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Upcoming Conferences, Trainings, and Events

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June 22-26, 2020, Salt Lake City, UT
CANCELLED

Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation

The mission of the ZACC conference is to encourage and promote increased involvement of zoos and aquariums in support of field conservation – locally, nationally and internationally. Held on a biennial basis since 1995, the conference brings field researchers and zoo colleagues together to network, forge relationships and work together to mutually benefit and protect wildlife species and wild places. ​ 
A Quick Look:
  • The 2020 ZACC Conference session dates are June 22-26, 2020 (Monday–Friday). 
  • One pre-conference trip offered on Monday June 22
  • Two post-conference trips on June 27th. 
  • The Icebreaker is on the evening of June 22.
  • Several Pre-conference workshops will be offered on Monday June 22 as well. ​
​Hosted by Utah's Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary
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Owl Awareness Day

August 4 (annually)
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August 10-15, 2020, San Juan, Puerto Rico

North American Ornithological Conference​ 2020

The NAOC Steering Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person North American Ornithological Conference planned for San Juan this August.

However, NOAC host societies will host a virtual meeting the week of August 10. We hope that most people who submitted abstracts for the in-person NAOC will opt to keep their abstracts under consideration for the virtual meeting. Details are still being finalized, but we anticipate a registration cost in the range of $75 or less.

2021 meetings will go forward as planned. Postponing NAOC to 2021 was not an option, as many NAOC host societies already have plans in place with other venues for their 2021 meetings. Next year’s meetings are scheduled as follows:

American Ornithological Society & Society of Canadian Ornithologists: London, Ontario, 22–29 August 2021
Association of Field Ornithologists: South America (specific location to be determined), early August 2021
Birds Caribbean: Trinidad, late July 2021
British Ornithologists’ Union: University of Nottingham, 31 March–1 April 2021
CIPAMEX: Pachuca, Mexico, October or November 2021 (tentative)
Neotropical Ornithological Society: No 2021 meeting (next NOS Congress will be 2023)
Waterbird Society: South Florida, late October/early November 2021 (tentative; a 2020 meeting is also planned for 10–14 November in Clear Lake, Texas)
Wilson Ornithological Society: Albany, New York, April 2021
AOS will host its annual meeting in Puerto Rico in 2022 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan from June 27 to July 1, to convene ornithologists from throughout the world in the Caribbean. More details will be forthcoming over the next year as plans develop.

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August 30-September 3, 2020, Los Angeles, CA

2020 AAZK conference

POSTPONED
"Lights, Camera...Take Action!" "A better future for wildlife through excellence in behavior management"
Hosted by Los Angeles AAZK Chapter and Los Angeles Zoo

AAZK has rescheduled the National Conference to August 29 – September 2, 2021 at the Hilton Los Angeles North Glendale. Those who have registered for the 2020 AAZK Conference and those who have been scheduled as Instructors, Presenters, Exhibitors and Sponsors will be contacted in the very near future by AAZK and our Conference Host regarding cancellation or rescheduling options necessitated by the postponement.
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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Internation Vulture Awareness Day

The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
Visit our Vulture Day page for program ideas. 

Threatened Species Day

September 7
September 13-17, 2020 - Columbus, OH

AZA Annual Conference - Virtual
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Hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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September 27-October 1, 2020, Louisville, KY

The Wildlife Society Annual Conference

The Wildlife Society travels to Louisville, KY, in the fall of 2020 for its 27th annual conference. The Wildlife Society (TWS) conference is where wildlife students and professionals meet with their colleagues, present groundbreaking science and enhance their interdisciplinary skills. This conference is your opportunity to LEARN, NETWORK and ENGAGE live with other members from across North America and beyond.
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2-8 October, 2020, Boise, ID
CANCELLED

Annual Meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation

Conference hosts: The Peregrine Fund, Boise State University, Intermountain Bird Observatory, Golden Eagle Audubon, USGS Idaho​

