Animal Programs Monthly Update
July 2022
AZA Animal Programs Tip-of-the-Month
The June 2022 Sustainability Designations list for AZA Animal Programs is now available! Please visit the Animal Programs Resources section of the AZA website to download the full listing. Please note that this is the final Sustainability Designations posting in the current SSP framework.
ZIMS for Studbooks Tip-of-the-Month
If you are assigned the Studbook Keeper role for a studbook dataset in ZIMS for Studbooks, you can now also assign others access to your studbook dataset! The ‘View & Export Only’ role can be granted to TAG Chairs, SSP Coordinators, and SSP Advisors with no pre-approval required from the AZA Office. However, researchers performing analyses or any other colleagues not associated with the SSP must submit page 6 of the Roles document (linked above) to animalprograms@aza.org to obtain approved studbook access. For further information, please visit AZA’s Resource Documents webpage, where you can find the AZA Guidelines for Roles and Access to ZIMS for Studbooks and How to Assign 'View and Export' Access to My Studbook.
Animal Program Articles
Interested in writing an SSP Highlight for your program to share your successes with the community? A sample template is available on the AZA website to help you get started. Drafts are accepted anytime and can be submitted to the AZA's Conservation, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department.
AZA SAFE
Are you interested in proposing or joining a SAFE program? Reach out to your colleagues or contact SAFE@aza.org for more information. Don't forget to join the SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction Network group for real-time updates.
AZA Calendar
Population Management I & II Registration is Open!!
Hosted by Crowne Plaza Clayton, St. Louis, MO
Dates: November 7-12, 2022
Registration:
Early Bird Rate: Registration Deadline is Monday, August 15, 2022
$1125 with Individual AZA Membership
$1325 without Individual AZA Membership
Regular Rate: Registration Deadline is Monday, October 10, 2022
$1325 with Individual AZA Membership
$1525 without Individual AZA Membership
Please visit the AZA Courses webpage to register!
Visit AZA's Other Conservation Funding Sources page for information about grants provided by AZA-accredited facilities as well as external sources. Please email any other funding opportunities to AZA's Conservation, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department for posting on the website.
New Program Leaders
SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper
CRANE, DEMOISELLE
Jessica Colvin, International Crane Foundation
SERIEMA, RED-LEGGED
Nathan Compton, Dallas Zoo
SSP Coordinator
COLOBUS, GUEREZA
Kesha Schreiber, Dickerson Park Zoo
TAMARIN, BEARDED EMPEROR
Crystal Champeau, Racine Zoological Gardens
Studbook Keeper
CHIMPANZEE
Keith, Zdrojewski, Dallas Zoo
New Program Leader Vacancies
Find applications and instructions regarding vacancies in the Animal Program Handbooks. Applications are due August 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. For a full list of available Program Leader positions, visit the Current Program Leader Vacancies page.
TAG Chair
APE TAG
Please send application materials to the AZA Conservation, Management & Welfare Sciences Department.
SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper
BAT, STRAW-COLORED FRUIT
Please send application materials to Brian Pope, Bat TAG Chair.
JAY, PLUSH-CRESTED
Please send application materials to Tim Snyder, PACCT(Passerine) TAG Chair.
Studbook Keeper
SIFAKA, COQUEREL’S
Please send application materials to Christie Eddie, Prosimian TAG Chair.
Other Animal Program Participant Vacancies
Ambassador Animal Advisor
Ambassador Animal Advisors work with TAG or SSP members to serve as a resource and provide expertise on topics related to the use of a taxon or species in an ambassador capacity. View the position description for more information on how to apply. Applications are accepted anytime.
Want to include a vacancy for your program? Only Program Leader positions are required to be posted to the Monthly Update, but if you are interested in announcing another position, we are happy to help. Please email the AZA Conservation, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department for posting on the website.
New Publications
Please note that all documents are available for download on the Program's page found by logging in and searching the Animal Programs Database.
Studbooks
Puffin, Tufted
Monkey, Squirrel
Macaw, Hyacinth
Wildebeest
Duiker, Blue
Bontebok
Kangaroo, Western Grey
Toucan, Toco
Ibex, Nubian
Langur, Francois
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Breeding & Transfer Plans
Pigeon, Green-naped Pheasant
Aracari, Green
Guineafowl, Crested
Dove, Mriana Fruit
Hornbill, Abyssinian Ground
Bear, Polar
Puffin, Tufted
Frog, Golden (Sora)
Goral, Chinese
Screamer, Southern
Iguana, Fiji Banded
Impala
Wallaby, Tammar
Ibis, Straw-necked
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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, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department by the 25th of the prior month.