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General
AZA Wildlife Contraception Center
Monotremata (Monotremes)
Hand Rearing Echidnas by Lynda Staker.
Stephen Jackson (ed) (2001).
Marsupialia (Marsupials)
Dasyuridae (Antechinus, Quolls, Phascogales, Tasmanian Devil etc.)
Attard, T. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Mulgara Husbandry Manual Dasycercus cristicuada
Wes Caton, Alice Springs Desert Park 2007
Red-tailed Phascogale Phascogale calura Husbandry Manual
Wes Caton, Alice Springs Desert Park, 2006.
Tasmanian Devil Husbandry Manual
ASMP M&M Tag Working Group (2005).
Contact: Androo Kelly
PO Box 183
Mole Creek, Tasmania, 7304,
Australia
Phone: + 613 6363 6162
Fax: + 613 6367 6213
Scandizzo, V. & Coupland, C. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Walker, K. (2012)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW
Peramelidae.
Maher, C. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Phascolarctidae (Koala)
Koala Captive Husbandry Guidelines
Stephen Jackson (ed) (2000).
Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat Husbandry Manual
Donna Treby (2005).
A Guide to the Care of Common Wombats
Linda Dennis and Kim Rolls (2006).
Donna Treby.
Phalangeridae (Possums and Cuscuses)
Smith, E. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Pygmy possum
Forsdick, M. (2010)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Casey Poolman
Open Colleges
Potoroidae (Bettongs & Potoroos)
Carson, N. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Wright, S. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Southern Bettong
Tuthill, L. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Piipari, L. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Petauridae (Gliders)
Carroll, L. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Trudgeon, M. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Macropodidae (Wallabies & Kangaroos)
Sadler, S. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Phillips, R. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Engstrom, E. (2012)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Southern Brush-tail Rock-Wallaby
Kunz, A. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Tree Kangaroo (Nutrition Chapter)
Edwards, M.S. & Ward, A. (2001).
In: Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan.
J. Steenberg and J. Blessington (eds) (revised 2001).
Domenique, D. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Susan M. Barnard (1995).
A comprehensive book on the maintenance of Bats in captivity.
AZA Bat Taxon Advisory Group. The Lubee Foundation Inc.
Dana LeBlanc and Susan Barnard.
Fruit Bat (Nutrition Chapter)
Demspey J.L. and S.D. Crissey (1995).
In: Fruit Bat Husbandry Manual, N. Fascione, (ed).
AZA Bat Taxon Advisory Group. The Lubee Foundation Inc.
Paper : The Successful Hand Rearing of Two Orphaned Vampire Bats
(Desmodus rotundus)
Susan M. Barnard & Nancy Sachs (1992).
Smith, E. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Griffiths, M. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Jones, K. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Helena Fitch-Snyder and Helga Schulze (eds) (2001).
Published by the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, Box 551,
San Diego, CA 92112-0551, USA.
Lemuridae (Lemurs)
Ring-tailed Lemur (Nutrition Chapter)
Mowry, C.B. and J.L. Campbell (2001).
In: Ring-tailed Lemur Husbandry Manual.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Macgillivray, C (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Quine, H. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Taylor, K. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Indriidae (Avahi, Sifakas and Indri)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Daubentoniidae (Aye-ayes)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Philippine Tarsier Husbandry Manual (Draft)
Amanda S. Embury (1993).
Cebidae (marmosets, tamarins, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys)
Freeburn, S. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
White Fronted Capuchin
Littlefield, K. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Honeysett, J. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Callitrichids (Nutrition Chapter)
Crissey, S.D., Lintzenich, B. and K. Slifka (1998).
Diets for callitrichids � management guidelines.
In: AZA Callitrichid Husbandry Manual,
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Cotton-top Tamarin Husbandry Manual (English version)
Savage, A. (ed) (1995).
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI, USA.
Cotton-top Tamarin Husbandry Manual (Spanish version)
Savage, A. (ed) (1995).
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI, USA.
Cotton-top Tamarin (Nutrition Chapter)
Savage, A. (1995).
In: Cotton top tamarin � Husbandry Manual. Savage, A. (ed.).
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI, USA.
Golden Lion Tamarin (Nutrition Chapter)
Compiled by the Golden Lion Tamarin Management Committee
with the Assistance of Beate Rettberg-Beck. (Revised June, 1996).
Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
Turner, L. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Hylobatidae (Gibbons)
Miller, S. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Riley, B. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Pongidae (Great Apes)
Gorilla (Nutrition Chapter)
Popovich, D.G. and E.S. Dierenfeld (1997)
In: Management of Gorillas in Captivity: Husbandry Manual,
Gorilla Species Survival Plan. J. Ogden and D. Wharton, (eds).
