AAZK Texas Regional Symposium
Join us at the Dallas Zoo on October 11th, 2017 for the first ever AAZK Texas Regional Symposium! We are bringing together zoo and aquarium professionals to focus on a topic that is near to our hearts – caring for our beloved, geriatric animals.
* Network with zoological and aquarium professionals
* Full-day paper and poster presentation sessions
* Training demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours
* Complimentary breakfast and dinner
* Registration includes admission to the Dallas Zoo & Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park for Oct 10 - 12
Price: $40.00 for early registration (by September 25th, 2017). $50 late registration (after September 25th)
* Network with zoological and aquarium professionals
* Full-day paper and poster presentation sessions
* Training demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours
* Complimentary breakfast and dinner
* Registration includes admission to the Dallas Zoo & Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park for Oct 10 - 12
Price: $40.00 for early registration (by September 25th, 2017). $50 late registration (after September 25th)
SYMPOSIUM 2017 DETAILS and UPDATES:
We are thrilled to announce the lineup of presenters for the inaugural AAZK Texas Regional Symposium!
We have 11 speakers spread throughout the day, as well as poster presentations and tours/training demonstrations throughout the zoo.
The full lineup is:
Early registration is still open until September 25th! Visit www.dallaszoo.com/aazkregionalsymposium and book your spot today!
We have 11 speakers spread throughout the day, as well as poster presentations and tours/training demonstrations throughout the zoo.
The full lineup is:
- Caring for Geriatric Hoofstock, Jessi Vigneault, Dallas Zoo
- Care of Geriatric Reptiles at Dallas Zoo, Shana Fredlake and Maree Pascal, Dallas Zoo
- Training an Elderly Mandrill for Diabetes Management, Lindsey Stein, Ida Lewis, and Linda Roberts, Fort Worth Zoo
- Introduction of Fission/Fusion for Management of a Geriatric Chimpanzee, Will Bookwalter, Dallas Zoo
- Enrichment Through the Ages, Micaela Muniz and Megan Smith, Fort Worth Zoo
- Care of a Geriatric Cheetah at Dallas Zoo, Sara Squires and Chrissy Battle, Dallas Zoo
- Combating Arthritis in 0.1 North American Black Bear, Meghan Price, Topeka Zoo
- The Management of a Geriatric Elephant at the Dallas Zoo, Bobbi Wessels and Katrina Bilski, Dallas Zoo
- Diagnosis and Geriatric Care for 1.0 White-Eared Titi Monkey, Stacy Lupori, Dallas Zoo
- Actual Longevity of Birds in Captivity, Abby Fink and Julie Farrington, Audubon Zoo
- Public Perception of Geriatric Animals in the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo, Lisa Van Slett, Frances Borgers, and Stephanie Evola, Dallas Zoo
Early registration is still open until September 25th! Visit www.dallaszoo.com/aazkregionalsymposium and book your spot today!