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Co-Chairs: Sarah Schulwitz, Director of the American Kestrel Partnership, The Peregrine Fund Schulwitz.Sarah@peregrinefund.org and Rick Watson, President, The Peregrine Fund rwatson@peregrinefund.org
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Visit a Zoo Day

December 27
Date TBD--April 2021, Albany, NY

Wilson Ornithological Society

WOS will hold its next annual meeting, details TBD.
Conference web site: coming soon

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Save the Date: February 9-12, 2021 Wellington, New Zealand

International Congress of Zookeepers



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Save the Eagle Day

January 10
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January 14-16, 2020, San Antonio Zoo, TX

Animal Training Workshop

San Antonio Zoo will be hosting its fifth annual Animal Training Workshop.
Hear from industry experts as they discuss innovative training techniques. 
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February 10-15, 2020, Wheeling, WV

Avian Management, Biology, & Conservation

Avian Management, Biology and Conservation will enhance your effectiveness as a bird keeper and avian program leader.  A major goal of the class is to teach critical thinking techniques that lead to informed decisions regarding the future of avian collections. Students will be given a variety of tools, techniques and best practices to provide a foundation for understanding and meeting current challenges in avian management.
Registration Deadline January 13th, 2020
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February 26-29, 2020, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

IAATE Annual Conference

Annual conference of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators.
​2020: Training in the Tropics
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March 29-April 2, 2020, BeekseBergen, the Netherlands
CANCELLED

2020 ABMA conference    

Painting a Picture: Crossing Borders Between Science and Application

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April 4-9, 2020, Palm Springs, CA
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AZA Mid-Year Conference

Mid-Year meeting of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.​  Hosted by The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
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CANCELLED
Full Schedule: https://midyear.aza.org/2020/full_schedule.cfm
Workshop Descriptions: https://midyear.aza.org/2020/descriptions.cfm
Icebreaker and Zoo Day: https://midyear.aza.org/2020/social_events.cfm

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As of March 6, this conference will be going forward.

International Migratory Bird Day

May 12

Endangered Species
​Day

May 15, 2020
June 8-12, 2020, West Palm Beach, FL

Level Up: Zoo Animal Behavior Workshop

​Perfect for Animal Care professionals from zoos, aquariums, nature centers, museums, animal shelters including supervisors, managers, curators and interns, part-time staff and volunteers at all levels of experience!
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CANCELLED

American Eagle Day

June 20 (annually)

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  • Home
  • Newsletter
  • Resources
    • Education >
      • Vulture Education
      • Year of the Bird
      • Raptors as Program Animals
    • Issues >
      • Microtrash
      • Vulture Crisis >
        • Asian Vulture Crisis
        • African Vulture Crisis
      • Lead Poisoning
      • Rat poison
    • Position Statements
    • Training
    • Enrichment
    • Husbandry >
      • Husbandry Idea Gallery
      • Husbandry Products
      • TAG Manuals
  • raptors
    • Vultures >
      • African Vultures >
        • Cape Vulture SSP
        • Lappet-Faced Vulture SSP
        • Hooded Vulture SSP
        • Ruppell’s Griffon SSP
        • White-Backed Vulture SSP
      • Asian Vultures >
        • Eurasian Black Vulture SSP
      • New World Vultures >
        • Andean Condor SSP
        • California Condor SSP
        • King Vulture SSP
    • Eagles >
      • Steller's Sea Eagle SSP
      • Harpy Eagle (Candidate)
    • Falcons >
      • African Pygmy Falcon SSP
    • Hawks
    • Secretary Bird SSP
    • Owls >
      • Burrowing Owl SSP
      • Eurasian Eagle Owl SSP
      • Snowy Owl SSP
      • Spectacled Owl SSP
      • Verreaux's Eagle Owl SSP
  • Conservation
    • SAFE Shirt Contest
    • African vulture SAFE program
    • Egyptian Vultures in Oman
    • Bird Window Strikes
  • T-Shirt Store
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    • Contact