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Chimpanzee (Nutrition Chapter)
Fulk, R., M. Loomis and C. Garland (1992).
In: The care and management of chimpanzees in captive environments.
Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan � Husbandry Manual.
Fulk, R. and C. Garland (eds). American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Orangutan (Nutrition Chapter)
Dierenfeld, E.S. (1997).
In: Orangutan SSP Husbandry Manual.C. Sodaro (ed).
Orangutan SSP and Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, Illinois, USA.
Orangutan SSP Husbandry Manual
Carol Sodaro (ed) (2008).
Leif Cocks (2001).
Guidelines for the Housing and Management of Orang utans (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abeli).
Facility Requirements for Orang-utans: A resource guide ASMP Primate TAG (2004).
Myrmecophagidae (Anteaters)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Dasypodidae (Armadillos)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Dinomyidae (Pacarana)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Dasyproctidae (Agoutis, Pacas)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Chinchillidae (Viscachas, Chinchillas)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Capromyidae (Hutias, Nutria)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Bathyergidae (African Mole Rats)
Canidae (Dogs, Wolves, Coyotees, Jackals, Foxes)
Large and Medium Canid Minimum Guidelines
Jack Grisham1, Roland Smith2 & Chuck Brady3
1 Oklahoma City Zoological Park,
2101 NE 50 St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA.
2 Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
5400 North Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407, USA.
3Memphis Zoological Garden and Aquarium,
2000 Galloway Ave., Memphis, TN 38112, USA.
Small Canid Minimum Guidelines
David Anderson1 & Melissa Rodden2
1San Francisco Zoological Gardens,
1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA.
African Wild Dog (Nutrition Chapter)
Pribyl, L. and S. Crissey (1999).
Diets for African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) � management guidelines.
In: African Wild Dog SSP – Husbandry Manual.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums
2 National Zoological Park,
Conservation and Research Center,
1500 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA.
Allen, M.E. (1995).
Maned wolf nutritional management.
In: Husbandry Manual for the Maned Wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus.
N.B. Fletchall, M. Rodden and S. Taylor, (eds).
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Mexican Gray Wolf (Nutrition Chapter)
Newton, K. (1995).
In: Mexican Wolf Husbandry Manual.
Mexican Wolf SSP Management Group.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Red Wolf (Nutrition Chapter)
Waddell, W. (1998).
In: Red Wolf Husbandry Manual Guidelines for Captive Management.
Red Wolf SSP Management Group,
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Management of the Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in Captivity
Jessica Adams & Andrew Miller.
Ursidae (Bears, Pandas)
Lorenzo, S. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Giant Panda Husbandry Manual
Dr. Devra Kleinman (2003).
National Zoo.
Giant Panda Management
Kathy Hawk (2003).
National Zoo.
Giant Panda Nutrition
John Updike (2003).
National Zoo.
Giant Panda Veterinary Management
Donald Janssen 1, Bruce Rideout 1 & Zhang Zhizhe 2 (2003).
1 Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
2 Research Base of the Giant Panda, Chengdu, China.
Procyonidae (Racoons & relatives)
Red Panda (Nutrition Chapter)
Miles Roberts and Angela Glatston (2001).
Red Panda SSP/ International Red Panda Management Group.
Asian Small-clawed Otter (Nutrition Chapter)
Maslanka, M.T. and S.D. Crissey (1998).
In: Asian Small-Clawed Otter Husbandry Manual.
D. Lombardi and J. O’Connor (eds).
American Association of Zoos and Aquarium.
European Mink Captive Breeding and Husbandry Protocol
Tiit Maran & Paul Robinson (1996).
European Mink Conservation & Breeding Committee,
Tallinn Zoological Gardens, Tallinn, Estonia.
Hyaenidae (Aardwolf, Hyenas)
Hyena and Aardwolf Minimum Guidelines
Alan Shoemaker (1) & Mike Dulaney (2) (undated).
(1) Riverbanks Zoological Park, PO Box 1060, Columbia,
SC 29202, USA.
(2) Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.,
Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA.
Felidae (Cats)
Guidelines for Keeping Large Felids in Captivity
Shoemaker, A.H., Maruska, E.J. and R. Rockwell (1997).
Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for Mammals: Large Felids.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Standards for Keeping Small Felids in Captivity
Mellen, J.D. (1997).
Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for Mammals: Small Felids.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Hillerman, A-M. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW
Tiger (Nutrition Chapter)
Dierenfeld, E.S., Bush, M., Phillips, L. and R. Montali (1994).
Nutrition, Food Preparation and Feeding.
In: Management and Conservation of Captive Tigers.
R. Tilson, G. Brady, K. Traylor-Holzer and D. Armstrong (eds).
Minnesota Zoo: Apple Valley, Minnesota.
AZA Elephant Standards
AZA (updated 2003).
Hyracoidea (Hyraxes)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Equidae (Horses, Zebras, Asses)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Tapiridae (Tapirs)
Tapir Husbandry Guidelines (English and other languages version)
Alan H. Shoemaker, Rick Barongi, Joe Flanagan, & Don Janssen (2003).
Rhinocerotidae (Rhinoceroses)
Rhino (Nutrition Chapter)
Dierenfeld, E.S. (1996).
In: Rhinoceros SSP Husbandry Manual.
Fort Worth Zoological Park, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Evans, F. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW
Suidae (Pigs, Hogs)
Babirusa (Nutrition Chapter)
Leus, K., Morgan, C.A. and E.S. Dierenfeld (2001).
In: Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) Husbandry Manual. M. Fischer, Ed. American Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Hippopotamidae (Hippopotamuses)
Email eo@aszk.org.au
Camelidae (Camels, Guanaco, Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna)
Moretti, J. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Cervidae (Deer)
Moran, H. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Blanch, E. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Giraffe Husbandry Manual
Lorraine Jolly (2003).
ljolly@zoo.org.au
Giraffe Hand-rearing Protocols
Janet Gamble (1999).
Dubbo Zoo, NSW, Australia.
Okapi (Nutrition Chapter)
Crissey, S., Dierenfeld, E.S., Kanselaar, J., Leus, K. and J. Nijboer (2001).
Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) SSP Feeding Guidelines.
American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Bovidae (Antelopes, Cattle, Bison, Buffalo, Goats, Sheep)
Harris, H. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Antelope and Gazelle Minimum Husbandry Guidelines
Russell Smith, David Ruhter, Joseph Flanagan, Tammery Olsen, John Iaderosa, Randy Fulk & Terrie Correll (1997).
Wild Cattle – AZA Husbandry Standards
Sheehan, J. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Altin, R. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Plains Rat Pseudomys australis Husbandry Manual
Peter Nunn, Alice Springs Desert park 2006.
New Holland Mouse Husbandry Manual
Melbourne Zoo 2007.
Greater Stick Nest Rat Leporillis conditor Husbandry manual
Jenny Proctor, Alice springs Desert park 2007.
Rachael Baker
Western Institute of Sydney 2006.
Kristie Klaassens.
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE.
Rebecca Jones
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE
Madelaine Louise Hall.
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE.
General
AZA Amphibian Husbandry Resource Guide 2008
Edited by Vicky A. Poole, National Aquarium in Baltimore and Shelly Grow, Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Proceedings from a Workshop: 16–18 February 2009. San Diego Zoo.
Hylidae
Harper, B. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW.
Leiopelmatidae (New Zealand Frogs)
Native Frog Captive Husbandry Manual
Webster, N. (2004) (1st draft).
Department of Conservation, New Zealand.
Myobactrachidae
Richards, N. (2007)
Western Sydney institute of TAFE, NSW.
Pipidae (Tongueless Frogs)
Xenopus spp. Husbandry
(Unknown) Revised 2004.
Hayter, L. (2005)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
McDonald, K. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Husbandry Manual
Patrick Honan
Melbourne Zoo
Contact invertebrates@zoo.org.auto obtain full version.
Frégate Island Giant Tenebrionid Beetle Management Guidelines
Amanda Ferguson and Paul Pearce-Kelly (2004).
Invertebrate Conservation Unit,
Zoological Society of London, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY
Tel: + 44 20 7449 6470
Fax: + 44 20 7722 5390
E-mail: amanda.ferguson@zsl.orgor paul.pearce-kelly@zsl.org
Cox, T. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling…Captive Breeding of the Dung Beetle, Canthon imitator
Erin M. Sullivan (undated).
Insect Keeper, Woodland Park Zoo.
British Tarantula Society Website.
Exotic Tarantulas
Pasaila, N. (2005).
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Battishill, V. (2008).
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Gane, A. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Rearing
Janet Gamble (1997).
