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The World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy states "...the future of humankind greatly depends on extensive and effective environmental and conservation education. The zoos of the world have a unique role to play in the global efforts to educate people."
The Zoo and Aquarium Association ‘Education, Interpretation and Visitor Experience Specialist Advisory Group’ was established to provide a network to promote communication and collaboration between educators and interpreters and to improve the professionalism and contribution of education, interpretation and visitor experience in zoos, parks and aquaria.
The group communicates electronically and meet once a year for a two-day workshop at a host Association member organisation. The workshops provide professional development opportunities for educators and interpreters and the opportunity to meet and share the exemplary programs and experiences that are being delivered in our organisations. The group also venture on behind-the-scenes tours and continue developing our group networking skills while undertaking the usual food and drink festival!
We have developed the Education Policy to provide a coordinated approach to education, interpretation and visitor experience in member organisations. It offers leadership in the formulation of principles, guidelines and minimum standards for education for the many different sectors involved in zoos, parks and aquaria. The document will evolve to meet the changing needs of educational practice and philosophy in zoos, parks, and aquaria. The Zoo and Aquarium Association Education Policy Support Materials is a comprehensive understanding of what education and interpretive experiences are being offered in our region. The materials showcase examples of onsite, offsite and online education in the fields of student programs, community programs, interpretation and professional development.
As Association educators and interpreters we continually strive to provide exemplary learning opportunities that connect people with nature. These experiences enable the community to better understand and contribute to a future where humans live in balance with the natural world.
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2005 Education SAG meeting participants, Adelaide Zoo |
Membership Eligibility: Membership to the Zoo and Aquarium Association Specialist Advisory Group is open to educators and interpreters working at member institutions and educators and interpreters who are Full Individual members of the Association.
 Animal Records Keeping Specialist Advisory Group
Horticulture Specialist Advisory Group
Human Resources Specialist Advisory Group
Marketing Specialist Advisory Group
Research Specialist Advisory Group
South-East Asian Conservation Specialist Advisory Group
Taxonomy Specialist Advisory Group
Veterinary Specialist Advisory Group |
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