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E-book The Modern Zoo : Foundations for Management and Development
Your institution (zoo or aquarium) is in the process of joining the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). This Manual has been developed by the Technical Assistance (TA) Committee to assist during the “Candidate for Membership” (CfM) period. Institutions need to meet several criteria to comply with the standards for EAZA membership. Documents produced by EAZA are used as guidelines to explain how an EAZA member institution is expected to operate. The TA Committee and your TA Mentor are committed to guiding you through this period of development. The aim of this manual is to give the zoo director and zoo management a reference on the basics of zoo operations and the role of zoos. The manual also provides you with additional guidance etc. for your zoos’ development, and combines the knowledge of several zoo experts that have been supporting zoos for over 15 years. The main role of the TA Mentor is to guide you in the development of your institution and to report on that development to EAZA. He/she will provide you with knowledge and technical advice on any topic and will have frequent contact through email, telephone and visits. The Mentor will visit your institution at least once a year to assess the situation, discuss possible problems and provide advice. The Mentor that has been appointed to your zoo is a senior member of staff of an EAZA member institution. The Mentor will guide you in your development, meet with relevant (Municipal) officials and act as an advisor on national zoo legislation and general zoo related topics. The Mentor may perform training sessions with zoo staff and provide information upon request. The Mentor will also help you get in contact with experts or colleagues, for example at the EAZA conference.
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