Welcome to the Australasian Zoo Keeping web site
Greetings and welcome to the Australasian Zoo Keeping Web Site. This site is a major source of information and resources for Zoo Keepers from the Australasian region and around the world. This is an independent site which is not attached to any other group, society or organisation.
If there are features you would like to see added to the site, please feel free to contact me and I will endeavour to include it into future developments.
News & Updates;
Taronga Training Institute
Certificate III in Captive Animals
Project Numbat
Creating community awareness of WA’s unique mammal emblem. Click on the Project Numbat logo to learn more about Project Numbat and to find out how you can help, or go here to download a media release on the project..
Animals Asia Foundation.
Click on the AAF logo to learn more about how you can help
rescue bears from bile farming.
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Australasian Zoo Keeping Links
A weekly almanac of hyperlinks to news from zoological institutions and conservation programs from around the Australasian region. To subscribe, simply send a blank e-mail to Australasian_Zoo_Keeping-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Now Available: Emergency Planning:
Emergency planning in Zoological Institutions - how prepared is your facility for a disaster?
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Updated: Get that Job!
Hints, tips and guidelines that will improve your chance of getting a job as an animal keeper in the Australasian region.
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Husbandry Manual Registry:
The international Husbandry Manual Registry is a source of information for the use of captive husbandry professionals in caring for their charges. To search for the details on obtaining a Husbandry Manual, please click here. This area will continue to be updated as more Husbandry Manual details become available.
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Australasian Zoo Keeping Forum: This forum has been set up for the dissemination and exchange of information to animal husbandry professionals and allows the posting of requests for information, advice and other matters relating to Zoo Keeping. Notice of advertised Zoo vacancies will also be posted to this forum. To subscribe, simply send a blank email to Australasian_Zoo_Keeping-subscribe@yahoogroups.com This forum is moderated.
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Links section: Check out the completely revised and updated Links section, with links to more than 500 Keeper, zoological and other relevant wildlife organisations and resources.
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"Animals on Film":
Best Practice Capture, Handling & Restraint Program DVD Series’ for Wildlife Professionals.
Click here for more information or here to view program reviews.
NEW RELEASE: POSSUMS VOLUME 6
