ZAA Biennial Conferences
The Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) Biennial Conference provides the opportunity for ZAA members to come together as an industry to share ideas, discuss zoo and aquarium developments and to network. Hosted every 2 years by a member organisation, the Biennial Conference explores a range of topics based on a common theme. Expressions of interest to host the ZAA Biennial conference occurs every two years prior to the event. The next ZAA Conference will be held in 2020.
ZAA Learning and Development Workshops
Every other year ZAA hosts Learning and Development Workshops which run for 3 days. These workshops are designed to share ideas and best-practice and to work together to achieve higher standards of education, research, conservation and animal welfare. The last Workshop was held in Sydney 1 -3 May 2019.
Both the Biennial Conference and the Learning and Development Workshops are usually scheduled in May and are important for shaping the direction of the Association. In order to fulfil the legal requirements of an Incorporated Association, the ZAA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is also held in conjunction with both events.
ZAA New Zealand Species Management and Advocacy Workshops
The ZAA NZ Committee will hold Workshops in place of a conference in New Zealand for 2019. The Workshops, hosted by Brooklands Zoo, will be held in New Plymouth on Wednesday 5th of June and Thursday 6th of June. The Workshop sessions are intended to allow all attendees to have input into the future of the NZ Fauna TAG, as well how we consistently advocate for the animals in our care and engage with our communities on the value we all add to conservation and the community. Open to New Zealand members only.
Calendar
ZAA and non-ZAA events are listed below.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 July 2019 | Community Courses: Aussie Wildlife Course Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 27 July | Community Courses: Australian Mammals, Our Backyard Buddies Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 3 August 2019 | Community Courses: Animal Training and conditioning Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 13 August 2019 | Ecology | Special forum on using eDNA for wildlife detection Where: Maiden Theatre, Sydney, Australia For more information CLICK HERE |
| 7-8 September 2019 | Community Courses: Cooking on Country & Planting for Wildlife Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 7-11 October 2019 | World Whale Conference & Whale Heritage Sites Summit Where: Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia For more information CLICK HERE |
| 7-11 October 2019 | “From Good Care to Great Welfare” Workshop Where: Detroit Zoological Society, Detroit, USA For more information CLICK HERE |
| 13-16 October | The International Society of Wildlife Endocrinology (ISWE) Where: Kruger National Park For more information CLICK HERE |
| 16 October | Community Courses: Insight into Vet Nursing Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 19 October 2019 | Community Courses: Aussie Wildlife Course Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 21-23 October 2019 | Large Varanid Workshop Where: Alice Springs Desert Park For more information CLICK HERE |
| 3-7 November 2019 | 74th WAZA Annual Conference Where: Buenos Aires For more information CLICK HERE |
| 7 November 2019 | Community Courses: Advanced Aussie Wildlife Course Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 7 December | Community Courses: Australian Mammals, Our Backyard Buddies Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary For more information CLICK HERE |
| 9-12 February 2021 | 7th International Congress on Zookeeping Where: Wellington Zoo For more information CLICK HERE |