Includes;
Cape Hunting Dog, Maned Wolf & Dingo,
Bison, Domestic (Scottish Highland), Banteng,
Water Buffalo, Eland, Sitatunga, Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Nilgai, Indian Antelope, Barbary Sheep, Giraffe,
Chital, Sambar, Red, Fallow & White-Tail Deer,
Wapiti, Dromedary Camel, Guanaco & Alpaca,
Hippopotamus, Zebra, Persian Onager & Przewalski Horse.
White & Black Rhinoceros, Tapir, African Elephant,
Cheetah, Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Capybara & Patagonian Cavy
Collared Peccary, White-Handed Gibbon & Siamang,
Spider & Patas Monkey, Ring Tail & Black And White Ruffed Lemur, Meerkat, Ostrich, Rhea & Emu.
Penny Andrews (2003).
Hexagon Farm Wild Feline Breeding Facility.
Ramphastids – Artificial Incubation and Hand Rearing
Bruce Bolbock & Barbara Bolbock (2001).
Ramphastid Conservancy, Dripping Springs, Texas.
Ramphastids – Artificial Incubation and Hand Rearing
Bruce Bolbock & Barbara Bolbock (2001).
Ramphastid Conservancy, Dripping Springs, Texas
Hand Rearing Echidnas by Lynda Staker
Milk replacement formulas – USA
Hand rearing supplies mammals and birds etc – Australia
Training
Disney Animal Kingdom training website
Enrichment
Fort Worth Zoo
Hundreds of tested enrichment methods.
Other Enrichment guidelines & articles can be found at;
This website contains general information about enrichment, about the international conference, video library, purchase of subscription to Shape of Enrichment journal, conference proceedings and other references, links to other enrichment websites etc. Contact: Val Hare – hare@enrichment.org.
Regional Environmental Enrichment Conferences
This website originated in UK and is designed to promote the holding of regional conferences around the world. Contact: Julian Chapman: jchapman@paigntonzoo.org.uk.
Disney Animal Kingdom Enrichment website
This website gives a comprehensive guide to planning, implementation and evaluation of enrichment.
General
Hygiene Protocols for the prevention and control of diseases (particularly Beak & Feather Disease) in Australian Birds.
Captive Management Guidelines for the Southern Cassowary
2013 – James Biggs Cairns Tropical Zoo.
L. Romer (ed) (1997).
Contact slromer@bigpond.com
Swarbrick, K. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Tadorninae (Sheldgeese, Shelducks, and Steamer Ducks)
Reeve-Parker, L. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
McCray, J. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
William Trey Todd, Rochelle Plasse & Christopher Eckart (1992).
Houston Zoo.
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Williams, L. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Penguin Husbandry Manual
Crissey, S. and McGill, P. (1994).
In: Penguin Husbandry Manual.
Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos).
Editors: Chris Brown, AZA Ciconiiformes TAG, Dallas Zoo &
Catherine King, EAZA Ciconiiformes/Phoenicopteriformes EEP, Rotterdam Zoo (2005).
Copy Editors: Sherry Mossbarger, Avian Research Technician, Dallas Zoo & Janelle Barron, Management Assistant, Dallas Zoo.
A Joint Effort of the AZA and EAZA in Cooperation With WWT.
Hutchings, J. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Crane Husbandry
David H. Ellis, George F. Gee & Claire M. Mirande (eds) (1996).
Cranes: their biology, husbandry and conservation. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Biological Service, Washington, DC and International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin. 1996. xii, 308 p.
Cranes – General Husbandry
Swengel, R.S. and J.W. Carpenter (2000).
In: Cranes: their biology, husbandry and conservation.
International Crane Foundation (2001).
Lynda Veyret, Brolga Species Coordinator,Territory Wildlife Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
Kori Bustard Husbandry Manual
Sara Hallager & Jeanette Boylan (eds) (2004).
Bush Stone-curlew Husbandry Manual
Lindell Andrews (2000).
Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
Wompoo Fruit-Dove
Gorman, I. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Brown, J. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Cacatuidae (Cockatoos)
Carver, J. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Scamell, C. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Oosthoek, F. (2010)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Harris, L. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Bennett, S. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Palm Cockatoo Husbandry Manual
Donna Treby (2004).
Dr John O’Brien
Lorinae (Lorikeets)
Kuc, D. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Klarich, R. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Red-browed Amazon Husbandry Manual (Nutrition Chapter)
Paul Reillo, Ph.D. (ed) (2003).
Blue & Gold Macaw
Fulton, S. (2005)
Western Sydney institute of TAFE, NSW.
St. Lucia Parrot Species Management Guidelines
Ziegler N. (2000).
Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Jersey, United Kingdom.
Thick-billed Parrot Management Guidelines
Ziegler N. (2000).
Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Jersey, United Kingdom.
Contact: Mag. Nadja Ziegler,
Marktgasse 62/2/9, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.
E-mail: nadja.ziegler@usa.net
Fig Parrot Husbandry Manual (draft).
Liz Romer (2000).
Healesville Sanctuary
Contact Jocelyn Hockley jhockley@zoo.org.au.
Flew, S. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Naylor, K. (2005)
Western Sydney institute of TAFE, NSW.
Tytonidae (Barn & Grass Owls)
Podargidae (Frogmouths)
Tawny Frogmouth
Snow, J. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Hummingbird Husbandry Guidelines
Karen Krebbs, Dave Rimlinger & Michael Mace (2002).
Meropidae
Webb, J. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Coraciiformes (Hornbills, Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Mot Mots, Rollers, Hoopoes)
AZA Coraciiformes Taxon Advisory Group Website.
Micronesian Kingfisher (Nutrition Chapter)
S. Crissey and B. Toddes (1997).
In: Micronesian Kingfisher Species Survival Plan Husbandry Manual. B. Bahner, A. Baltz and E. Diebold (eds).
Glen Holland & Liz Romer (undated).
Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
Hornbill Management and Husbandry Guidelines
Wieke Galama, Catherine King & Koen Brouwer (2002).
Contact: Koen Brouwer
E-mail: koen.brouwer@nvdzoos.nl.
Southern Pied Hornbill Breeding
John A. Ellis (undated).
Ramphastidae (Toucans)
Toco Toucan Husbandry Manual
Bob Seibels & Martin Vince (2001).
Riverbanks Zoo.
Chessington World of Adventures.
Passerine families
Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters & Allies)
Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters (L.m. cassidix & L.m. gippslandicus) Husbandry Manual
Denise Krake and Jim Thomas (2000).
Blue-faced Honeyeater
Masters, K. (2012)
Western Sydney institute of TAFE, NSW.
Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Allies)
Corvid Husbandry and Management
Ted Fox (2003).
Bird Collection Manager, Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
Artamidae (Woodswallows).
White-Browed Woodswallow
Oats, L. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise)
Magnificent Bird of Paradise
(Development and Growth Weights)
J. Mejeur (1998).
Babbler Husbandry and Management
Jimmy Pichner (2003).
Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA.
Japanese White-eye Biological Profile
Bill McDowell (2003).
Audubon Zoo.
Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers & Chats)
Verditer flycatcher Husbandry Manual
Martin Vince (2003).
Flycatcher Interest Committee.
Sturnid Husbandry Manual
Greg Bockheim & Susan Congdon (2001).
Bali Mynah Husbandry Guidelines (Nutrition Chapter)
Dierenfeld, E.S. (1995)
In: Husbandry guidelines for the Bali Mynah (Leucopsar
rothschildi), J. Pichner (ed).
Emberizidae (Sparrows & Old World Buntings)
Red-crested Cardinal Manual
Josef Lindholm, Cameron Park Zoo.
Pictorella Mannikin Husbandry Manual
David Pacer (1997).
Adrian Good.
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond.
Mark Spain.
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE.
(Captive Care of Sharks, Rays and their Relatives)
Smith, M., D. Warmolts, D. Thoney, and R. Hueter (eds) (2004).
Special Publication of the Ohio Biological Survey. xv + 600 p.
Seahorse Husbandry and Propogation
Robert A. Burhans and Debbie Melechinsky (undated).
Pitargue, K. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Captive management of mudfish Neochanna (Teleostei: Galaxiidae) spp.
Witcomb, K. (2011)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Reptiles
Fresh Water Crocodile
Manson, L. (2010)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Testudinidae (Tortoises)
Draper, C. (2010)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Chelidae (Turtles)
Host, B. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Eastern Clemmys Turtle Husbandry
Dennis W. Herman (1991).
Sauria (Lizards, Monitors, Geckoes, Worm Lizards etc.)
Agamidae (Dragons)
Hosking, C. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Cane Grass Dragon Husbandry Manual
Jochem van der Reijden 2008
Alice Springs Desert Park.
Gekkonidae (Geckos)
Lezzi, A. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Scincidae (Skinks)
Titmuss, A. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Iguanidae (Iguanas)
Reidpath, D. (2006)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Candy, C. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Dowling, A. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Short-Tailed Monitor
Standen, W. (2007)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Ryman, R. (2009)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
Ophidia (Snakes, Boas, Pythons, Vipers etc.)
Woma Python
Gildon, S. (2008)
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
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Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, NSW.
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