the populations to tata from Myanmar, both depend- wildlife. Seoul zoo, as a leading zoo of bring them back from the brink, then ing on DNA testing and appropriate the nation, has collaborated national to re-establish viable populations in permits. conservation projects such as Asiatic the wild in the longer term. Each of black bear (Ursus thibetanus) reintro- these programmes has a range of 2. Angkor Centre for duction, red fox (Vulpes vulpes) rein- WCS involvement, including: Conservation of Biodiversity troduction, and Korean pond turtle (ACCB), Siem Reap, Cambodia (Chinemys reevesi) reproduction. All • Field staff, mainly nationals from (run by Münster Zoo, Germany) projects have shown fruitful results so those countries, working to reduce www.accb-cambodia.org/ far. Meanwhile, Seoul zoo is not only threats to allow wild populations en/index.php trying to expand the international eventually to be re-established; ACCB is currently collaborating with relationships but also looking for • Curatorial staff from the Bronx Zoo the Cambodian Fisheries Administra- good partnerships with other Asian in New York; tion to build facilities for assurance countries, zoos, and conservation • Wildlife health staff, again mainly colonies aiming to breed the south- organizations. from the Bronx Zoo in New York; ern river terrapin Batagur affinis. • Coordination and oversight from our Planned is to contribute to restora- global turtle expertise. 3. Lawkanandar Wildlife Park, tion of parks in the city of Seoul by Bagan, Myanmar (run by introducing amphibians such as Nature and Wildlife Conservation salamanders, Korean golden frogs, Division, Myanmar Forest and brown frogs. Activities include Department) especially: This programme has been running for • Collecting eggs from wild and several years. There is a Batagur trivit- raising them until young frogs tata assurance colony, and breeding and toads facilities for the Burmese star tortoise, • Introducing them into the ponds Geochelone platynota. Another key of parks in the city partner here is the Turtle Survival Alli- • Monitoring after release ance, TSA. For the future, it is planned to One additional partnership that we enhance the relationship with other …the ex-situ might want to explore is with Taipei countries, such as JAZA, SEAZA etc. Zoo, Taiwan. They have significant Contributing to international conser- need which technical capabilities and resources, vation programs of endangered spe- a conducive climate for tropical rep- cies of wildlife is planned by setting will be the only tiles, and they are apparently seeking up a conservation fund and partici- to develop their conservation-related pating in international activities for option for some focus. But we are very open to discus- endangered wildlife conservation. sion of other possible options! Partnerships among NGOs, institu- species and a tions and colleges in Korea will be intesified. Seoul zoo was declared the sensible insurance first ex-situ conservation institution of the nation in 2000 and currently there for some others… are 22 of ex-situ conservation institutions including botanical gardens. 9

Sharing expertise with international Everland Zoo in full support Siberian tigers etc but also focuses on wildlife researchers will include: of Aichi targets stimulating and educating the Korean • ASZWM (Asian Society of Zoo and people about the importance of bio- Wildlife Medicine) set up in 2006 Everland Zoo is located inside diversity. Booklets and three-dimen- • 5th conference was held in Chiang a theme park (Everland). The theme sional animal puzzles about Korean Mai, Thailand, 13–14 October park’s has 6.5 million visitors annually. endangered species are examples of in 2012 The zoo is very popular, more than the zoo’s products which are given to • 3rd conference was hosted by Korea 40 percent of the visitors of Everland the visitors. A special education pro- Association of Wildlife Medicine also visit the zoo area. This means gram is the so called “Zootopia Kids that more than 2.6 million people an- Club”. It is a membership program for The role of ASZWM includes: nually visit the zoo. This is 5.2% of the kids, mainly for elementary school • Strengthening the tie among total population of South Korea. students. The members come to the Asian organization for Zoo and zoo every weekend and listen to lec- Wildlife Medicine. Since 2003, Everland zoo has been ture about animals and conservation. • Providing information about Asian appointed an ex-situ Conservation Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. organization by the Korean Min- Everland Zoo will continuously pro- • Publishing internet on-line newslet- istry of the environment. The zoo mote the importance of life, biodiver- ters for zoo and wildlife medicine. re-introduced Korean goral, eagle, sity and conservation with a special • Supporting young people who and white-naped crane into the wild focus on the hope for the world. The are interested in zoo and wildlife successfully. It gave a stimulus to the aim being a world where both ani- medicine. people and draw people’s interest on mals and people live together happily wildlife and the environment. The zoo like in utopia. keeps and breeds 67 CITES species such as Golden monkey, Orang-utan, Chimpanzee, Asian elephant and 10 WAZA news 4/12

Wildlife Reserves Singapore Aichi targets and the The bats are fitted with radio collars (WRS) Zoological Park Organisation to detect their flying patterns and Thailand (ZPO) migration paths. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Technical Biodiversity surveys: 3 newly de- Genome Resource Bank and assisted Education (ITE) and Wildlife Reserves scribed species of reptiles were reproduction programs are carried Singapore (WRS) was initiated to discovered, the Dumnui Curved Toed out for the preservation of sperm, pave the way for a five-year partner- Gecko, which is named after our embryo, serum and other tissues for ship for environmental sustainability former CEO, Sumate’s Curved Toed future reproduction efforts and stud- and conservation initiatives and joint Lizard, which is named after our Di- ies. ZPO has successfully conducted community events to raise awareness rector of Conservation, Research and artificial insemmination and in-vitro for the green cause. This partnership Education and the Phuket Pit Viper. fertilization on Burmese Eld’s Deer, with ITE allows WRS to spread the which has a total captive world popu- message of environmental awareness Captive breeding: Highlight species lation of less than 50. beyond the parks and also contrib- which have successfully been bred utes to preparing trainees for future naturally are Douc langurs, where Establishment of ESCRI – Endan- jobs in hospitality and tourism. One ZPO has the largest colony in the gered Species Conservation Research of the new areas that WRS is going world. Other species such as the Sarus Institute, Health care and husbandry to focus on will be regional capacity crane and the giant panda we have support for captive breeding civet building and professional training. To- used artificial insemination and other farm: ZPO has lent our expertise in gether with Chulalongkorn University, techniques to assist in reproduction. the husbandry and care of the civets, Thailand a collaboration started on and assisted the farms in the health a pioneering project to tag and track Wildlife exchange transfers: Amongst care and disease diagnosis. giant freshwater stingrays in the wild. others, hippos were transferred to Laos, giraffes and penguins to the Biodiversity Education: The ZPO zoos Field project support includes newly opened Naypyidaw Zoo in accommodate 6 million visitors a year, monitoring the effectiveness of Myanmar and Douc Langurs to Singa- a free school education program ex- translocation as a management and pore Zoo. ists for 600,000 students a year, this conservation tool for Asian elephants is done in cooperation with Green in Peninsular Malaysia, the Tonkin Wildlife reintroduction: Eld’s deer The World Foundation, Bird Conservation Snub-nosed monkey in Vietnam, Con- Eld’s deer or brow antlered deer has Society of Thailand and WWF. servation of River Terrapins in Cambo- been extinct in the wild from Thai dia, Illegal trade in Tokay Geckos in forests for over 50 years. The only Apart from carrying on the above Malaysia, Bali Mynah conservation, remaining population in Thailand are mentioned activities, Networking and Ecology and conservation of fishes in found in zoos. We reintroduced them sharing of knowledge & skills by es- peat swamp forests of Southeast Asia to Huay Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctu- tablishing a regional captive breeding and others. ary 3 years ago, but only just now can specialist group committee for en- we confirm that it is a success. Horn- dangered species is planned. CITES: It is envisaged in future to better bills such as the Oriental pied horn- A more supportive understanding link in-situ with ex-situ projects and bills has been released at Khao Keow for wildlife conservation projects is to further contribute and develop Khao Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. needed: CITES rules recommend that activities in regards to the Decade of Eastern Sarus crane (Grus antigone Biodiversity. sharpii), extinct from the wetlands of export permits be given only to Thailand for over 50 years have been species that can be captive bred and successfully bred both naturally and must not have a detrimental effect on through artificial insemination were the total population. For some spe- released in Buriram province, near cies, ZPO is not able to breed while the Cambodian border. other international zoos have more success, so transferring these animals Ecosystem Health Surveillance: to the international zoos for captive ZPO had started the first Chytrid breeding programs will be better for fungus lab in Thailand. A surveil- the world population. But CITES will lance program for Chytrid fungus in not allow the export of these wildlife, Thailand’s National parks has been so the wildlife might be left to die in started. ZPO have cooperated with their host countries without the op- FAO in diagnosing flying fox bats portunity to breed in the foreign zoo. for nipah virus and other diseases. WAZA news 4/12 11

The Indian Perspective Research and education and aware- Capacity Building: CZA organizes on the Decade ness (Aichi target 1): The CZA sup- workshops for Zoo directors and Zoo ports the Centre for Environment Veterinarians and for Zoo Educators India is a mega-divers country, repre- Education, Ahmadabad (CEE) in and Zoo Keepers in all four regions of senting about 350 species of mammals, developing educational material India. There is an MoU with Wildlife 1300 species of birds and 614 species and manuals for the visitors. The Reserve Singapore for Human Re- of reptiles and amphibians. The Gov- CEE on behalf of CZA had developed source Development and with Leipzig ernment of India is an example to have guidelines for Education Master Plan Zoo, Germany and Central Zoo, Kath- established the Central Zoo Authority covering conservation education, net- mandu, Nepal on various aspects of (CZA) in the year 1992 to oversee the working, linkage, signage preparation, zoo management. functioning of the zoos. The National and outreach activities etc. The CZA Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) also organizes workshop for educators Intent to develop similar MoUs with identified ex-situ breeding and rein- working in the zoos every year to associations of South and South troduction of endangered wild fauna ensure implementation of various as- East Asian zoos i.e. SEAZA, JAZA etc. as the most important conservation pects of conservation of biodiversity A Manual on Zoo Education is being action of the zoos in India. to make people aware of the values prepared by CEE sponsored by CZA of biodiversity through sustainable and could be made available and Conservation Breeding Programme interaction with the people through shared by Zoos of South and South (Aichi target 12): The Central Zoo seminar, workshop, drama, compe- East Asia. Could offer technical help Authority has initiated Conservation titions on various occasion such as in establishing Conservation Breeding Breeding Programme of 23 species Wildlife Week, World Forestry Day, Programs of Pigmy hog, Gyps spe- out of prioritized 26 species against Environmental Day, World Water Day, cies of vultures, Indian pangolin and identified 73 endangered species. Ac- Van Mahotasav, International Day for mouse deer; A Manual on Conserva- cordingly, zoos in the natural distribu- Biological Diversity etc. Laboratory tion Breeding of these species could tion of the animal or bird are identi- for Conservation of Endangered Spe- be made available for sharing with fied as the coordinating zoo for the cies (LaCONES) of Centre for Cellular south and South East Asian Countries. species. Participatory zoos were also and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad identified for the same species if they has been sponsored by CZA for had the animals housed in their zoos. conducting research on developing techniques for assisted reproduc- Rescue and Rehabilitation: zoos con- tion, Frozen Bank, analysis of genetic tinuously have been receiving injured homozygosity/heterozygosity for and orphaned animals for immediate endangered species. housing due to increased human- animal conflict. CZA has established 7 rescue centers for rehabilitation for lions, tigers, leopards, bears and monkeys, currently 202 lions and 42 tigers are kept. 12 WAZA news 4/12

