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This webinar was presented by the AZA Safety Committee on 2/17/23 This webinar focuses on a topic that keeps zoo professionals up at night: guests crossing barriers. In this webinar, panelists from different Zoos review incidents that have occurred on […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released two new Animal Care Tech Notes pertaining to the new contingency planning and training of personnel rule, which took effect on January 3, 2022. APHIS […]
Read MoreIn order to promote greater collaboration and communication for preparedness and response within the exotic animal industry, the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) hosted a series of Virtual Preparedness Town Halls during summer and fall 2021 focusing on […]
Read MoreThe Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) is excited to release a new guidance document, African Swine Fever: Secure Zoo Strategy Guide. This document was developed by 4th year veterinary student Corwin Martin of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary […]
Read MoreThe United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final rule amending the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to implement a requirement for contingency plans for the handling of animals during emergencies. […]
Read MoreBy Chris Vagasky Lightning is one of the most common natural hazards that people encounter in their daily lives. It occurs more than 200 million times around the United States and more than 2 billion times around the world every […]
Read MoreThe week of May 9th – 15th has been declared National Hurricane Preparedness Week! With hurricane season rapidly approaching, there is no better time to review the most current information about the upcoming season and ensure that your facility is […]
Read MoreThis webinar was held on October 22, 2020. Presenters from the GA COVID-19 Zoo & Exotic Workgroup and other featured speakers provide members of the exotic animal industry with guidance and resources to help navigate the difficulties of the COVID-19 […]
Read MoreIn October 2015 USDA APHIS partnered with the ZAHP Fusion Center to hold an internet based tabletop exercise designed to test the updated Concept of Operations Plan for responding to HPAI at a zoological facility. The exercise brought representatives from […]
Read MoreWildfire preparedness is top of mind after the deadly wildfire in Tennessee. While news out of Gatlinburg showed managed wildlife facilities fared very well, it is a somber reminder that planning for such events is essential. Preserving human life […]
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