Annual Conference


	Zoo and Aquarium Association Annual Conference 16th March – 18th March 2010 Healesville Sanctuary and RACV Club, Victoria

Registration is now open!

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The Theme for the 2010 conference is:

The ‘C’ drivers of our Zoos and Aquaria: Conservation, Collection, Community, Communication, Culture and Care

Collection
Developing sustainable zoo and aquaria collections that fulfill a conservation purpose and work for all businesses through cooperative partnerships.

Care
Delivering best practice animal care and well being, through appropriate infrastructure, capacity and expertise.

Conservation
Maximising our contribution to biodiversity conservation in both Wildlife Conservation and Community Conservation.

Community
Connecting and engaging our communities in activities that support tangible conservation and environmentally sustainable outcomes.

Culture
Respecting the diverse and rich cultures of our populations and committing to engaging people in a variety of ways that honours culture and history.

Communication
Increasing public knowledge and awareness of the essence of the role of Zoos and Aquaria through communication to and with all levels of stakeholders.

Registration is now open!
Please register for the 2010 Zoo and Aquarium Association conference.

Accommodation
Please check websites and contact the accommodation directly for your booking. Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. Please book your accommodation early (especially if you wish to stay at the Conference location) – March is a busy period in the Valley! When booking the following options please state that you are attending the Sanctuary Conference.
Program Information Pack
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RACV Country Club (conference location)
Type: Bed and Breakfast; restaurant /bar on-site
Price Range: Sun – Thurs $160 single/$180 twin; Fri – Sat $195 single/$216 twin
Location/Transport: 15min walk into Healesville/
10min drive to Healesville Sanctuary
Contact Details: +61 (0)3 5962 4899, Yarra Glen Road, Healesville healesvilleevents@racv.com.au
http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/RACV+club/healesville+country+club

Sanctuary House Resort Motel
Type: Room only; restaurant/bar on-site
Price Range: $80 (single) - $120 (twin)
Location/Transport: Next door to Healesville Sanctuary, 45min walk into Healesville/8min drive to RACV club (bookable shuttle on-site)
Contact Details: Helen & Sam +61 (0)3 5962 5148 Badger Creek Road, Healesville
http://www.sanctuaryhouse.com.au/

Healesville Tourist Park
Type: Self Catered Cabins
Price Range: $85 - $120
Location/Transport: 20mins walk to Healesville Sanctuary, 45min walk into Healesville/10min drive to RACV Country Club
Contact Details: +61 (0) 3 5962 4398, 322 Don Road, Healesville, info@healesvilletouristpark.com.au
http://www.healesvilletouristpark.com.au/

Travel information

From Tullamarine (Melbourne) Airport

ZAA shuttle

A limited shuttle service will collect groups around key flight arrivals and departures. Please advise us of your travel itinerary and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Private Car

Healesville is approx 1h 30m by car from the airport. Private hires are available.

http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/To-From-the-Airport/Rental-cars/Overview.html

Airport Bus

You can take the ‘Airport Bus Eastside’ door-to-door

One-way costs range from $97 (1pax) to $111 (2/3 pax). Return is slightly cheaper.

Buses leave hourly weekdays, twice on a Sunday. Bookings essential.

http://www.airportbus.com.au/timetable/view?id=61

Getting around Healesville

A shuttle service will be available to collect you from your accommodation and transport you to the RACV Country Club and to Conference functions. This will run at specific times and be advertised at registration.

Please advise us where you are staying on the travel form and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Healesville Taxi Service – (03) 5962 4722

Tours

The Zoo and Aquarium Association conference organisers have arranged 3 special tours for delegates and their guests. Stay an extra day after the conference concludes and experience the hospitality of the Yarra Valley. We will organise the details for you – just sit back, relax and unwind after the three day conference. Complete the booking form on page 20 and we will contact you for additional details.

All tours will depart from a central Healesville location, depending on guests locations.

Option 1
Yarra Valley Farmgate Tours
Visit 5 venues and enjoy a delicious Yarra Valley lunch:

Warratina Lavender Farm,

The Big Bouquet (Gerbera & Alpacas),

Badger Creek Blueberry Farm, Winery & Cafe

Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard.

Local Yarra Valley winery

Farmgate’s friendly driver / guide will take you on an experience of the senses in our beautiful region in a comfortable and fully air conditioned vehicle. Tours include a delicious lunch of seasonal Yarra Valley fare, produce tastings and entry fees.

Cost: $99 per person (based on 8 - 11 people).
Time: 10:30am – 4.00pm
www.farmgatetours.com.au

Option 2
Yarra Valley Wine Tour
Wine tastings with nibbles and gallery viewing (lunch not included)

Tarrawarra Estate – Tasting & Art Gallery
From the outset Tarrawarra’s vision has been to produce wines of great quality and integrity amidst a location of beauty and welcome. When your palate is exhausted from sampling some fantastic wines, wander over to the Tarrawarra Museum of Art which hosts Australia’s best and largest collection of Australian Contemporary Art.

Domaine Chandon - Tour & Tasting
Enjoy a guided tour through French Champagne company Moet & Chandon’s Australian production house “Domain Chandon”. After your tour, relax with a glass of Australia’s best bubbly accompanied by tasty light nibbles and a view that will leave you in awe. Spectacular, to say the least.

Cost: $88 per person (based on 10-15 people)
Time: 10:00am – 1.00pm
www.austwinetourco.com.au

Option 3
Yellingbo – Helmeted Honeyeater release site
Visit the release site of Victoria’s endangered State emblem. Healesville Sanctuary works closely with the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater group to facilitate the reintroduction of this endangered species. The site of our breeding and release program is the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. ZAA delegates will visit the plant nursery and release site and hopefully catch a glimpse of Victoria’s State emblem.

Cost: $20 per person (based on 8 – 11 people) (includes morning muffin and transport)
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Note: a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour.
http://www.helmetedhoneyeater.org.au

We hope to see you at Healesville in 2010!

Contact information
Lorraine Slater,
Event Manager - Zoo and Aquarium Association Conference 2010
Zoos Victoria, Elliott Avenue,
Parkville, VIC 3052

E: arazpa2010@zoo.org.au
T: 0429 074 273

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