Prosimian Husbandry Workshop
Prosimian Husbandry Workshop
April 30 - May 2, 2009
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Prosimian Husbandry Workshop will be hosted at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from April 30 to May 2, 2009. The workshop will emphasize group discussion of captive prosimian husbandry and management issues.
Workshop Details
The workshop will be held at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in the Administration Building on April 30, May 1 and May 2, 2009. An optional icebreaker for workshop attendees will be held at the Winking Lizard on Rockside Road in Independence, Ohio.
Workshop Focus and Attendance
The workshop is open to all but content will be geared toward animal keepers. The focus will be on nusbandry and management issues with an overview of prosimian conservation issues. We have limited attendence to approximately 50 people to insure high quality sessions and discussions.
Workshop Structure
- Keynote Speaker: Our keynote speaker is Ingrid Porton, Curator of Primates at St. Louis Zoo. Ingrid will also attend the workshop.
- Topic Sessions: Sessions will have defined timeframes and Topic Moderators will be responsible for opening their topic session with either a presentation or opening statement to stimulate discussion.
Topics
Fees
Workshop fee includes several meals, a limited-edition short-sleeve T-shirt, a binder, a record of the proceedings and a CD of recommended prosimian literature (literature list to be available here in the near future).
- Workshop: $150
- Icebreaker (optional): $20
Meals
The following meals are included in the workshop fee:
- 3 continental breakfasts
- 3 morning breaks
- 3 lunches
- 3 afternoon breaks
- 1 evening meal (to be held in the Zoo's Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building on Friday, May 1)
Registration Information
Registration will be available before the end of September 2009. Check back here for links to online registration and payment via PayPal or a downloadable registration form for payment by check or money order.
Lodging and Travel Information
The following hotels are offering a discount for workshop attendees. A shuttle service for workshop attendees will also be provided to and from these hotels. When making a reservation, please mention that you are attending the Prosimian Workshop at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Red Roof Inn, Independence
- Workshop Cost: $59 (room with 2 double beds)
- Location: 6020 Quarry Lane, Independence, OH, United States, 44131
- Phone: (216) 447-0030
- Online: Red Roof Inn Website
Holiday Inn Cleveland South/Independence
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