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International Zookeeper Day
We celebrate our animals throughout the year, well this is a day to celebrate US. The keepers, the care givers, the animal techs, all the people that make it their life’s work to care for animals, whether they are involved with zoos, sanctuaries, aquariums, rescue centres, parks or reserves. All who work to improve and save the lives of animals shall be commemorated on this day.
Bugs Alive Conference 2024
“Bugs Alive Conference – Invertebrate education, display, husbandry and conservation. Join those with a passion for invertebrates for a unique conference in one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions – Kuranda, Far North Queensland. “
ZWVNA Conference
“Excellence in Zoo and Wildlife Nursing”
8th International Congress on Zookeeping
`Me Tiaki, Kia Ora! (We must look after our environment so all life will flourish)’.
Identifying and Supporting Lameness in Zoo Animals
Musculoskeletal issues of varying aetiology are a common form of pathology in zoo species and can be difficult to diagnose and treat in protected-contact animals. Subtle gait changes and lameness (which may indicate early development of pathology) can easily be missed until a more severe chronic condition develops; this is particularly common due to the large number and variety of species often within a Zoo professional’s care. An increasing body of research highlights the importance of a holistic approach to the management and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disease; as Zoo professionals are taught the importance of replicating an animal’s natural habitat and encouraging activity, but often musculoskeletal health is given less consideration. This webinar aims to highlight the prevalence of musculoskeletal and neurological disease in captivity, and what environmental and/or management aspects can be causal factors or contribute to an animal’s deterioration over time.