Dr. Jane Goodall's address is available in REWIND
AZA is REWINDING the excitement of the 2009 AZA Annual Conference held September 12-17 in Portland, Oregon. Annual Conference REWIND is a compilation of audio and video recordings along with the speaker presentations of thirteen different sessions, including Dr. Jane Goodall's opening address and other general session events.
Access online content, from home or office, 24/7 until June 1, 2010. Watch sessions by speaker or topic as many times as you want, as your schedule permits (access is restricted to no more than three, unique work stations per subscription).
Want a sample? Watch an excerpt from Dr. Jane Goodall's speech.
This online library of compelling sessions led by top-notch speakers is perfect for unlimited personal use! Or you can organize group viewing and team-building sessions to share the continued excitement of AZA's Annual Conference with colleagues who missed it the first time.
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Annual Conference REWIND registration is open to both AZA Members and nonmembers at the following special introductory rates. Discounted rates end Tuesday, January 19. Credit card payment only please.
AZA Members $175 (Limited Introductory Offer) $199 (U.S. dollars)
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Nonmembers $275 (Limited Introductory Offer) $299 (U.S. dollars)
Nonmembers please register for REWIND at the nonmember rate. Interested in becoming a member of AZA? Take a look at our Member Benefits or contact the Membership Services Department.
What's available on REWIND?
The following speaker presentations are available on Annual Conference REWIND, including general interest topics and:
General Interest Topics
Opening General Session with Dr. Jane Goodall - Tuesday, September 15
Remarks from Oregon Zoo Interim Director Mike Keele, Oregon Metro Council President, David Bragdon, AZA President and CEO, Jim Maddy. Moderating the event was Brad Andrews of Busch Entertainment Corporation and Chair of the AZA Board of Directors. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, opened the AZA Annual Conference with her message of hope for the future and her call to make a difference, everyday, for people, animals, and the environment (watch a clip).
Sponsored by the Saint Louis Zoo
Wednesday General Session (Business Meeting) - Wednesday, September 16
This session highlights AZA's year in review and a look to future Association initiatives. AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy and Chair of the Board of Directors Brad Andrews recognize accomplishments and outstanding service of our zoo and aquarium colleagues. AZA and Disney's Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives were celebrated after 25 years of the Conservation Endowment Fund. Learn about conservation projects that have made a difference.
Sponsored by Disney's Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives
Honors and Awards Lunch - Wednesday, September 16
AZA recognizes great achievements in several different categories from Exhibits to Education. The newly elected AZA Board Members, and past Board Members, are recognized for their leadership. Current Chair of the Board Kevin Bell, President/CEO, Lincoln Park Zoo, speaks after being sworn in. And, enjoy the annual showing of PIZZAZZ!, a collection of zoo and aquarium advertisements.
Sponsored by KMIT Solutions and San Diego Zoo
Safety Workshop – Meeting the Standards, Meeting Our Needs
Tuesday, September 15
AZA Accreditation Standards require a more proactive approach to addressing risk. This workshop helps to develop a proactive risk assessment toolbox. Using real-world events highlighting OSHA regulations that affect zoos, this workshop offers an overview of accreditation standards, and instructions on how to perform Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis.
Regulations, Regulations, Regulations
Thursday, September 17
The annual review, analysis, and update from our regulatory agencies on rules and policies that affect AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.
Animal Topics: Education Track
Advanced Inquiry: Deepening Engagement in Science and Conservation at Zoos & Aquariums
Tuesday, September 15
Live animals in naturalistic settings provide rich experiences that support science learning and emotional environmental linkages for people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds. Learn how zoos and aquariums can deepen science engagement using "advanced inquiry" as a unifying theme. Inquiry is presented not only as a tool for science education, but as a strategy for whole-institution planning, public engagement, and community-based conservation.
Achieving Your Mission – Building Organizational Capacity Through Staff Engagement
Tuesday, September 15
Missions - we all have them. Learn four different initiatives striving to connect staff with mission - ultimately leading to better connections with our guests. Missions can: focus program and staff messages, serve as a baseline for evaluation, motivate staff, improve the guest experience, and help direct and define program outcomes. Learn how these four initiatives build capacity and gather tools, tips, and techniques to implement at your own institution.
Animal Topics: Animal Care and Management Track
New Trends and Topics in Zoo and Animal Welfare Science
Wednesday, September 16
Zoos worldwide increasingly recognize the need for quantitative and objective assessments of animal well-being. As a result, there is a concerted effort among many zoo professionals and welfare scientists to identify new ways of addressing emerging welfare issues. While animal welfare science has been making great strides in quantifying farm and laboratory animal well-being, the application of newly developed welfare measures to zoo animals requires creative and innovative solutions. In May 2008, the Chicago Zoological Society organized a welfare symposium to bring together an array of welfare experts. The topics presented here have been largely derived from this meeting.
Animal Topics: Conservation Track
Integrating in situ Conservation with Other Aspects of Zoo Operations
Wednesday, September 16
The conservation of natural populations of animals and their habitats is central to the missions of modern zoos and aquaria. However, many institutions encounter difficulty connecting their in situ conservation efforts with the day to day operations of a zoo. This session, sponsored by the AZA Field Conservation Committee, will give examples of how AZA institutions of different sizes, budgets, and conservation foci incorporate their field conservation activities into other aspects of zoo operations. This session will focus on the processes, obstacles and opportunities that allow (or impede) integrating field programs with zoo operations.
Business Topics: Public Relations Track
Social Media in Action
Tuesday, September 15
Many AZA institutions are experimenting with social media, and now is the time for us to reflect on how far we've come and where we're going with these tools. What social media trends are working best for our peers? How do these trends fit within our communications strategies? How can our expert content drive social media? How are audiences engaging with our efforts? Using experiences from Monterey Bay Aquarium, NOAA and Woodland Park Zoo, this panel will bring to light some of the major issues and promising new trends in social media for zoos and aquariums.
Communicating Conservation Through Messaging and Advertising
Wednesday, September 16
Modern zoos and aquariums have become important centers for conservation education, research and science. While events, new exhibits and newborn animals will always play a role in publicity efforts, generating exposure for scientific work serves an essential role in contributing to public understanding of science, and enhancing your institution's credibility and reputation as wildlife and conservation experts. Learn new strategies to effectively diversify your conservation messaging through advertising, youth social marketing, earned media, interpretive and education programming.
Business Topics: Operations Track
Trends and the Impact to Zoos and Aquariums
Tuesday, September 15
In the current economic environment, Zoos and Aquariums must concentrate more of their energy on increasing the revenue from our visitors, donors, and other non-traditional sources to support our missions. Join us for a discussion on how zoos and aquariums are improving the impact on their communities and impacting missions in this continually changing business. Listen to industry experts discuss how the business side of the industry has evolved, how the current economy is impacting our industry and how to keep revenue stable, strategic fund raising tactics, and how conservation fees can be incorporated to help raise money for conservation.