» JAZA (Japanese Association Aquatic biodiversity conservation: Nordens Ark and the Decade, of Zoos and Aquariums) and There are more than 15,000 rivers in support of projects in Asia biodiversity conservation Japan, containing 400 endemic species of fresh water fishes. The 144 of Because of the Swedish climate, the them are endangered. JAZA currently animal collection is limited to species works focused on 21 species. Con- that come from the world’s tem- servation activities for those species perate zones. The only exceptions include the care about their original are tropical amphibians, due to the habitats for biodiversity conservation serious crisis that group faces. All proactively. the other animals are from climates similar to that in Sweden – cold, wet The enhancement and requirement and dark for most of the year! for the future JAZA conservation activities: We work with the reintroduction • Cooperation with associations and of several native species, such as international bodies: These years the peregrine falcon, white-backed JAZA makes efforts to establish woodpecker, white stork, eagle owl, cooperations as a part of the wildlife green toad and European catfish, as The figure shows the number of spe- conservation community. These ef- well as some insects. We are involved cies for which JAZA has conservation forts will be increased. in a reintroduction program for the programs. 143 is the third biggest • Getting better understanding from European wild cat in southern Ger- number for the species conservation Japanese national government and many, where more than 20 cats born programs by a regional association in be treated as conservation institu- and raised at Nordens Ark have been the world. tions. Currently, there is no law for released into the wild. A number of zoos and aquariums, and they are lynxes from the breeding program Terrestrial biodiversity conservation: treated the same way as pet shops. have also been reintroduced in Eu- Japan’s forest cover is about 67% of Getting better understanding from rope, mainly in Poland and Latvia. the country. This is one of the high- Japanese local governments is also est values in the world. There are 29 needed in order to get support for So what can Nordens Ark do to make mammals, 29 birds, 18 amphibians, those public institutions. a “valuable contribution” in the South 13 reptiles and 94 invertebrates that • Cooperation with researchers to be and South-East Asia region – one are endemic and endangered. As increased in order to have the best of the three focus areas for the UN a part of the activities, efforts are practice for population manage- Decade on Biodiversity? Sweden’s cli- undertaken to conserve the Rock ment and accurate data for analysis. mate does not allow us to keep ptarmigan (Lagopus muta japonica). • Cooperation with local community: tropical species, with the exception of This bird changes its body colour in Zoos and aquariums cannot live a few turtles and amphibians. summer and winter, and climate without the cooperation with local change has already big effect on their communities. We encourage our The best we can do is inform our lifestyle. This bird is designated as member institutions to communi- visitors by participating in the joint a Special National Treasure and cur- cate, share, working together with initiative between IUCN-SSC and rently it is not allowed to be kept in local community to make them EAZA to raise awareness of the need captivity. JAZA member institutions have better understandings about to protect the biodiversity of South- have kept the different subspecies of zoos and aquariums and the incen- East Asia. We have added campaign Rock ptarmigan from overseas and tive for biodiversity conservation. signs headed “Cousins in crisis” to gathered techniques and knowledge on how to keep Lagopus muta japonica. Field researchers and national governments were approached in order to cooperate for saving this species as a model for the biodiversity conservation.

the enclosures of our red-necked activity under the UNDB brand. How- Conclusion pond turtles, McCords snake-necked ever there is one initiative that tries turtles, bald ibis, European catfish, to bring them all together. The UNDB Many activities concerning con- Amur leopards, Chilean pudus, otters newsletter now goes to around 1660 servation projects are ongoing and and wolves. We are using these spe- subscribers. It is produced by Dr Bob planned in the region, as the selec- cies to alert visitors to the alarming Bloomfield at the Natural History tion of examples clearly shows. Even threat to large animals – those over Museum in London. The CBD usu- better and intensified cooperation 1 kg – in South-East Asia; those that ally mount the newsletters on the of institutions within the region is are declining most rapidly and which, core www. CBD.int website. WAZA envisaged and the knowledge café without immediate action, will disap- members in South East Asia should provided a good start to be further pear forever. The cousin of the tropi- consider applying for membership of discussed at regional and national cal Java leopard is the Amur leopard. this Commission. Those with relevant meetings. WAZA will also encourage WWF estimates that fewer than 35 re- knowledge and experience will be the follow up at the WAZA Annual main in the wild, although there is welcomed and there is no charge for conferences. The logo of the Decade encouraging news from North Korea, membership. CEC has been active in on Biodiversity should be used on the with the Amur leopard population positioning Communication, Educa- websites of zoos and aquariums and there increasing over the past five tion and Public Awareness (CEPA) in the decade as an umbrella for con- years. The captive population of Amur the Convention on Biological Di- servation should be better used for leopards around the world numbers versity and other multilateral envi- existing and planned activities, thus 130, but there are probably no more ronmental agreements. The CEPA underlining the global effort. WAZA than 14 blood lines. Nordens Ark has Toolkit is available online and would will provide CBD with more informa- one breeding pair of Amur leopards, be useful to this region’s zoos and tion about zoo and aquarium based and we had a birth this year, the first aquaria. The “Love not Loss” pro- activities and on the other hand CBD Amur leopard ever born in Sweden. gramme Web page: www.iucn.org/ will provide a short powerpoint as This was wonderful news, of course, lovenotloss considers that the best information on the Decade – this but it will make no difference in the way to rekindle a lost love is not to because it was made clear in the long run unless the genetic base for talk about what went wrong – extinc- discussion that staff in zoos and the species can be broadened. tion, habitat loss or resource scarcity. aquariums is not familiar enough with It’s to remember what we loved in the Decade. WAZA will also have to The commitment to the survival the first place. Where better for this play a role to better communicate the of the Amur leopard stands firm. message to be conveyed than zoos Decade internally. Through the Amur tiger project, there and aquaria where millions of people are already valuable and trustworthy have close up encounters to the spe- A big Thank You goes to the partici- contacts in the remote area where cies representing the wild areas they pants of this round table discussion! some of the very few wild Amur leop- inhabit? To join IUCN CEC, write to ards live. [email protected], the regional contact is M. Shivani Jain of CEE (India) | shivani. [email protected] and national focal IUCN Commission points exist in the following coun- on Education tries: Bhutan – Phuntsho Yonten | …it was made clear & Communication [email protected], India – Janakaraj Murali | J. Murali@teri. in the discussion The IUCN CEC is a network driv- res.in, Malaysia – Gary Lim Khaeril | ing change for sustainability. More [email protected], Ne- that staff in zoos than 1,000 members volunteer their pal – Mangal Man Shakya | mangal@ professional expertise in learning, citesnepal.org, Sri Lanka – Mr. Dhar- and aquariums is knowledge management and strate- man Wickremaratne | ejournalists@ gic communication to achieve IUCN sltnet.lk, Vietnam – Dinh Thi Minh not familiar enough goals. There are many opportunities Thu | [email protected]. for zoos and aquaria to both contrib- with the Decade … ute to and benefit from the activities of this Commission. There are many WAZA will better organisations carrying out biodiversity conservation in the UK, including communicate the zoos and aquaria, but not many of these that individually promote their Decade internally… 14 WAZA news 4/12

Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office IUCN Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations

Humans have moved organisms be- The new IUCN Guidelines for Rein- At the 2012 WAZA Annual Conference tween sites for their own purposes for troductions and Other Conservation in Melbourne (Australia), a resolution millennia. This has yielded benefits Translocations define a conservation was adopted (RES 67.1), stating that for humankind, but in some cases translocation as the deliberate move- the 67th WAZA Annual Conference (1) has led to disastrous impacts. IUCN ment of organisms from one site for welcomes the revision of the 1998 stated its perspective on such moves release in another. It must be intend- IUCN Guidelines for Reintroduc- with its 1987 Position Statement on ed to yield a measurable conservation tions, now called IUCN Guidelines for the Translocation of Living Organ- benefit at the levels of a popula- Reintroductions and other Conserva- isms. Subsequently, the IUCN Species tion, species or ecosystem, and not tion Translocations, and (2) recom- Survival Commission (SSC)’s Reintro- only provide benefit to translocated mends that WAZA members shall pay duction Specialist Group developed individuals. Conservation transloca- attention to the IUCN Guidelines for policy guidelines that were approved tions consist of (1) reinforcement and Reintroductions and other Conserva- by IUCN’s Council in 1995 and pub- reintroduction within a species’ in- tion Translocations as part of their lished in 1998 as the IUCN Guidelines digenous range, and (2) conservation conservation activities. for Reintroductions. These Guidelines introductions, comprising assisted were short and practical in focus, colonisation and ecological replace- The IUCN Guidelines for Reintroduc- and have been used by other IUCN/ ment, outside indigenous range. tions and other Conservation Translo- SSC Specialist Groups to derive more cations are available from the IUCN/ detailed guidelines for their own taxa SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group and purposes. In 2010 the Guidelines (www.iucnsscrsg.org). were deemed to need review and revision, and the new Guidelines were adopted by the IUCN/SSC Steering Committee on 5 September 2012.

