Incredible Poster Presentations at the 2024 ZAA Conference!
This year’s ZAA Annual Conference featured an outstanding lineup of poster presenters, showcasing a diverse range of innovative topics. From conservation efforts and animal welfare to groundbreaking research, their work highlights the passion and expertise driving our field forward.
We are so proud of this year’s presenters and their incredible contributions. Dive into their abstracts below to explore their work in detail—these are ideas that inspire action and spark progress!
Practical conservation and amelioration of human wildlife conflict with Worth Wild Africa (WWA) - a global collaboration with zoos and other donors.
By Andrew Rae, Worth Wild Africa, Co-founder
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The Critical Role Parrots Play Addressing Global Carbon Crisis.
By Debbie Goodrich, President, Flight Club Foundation
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Training a Herd of 0.3 Aoudad Sheep for Voluntary Injections.
By Stephen Belknap and Kelley Newman
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Impact of Short-term Aromatherapy and COVID-19 Pandemic on Stereotypic Behavior and Cortisol Concentration in Captive Big Cats.
By Bushra Nisar Khan, Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan
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Translating Time Across the Lifespan of Felid Species.
By Eli Morrow, Alexandra de Sousa, Ryan Gibson, Christine Charvet
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Two Teams, One Heartbeat. A tale of two keeper groups and two otter groups coming together for increased wellbeing.
By Jen Dew, Kaylee Franklin, Aleisha Stanley
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Conexión con Conservación: An Animal Encounter with a Wider Reach.
By Jackie Espinal and Caitlin McNaughton, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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A Tall Task: Exploring Strategies for Increasing Giraffe Participation at Feeding Encounters.
By Kaci Agre, Master’s Candidate- Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management
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Nutritional Needs of Lemurs: Finding the Perfect Reinforcement.
By Nathan Ooms, Colorado State University, Masters Candidate
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Integrating captive and wild Population management in global cheetah conservation.
By Brian Badger, Director of Conservation and Outreach, Cheetah Conservation Fund
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Evaluation and Enhancement of Educational Programs at Cougar Mountain Zoological Park
By Lita Hernandez
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Saving A Species In An Unconventional Manner
By Suzanne Smith, ARDCF, Executive Director
Amenable Antecedent Arrangements
By James Gentzel. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Wild Encounters - Animal Outreach Senior Specialist
