2009 Prosimian Husbandry Workshop
2009 Prosimian Husbandry Workshop
April 30 - May 2, 2009
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Workshop proceedings and Powerpoint presentations from all the sessions are now available for download.
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 April 29 from 7-11 p.m. at the Winking Lizard on Rockside Road in Independence, Ohio (directions from workshop hotels).
Please see our FAQ for answers to general transportation or logistics questions.
Workshop Focus and Attendance
The workshop is open to all but content will be geared toward animal keepers. The focus will be on husbandry 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.
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