World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy (2005) Edited by Peter L.S. Olney The World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy: Building a Future for Wildlife The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) produced the first World Zoo Conservation Strategy in 1993. This 2005 update builds on the previous document in aiming to bring zoos and aquariums further into the mainstream of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. The document embodies the efforts of an enormous number of zoo professionals from throughout the WAZA constituency, which gives this update a genuinely international flavour. Traditional areas of zoo activity such as education, science and small population management, are refreshed in this volume and some new subject areas are tackled, reflecting developments in conservation thinking and the evolution of zoos over the past decade. In particular, themes like partnerships, politics, ethics and sustainability are brought to the fore. Price: Australian residents: AU$13.75 (incl. GST) New Zealand residents: NZ$15.50 (incl. GST) Residents of other countries: AU$12.50 plus postage Order Now
Koala Browse Plantation Guide (2004) Compiled by Colin Knight, Melbourne Zoo This document is the result of an international effort involving more than 25 plantation managers. The Koala Browse Plantation Guide provides information on planning, establishing and maintaining a koala browse plantation. This information is presented in a number of sections, each covering a particular aspect of Eucalyptus browse cultivation. There are sections detailing pests and diseases, propagation and general information about the genus Eucalyptus. Other sections focus on browse plantations; detailing site selection, plantation design, preparation, establishment and management, and greenhouse plantations. There are several lists of key and secondary browse species and lists of Eucalyptus being grown in a number of broad climate types. Descriptions of key Eucalyptus browse species contain more detailed information about the species and its cultivation. A series of case studies and images illustrates key points with a reference section completing the Guide. Price: Australian residents: AU$33 (incl. GST) New Zealand residents: NZ$37.50 (incl. GST) Residents of other countries: AU$30 plus postage Order Now
Birth Date Determination in Australasian Marsupials (1998) Edited by Carol Bach and data compilations by Chantal Lodewikus This manual provides an account of the early development of marsupials for use in estimating their actual date of birth. Whilst data compiled in this reference will be of interest to researchers working on numerous aspects of marsupial biology, the primary intention in producing the reference was to meet the need, expressed by the international zoo community, for a standard approach to estimating and recording the birth date of captive marsupials. This manual includes growth charts, referenced observations and list of references. Price: Australian residents: AU$38.50 (incl. GST) New Zealand residents: NZ$43.50 (incl. GST) Residents of other countries: AU$35 plus postage Order Now
Managing Zoo Populations: Compiling & Analysing Studbook Data (1998) Edited by Jonathan Wilcken and Caroline Lees. This manual provides step-by-step instructions for maintaining a studbook, including keystroke instructions for using the SPARKS software program. The manual also outlines using a studbook for population management.  This document is particularly useful for ASMP species contacts and studbook keepers.  Price: Australian residents: AU$38.50 (incl. GST) New Zealand residents: NZ$43.50 (incl. GST) Residents of other countries: AU$35 plus postage Order Now