Advancing Bear Care 2013 – Understanding Bears

Advancing Bear Care 2013 – Understanding Bears 

Early Bird Registration Contest

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On June 1^st, two lucky delegates will have their names drawn to win their registration fee. To enter the contest, just register at the reduced early bird rate before June 1^st.  Register now.

Join Us – Program

The packed agenda includes an educational hike into wild bear habitat in New Jersey’s Waywayanda State Park interpreted by state bear biologist Dr. Kelcey Burguess, husbandry problem solving workshops, the Andean Bear Workshop hosted at the Queens Zoo, and compelling presentations by bear experts from around the world.

Confirmed Speakers

Dr. Heather Bacon – Bear Veterinary Medicine

Dr. John Beecham – Bear Rehabilitation for Release Research

Dr. Gay Bradshaw – Bear Trauma, Psychological Rehabilitation

Dr. Kelcey Burguess – American Black Bear/Human Living in New Jersey

Dr. Gabriella Fredriksson – Sun Bear Educational Facility, Indonesia

Val Hare – Enrichment Bears, Shape of Enrichment

Angelika Langen – Bear Rehabilitation, Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter

Tracey Leaver – Bear Rehabilitation, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge

Jason Pratte – Operant Conditioning, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

Dr. Jill Robinson MBE – Animals Asia Foundation

Charlie Russell – Wild Brown Bear Behavior

Kartick Satyanarayan – Rescuing the Last Dancing Bear Bears in India – Wildlife SOS

Dr. Geeta Seshamani – Caring for Bears in India’s bear Sanctuary – Wildlife SOS

Post Conference Excursions

Enjoy a post conference day trip to the famous Bronx Zoo. Roll up your sleeves at the Woodlands Wildlife Refuge to help build capacity for black bear rehabilitation and release.