Release of a red wolf in North-eastern North Carolina. © Jeffrey Mittelstadt WAZA news 4/12 15

Amanda Embury – Zoos Victoria, Australia Zoo Animal Collection » Planning Tool

All zoos need to determine those Zoos Victoria and its Value Assessment species that will be included in their Strategic Directions collections. Selection might be The value assessment determines guided by the theme of a zoo, or by Australian-based Zoos Victoria the role of each species in supporting other factors such as threatened operates three separate zoological conservation outcomes consistent status. Zoos often seek to identify institutions: Melbourne Zoo, Heales- with a ZBCO’s objectives. Five species the role of each species within their ville Sanctuary and Werribee Open categories have been agreed, and collections, including contributions Range Zoo. Zoos Victoria has de- every species within Zoos Victo- to conservation. Zoos Victoria has veloped a long-term strategic plan ria’s animal collections must satisfy developed a tool that enables the that identifies its ongoing evolution the criteria for at least one of these role of each species to be determined, to be the world’s leading zoo-based five categories: the risk associated with each species, conservation organisation (ZBCO); • Recovery – those species that are the value of each species and its fit this includes definitions of a ZBCO. part of a threatened species recov- with organisational directions. This The plan also identifies five key action ery program, ideally a program that tool provides for both qualitative and areas: conservation, animals, visitors, includes a reintroduction compo- quantitative assessment of species, people and financial sustainability, nent. so that changes in the collection can and objectives for delivery of each • Ark – those species that are under be monitored. of these five action areas. In order threat of extinction in the wild and to monitor and assess the animal are part of regional and internation- This article describes the approach collections, it was agreed that a tool al captive breeding programs. that Zoos Victoria has taken to as- should be developed; this resulted • Ambassador – those species that sessing its animal collections, with in design and implementation of the support conservation messages, as the emphasis being alignment of the Zoos Victoria’s Species Selection and the face of either a field conserva- animal collection with organisational Assessment Tool (the Tool). tion program supported by Zoos directions. Victoria, or the focus of a Zoos Vic- toria community action campaign. Species Selection • Enabling – those species that enable and Assessment Tool visitors to make connections with animals and create emotional bonds The Tool uses the principles of “Value/ that stimulate learning and positive Effort” assessments. For Zoos Victo- actions, which will help advance …Zoos often seek ria’s animal collections to align with conservation or environmentally organisation values, species should sustainable outcomes. to identify the role be of high value and low effort (see • Research – those species that en- Figure 1). The Tool provides the meth- able research that supports Zoos of each species odology to complete the assessment, Victoria’s conservation efforts or and to develop strategies to increase improvements in the health, care within their col- the value and decrease the effort as- and wellbeing of wildlife. sociated with each species. lections, including contributions to conservation… 16 WAZA news 4/12

» High Needs These five categories all support Yes delivery of conservation action area work identified in the Zoos Victoria’s Strategic Plan, whether it be through management of threatened species, Value knowledge acquisition that can be applied to recovery programs or promoting behavioural changes. As well as determining fit with each category, Why a value score is assigned. The objec- No tive is for the value score to increase bother? over time. Ways to increase value scores are captured in a comments section. The value of a species may be Low increased by moving a species from back of house to exhibit, or develop- Low High ing an Animal Encounters Program that uses the species. Effort

Effort Assessment Figure 1: Principles of “Value/Effort” decision-making, the objective of the Species Selection and Assessment Tool being to move all species into the “high value/low effort” quadrant. The effort assessment considers fea- sibility and logistics associated with acquiring and maintaining each species. Eight criteria are assessed and Availability – challenges connected Financial Sustainability scored. These criteria align with the with the abundance of the species four action areas of animals, visitors, and how readily it can be obtained. Financial Implications – costs of sourc- people and financial sustainability ing, obtaining and maintaining the identified in Zoos Victoria’s Strategic Health of Population – challenges species, as well as costs associated Plan. in managing the species’ popula- with and facility development and tion, including ability to acquire new maintenance. Animals founders, levels of mean kinship and inbreeding within the population, and Environmental Footprint – the envi- Welfare/Ethics – capacity to providing numbers of males and females of re- ronmental impact of the species, in- for the health and wellbeing of the productive age within the population. cluding carbon emissions, demand for species, and ensuring that all aspects potable water, energy requirements of Zoos Victoria’s Animal Welfare Visitors and food transport requirements. Code are met. The ethical component includes the ways in which animals Display Management – challenges By assessing the above eight cat- are obtained. associated with adequately housing, egories, the risks associated with displaying and managing the species. each species in the collection can be Legislative Requirements – challenges determined. The intent is to reduce arising from legislative and regula- People the effort score associated with each tory restrictions such as import bans species over time. Ways in which the or limitations. Expertise – the availability of appro- effort score can be reduced include priate on-site expertise to reliably use of recycled water or solar power, maintain and breed the species. or developing framework to support acquisition such as Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis that is required to support imports to Australia. WAZA news 4/12 17

Use of the Tool

The Tool allows priorities for deliv- A further benefit is encouraging staff Whilst the Tool has a specific objec- ery over the next 12 months to be to think about Zoos Victoria’s stra- tive of aligning Zoos Victoria’s animal identified. The review process occurs tegic directions relevant to animal collections with this organisation’s in a workshop involving staff repre- collections, for example innovations strategic directions, the principles senting a broad cross-section of zoo in keeper presentations, renewable can be applied and adapted to meet operations. Agreement is reached energy, etc. Zoos Victoria believes the needs of other organisations. The regarding value and effort scores, and that the Tool provides an innovative animal collections at Zoos Victoria ways to increase value and reduce approach to collection planning. It have been assessed twice using the effort. Both the value scores and ad- allows for assessment of alignment Tool. The outcomes of these assess- ditional comments are recorded in an with strategic directions, and sup- ments will be reported in a separate Excel spreadsheet to facilitate sorting ports informed decision-making in- article. For further information, of information. cluding identifying any risks associat- please contact the author. ed with species and ways to mitigate those risks. The Tool also provides for consistent review of animal collections and enables targets to delivery to be set. 18 WAZA news 4/12

Bruce Rideout WAZA Interview Just a Vet or a Vet and Researcher?

Bruce Rideout is the Director of Wildlife Disease Laboratories at San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Re- search; he coordinates the disease investigations and develops the research priorities. He tells us more about his background, his everyday life, his successes and challenges and gives us his vision on the role of veterinary science in zoo population management and field conservation.

WAZA: When did you become the What is your everyday work as the All contacts of affected birds were con- Director of Wildlife Disease Labo- Director of the Wildlife Disease Labo- sidered disease suspects until proven ratories at San Diego Zoo Institute ratories? One of the many enjoyable otherwise. Because of concerns about for Conservation Research and what aspects of my job is that every day the potential for ongoing disease is your professional background? is different, but much of my time is transmission, these exposed birds Bruce: I started off as a staff patholo- spent coordinating our disease inves- were all too often euthanized regard- gist here in 1991 and became director tigations and developing our research less of whether they had evidence of of the Wildlife Disease Laboratories priorities to ensure that we are making disease. This resulted in thousands in 1995. My background is in wildlife the most of our time and resources. of deaths in bird collections around pathology and infectious disease The Wildlife Disease Laboratories con- the world, with significant impacts on research. I received my doctorate of sists of four labs – anatomic pathology, some of the world’s most endangered veterinary medicine degree from the molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, birds. We recently challenged the University of California at Davis in the and histology. Each lab has its own prevailing dogma that avian myco- United States, completed a pathology highly skilled staff, but we all work bacteriosis is highly contagious (i.e., residency at the Smithsonian National together to solve disease problems. primarily transmitted horizontally Zoo, and then returned to UC Davis for It’s a great feeling when working to- from bird to bird). In multiple studies a PhD. My thesis research was on the gether as a team enables us to identify using both traditional and molecular effects of retroviruses on the immune the cause of a mysterious disease epidemiological methods, we have system. Today my research interests and thereby solve a problem that we shown that avian mycobacteriosis is focus on infectious disease transmis- couldn’t otherwise have solved. not readily transmitted from bird to sion, disease risk analysis, and avian Is your work around Avian tubercu- bird. Instead, most infections appear embryo pathology. I participate in losis your biggest success? It is still to be acquired independently from en- a number of conservation efforts, such a work in progress, but it is shaping vironmental sources, such as soil and as the recovery programs for Califor- up to be one of our biggest successes water. This suggests that in traditional nia condors, Hawaiian forest birds, in terms of solving an intractable dis- aviary settings, avian mycobacteriosis San Clemente loggerhead shrikes, and ease problem. Avian tuberculosis, or is primarily an environmental disease, desert tortoises. mycobacteriosis, has been one of the not a contagious one. These findings Could you describe the San Diego In- most troubling diseases facing bird are having a major impact on the way stitute for Conservation Research and collections and conservation programs we manage this disease. Instead of its role? The Institute for Conservation around the world. The assumption has having to euthanize healthy birds in Research is the research center at the always been that it is a highly conta- an attempt to stop the spread of what heart of the San Diego Zoo’s conserva- gious disease, being readily transmit- appeared to be a contagious disease tion mission. We use science to save ted from bird to bird. As a result, each outbreak, we can now focus our ef- animals, plants, and habitats. Our case presented a major management forts on the true source of infections – approach is to first identify the most problem because of the perceived the environmental reservoirs. significant problems for conservation need to stop the spread of the disease. and restoration of species and their habitats, and then to apply the most innovative and creative science possible to solving them. We currently have over 200 scientific staff working in 35 countries. The scientific disciplines represented at the Institute include our fields of wildlife pathology, molecular diagnostics, and epidemiology, as well as plant and animal ecology, reproductive physiology and endocri- nology, genetics, behavioral biology, and conservation education.

Bruce’s 3 wishes for the Zoo Genie

The Zoo Genie is ready to answer 3 wishes. Talk to him…

1. I would like to see zoos around the world working together to share the wonder of nature with the broadest possible audience, and to transform public attitudes about the impacts of consumptive lifestyles. 2. An end to illegal wildlife © San Diego Zoo Global trade, the spread of invasive Bruce Rideout at microscope. species, overfishing, and the political instability that so severely impacts wildlife Would you say that you are more a vet pected neonatal mortalities in hoofs- and ecosystems. or a researcher? I consider the two tock and discovered that they suffered 3. A bright future roles inseparable. My work as a veteri- from copper deficiency. This led to for wildlife in the wild, nary pathologist drives my research, a broader investigation involving our and a strong role for and our research findings drive the nutritionists, clinical veterinarians, and zoos in ensuring that health management recommenda- animal care staff and revealed that future. tions we make for our animal collec- one of the contributing factors was tions and field conservation programs. a naturally high sulfur and iron content What are the biggest challenges you in the water supply, which interfered have to face in your mission? I sup- with copper absorption. Once we tion. One of the many advantages to pose the biggest challenges we face understood the source of the problem, having this breadth of expertise is that are similar to those faced by everyone we were able to develop a manage- we can all work together to ensure the working in conservation. There are ment strategy to prevent copper success of our conservation programs more problems to work on than we deficiency. For our field programs, we no matter what kind of problem we have time and resources for, so we recently completed a seventeen year face. The Wildlife Disease Labora- have to be as efficient and innovative review of mortalities in the California tories typically gets involved when as possible while constantly adjusting condor recovery program, which real or potential disease problems our priorities to focus on the most ur- revealed that lead toxicosis from could present a roadblock to success. gent needs. We are also challenged by ingestion of spent lead ammunition Depending on the program needs, we the need to convey a message of hope is the primary factor interfering with might be doing disease surveillance when most of the news about con- recovery of condors in the wild. Now and risk assessments on animals servation is relentlessly negative. The that the primary problem has been destined for reintroduction while our average person won’t be motivated to identified, prevention plans can be reintroduction biologists are design- support conservation if they think the developed that will help us address ing the reintroduction strategy, our situation is hopeless. But there is hope. this roadblock to recovery. reproductive physiologists are solving We just need to make sure we get that Are you working in interaction and co- reproductive problems, our genet- message out there. operation with researchers from other ics group is banking biomaterials for What is, according to you, the role of fields, such as zoo and field biologists? future studies, our plant ecologists veterinary science in zoo population Absolutely, we work very closely with are restoring habitat, our behavioral management and field conserva- clinical veterinarians, nutritionists, biologists are addressing questions tion? Veterinary science is essential geneticists, reintroduction biologists, about reproductive ecology in the wild, for optimizing the health, well-being, curators, reproductive physiologists, and our conservation education staff and reproductive potential of animals and others. We couldn’t do our job is working on education and outreach in zoo management settings, and is without these partnerships. with local people. The level of involve- equally important in removing disease Could you explain how the Wildlife Dis- ment by each division will vary with as a roadblock to field conservation ease Laboratories is integrated in the the conservation program, but our efforts. other Divisions of the San Diego Zoo ability to rapidly mobilize such a broad Could you give us some practical ex- Institute for Conservation Research? range of expertise is what ensures the amples (success stories)? One recent The other research divisions at the success of the program. success story involving zoo population Institute include Applied Plant Ecology, management came about through our Reproductive Physiology, Genetics, routine disease surveillance efforts. Behavioral Biology, Applied Animal We were investigating some unex- Ecology, and Conservation Educa- 20 Books WAZA news 4/12

