Workshop Summaries

Five Domains Animal Welfare Assessment

FACILITATOR: Nick de Graaff, Director -Accreditation and Welfare Assessment, ZAA

DESCRIPTION
The ZAA Accreditation Welfare Assessment Tool (WAT) is a key asset of the ZAA Accreditation Program. It has been applied consistently across all member site reviews approximately 1500 times (and counting) over the last 5 years.

This has allowed us to further develop our understanding in how to interpret the Five Domains Model and apply it in practice.

This workshop aims to refresh the understanding and intent of the WAT's criteria and measures.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors
  • Life Science managers
  • Curators
  • Operations managers
  • Roles involved in animal management & care
  • Conservationists
  • Anybody with an interest in the Assessment Tool and method

SESSION TIMES

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 1:40-3:10PM   In-person
  • Thursday 11 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM   In-person
  • Thursday 11 Aug,  1:40-3:10PM  Online

ZAA Animal Visitor Interactive Position Statement 2.0

FACILITATOR: Nicola Craddock, Executive Director, ZAA 

DESCRIPTION
Modern zoos and aquariums play an essential role in conservation and are uniquely placed to create deep, personal connections between people and nature.

Studies have shown that animal visitor interactions contribute to an increase in pro-conservation behaviours in people and enhance conservation education.

Based on input from the ZAA membership, the WAZA AVI Guidelines, and Community Perception Research data, the ZAA Animal Visitor Interactive Position Statement 2.0 provides guidance on AVI design, responsible photography and other important elements for hosting animal encounters at your zoo or aquarium.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • All roles

SESSION TIMES

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM   Online
  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 1:40PM-3:10PM   In-person
  • Thursday 11 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM   In-person

Aquatic Session - Part 1 & 2

FACILITATOR: Deane Jones, ZAA Aquatic TAG Co-Convenor

DESCRIPTION
A session to prepare and to maximise outcomes at the October TAG Meeting and increase collaboration and communication within the Aquatic TAG.

The session will include discussion on aquatic fish, mammals and birds, specifically delving into breeding and collection plan challenges and opportunities.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Life Science managers
  • Curators
  • Roles involved with aquatic and marine mammal species
  • Members of the Aquarium TAG

SESSION TIMES

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM & 1:40PM-3:10PM   In-person


ZAA Climate Change Position Statement

FACILITATOR: Maigan Thompson, Communication Manager, ZAA

DESCRIPTION
The new ZAA Climate Change Position Statement, developed with support from Climate Council and input from ZAA Members, will be presented ahead of publication.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S)
Attendees will learn .....

  • What ZAA's position is on climate change and climate action
  • The content of the position statement
  • Next steps in climate action advocacy support for ZAA and its members

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • All roles

SESSION TIME

  • Thursday 11 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM  Online

Climate Change Advocacy

FACILITATOR: Morgan Koegel, Campaigner, Climate Council

DESCRIPTION
The Climate Council will run this workshop on effective message development for climate action advocacy to support members with speaking about climate action to communities, government and corporate partners.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S)
Attendees will learn .....

  • What social science says about climate action advocacy
  • How to choose a target audience and begin developing their own climate action messaging

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Communicators
  • Roles responsible for media relations or social media
  • Educators
  • Interpreters
  • Conservationists
  • Roles involved in sustainability

SESSION TIME

  • Thursday 11 Aug, 1:40PM-3:10PM  Online

Independent Owner Operator Session

FACILITATOR: Nicola Craddock, Executive Director, ZAA


DESCRIPTION
This session provides the opportunity to network with other similar organisations and to chat with your peers about sector and community trends, and the challenges and opportunities we are facing at this time.

This year we have invited a speaker to present and answer questions on cyber risk. Otherwise, we have an open agenda and you are invited to forward your thoughts in advance of topics you would like to cover at the meeting.

In order to involve as many participants as possible, the session is online and is timed to be favourable across all of our regional time zones.

Depending where you are located, bring your lunch, morning tea or afternoon tea along - we look forward to seeing you at this time.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors of Independent Owner / Operator Institutions

SESSION TIME

  • Tuesday 9 Aug, 12:25PM-1:20PM (Online lunch session)


Reaching your visitors online

FACILITATOR: Katie Hull; Founder, Hullo Communications

DESCRIPTION
In a digital world, how do you reach and engage your communities and visitors to maximise opportunities? Increase your digital knowledge with the latest trends, an overview of key social / digital platforms and a top-5 must-do's for your business. 90 minutes of information, tips and tricks  on digital marketing to grow your digital and social media confidence.

