Animal Programs Monthly Update
October 2022
AZA Animal Programs Tip-of-the-Month
As you may know, several externally managed, recovery-focused ex situ programs no longer qualify for SSP status as a result of the SSP Reimagination process. However, many would be interested in continuing to access the services of AZA's Population Management Center (PMC) and Reproductive Management Center (RMC). To find more information on SAFE program services, please visit the "Are you part of an Externally Managed, Recovery-Focused SSP? Interested in joining SAFE?" section on the SAFE Program Resources page. Resources on this page include the "Externally Managed" Recovery Programs in SSP Reimagining" webinar, Recommendations handbook, and the AZA Center Services Request Form.
ZIMS for Studbooks Tip-of-the-Month
ZIMS Global Studbook Search Tool allows you to search for Studbooks using various filters. This tool allows species and population managers to search for studbooks that are managed for across regional associations or institutions worldwide. This global resource allows you to search for various filters, including taxonomy, regional association, IUCN status, users assigned, and more! For more information on using the Global Studbook Search Tool, please view the Species 360 training document titled Global Studbook Search Tool.
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
AZA Courses: Open Registration!
AZA Courses: Open Registration!
November 7-12, 2022
Hosted by Crowne Plaza Clayton, St. Louis, MO
Registration: Registration Deadline is Monday, October 10, 2022
Courses:
Creating Successful Exhibits
Managing Animal Enrichment and Training Programs
Population Management I
Population Management II
December 5-10, 2022
Hosted by San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Registration: Registration Deadline is Monday, November 7, 2022
Courses:
Animal Welfare: Evidence-Based Management
Principles of Ambassador Animal Management
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
TAG Chair
APE TAG CHAIR
Tina Cloutier Barbour, Dallas Zoo
SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper
ROBIN, SNOWY-HEADED
Anne Heitman, Sedgwick County Zoo
CAT, SAND
Heather Down, The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Studbook Keeper
SPRINGBOK, SOUTH AFRICAN
Jared Moeller, The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
KUDU, GREATER
Tabitha Miller, Zoo Miami
New Program Leader Vacancies
Find applications and instructions regarding vacancies in the Animal Program Handbooks. Applications are due November 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. For a full list of available Program Leader positions, visit the Current Program Leader Vacancies page.
TAG Chair
Antelope, Cattle, Giraffid, and Camelid TAG CHAIR
Please send application materials to AZA’s Conservation, Management, and Welfare Sciences Department
SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper
GIRAFFE, GENERIC
Please send application materials to Michael Murray, Antelope, Cattle, Giraffid, and Camelid TAG Vice Chair
GIRAFFE, MASAI
Please send application materials to Michael Murray, Antelope, Cattle, Giraffid, and Camelid TAG Vice Chair
SHARK, ZEBRA
Please send application materials to Paula B. Carlson, Marine Fishes TAG Chair
SSP Coordinator
TERRAPIN, PAINTED
Please send application materials to Michael Ogle, Chelonian TAG Chair
PHEASANT, VIETNAM
Please send application materials to Christopher Holmes, Galliformes TAG Chair
Studbook Keeper
GALLIWASP, HAITIAN
Please send application materials to Drew Foster, Lizard 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
Flamingo, Caribbean
Cardinal, Red-Crested
Hornbill, Red-Billed
Cheetah
Vulture, King
Lechwe, Nile
Wallaroo, Common
Peccary, Chacoan
Guitarfish, Bowmouth
Lemur, Crowned
Duiker, Red Flanked
Owl, Eurasian Eagle
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Breeding & Transfer Plans
Gecko, Giant Leaf-Tailed
Mara, Patagonian
Dove, Grey-Capped Emerald
Stork, Milky
Curassow, Blue-Billed
Vulture, African White-Backed
Tiger, Malayan
Stingray, Ocellated River
Pine snake, Louisiana
Cichlids, Lake Victoria
Seal, Harbor
Giraffe, Generic
Tiger, Sumatran
Argus, Great
Penguin, African
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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.