Ellen Bucher – ZSL Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Book Reviews Priceless or Worthless? – that we have the capacity to rescue Zooland – The Institution The world’s 100 most species from the brink of extinction of Captivity threatened species and provides examples of species, by Irus Braverman by Zoological Society such as the Chatham Islands black Stanford University Press, of London robin, which bounced back from Palo Alto, USA, 2012, 280 pp, London, 2012, 123pp, what seemed a hopeless situation. ISBN: 9780804783576 ISBN 978-0-900881-67-1 ‘Priceless or Worthless’ focuses on “This book neither supports nor Conservation paradigms are becom- raising the profile of the 100 most condemns zoos. Rather, it provides ing increasingly utilitarian and may threatened species and challenging a detailed account of how zoos unintentionally undermine efforts to the global conservation commu- work. The most crucial assumption protect threatened species. Animals nity to consider if, and why, they underlying the entire institution of such as Edwards’s pheasant and the value the full range of life on our captivity is the classification of zoo Hainan gibbon provide us with few, planet. If we value these spe- animals as wild and therefore as rep- if any, valuable ecosystem services. cies then we need to ensure their resentatives of their conspecifics in But does this mean that they are protection, committing sufficient the wild. Take this assumption away worthless? Do they have a right to funds and resources to doing so. and you take away the raison d’être exist, or does their lack of utilitar- WAZA members are ideally placed of the zoo”. ian value mean we have a right to to play a leading role in rescue drive them to extinction? ‘Priceless efforts, both by supporting in-situ When Irus Braverman started her or Worthless?’, released at the IUCN conservation initiatives and by project, her position was quite World Conservation Congress by the developing conservation breeding suspect and some people in zoos got Zoological Society of London and the programmes where appropriate. even quite upset about her presenta- IUCN Species Survival Commission, tion. But in the course of the book poses these questions. Critically, we must remember that, project she got support from many although their current situation zoos such as the Buffalo zoo, Cleve- For the first time, the 8,000 scien- may be dire, none of the 100 spe- land Metroparks zoo, Bronx zoo, tists that comprise the IUCN Species cies listed in ‘Priceless or Worthless’ Minnesota zoo, Saint Louis zoo, Zoo Specialist Groups came together to are a lost cause. As Dr Don Merton, Miami, San Diego and others. Breed- identify the 100 species that they head of the black robin recovery ing of endangered species and the believed would be the next to go ex- programme, said “if the rarest bird necessary and successful exchange tinct unless the level of conservation in the world can be saved then, of individuals between zoos is il- attention that they receive is signifi- given human determination and lustrated by Timmy, the oldest male cantly increased. ‘Priceless or Worth- effort, no species need become gorilla of North America. This story less?’ describes these 100 species extinct”. is like a golden thread throughout and provides concrete suggestions the book, which is based on more for how they could be saved. In ad- than seventy interviews conducted dition, the book reminds us with zoo managers and administra- tors, as well as animal activists. Most examples and interviews stem from the USA and you can find many well Priceless known names of the zoo community or and their quotes. The book touches Worthless? upon the relationship of in situ and ex situ conservation, the adventur- ous illusion of nature in modern im- mersion zoo designs, zoogeography, the dilemma of feeding live animals and displaying older not so attrac- tive individuals. The interesting relationship between humans and animals and the question whether and how far the human aspect shall play a role in a zoo is critically examined throughout. Consumption The book can be downloaded at: in zoos and support of conservation, http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/44234ae6#/44234ae6/1 selling animals, classification of zoo animals – species and subspecies, se- WAZA news 4/12 Announcements 21

WAZA Executive Office Announcements

lection of zoo animals and relevant legislation again with a focus on the USA is presented in a reader friendly way. The way of presenting the various topics, centered © WAZA around the human-animal relation, is entertaining and educating at Alex Rübel Receives WAZA’s Highest Honour: the same time. An overall conclusion might be the quote of an AZA Heini Hediger Award 2012 survey, conducted in 2007: “Twelve AZA institutions participated in Alex Rübel is a quintessinal selection and wild animals and later Assistant a study on the impact a zoo or for the Heini Hediger Award. Not to Prof. Ewald Isenbugel. Having aquarium visit has on the conser- only did Alex know Hediger person- worked effectively in the Zürich Zoo, vation knowledge and behaviors ally, he wrote and published a biog- in 1991 Alex became Director after of visitors. The study found that raphy of the great zoo man while Dr. Peter Weilenmann. Alex’s mentor, the zoo visit does indeed reinforce winning an Award for it. Prof. Heini Hediger, passed away the positive feelings toward animals following year, 1992 and in the same and the environment and helps to Alex also has brought numerous year Alex convinced Zoo Zürich to link caring for animals with action.” innovative and dramatic projects to link its goals to the first World Zoo the Zürich Zoo and the zoo world, Conservation Strategy, a milestone The book can be ordered by: served the international zoo commu- in the history of the world’s zoos and www.sup.org nity and adhered as well as promot- perhaps in the career of the young ed the principles of World Associa- Director. tion of Zoos and Aquariums WAZA. Between 1985 and the present Alex Alex is a Doctor of Veterinary Medi- has held membership in a range of cine, having studied at the Univer- prestigious organizations, such as sity of Zurich, Faculty of Veterinary the Association of Avian Veterinar- Medicine. Subsequently he took up ians and Chairman of the EAZA Vet- post graduate education in USA and erinary and also the Membership and a P. G. course on Executive Develop- Ethics Committee. He was active in ment (IMD) in Lausanne. He worked WAZA serving as Council member in in a variety of veterinary clinics 1997–2003 and as President of WAZA before going for military duty. In in 2001–2003. 1980 before joining the Zürich Zoo as an Assistant Zoo Veterinarian, he worked at the University of Zürich Clinic for Zoo and both domestic 22 Announcements WAZA news 4/12 WetlanDS

United Nations International Ed ucational, Scientiﬁc and Hydrological Cultural Organization Programme taKe CaRe WAZA Executive Office 2 February World Wetlands Day OF WateR Announcements Will You Join Us on World Wetlands Day?

Since the UN has declared 2013 as the International Year of Water Coopera- tion we have focused our WWD on Wetlands and Water Management

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De 2013 Zoos and Aquariums: water. AFFICHE-RAMSAR.indd 1 Committing to Conservation Wetlands take care of water re- 21/09/12 14:05 (ZACC) conference flects the interdependence between tivities, we have produced a poster, 8–12 July, 2013, Des Moines, water and wetlands and the key role a sticker, a leaflet that we hope will set Iowa, USA that wetlands play. Wisely using our the broad scene for WWD actors, an wetlands is an essential component of activity for children, and a comic strip ZACC, the biennial international sustainable water management. In our from Seppo. Look here www.ramsar. conference that promotes network- WWD leaflet we have painted the big org/WWD2013/ to view and download ing amongst zoo personnel and field picture. We look at who manages wa- our materials in English, French and researchers resulting in partnerships ter and the many challenges we face; Spanish. Hard copies of the poster, that benefit both field sites as well as from governance to transboundary, sticker and leaflet are available and zoos is being hosted by Blank Park agricultural and urban water manage- all materials are available in printable Zoo, USA. Full registration is $ 225 ment issues, to water storage issues format on CD. To make best use of our and will include many meals and the and water diversion schemes. Finally materials, we encourage their adapta- Icebreaker (Cash Bar). In addition, we take a look at what we can all do at tion to make them more meaningful $ 25 from each registration will be the global, regional and local levels for local and national situations. For allocated to the ZACC Conservation to ensure that wetland ecosystems this we make available the design files Fund. Those dollars will then be com- and their water are well managed for – add your logo, change the language, bined and awarded to a field project the benefit of people and wildlife. It’s adapt the material in other ways – all during the conference. To register a complicated subject area that we are possible with the design files. please see www.blankparkzoo.com hope we have helpfully covered so Please contact [email protected] or see www.zaccconference.com for that our WWD actors can begin think- if you would like to receive the print frequent updates. ing about WWD 2013 target groups, files as well as some hard copies – and activities, and key messages. don’t forget to include your full mail- To help support all WWD 2013 ac- ing address. WAZA Grant 2012 Awarded

WAZA Council decided in Mel- bourne to fully fund the proposal of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Building Colombia’s Capacity for Endangered Small Primate Con- servation: A Callitrichid Conserva- tion Husbandry Training Work- shop with € 5,000; furthermore to fully fund the proposal of AMAC- ZOOA, AMACZOOA Amphibian ex situ Conservation Course and AMACZOOA Amphibian Conser- vation Strategy Workshop with € 7,134; and to partly fund the proposal by ALPZA, Advances in Wild Animal Keeping with € 5,000. WAZA news 4/12 Recent Updates 23

Lynne Labanne – IUCN Markus Gusset – WAZA Executive Office The IUCN Red List Update on Logo and Scale International Studbooks The IUCN Red List of Threatened Spe- cies™ is the world’s most comprehen- sive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi There are currently 127 active inter- and plant species. national studbooks (ISBs), including 161 species or sub-species (10 ISBs Our goal is to catalyse action for cover more than one taxon). The biodiversity conservation, not only by following events regarding ISBs have providing information and analysis on occurred since 1 July 2012: the world’s species, including threats, population status and trends, but also by building public awareness of ISBs archived the conservation status of species. • None. We cannot do this alone and so we work with partners such as WAZA to ISBs established engage and educate the public. • None.

