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Announcements
2010 CEF Application Materials Available
AZA's Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) is now accepting proposals for the 2010 grant cycle. CEF supports the conservation initiatives of AZA members and their collaborators. Proposals are due April 1, 2010 and all application materials are available on the AZA Web site. CEF awards are announced in early September and awarded funds become available October 1, 2010. Please contact CEF if you have any questions. Remember, CEF applicants must have a current AZA membership!
27 March- 1 April 2010: AZA Herpetology TAG Meetings
Hosted by the Fort Worth Zoo, in Fort Worth, Texas. Yearly working group meetings for Amphibian, Lizard, Snake, Chelonian and Crocodilian TAGs. A variety of topics will be discussed with peers including population management, nutrition, husbandry, health, artificial reproduction, research and in-situ programs. The gathering will also include SSP meetings for the Komodo dragon, Panamanian golden frog and rock iguanas and a Vitamin A deficiency workshop. For more information, please e-mail Diane Barber.
Register now for April Professional Development Courses!
There are still spots available in the Advances in Animal Keeping and the Amphibian Biology, Conservation & Management courses. Consult AZA Professional Development for additional course details and information on how to register.
New Program Leaders
PMP Manager
HYENA
Dale Leeds, Denver Zoo
Studbook Keeper
HYENA
Heather Genter, Denver Zoo
New Program Leader Vacancies
Find applications and instructions regarding vacancies in the Program Leader's Handbooks. Applications are due April 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted. For a full list of available Program Leader positions, visit the Current Program Leader Vacancies page.
PMP Manager and Studbook Keeper
CROCODILE, SIAMESE
Please send applications to Kent Vliet, Crocodilian TAG Chair.
STORK, PAINTED
Please send applications to Chris Brown, Ciconiiformes TAG Chair.
VULTURE, KING
Please send applications to Scott Tidmus, Raptor TAG Chair.
Studbook Keeper
TREE KANGAROO, MATSCHIE'S
Please send applications to Gayle Sirpenski, WCMC Vice Chair for Studbooks and PMPs.
New Publications
Please note that all Animal Program Documents are available for download. Search the Animal Program Database.
Species Survival Plans®
Alligator, Chinese
Callimico
Gibbon, White-Cheeked
Koala, Queensland
Orangutan
Otter, Asian Small Clawed
Wallaby, Yellow-Footed Rock
Population Management Plans
Roadrunner
Stork, White
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Studbooks
Bettong, Brush Tailed
Dikkop,
Spotted
Koala, Queensland
Mot-Mot,
Crowned
Otter, Asian Small Clawed (International)
Owl,
Burrowing
Porcupine,
North American
Rhebok,
Vaal
Saki,
White-Faced
Seal,
Gray
Stag, Barbary Red
Starling,
Golden Breasted
Stork,
Hamerkop
Terrapin,
River
Turtle,
Roti Island Snake Neck
Weaver,
White Headed Buffalo
Wolf,
Red (International)
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Want to contribute to the Update?
All announcements for the monthly Animal Programs Update should be submitted to the AZA Conservation Department by the 25th of the prior month.