We would like to recognize past and current clients who received awards at last week’s AZA National Conference.
And the award goes to…
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A Long-Term Relationship
The Maria Mitchell Association, an organization based on the island of Nantucket, prepared to make a bold leap forward to unify their varied offerings, and turned to long-term partner Zoo Advisors to conduct a feasibility study, a strategic plan, and an organizational assessment over the past five years.
Becoming True Agents for Change: Mobilizing Our Audiences to Take Meaningful Action for Conservation
Dr. Jackie Odgen provides insight into the “Becoming True Agents for Change” session that she’ll be assisting to moderate with Robin Keith from San Diego Zoo Global on Wednesday, September 11, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the 2019 Annual AZA Conference.
Women in Leadership: Taking Action for Gender Equity
2019 marks the sixth year we’ve presented a session at the AZA Annual Conference on women in leadership, each year with a slightly different focus. This year Senior Advisor Kathy Wagner and a panel of women leaders will leave you with specific ideas for both male and female colleagues on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m.
The Path to Public Funding
Join Zachary Winfield at the 2019 AZA Annual Conference as he facilitates a panel discussion of the nerve-wracking journey of seeking public funding on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m.
The Challenges of Assessing Animal Welfare
In this Part 2 post on animal welfare, Dr. Jill Mellen looks at welfare “from the outside in,” with a discussion of visitor perceptions, thoughts on some recent “hot topics” and a request for your input to add your experiences to key points.
We Need to Be Doing More: A Call to Action After NYT’s ‘The Swazi 17’ Story
The recent New York Times Magazine cover story on elephants, “The Swazi 17”, was quite stunning. Not stunning in the ‘beautiful’ sense of the word but ‘shocking and startling’. As a professional whose livelihood is inextricably linked to the future of the zoo community, I came away profoundly concerned about the impact of stories like this on the future of zoos and aquariums.
Becoming THE Community Resource for Wildlife: A Perspective From Jackie Ogden
Too often, conservation and ecology are taught as something that happens in the Serengeti, rather than in our neighborhood. We should always remember that life begins in our own backyard. Read on to learn how to become the trusted voice for conservation in your community.
Animal Welfare: An Organizational Priority
We’ve invited guest author Dr. Jill Mellen to provide insight into the question of how zoos and aquariums can develop a welfare program that addresses the AZA’s new accreditation standard (1.5.0). Read on for recommendations and resources to help you along the way.
Focus + Commitment = Increased Conservation Impact
Senior Counsel advisors Eric Miller and Jackie Ogden believe that conservation programs have their greatest conservation impact by combining focused efforts with long-term commitment. Read on to learn their strategies to yield a greater chance for successful species protection and recovery.
The Secret Notes and Meaningful Moments Behind 20 Years of Community Conservation in Uganda
Rebecca Goldstone, President and Co-Founder of New Nature Foundation, shares her thoughts on community conservation.
Strategic Advocacy for Environmental Organizations: Part One
Nonprofit organizations can and should engage in strategic advocacy to advance their missions especially in the areas of environmental sustainability, conservation, and equity.
What Can Mission-Based Cultural Attractions Learn From IAAPA?
Key takeaways from IAAPA Expo 2022, the global association for the attractions industry.
Parks, Zoos, and Museums Receive Millions
An analysis of public funding measures from across the country plus an interactive map to help you conceptualize a public-funding effort in your local region.