Since the launch of The IUCN Red Transfer of ISBs to new List logo and scale in 2008 there has keepers been great interest from the zoo and • On 2 August 2012, CPM approved aquarium community, and they are the transfer of the golden lion already being used on signage and tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) education materials across the world. ISB to Jennifer Mickelberg (Zoo Atlanta, USA). The scale is an easy to use graphic • On 30 August 2012, CPM approved that clearly identifies the threat cat- the transfer of the Amur leopard egory of a species. Individual threat (Panthera pardus orientalis) ISB to category buttons are also available. Jo Cook (Zoological Society The scales and buttons can be used of London, UK). on signage, posters, on websites, • On 18 September 2012, CPM ap- in publications etc. However, they proved the transfer of the fishing cat can only be used in relation to a spe- (Prionailurus viverrinus) ISB to Tomáš cies that has been assessed on The Rus (Děčín Zoo, Czech Republic). IUCN Red List. Transfer of ISBs to new The IUCN Red List scale is now avail- institutions able in nine languages – English, • On 27 September 2012, CPM French, Spanish, German, Greek, approved the transfer of the Asian Danish, Dutch, Arabic and Japanese. small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) Scales in additional languages can ISB, kept by Sarah Duncan, to also be developed in consultation Mesker Park Zoo (USA). with The IUCN Red List team. Pending issues If you are interested in using The • As of 30 September 2012, ISBs for IUCN Red List threat category scales the lion-tailed macaque (Macaca or buttons, please contact lynne. silenus), North China leopard (Pan- [email protected] thera pardus japonensis), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatren- sis), Edwards’ pheasant (Lophura To find out more: edwardsi) and Vietnamese pheasant www.iucnredlist.org (Lophura hatinhensis) are vacant. www.facebook.com/iucn.red.list 24 Recent Updates WAZA news 4/12

Lisa Rolls Hagelberg – UNEP World Environment Day

Unites Globe in Energetic Celebration of Environmental Advocacy

World Environment Day (WED), held In Colombia, Fundacion Ecoprogreso Bangladeshi non-profit organization each year on June 5, is a riotous, was recognized for its project to Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha cele- colourful and inspiring celebration protect a mangrove lagoon surround- brated WED through a solar-powered of positive environmental advocacy, ing the city of Cartagena. The group boat rally, a drawing competition on buoyed up by the support of activists organized events such as a rally for floating schools, and essay-writing from hundreds of countries. students to raise awareness of the competition on floating libraries, an importance of the mangrove eco- exhibition on a two-tier boat and Since 1972, the UN Environment system for the local green economy, evening shows of training boats un- Programme (UNEP) has used the especially for ecotourism and sustain- der the theme, ‘The Green Economy day to enable everyone to realize not able fishing. in a Changing Climate – Hope Floats’. only their responsibility, but also their Over 15,000 people participated in power to become agents for change Kenya’s Maji Mazuri (Good Water) the various exhibitions and activities. in support of sustainable and equita- Centre International received plaudits ble development. for an initiative called Green Heroes, Finally, Hand in Hand India, based in in which motivated and dedicated Chennai, brought together almost This year, UNEP’s goodwill ambas- youth focus on organizing and im- 600 volunteers to create a colourful sadors – supermodel and activist proving waste management in Nairo- Rangoli carpet based on environmen- Gisele Bündchen, Hollywood actor bi’s informal Mathare settlement. On tal themes. Rangoli is a hand-drawn Don Cheadle and Chinese actor and WED, the group organized a commu- Indian art which adorns the court- activist Li Bingbing – all recorded nal clean-up day, a discussion on the yards of many houses. This traditional video messages encouraging people Green Economy and a football match art form is considered auspicious and to register their projects for the WED that galvanized over 2,000 people. is an eye-catching regular event dur- challenge. The result was thousands ing festivals. The 10,000 sq.ft Rangoli of projects aimed at raising environ- The Sunshine Coast Environmental depicted ten environmental themes mental awareness across the globe. Council in Australia held an annual and aimed to encourage and create festival to celebrate WED, with the environment awareness. UNEP picked out five exciting and objective of raising awareness of innovative projects from the many environmental issues and the unique These events build on from the suc- entrants as the winners of the chal- flora and fauna of the Sunshine Coast cesses of the last two years. In 2010, lenge. region and promoting the adoption the WED challenge asked people to of sustainable lifestyles and technolo- name baby gorillas in Rwanda, and gies. First run in 1980 the festival is in 2011 celebrities were asked to go To find out more: one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest- head-to-head in a battle to have their www.unep.org/wed running events and has grown into supporters carry out the most activi- one of the region’s largest annual ties, with the winner then planting events – attracting well over 7,000 a forest. Gisele Bündchen beat Don © Hand in hand visitors each year. Cheadle, helping drive 4,229 WED WED in India, Rangoli carpet in Chennai. activities in 144 countries – ranging from a bicycle rally in Nepal to a public litter clean-up in the Republic of Congo, and an environmental street procession by young people in Alba- nia. Other celebrities such as Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder and Bol- lywood regulars Priyanka Chopra and Rahul Bose have promoted the event over the last few years. WAZA news 4/12 25

Kristin Leus, Kathy Traylor-Holzer and Jonathan Ballou – CBSG WAZA Training Grant 2011 Report » The WAZA training grant 2011 was awarded to Copenhagen Zoo for the project “Expanding ex situ population management capacity in Asia: Building upon past training activities in Indonesia, China and Japan” and to Amphib- ian Ark to organise “Training for sustainability of amphibian rescue programs in Ecuador”

Expanding Ex Situ Population Management Capacity in Asia

This multi-faceted training project PMx Population Planning participated and assisted the sev- built upon previous recent CBSG Workshop, Beijing, China, eral crane studbook keepers in data training activities in Asia to promote 3–6 November 2011 analysis and strategies for population the development of effective stud- planning for crane species in China. book and ex situ population man- Building upon the 2009 studbook CAZG is conducting its own internal agement programmes within three training course held in Beijing, Kathy studbook training. Asian zoo associations – Indonesian Traylor-Holzer and Jonathan Ballou Zoological Parks Association (PKBSI), led a four-day training course in the Chinese Association of Zoological use of PMx for 24 CAZG studbook PMx Population Planning Gardens (CAZG) and Japanese Asso- keepers (both regional and interna- Workshop, Tokyo, Japan, ciation of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA). tional). After a brief review of new 7–10 February 2012 Based on the final secured funding updates to SPARKS 1.6 capabilities, and in-kind donations for these three the CAZG studbook keepers learned In 2008 CBSG and ISIS conducted activities, the WAZA Training Grant how to analyse their studbook data a series of studbook training courses funds were applied as follows: Indo- and use the population planning for JAZA. Since that time JAZA has nesia (41%), China (27%) and Japan tools available in PMx for develop- developed and conducted its own ex (32%). Below is a summary of these ing an ex situ species management situ population management train- training activities. programme. CAZG provided Chinese ing programme for studbook keep- translation for the Chinese version ing (SPARKS) and basic population of the PMx software and also the management (PM2000). This training Studbook and Population user manual. Xie Zhong from CAZG effort took the next step – providing Management Workshop, (ISB keeper) provided assistance advanced population management Cisarua, Indonesia, with the instruction. Claire Mirande training to 17 JAZA species coordina- 24–27 October 2011 (International Crane Foundation) also tors (both regional and international

Kathy Traylor-Holzer and Kristin Leus conducted a two-day workshop Studbook and population management focusing on integrated species con- training workshop, Indonesia, October 2011. servation planning, the conservation © CBSG roles of zoos and the principles of ex situ population management for over 40 zoo and forestry staff, organised in cooperation with the IUCN/SSC Asian Wild Cattle Specialist Group, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and PKBSI. This was followed by a two- day studbook training (SPARKS 1.6) for 19 Indonesian PKBSI studbook keepers, concentrating on studbooks for threatened Indonesian species such as banteng, anoa, babirusa, komodo, Javan gibbon, Bali mynah and orang-utan. Two experienced In- donesian studbook keepers (Sharmy Prastiti, Ligaya Tumbelaka) assisted with the training and will provide in-country guidance for the other trainees. In some cases mentors have been identified to work with the new studbook keepers to encourage their progress. 26 WAZA news 4/12

Ron Gagliardo – Amphibian Ark » WAZA Training Grant 2011 Report

studbook keepers). Kathy Traylor- Training for sustainability of amphibian Holzer and Jonathan Ballou led a four- day training course in the use of PMx rescue programs in Ecuador for population planning for ex situ populations in Japan, including Japa- nese species such as Japanese serow Latin America is very important in managing the health of amphibian and Oriental white stork, and GSMP terms of amphibian conservation species in captivity; to stimulate species such as red panda and Suma- because this region contains the communication, synergy and partner- tran tiger. JAZA provided translation countries with extremely high num- ships among existing facilities and for the Japanese version of PMx and bers of threatened species. Through stakeholders in this amphibian-rich user manual. Kanako Tomisawa and many joint efforts, numerous ex situ region; and to help facilitate new Kazutoshi Takami assisted with train- breeding programmes have been programmes that will be needed in ing and translation during the course. established in the region largely the future. Additional training and materials focused on species that cannot be were provided to JAZA instructors to safeguarded in nature. While some of Held in the facilities at the Universi- enable the development of contin- these programmes have enjoyed suc- dad San Francisco de Quito in Quito, ued advanced training opportunities cess in reproducing critically endan- Ecuador, the three-day workshop within Japan. gered species, hurdles still exist for (26–28 September 2012) utilised the obtaining long-term success due to skills of international, regional and In combination, these three training health and nutrition issues. In regards local experts in the fields of disease activities have increased studbook to using ex situ techniques for saving diagnostics, veterinary care and and ex situ population management species, it is not enough to simply col- husbandry. Classroom lectures and for 60 studbook keepers managing 64 lect them, place them in glass boxes interactive discussion sessions were regional studbooks and 10 interna- and consider the job finished. Those combined with onsite hands-on tional studbooks at 44 institutions for responsible for safeguarding rescue experiences that build confidence over 60 taxa in three Asian countries, populations first must be enabled within the participants to utilise these with particular emphasis on native with the skills to properly manage the skills and techniques at their respec- species of each country. This will not species in their care, including veteri- tive institutions. Instructors also only contribute to the management nary and nutritional aspects. Through consulted with students on individual of these regional populations but its Amphibian Veterinary Outreach projects and ideas to encourage more also has the potential to improve ISB Program, Amphibian Ark has worked conservation action. The participants data quality for these species and to to build capacity using onsite con- were selected based on the degree contribute positively to the future sultations with facilities in the region of veterinary training or need for viability of both regional and global since 2009; however, it would be de- enhanced husbandry training as they populations. sirable to engage a local community are working in programmes where of veterinarians in the region to work there was deficiency in veterinary together and ultimately alleviating care. They represented profession- the need for constant veterinary care als from the zoological, academic imported from other places. (university) and private community who are working together to advance To this end, the Amphibian Ark amphibian conservation efforts in the conducted an intensive veterinary region. and husbandry training workshop in Ecuador to share veterinary and other This workshop was specifically skills for amphibian conservation engineered to help facilitate profes- management. The purpose of this sionals in Latin America to engage workshop was to provide technical in properly planned, implemented knowledge, motivation and other and maintained ex situ amphibian resources to stakeholders in Ecuador programmes through specialised and surrounding countries to enable veterinary training. proper planning, implementation and completion of ex situ amphibian © Amphibian Ark conservation programmes. Primary Amphibian veterinary and husbandry training objectives were: to build technical workshop, Ecuador, September 2012. capacity by sharing techniques for WAZA news 4/12 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 27

