2009 Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation
Conference Program:
The 2009 ZACC conference planning is underway including program and schedule. Presentations will highlight both ongoing projects and new initiatives that offer opportunities for institutional, corporate and foundation support. There will be a major focus on field-based initiatives that have already established links to zoos and aquariums, as well as promising candidates for such partnerships. In addition, the program will feature presentations related to the organization, management, and support of zoo-based and aquarium-based conservation programs.
Represented organizations to date:
ARCAS-Guatemala, AZA, Borneo Sun Bear Conservation, CBSG, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Cincinnati Zoo, Defenders of Wildlife, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dzanga Forest Elephant Study, Eco-Cell, EcoCienca, Elephant Care International, Fort Worth Zoo, Health in Harmony, Henry Doorly Zoo, Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration, Houston Zoo, Hutan, International Giraffe Working Group, International Rhino Foundation, International Takhi Group, Johannesburg Zoo, Kibale Wood Project, Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation, Mashuta Game Reserve-Tanzania, Milwaukee Zoo, Ocean Conservancy, Okirimatian Resource Centre, Oregon Zoo, PASA, Proyecto Titi, Sahara Conservation Fund, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Student Conservation Association, Snow Leopard Conservancy, Snow Leopard Trust, SunNight Solar, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Turtle Survival Alliance, WCS-Tanzania, Wildlife Conservation Network, Woodland Park Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Zoological Society of London
Represented Countries:
Austria, Botswana, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, UK, USA, Vietnam
Houston, Texas, the nation’s fourth largest city and a leader in business, entertainment and the arts, will be the host city for the next Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation (ZACC) Conference, scheduled for January 23-26, 2009. The Houston Zoo, founded in 1922 and one of the city’s major recreational destinations, is proud to be the host institution for this important event. The 55-acre zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals representing more than 800 species and receives approximately 1.6 million guests each year.
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