1. May 2020

Evaluating the quantitative and qualitative contribution of zoos and aquaria to peer-reviewed science

Published on jzar.org the 30.04.2020. | By: Julia Kögler, Isabel Barbosa Pacheco & Paul Wilhelm Dierkes

A new study has evaluated the quantitative and qualitative contribution of zoos and aquaria to peer-reviewed science. The study shows that the VdZ-zoos have made significant contributions to research.

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19. April 2020

education, media-echo, research

Coronavirus: Zoos can help prevent another pandemic

Published on zihp.uzh.ch the 17.04.2020. | By: Jean-Michel Hatt

In the article, a renowned veterinarian describes the contribution of zoos, when it comes to preventing another pandemic like the current coronavirus.

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16. April 202016. April 2020

animal welfare, education, history, media-echo

Do zoos plan to euthanize animals because of the coronavirus?

Exclusively for zoos.media – published on the 15th of April in 2020 (translated and updated version in English: 16th of April in 2020). Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

Plans to euthanize zoo animals in Neumünster, Germany, had caused some irritation. The Association of Zoological Gardens (VdZ) has published a clarification on Twitter.

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11. April 2020

animal welfare, education, media-echo

From Enrichment To Behavioural Management

Published on zoospensefull.com the 23.03.2020.

When it comes to animal care, enrichment and animal training are standard nowadays in all good zoos. The article explains how to combine and manage both.

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7. April 2020

education, history, media-echo

Visit the Animals at These U.S. Zoos and Aquariums Live from Your Sofa During Social Distancing

Published on people.com the 18.03.2020. | By: Morgan Smith

Even during the coronavirus crisis it is possible to “visit” zoos – from your sofa. The article explains how this works and how you can still experience animals (at least online).

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5. April 20204. April 2020

education, media-echo

Zoo manager Katrin Ernst: “Pigs are generally underestimated”

Published on rp-online.de the 03.04.2020. | By: Susanne Jordans

In this article, Dr. Katrin Ernst, director of the Mönchengladbach Zoo, speaks about pigs, conservation breeding and her work in Odenkirchen.

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2. April 20202. April 2020

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, conservation, education, history, media-echo

„Tiger King“ & AZA

Exclusively for zoos.media on the 2nd of March in 2020. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King” also affects zoos in the U.S. and this article is all about connections of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue.

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25. March 2020

education, media-echo

8 Tips for a Great Live Stream at your Zoo, Aquarium, or Museum

Published on stephaniearne.com the 19.03.2020. | By: Stephanie Arne

Going live is becoming more and more popular at zoos and aquariums during the coronavirus crisis. The article offers 8 essential tips for a successful live stream.

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21. March 2020

education, media-echo

The Koalas of Kangaroo Island: A Tragedy about to Happen

Exklusive article for zoos.media – 5th of March in 2020. Autor: Tony Greenwoods & Philipp J. Kroiß

The koalas of Kangaroo Island became pretty famous during the time of the wildfires in Australia. But there’s something about this population many people don’t know.

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14. March 2020

education, media-echo, research

A Scientist’s Response to the Anti-Whale-Bill

Published on Dr. Jason Bruck’s Facebook page the 05.03.2020.

Renowned scientist Dr. Jason Bruck has written an open letter to Rep. David Michel, who wrote and introduced the Anti-Whale-Bill.

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