Karen Allen – Endangered Wildlife Trust, Modderfontein, South Africa

Dugong WAZA Project 12004 Emergency Protection Project

Through recent aerial surveys and Gillnetting has been identified as the The project’s activities are focussed population estimates, figures indicate most significant threat to dugongs in on strengthening surveillance and that the area in and around Mozam- the WIO. Within Mozambique, inci- law enforcement approaches by bique’s Bazaruto Archipelago Na- dents of dugong mortality have been establishing a patrol strategy, surveil- tional Park (BANP) retains a dugong linked to commercial gillnet fisheries lance mapping and reporting systems. (Dugong dugon) population of no for the shark fin trade. Dugongs are Furthermore, conservation activities more than 200 animals; representing not intentionally targeted, but be- are being enhanced by establishing the last remaining viable population come entangled as bycatch when nets a VHF radio communication network. in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). are left unattended for long periods of By providing the park with three patrol The BANP measures 1,430 km2, in- time. Currently, no bycatch mitigation boats (and fuel for six months) and cludes five islands and extends across measures are enforced in Mozam- demarcating the park boundaries and the two administrative districts of bique, and coupled with the fact that zones of special protection, the project Vilankulo and Inhassoro. Combined the BANP remains under-resourced (in hopes to mitigate illegal and harmful human populations of the two dis- terms of staff and patrol equipment), netting activities. The project intends tricts are estimated at 187,000 people. major challenges exist to mitigate du- to begin aerial surveillance in 2012 in More than 80% of the local popula- gong bycatch and implement effective combination with boat-based patrols tion are directly dependent on marine law enforcement. in order to increase law enforcement resource harvesting to sustain their effectiveness. livelihoods. As a result of the human The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) induced pressures placed on Bazaru- recognises that the national park’s law In addition, the EWT is facilitating the to’s dugongs and coastal ecosystems enforcement strategy requires modi- identification of alternative livelihood through extractive utilisation and fication in order to provide adequate options for fishing communities. It is habitat degradation, marine biodiver- protection to dugongs. To this effect, envisaged that by providing sustain- sity and endangered species within the project has partnered with the able alternative livelihood options to this protected area are threatened. BANP, and is developing an effective fishing communities, the pressures law enforcement strategy to address on marine resource utilisation and by- illegal and harmful resource utilisation. catch incidents will be alleviated. It is In addition, the project provides tech- important that any alternative form of nical and administrative support, while livelihood is able to provide the same, at the same time facilitating improved if not more, income to the individual dugong conservation by stimulating or community at no significant cost or involvement from the tourism sector. output to both. The project also facili- tates dugong awareness and educa- Dugong curiosity. tion through providing weekly lessons © Christian Schlamann at the Benguerra island primary school. These tutorials are being developed into an environmental curriculum for the Inhambane province’s schools.

The project aims to implement a strategic and integrated approach to effective dugong management during the course of 2012 to 2016. 28 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects WAZA news 4/12

Arnaud Desbiez – Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Campo Grande, Brazil

Pantanal WAZA Project 12005 Giant Armadillo Project

The giant armadillo (Priodontes maxi- This project aims to establish the first In 2012, we will pursue and consoli- mus) is the largest of the armadillo long-term ecological study of giant date the research on giant armadillos species and can reach up to 150 cm armadillos in the Brazilian Pantanal using methodologies established in and weigh up to 60 kg. Although giant wetland. The main goal of the project 2011. The project will be expanded to armadillos range over much of South is to investigate the ecology and biol- other xenarthrans, an epidemiologi- America, almost nothing is known ogy of the species and understand cal study of xenarthrans started and about them and most information is its function in the ecosystem, using we will continue liaising with national anecdotal. Due to its cryptic behav- radio transmitters, camera traps, and international media, prepare iour and low population densities, burrow surveys, resource monitor- a scientific publication, offer train- this animal is very rarely seen. The ing, resource mapping and interviews. ing to Brazilian nationals, continue giant armadillo is threatened with The project was initiated in June 2011. integrating the project with local and extinction and is currently classified Project methodologies have been national initiatives and continue liais- as Vulnerable (A2cd) on the IUCN Red tested successfully, staff trained and ing with local and national authorities List of Threatened Species. many excellent preliminary results on project results and implications. obtained. WAZA news 4/12 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 29

Dirk Kloss – Red Panda Network, San Francisco, USA

Community-based Red Panda WAZA Project 12006 » Conservation: Project Punde Kundo

Project Punde Kundo (the name Project Punde Kundo focuses on will sustain their protected areas in for red panda in the local dialect) utilising local ecological knowledge perpetuity. The model focuses on the is an integrated community-based and conservation ethics to establish active participation of local communi- conservation programme of a land- a community-based system of data ties in every step of the process. scape species, red panda, and its collection, conservation education habitat. By protecting red panda and and stewardship. The intention of Project Punde Kundo “Conservation its habitat, the Eastern Himalayan the Red Panda Network is to create in Action” cycle: Broadleaf and Conifer ecoregion (one a system that will be self-sustaining • Community-based monitoring: An of WWF’s global 200 ecoregions), the within 20 years. The heart of Project initial presence/absence survey Red Panda Network is protecting all Punde Kundo is its “Conservation in for red panda is conducted. Once species in it. The overarching goal Action” strategy, centred on a three- presence is confirmed, forest users of Project Punde Kundo is to create step iterative cycle. The first step is called “forest guardians” are trained sustainable landscape-level conserva- the creation of a community-based to monitor red panda and other tion of red panda and the ecoregion. monitoring project. The second step wildlife populations within their For Project Punde Kundo, the Red is the creation of a forest conserva- community forests and help edu- Panda Network defines sustainable tion area managed by the local com- cate fellow villagers to keep these landscape-level conservation as the munity or a community-conserved areas intact. protection of red panda hotspots, area. The third step is the creation of locations of a viable red panda popu- “Conservation in Action” contracts, in lation of 80 to 100 individuals, for at which communities define how they least 20 years. 30 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects WAZA news 4/12

• Community-based conservation The Red Panda Network and some areas: Local communities, through of our key partners plan to establish community forest networks, deline- a community conservation endow- ate community conservation areas ment or trust that will fund conserva- © Colleen Begg that contain a viable red panda tion activities in the Panchthar-Ilam- Radio-collared lion with cub. population for permanent Taplejung corridor in perpetuity. Thus, protection. we anticipate funding for the project • “Conservation in Action” contracts: to initiate the long-term protection Local communities create “Conser- of a viable population of red panda in vation in Action” contracts outlining eastern Nepal. roles and responsibilities for long- term monitoring and management To date, we are in the third year of of the community-based conserva- implementation of Project Punde tion areas. Kundo in the Taplejung District. We have established our community- The key to making community-based based monitoring team and we are conservation areas and “Conserva- focused on expanding the steward- tion in Action” contracts (steps 2 ship activities of the team to include and 3) effective is to have a long-term community education activities sustainable funding source. Having as well as the implementation of a financial incentive for saving forests community conservation areas and offsets the opportunity cost of cut- “Conservation in Action” contracts. ting them down. The project is a part Our intention is that through the of the Panchthar-Ilam-Taplejung cor- process of community-based moni- © Colleen Begg ridor, which is a red panda hotspot in toring and education, the community Project team assists with plant- Nepal. While building Project Punde monitors will shift their perception of ing “living fence” around field. Kundo for immediate impact with the the forest from a source of survival support of its new and existing zoo to one of a natural resource having partners, corporate and non-profit inherent aesthetic value and the basis institutions, and individual members for their long-term existence, shifting …understanding and donors in the short term, for the their roles from forest users to forest long term the Red Panda Network is guardians. the cultural in the process of creating a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and role that lions Degradation (REDD) Carbon Project. The REDD Carbon Project would pro- play in the vide a minimum of 20 years of funding for integrated conservation activi- communities… ties in the Taplejung, Panchthar and Ilam districts where the Red Panda Network has been active since 2005. WAZA news 4/12 Recent Updates | New WAZA Projects 31