NB. This content covers fundamentals, and is less relevant for experienced Marketing / Comms Managers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S)
Attendees will learn .....

  • the latest digital trends
  • tips for maximising your social media
  • 5 must-do actions for your business

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors - Independent Owner Operators
  • Communicators
  • Roles responsible for media relations or social media
  • Roles that support digital / social communications

SESSION TIME

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM  In-person

Leadership and Management Training - Part 1 & 2

FACILITATOR: Louise Connor, Culture Architect and Leadership Partner, Corporate Edge

DESCRIPTION

Leadership training facilitated by Corporate Edge, an external provider with expertise in company culture and leadership development.

A leadership development working to build engagement and performance within your organisation, enabling you to focus on the right things whilst empowering your team to grow.

The content of this session will be defined based on expressions of interest, aiming to tailor the program to best meet your specific needs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S)
Attendees will learn ..... 

  • Practical tools and frameworks to build team engagement, trust and performance

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors
  • Life Science managers
  • Curators
  • Operations managers
  • All other roles

SESSION TIMES:

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM & 1:40PM-3:10PM   Online
  • Thursday 11 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM & 1:40PM-3:10PM    In-Person

Importing Animals into Australia

FACILITATORS
James Biggs, Director, Conservation & Population Management, ZAA
Kim Hughes, Director, Live Animal Imports, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (formerly DAWE)

DESCRIPTION
Animal import processes and case studies and developing a process for prioritising which IRA will be developed next.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S)
Attendees will learn .....

  • Relevant legislation and multilateral agreements
  • Approved arrangements
  • Live Animal Import list
  • BICON
  • CITES Considerations & processes

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors
  • Life Science managers
  • Curators
  • Operations managers
  • Roles involved in animal management & care
  • Conservationists
  • Roles involved in sustainability
  • Registrars
  • General Managers

SESSION TIMES

  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 11:10AM-12:40PM   In-person
  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 1:40-3:10PM   Online


Sustainability in Operations

FACILITATORS
Kiam Yoong, Senior Manager Environmental Sustainability, Zoos Victoria
Alex Webb, Senior Communications & Marketing Manager, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Anita Lee, Senior Commercial Manager, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

DESCRIPTION
ZAA Sustainability SAG Convenor, Kiam Yoong will share his experience with developing an ESG framework for the zoo's sustainability practices broadly and MSC will share how members can look at a single area of supply chain such as seafood for visitors and animals.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Directors
  • Life Science managers
  • Operations managers
  • Conservationists
  • Roles involved in sustainability

SESSION TIME

  • Thursday 11 Aug, 1:40-3:10PM  Online

School Curriculum and Zoo/Aquarium Education

FACILITATORS
Rachel Haydon, General Manager, National Aquarium of New Zealand
Amy Stevens, Education Manager, National Aquarium of New Zealand
Andre Pracejus, Education and Outreach Officer, ZooDoo Zoo

DESCRIPTION
Leaders from the ZAA Conservation Engagement Committee and Engagement SAG will deliver this workshop to assist members with integrating school curriculum requirements into their educational content.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Communicators
  • Educators
  • Interpreters
  • Conservationists

SESSION TIME

  • Thursday 11 Aug, 1:40-3:10PM  Online

Accreditation Breakfast Session

FACILITATOR: Nick de Graaff (ZAA)/Judith Gillespie (ZAA)

DESCRIPTION
Ever wonder why the Accreditation Program operates in a specific way? This is an opportunity for members to meet with the Accreditation team and discuss elements of the Program during breakfast. Members can seek
clarification, share ideas, or provide feedback on how the program can be further strengthened. Please note that as part of the roll out of the new cycle we are engaging with every member to introduce details of the updated
Program, and so the breakfast meetings are to provide opportunity to discuss more specific areas of interest that are relevant to the Program.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Life Science managers
  • Curators
  • Accreditation Liaison Officers
  • Roles involved in animal management & care

SESSION TIMES

  • Tuesday 9 Aug, 7:00-8:00 AM   Online
  • Wednesday 10 Aug, 7:00-8:00 AM   In-person