One World, One Plan, One Hope
The 68th WAZA Annual Conference and Technical Congress will take place at Disney's Animal Kingdom, USA, 13–17 October 2013.
Click on the following link to register: REGISTRATION
Early bird registration is open until 31 May.
The overall theme is ONE World, ONE Plan, ONE Hope. Contributions are especially sought on the following topics:
- Linking ex situ and in situ approaches to species management
- Global conservation planning – linking intensively managed and less intensively managed populations
- Zoo and aquarium roles in in situ conservation, including in situ conservation education
- Collection sustainability
- Telling the story of "One World, One Plan, One Hope": innovative interpretation
- Interdisciplinary approaches to animal care, management and welfare
If you wish to contribute, please fill in the call for papers document; click on the image below to access the document or follow the link underneath.
Please make sure that the application provides sufficient details regarding the proposed content of the presentation. Deadline for submission is 31 May 2013.
Accommodation can be booked directly at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club: Book your accommodation here. A special room rate of US$ 225 has been negotiated; please mention "WAZA Conference" when booking. Rooms will only be held until 13 September, so please book before then, as rooms may be unavailable afterwards.
The registration website will include additional information and FAQs. Specific information about theme parks, dining, nightlife, golf, recreation and guest programmes can be obtained on www.disneyconventionears.com.
For more information, please contact us at secretariat@waza.org.