Colleen Begg – The Ratel Trust, Rondebosch, South Africa

Niassa Lion Project WAZA Project 12007

The Niassa Lion Project was founded The Niassa Lion Project conducts an The Niassa Lion Project develops and in 2003 by Dr Colleen and Keith Begg ongoing programme of pragmatic shares measures to minimise conflict in Niassa National Reserve. Located in research targeted at developing ways between lions and local community northern Mozambique on the border to assess and mitigate threats to the members. One solution is the “living with Tanzania, it is one of the largest long-term survival of lions and as- fence” (close plantings of small thorny protected areas in Africa (42,000 km²). sociated wildlife species. Efforts are trees) to keep warthogs and bush pigs The conservation of lions in particular underway to obtain accurate data on from farmers’ fields. As lions tend to touches on many of the major ecologi- lion fatalities due to snaring and retali- approach fields only when in pursuit cal and social challenges facing the re- atory killings (presently estimated at of these prey species, the living fences serve at present. The reserve is home approximately 40 individuals annually, keep lions away as well. Targeted field to a growing human population of or 4–5% of the Niassa lion popula- research, particularly GPS monitoring 35,000 residents in 40 villages on the tion each year). GPS radio-collaring is of lion movements, provides the data verge of modern development. The employed to monitor lion movements, to develop new and effective ap- costs to communities living with lions particularly around villages, to learn proaches that the Niassa Lion Project and large carnivores are significant where and why they are entering teaches in human–lion conflict avoid- through the loss of life, livelihoods and thereby how to discourage that ance workshops. and livestock. Similarly, people pose behaviour. The Niassa Lion Project serious threats to the lions, including investigates all reports of lion attacks The Community Monitor Programme retaliatory killing as a result of human– to help in developing risk-reduction bridges the research, community par- lion conflict, indiscriminate snaring, strategies for the protection of both ticipation and educational elements sport hunting of underage individuals people and lions, such as safe shel- of the Niassa Lion Project’s program- and disease risks, particularly rabies ters and safe behaviours. The project ming. Community monitors are local and canine distemper spread from do- assesses the effectiveness of fencing residents recommended by village mestic dogs. The Niassa Lion Project and other measures taken to reduce elders, trained by the reserve manage- is working within this critical window conflict between lions and people in ment team and mentored and funded of opportunity to develop innovative, villages and fields. by the Niassa Lion Project to utilise community-based solutions to ad- a graphic, paper-based monitoring dress this multitude of threats. Environmental education and commu- system first employed in Namibia nity outreach are aspects of all Niassa in 2006 for wildlife data collection At present snaring is our biggest con- Lion Project programmes, from field through systematic observation. An cern. In 2010, 28% of the known adult research in which villagers participate important avenue of community lions in the study area died, whereas to training on how to minimise conflict involvement in natural resources in a protected area without snaring between local residents and lions. Em- management, there are now a dozen there is a background mortality of only phasis on understanding the cultural trained scouts representing as many 6% of adult males and females. There role that lions play in the communities villages, with plans to have 33 scouts is rapid turnover in territorial male and reaffirming their cultural impor- representing 80% of the Niassa Na- lions, with males only managing to tance is considered vital. The Niassa tional Reserve villages fully trained. look after a pride for one year before Lion Project has initiated the develop- being killed, and this is causing high ment of the Niassa Environmental infanticide, when incoming males kill Education Centre to provide Niassa cubs that are not their own. In one vil- children and their teachers with an lage alone five to six lion skins are sold opportunity to experience the wildlife in one year. Even though lions are not and wilderness of Niassa and engage the target of these snares, which are in conservation activities in a safe, set to catch wild animals for meat, this positive and interactive way through is not sustainable and a major threat fieldtrips and locally relevant environ- to the Niassa lion population. Lion mental and conservation education attacks on livestock – and occasionally programming. The centre will also pro- on people – result in retaliatory killings vide skills training of Niassa adults that by communities and a general lack of will empower them to obtain official political and local will for conservation. employment and/or develop alterna- The Niassa Lion Project is working tive income generating activities and with communities to find solutions to sustainable livelihoods. reduce bushmeat snaring and minimise this conflict. WAZA news 4/12 32 Recent Updates ChangeMarketing of date and Conference venue

WAZA Executive Office WAZA Executive Office Contacts th 8 International Zoo & Aquarium • Executive Director: [email protected] Marketing Conference • PA/Office management/accounting: hosted by Bristol Zoo Gardens | 12–14 May 2014 [email protected] or [email protected] • Marketing/Communication: [email protected] • Conservation/International Studbooks: in cooperation with [email protected] The overall theme of the Conference is Biodiversity: Leadership by Zoos New WAZA Life Members

5 Themes: • Anne Baker | Toledo Zoo, USA • Communicating biodiversity through new age technologies: Explore the impact and potential of social media and virtual reality technology for zoos and aquariums. New WAZA Members • Resourcing biodiversity conservation: Delegates will be energised to open their minds to novel ways and con- • Chiang Mai Night Safari | Thailand | cepts to deliver finance and attract a transforming visitor market, expand- as institutional member ing into alternative market places and commercial ventures. • Birmingham Zoo Inc. | USA | • Promoting “biodiversity-friendly” behavioural change: as institutional member Are the right biodiversity messages being received and understood? We • Chapultepec Zoo | Mexico | explore multiple forms of communication as processes for delivering as institutional member complex messages. • Detroit Zoological Society | USA | • Negative publicity damages biodiversity communication: as institutional member Bad zoos and aquariums do exist and incidents do occur at international • Melbourne Aquarium | Australia | zoos that trigger negative press and public debate on ethical issues. We as institutional member consider how these scenarios may be compassionately and appropriately • The Deep Aquarium | UK | managed. as institutional member • Leading biodiversity communication: • Turkuazoo Aquarium | Turkey | Are you structured to communicate biodiversity? as affiliate member • Format International | UK | Your contribution should only relate to those themes, applications as corporate member will be selected strictly in this respect. • K&M International Inc. | USA | Please fill in the application form for this purpose, provided on as corporate member www.waza.org/Marketing & Media. Deadline for submission of title and abstract is February 2014, details will be communicated later. New Directors

• Nils Kramer replaced Thomas Berling at Tierpark Nordhorn (Germany) as of April 2012 WAZA Membership Future WAZA • Diane Thompson replaced interim as of 31st October 2012 Conference Venues CEO Amy Riegel at Binder Park Zoo • 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom, (USA), as of end of August 2012 Associations 24 USA (13–17 Oct 2013) • Stephen van der Spuy is new Institutions 267 • 2014 New Delhi, Executive Director of PAAZAB Affiliates 15 India (9–13 Nov 2014) (African Association of Zoos and Corporates 16 • 2015 Al Ain, United Arab Aquaria), Pretoria, South Africa Life and Honorary members 105 Emirates (11–15 Oct 2015) • Dale Schmidt resigned, Tom Stalf • 2016 Africam Safari, was named interim president at Puebla, Mexico Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (USA) • 2017 Barcelona, Spain (15–19 Oct 2017) WAZA news 4/12 Recent Updates 33

Recent Updates

New institutional member

Melbourne Aquarium, Australia

• Sponsors: Jenny Gray (Zoo’s Victoria) and Cameron Kerr (Taronga Zoo) • Founded: 2000 • Area: 1.2ha • Mission Statement: Our aquarium will always be amazing, providing a must-see sustainable attraction that contributes to education, conservation and global biodiversity. • Collection: Birds: 2 species and 54 specimens Reptiles: 7 species and 23 specimens Amphibians: 3 species and 15 specimens Fishes: 214 species and 3’225 specimens Invertebrates: 59 species and © Melbourne Aquarium 661 specimens Grey Nurse Shark. • Staff: 114 permanent, 61 temporary • Visitors: 612’100 paying and © Melbourne Aquarium 70’163 free entrance Moon jellies. • Owned by: Merlin – company (profit) • Director: Mr. Edward Fuller • Member: Shark TAG project, Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Program, Victoria Approved Turtle Rehabilitation facility • Address: Melbourne Aquarium, Cnr King & Flinders St Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Melbourne Aquarium is a must-see The underwater journey starts in Sharks Alive takes visitors on an attraction that contributes to educa- Antarctica with King and Gentoo pen- unforgettable journey into the deep tion, conservation, sustainability and guins in their amazing state-of-the- blue oceans of Australia. The 360 biodiversity. Melbourne Aquarium art enclosure. The journey continues degree Fish Bowl allows visitors to treats its animals as an educational to Weird and Wonderful. Visitors feel as though they are underwater resource, presenting its animals have the opportunity to view colour- surrounded by amazing aquatic ani- alongside education programs, changing cuttlefish, lionfish, sea mals swimming in the 2.2 million litre informing the public on the biology, dragons and a host of unique marine Oceanarium. status and conservation problems of creatures. marine species. Amazing Aquatic Experiences, in- Visitors then continue to River to Reef, cluding Penguin Passport, Access from southern Australian habitats All Areas Tour, Shark Walker, Fish to the tropical north. The UV-lit sea Feeding and Shark Dives maximise jellies room, the stunning floor-to- the tourism experience available at ceiling Coral Atoll and Lagoon which Melbourne Aquarium. To find out more: features exotic freshwater animals www.melbourneaquarium.com.au and contains the only freshwater sharks in an aquarium in the world. 34 Membership WAZA news 4/12

Recent Updates

New institutional member

The Deep (Trading Name is Running Deep Ltd), UK

• Sponsors: David Field (ZSL London Zoo) and Miranda Stevenson (BIAZA) • Founded: 2002 • Area: 0.90ha • Collection: Birds: 111 species and 439 specimens Reptiles: 4 species and 11 specimens Amphibians: 6 species and 88 specimens Fishes: 167 species and 2’768 specimen Invertebrates: 112 species and 3’875 specimen • Staff: 54 permanent, 66 temporary • Visitors: 300’631 paying • Owned by: EMIH (Parent Charity), Running Deep Ltd (Wholly owned trading subsidiary) • Director: Mr. Colin Brown • Member: BIAZA • Address: The Deep, Tower Street, Hull HU1 4DP, UK

The Deep tells the story of the world’s oceans through time and depth. It explores the environmental threats they face and explores the evolution of the seas from the first stirrings of life to the present day and beyond. It is a unique combination of stun- © The Deep ning aquarium exhibits, interactives, Children looking at a green sawfish. film and presentations which together have made The Deep the most We are an independent charity dedi- Since its opening in 2002 The Deep successful of the U.K.s Millennium cated to education and to the protec- has been visited by almost 5 million projects. tion of the world’s oceans. people and has won many accolades including being voted the U.K.s best The Deep is housed in an iconic build- During our first 10 years we have led Aquarium along with Gold awards for ing designed by the world renowned the organisation charged by Gov- Sustainability. architect Sir Terry Farrell. Its most ernment with the establishment of impressive feature being its 2.4 mil- a network of marine protected areas lion litre ‘Open Ocean’ tank. along England’s East Coast, and worked with partner organisations like ZSL, Equipe Cousteau and the Smithsonian institute on a range of To find out more: international conservation projects. www.thedeep.co.uk WAZA news 4/12 Membership 35

Recent Updates

New institutional member

Cango Wildlife Ranch (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

• Sponsors: Mark Penning (Walt Disney Parks & Resorts) and Suzanne Boardman (Twycross Zoo) • Founded: 1987 • Area: 100ha • Collection: Mammals: 24 species and 125 specimens Birds: 23 species and 83 specimens Reptiles: 35 species and 92 specimens Amphibians: 1 species and 1 specimen Fishes: 11 species and 2’090 specimens Invertebrates: 2 species and 3 specimens • Staff: 65 permanent, 50 temporary in season • Visitors: 110’000 paying and 40’000 free entrance • Owned by: Private company (profit) • Director: Mr. Andrew Eriksen © Cango Wildlife Ranch Crocodile exhibit. • Member: PAAZAB – (African Association of Zoos & Aquaria), CBSG – Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, ISIS – international Since the current owners acquired the PAAZAB accreditation, being only the species information system/ZIMS, Ranch in 1987, its mission statement 2nd institution in Africa at that time SATSA (South African Tourism has been “to serve and conserve”, the to achieve this. We have also received Association) primary objective being to “maintain awards from the NSPCA and the MD, • Address: a self-sustaining facility, providing Andrew Eriksen has been the recipi- Cango Wildlife Ranch (Pty) Ltd, for conservation through service ent of 3 PAAZAB awards, including PO Box 559, 6620 Oudtshoorn, excellence”. The Ranch consists of 2 Chairman awards. We participate South Africa large natural enclosures where visi- in a number of International and tors view the exhibits on fully guided Regional studbooks and have been tours which emphasise the need for active members of ISIS/ZIMS for over conservation of species and habitat. 20 year, where we have been recog- Although our 94 hectare breeding nised amongst the top 5% for our facility is primarily for the breed- data submissions. The Ranch has an ing of cheetah, of which we have active animal ambassador program bred over 250 since 1988, we have which it utilises in its “conservation achieved notable breeding successes through education” messages. with a number of other endangered species such as wild dog and pygmy hippo. In 2005 the Ranch received

To find out more: www.cango.co.za 36 Membership WAZA news 4/12

Recent Updates

New corporate member

Format International Limited, UK

• Sponsors: Simon Tonge (Paignton Zoo) and Mark Pilgrim (Chester Zoo) • Founded: 1980 • Director: David Evans • Member: Commercial Member of AZA and AZA Licensee partner for plush and toys • Address: Format International Limited, For- mat House, Poole Road, Woking GU21 6DY, UK

Mission statement:

1. To continue to be the leading © WAZA supplier of feed formulation Left to right: Laura Mumaw – WAZA Honorary Life Member, Dr Michael Evans – software to major food and feed Animal Nutritionist and Format representative in Australia and New Zealand and manufacturers and related users Merryl Webster – Managing Director of Format International Limited. world-wide.

