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Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management
- April 18-23, 2009 at the Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH
Optional Research Methods in the Field day on
April 24th - $750 for AZA Individual Members and $850 for Non-members [join AZA]
Registration
Until Friday, December 12, 2008, preference for admission will be given to applicants who are AZA individual members. After December 12th applications will be processed in the order received.
Download the Registration Form (in PDF). Please note that you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to type your responses directly into this form, print, and return by mail or fax. You may also print and fill out the form and return by mail or fax. Each course has a registration form specific for that course..
Please Note:
Checks sent for course payment will be cashed immediately upon receipt as per standard business practices. Cashing your check does not indicate that you have been accepted into a course. You will receive an acceptance letter or wait list letter once acceptance decisions are made. If you have any questions about your acceptance status, please email us at .Travel and Accommodations
Please wait until you are admitted into the course before making your reservations. You will receive a confirmation letter containing detailed information regarding your accommodations and transportation once you are admitted.
Make sure to schedule your travel to allow time for the kickoff ceremony, which begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th and a full day of classes on April 23rd. There is also an optional Research Methods in the Field day on April 24th from 8a.m. until approximately 5 p.m.
Curious about the costs associated with this course?
The Cost and Logistics page (in PDF) will help you estimate the total cost of attending, including registration, hotel, and ground transportation.
Interested in a Scholarship to attend this course?
The following scholarship opportunities are currently available to aquarium and zoo professionals for the Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management course.
- Robert O. Wagner Professional Development Award merit based award
- Board of Regents Diversity Advancement Award
for under represented individuals
- Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Conservation Training Award
for colleagues from countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin
- International Conservation Training Award
for all foreign zoological colleagues - Cameron Park Zoo Amphibian Conservation Award
for colleagues from countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin
Course Credit
Not available at this time.
Objectives
To provide a solid background in amphibian biology as it relates to husbandry, breeding, conservation and cooperative programs.
Target Audience
Animal division middle managers, zookeepers, government facilities, representatives of nature centers and natural history museums. Class size is limited to 22.
Course Topics
Amphibian Overview; Evolution; Classification and Diversity; Anatomy and Physiology; Husbandry; Utilizing Science in Husbandry; Water Quality; Enclosure Workshop; Life Cycle; Reproduction; Records and ID Systems; Nutrition; Medical Overview; Transport; Conservation Education.
Course Schedule (subject to change)
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Download the course schedule (in PDF).
Course Instructors (subject to change)
R. Andrew Odum
Toledo Zoo
Kevin Zippel, Ph.D.
Amphibian ARK
Kent Bekker
Toledo Zoo
Tim Herman
Toledo Zoo
John Chastain
Toledo Zoo
Joe Mendelson III, Ph.D.
Zoo Atlanta
Ron Gagliardo
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Dr. Allan Pessier
The Zoological Society of San Diego
Jennifer Pramuk, Ph.D.
Wildlife Conservation Society / Bronx Zoo
Rebecca Christoffel, Ph.D.
D.J. Case and Associates
What your colleagues have been saying
“This class is, to date, the #1 resource in my profession.”
“I learned everyday – the monographs were great – a book I will refer to many times, the instructors were wonderful!”
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