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Researchers from the Denver Zoo and Colorado State University are recruiting zoo participants for a new study, “What Does Your Zoo Do for You: Reflections on Grief and Loss”, which aims to understand the experiences of zoo employees and volunteers […]
Read MoreUltrapotent Drug Safety for Zoological Facilities Webinar Friday September 1, 2023 3:00 – 5:00pm EST Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PROttpwFS6qZ56Z7Z83Kng The Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) presents this event in collaboration with the AZA Safety Committee, as part of the ongoing Topics […]
Read MoreFunding for eligible facilities that cared for native endangered and threatened species March 2020 – May 2021, and saw a decline in revenue due to COVID-19, is still available through a cooperative agreement between the Association of Zoos & Aquariums […]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to formally announce that the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) is moving to the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)! A ZAHP Operations Committee has been established by AAZV Leadership and Staff to develop a […]
Read MoreOn January 18, 2023 the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced their intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to examine potential environmental effects of their response to the ongoing HPAI outbreak in the US. APHIS […]
Read MoreThis webinar was presented on November 14th, 2022 by the Tiger Husbandry Advisory Team (THAT) Introducing tigers for breeding can be a very stressful experience especially to inexperienced staff, as the natural behaviors of this species can lead to aggression […]
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy: The life you’ve built is worth protecting. […]
Read MoreOn July 28, 2022, USDA released a letter to stakeholders from Dr. Betty Goldentyer, Deputy Administrator for APHIS’ Animal Care Program. This letter contains information about a change regarding what Animal Care calls “teachable moments” during the licensee inspection process. […]
Read MoreAs temperatures continue to climb during these hot summer months, we’re sharing some resources from agencies and contacts in the Houston, TX area on heat stress and heat illness prevention in the workplace. Click the highlighted links below to access […]
Read MoreOn May 24, 2022, NOAA released its predictions for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, making this the seventh consecutive above-normal […]
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