2. To maintain our reputation for Format International is a UK-based It is Format’s demonstrate its long robust and competent software software company specialising in for- term commitment to the zoo com- that meets the business needs of mulation software to the feed indus- munity by becoming a full and active our customers. try. Our customer base is worldwide member of WAZA, hence the applica- and is comprised of manufactures of tion for commercial membership. It is 3. To extend the appeal of the com- animal feed, aqua feed, pet food and our intention to have a regular pres- pany’s products through advances human food. Format software cur- ence at WAZA and other exhibitions. in performance, ease of use, and rently being used in over 94 countries. We will therefore be seeking similar by improving the understanding memberships within EAZA, AZA, and application of new techniques. Following a direct approach from the BIAZA etc. zoo community two years ago, For- 4. To maintain and further build For- mat has been working in consultation mat’s reputation as the best in the with colleagues in EAZA and AZA to field for the provision of support develop Format FAUNA, a totally new services and training on a interna- diet management software tailored tional basis. to the needs of zoos and aquariums. The system is built on the very latest 5. To remain a closely held independ- technology and has already attracted ent company owned and managed significant attention from presenta- by individuals devoted to the tion made to both EAZA and AZA. long term success of Format and respected by its customers for its FAUNA was showcased at the WAZA integrity, continuity and product 2012 in Melbourne. excellence

To find out more: www.formatinternational.com WAZA news 4/12 Membership 37

Recent Updates

New affiliate member

Turkuazoo Aquarium, Istanbul, Turkey

• Sponsors: Jonas Wahlström (Skansen-Akvariet) and Judy Mann (SAAMBR-South African Association for Marine Biological Research) • Founded: 2009 • Area: 0.8 ha • Collection: Fishes: 150 species and 4’000 specimens Invertebrates: 10 species and 20 specimens • Staff: 60 permanent, 4 trainees • Visitors: 1’643’085 paying and 92’079 free entrance • Owned by: Private Person • Director: Mr. Predrag Curcic • Address: Turkuazoo Aquarium, Kocatepe Mah, Pasa Cad. No: 5/5 Forum Istanbul Avm © Turkuazoo Bayrampasa/Istanbul, Turkey Amazing shark encounter while staying dry.

Turkuazoo, Turkey’s first aquarium younger members of the family there of these projects, Turkuazoo has was opened in October 2009 in Eu- are face painting activities and fun to co-operated with the Municipalities, rope’s largest shopping mall, Forum be had with the Turkuazoo mascots. Associations and Child Protection Istanbul. Turkuazoo Aquarium is On holidays and other special days institutions. Turkuazoo has hosted a Turkish subsidiary of Global Aquari- Turkuazoo offers a variety of events, children exposed to domestic vio- ums, a multi-national company spe- activities, underwater shows, compe- lence, war victims and orphans. More cializing in investment and manage- titions and workshops. than 10.000 disabled people and ment of giant aquariums Turkuazoo is children have had the opportunity to a dynamic and interactive entertain- Turkuazoo Aquarium has a great experience Turkuazoo’s underwater ment centre designed for the whole media coverage. In the last 2 year world. Turkuazoo co-operates with family’s leisure. Aquarium covers over Turkuazoo has appeared more than organizations such as WWF, Green- 8000 m2 and displays more 4000 1500 times in print media, more than peace and TURMEPA in order to sea creatures including sharks, giant 50 hours on TV. draw attention to existing pollution stingrays, groupers, piranhas and problems and to provide support for octopi in 43 different exhibits, the Turkuazoo contributes to the region’s the preservation and protection of largest of which holds 4,5 million economical conditions with visitor the environment. litres of water. Visitors can take an un- numbers and job creation, including derwater safari on a moving walkway visitor guides, aquaculture engineers, through the 80 meter long underwa- divers, biologists and a management ter tunnel and the 270° panorama team. Turkuazoo considers social room offers visitors a vivid view of responsibility projects to be of great marine life similar to taking a walk importance. It supports the full and on the ocean floor. Shows take place effective participation of disabled every hour where visitors may watch citizens in social life and also in divers feeding the sharks and fishes. attempts to make society aware Visitors also can dive with sharks. For of their challenges. In the context To find out more: www.turkuazoo.com 38 Membership WAZA news 4/12

Recent Updates

Membership Application Nominated as institutional member

Parc Pairi Daiza, Belgium

• Sponsors: Marc Damen (Royal Rotterdam Zoological & Bot. Gardens) and Pierre Gay (Zoo de Doué la Fontaine) • Founded: 1993 • Area: 55 ha • Collection: Mammals: 55 species and 420 specimens Birds: 240 species and 2’100 specimens Reptiles: 110 species and 1’600 specimens Amphibians: 10 species and 45 specimens Fishes: 150 species and 950 specimens Invertebrates: 10 species and 90 specimens • Staff: 120 permanent, 150 temporary • Visitors: 950’000 paying © Parc Pairi Daiza Merkats exhibit. • Owned by: Societé anonyme with 30% regional stakeholders • Director: Mr. Eric Domb • Member: EAZA, Belgo-Parcs, On 55 hectares surrounded by Besides this, Pairi Daiza is involved in ISIS, ARKS, EEP a century-old wall, visitors can 50+ breeding-programs for endan- • Address: Parc Pairi Daiza, discover fine gardens that include gered species (EEP, ESB, etc), steer- Domaine de Cambron, botanical collections of trees, shrubs ing the EEP for the Hyacinth Macaw 7940 Brugelette, Belgium and bonsais, set in between 12 hec- (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) and tares of lakes (created by the monks is proud of being the first Zoologi- 700 years ago) now home to variety cal Garden to have reproduced the Founded in 1993 in a former 12th of water-birds and aquatic mammals. mythic Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in century Cistercian Monastery with Besides the park’s stronghold to the year 2008. a series of monument-protected approach-where ever security allows- buildings and ruins, this garden is just the animals as close as possible, there As a non-subsidized zoological gar- 50 km SW of Brussels, the capital of is another unique feature: the cultural den in the South of Belgium, the park Europe and can be considered the “ experience for the visitor to encoun- attracts not only French-speaking Zoological Gardens of Brussels” since ter the links of Flora and Fauna with visitors from Belgium and Northern Brussels does not have a Zoo of its Culture. France, but also Dutch-speaking own! clients from North Belgium and the The largest Chinese Garden outside of Netherlands as well as German- and China and the “Kingdom of Ganesha”- English-speaking guests among the a fascinating trip to the Indonesian 900.000 visitors per year with an Archipelago, a Oceanic encounter as increasing tendency. well as the latest African project, allow visitors to experience ethnic cultures, buildings, believes and artifacts To find out more: amidst plants and animals. www.pairidaiza.eu WAZA news 4/12 Membership 39

Recent Updates

Membership Application Nominated as institutional member

Honolulu Zoo, USA

Front entrance and Giftshop. • Sponsors: Mark Reed (Sedgwick County Zoo) and Phil Frost (Baton Rouge Zoo) • Founded: 1947 • Area: 16.9967 ha • Collection: Mammals: 38 species and 108 specimens Birds: 111 species and 439 specimens Reptiles: 46 species and 260 specimens Amphibians: 7 species and 33 specimens Invertebrates: 1 species and 1 specimen • Staff: 82 permanent • Visitors: 667’981 paying “Exceptional Tree”. • Owned by: City and County of Honolulu • Director: Mr. Manuel A. Mollinedo • Member: AZA – Association of Zoos & Aquariums • Address: Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

The Honolulu Zoo is owned and operated by the City and County of Honolulu and specializes in animals, plants and cultures from tropical ecosystems. The site consists of forty two acres in a park-like atmosphere and sits across the street from the world famous Waikiki Beach. The Zoo has a non-profit support organization, the Honolulu Zoo Society, which provides additional funding and services to the public. The Zoo also manages a large botanical collection of endemic Hawaiian species as well as representatives from all over the Elephant Exhibit. Children’s Zoo. world. © all photos Honolulu Zoo

To find out more: www.honoluluzoo.org 40 Annual Conference WAZA news 4/12

Gerald Dick – WAZA Executive Office Recent Updates

© Zoos Victoria 67th WAZA Annual Conference, Melbourne Serval, Werribee Open Range Zoo. Thanks to our host, Zoos Victoria, we • Development of an animal welfare © WAZA, Gerald Dick had a perfect setting for our confer- strategy and revision of the World ence and enjoyed hospitality at the Zoo and Aquarium Conservation meeting and the zoo visits. We had Strategy very interesting presentations on • Adoption of Resolution 67.1, endors- the theme of the conference, “Fight- ing the new IUCN reintroduction ing Extinction”, a special session on guidelines population management with a focus • Adoption of Resolution 67.2

on Australian species and a special on CO2 emission reduction and session on ocean acidification, illus- compensation trated by the film “Mission of Mer- • Support of the UN Decade maids”. You can find all presentations on Biodiversity and development on the WAZA website, member area: of a sponsored project Documents /67th Annual Conference, • Planned revision of the WAZA Melbourne/ Presentations. Bylaws 2013 with a view to modern- Wombat, Healesville Sanctuary. ize procedures, to become more © WAZA, Monica Gamp The full proceedings of the confer- efficient and restructure the WAZA ence will be published early next year. committees and other bodies • Heini Hediger Award presented to As special highlights of the meeting Dr Alex Rübel of Zoo Zürich I would like to mention the following decisions: • Future focus on international population management (GSMP development and implementation with financial support) WAZA news 4/12

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