Living Collections Policy Source: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University The Living Collections Policy of the Arnold Arboretum guides the development, management, and enhancement of the institution’s Living Collections, and applies to all plants outlined below under Scope of the Living Collections.
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Collections Management
Collections Management Source: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University The Arnold Arboretum’s living collections are celebrated as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of their kind in the world. Governance of the collections is established by the institution’s Collections Policy, a document that plays a role in decisions including acquisition and disposal, documentation, […]
Animal Enrichment Program
Animal Enrichment Program Source: Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Animal Enrichment Program Behavioral husbandry is the component of daily animal care focused on how animals interact with their physical and social environment. Goals of behavioral husbandry include voluntary participation in their care and opportunities to express species typical behaviors.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums Policy on Non-Native Invasive Species
Association of Zoos and Aquariums Policy on Non-Native Invasive Species Source: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Many species, including many of the species managed by AZA’s Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Program, have been driven to the brink of extinction by exotic predators or competitors, or by other indirect effects of biological invasions. AZA recognizes […]
AZA Wildlife Contraception Recommendations
AZA Wildlife Contraception Recommendations Source: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Saint Louis Zoo Reproductive management is essential to meeting Species Survival Plan (SSP) genetic and demographic goals, enriching the lives of animals and supporting the long-term sustainability of captive populations.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Species Survival Plan® Programs
Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Species Survival Plan® Programs Source: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AZA) The mission of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Program is to oversee the population management of select species within AZA member institutions (i.e., AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, Conservation Partners, and Certified […]
Environmental Enrichment Scrapbook
Environmental Enrichment Scrapbook Source: Environmental Enrichment Scrapbook This site is a listing of techniques, toys, methods and ideas that have actually been used for environmental enrichment of captive non-domestic animals. It is intended to be accessed by zoo keepers, zoo volunteers, laboratory collection managers, and anyone else who might need this information.
Licensing and Registration Under the Animal Welfare Act : Guidelines for Dealers, Exhibitors, Transporters, and Researchers
Licensing and Registration Under the Animal Welfare Act : Guidelines for Dealers, Exhibitors, Transporters, and Researchers Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Ensuring proper animal care and comfort is not just good business—it is also required by law under the Animal Welfare Act. Passed by Congress in 1966 and amended in 1970, 1976, 1985, and 1990, […]
Conserve-O-Gram 11/1 Removing Wet Specimens from Long-Term Storage in Formalin
Conserve-O-Gram 11/1 Removing Wet Specimens from Long-Term Storage in Formalin Source: National Park Service (NPS) Discussion and guide about changing specimens stored in formaldehyde to safer solvents.
Conserve-O-Gram 11/10 Radioactive Minerals
Conserve-O-Gram 11/10 Radioactive Minerals Source: National Park Service (NPS) Brief guide to radioactive minerals – identification, hazards, and handling precautions.
