Seeking to Invent
new ways to Create opportunities for natural
behaviours, Enrich the lives of our animals and
Evaluate the results.
The International Conference on Environmental Enrichment is
where experts gather to discuss and learn more about the
issues related to enriching the lives of captive animals.
How can enrichment be integrated into animal housing and
husbandry? How can we advance our understanding of its
implications and efficacy through research? This week-long
conference will be challenging, provocative and lively.
Who should attend? We aim to attract several hundred professionals working
with captive animals from around the world. Delegates from a
range of zoos, academic institutions and conservation bodies
will be joined by colleagues from animal sanctuaries,
research laboratories, agriculture and the companion animal
sector.
The event will interest those with practical experience and
those with academic backgrounds. Professionals working in
the field of captive animal housing and husbandry, for
example, zoo designers and architects, nutritionists and
educators, will also find it informative and rewarding.
Environmental enrichment Environmental enrichment is all about stimulating
animals mentally and physically and helping to promote
animal welfare and the best possible quality of life within
a managed environment. It is an exciting and dynamic
discipline busy with innovation, creativity and study.
The venue
Conferences are held every two years; recent venues have
been New York and Vienna - the ninth conference will be
hosted by Paignton Zoo Environmental Park between Sunday 31st
May and Friday 5th June 2009. The event will be
held at the
Riviera International Conference Centre,
Torquay.
The region Devon is an attractive rural county in the South West of
England. Known for its dramatic coastline, sandy beaches,
attractive landscapes and pretty villages, it is a popular
holiday destination well-served by communication links –
including Exeter International Airport, just 40 kilometres
(25 miles) away.
Click here for information from the English Riviera Tourist
Board about the area.
The conference The conference will start with registration and an
icebreaker function on the Sunday followed by five days of
presentations. There will be evening boat trips around
Torbay harbour, an evening bird watching trip, an afternoon
tour of
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and evening barbeque
at the Zoo. The week will conclude with a gala banquet to
mark the end of the event. The days will mix talks and
workshops with practical demonstrations and lively debate.
Sponsorship
The conference is a great opportunity to bring the South
West of England to the world. We want to use the week as a
showcase for local food and drink, tourism and enterprise.
Additionally, the conference will have the same strong
environmental ethos as the hosts, Paignton Zoo Environmental
Park.
A
variety of sponsorship opportunities are on offer to give
businesses the chance to put their name, their products and
services in front of a whole new audience. Stalls are
available within the venue itself throughout the week.
· Hundreds
of International delegates
· Formal
and informal promotional opportunities
·
Strong
environmental theme
·
Relaxed
atmosphere
·
Media interest
More information:
ICEE9@paigntonzoo.org.uk
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