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--- On Tue, 2/12/13, Geoffrey Glennon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> From: Geoffrey Glennon <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Animal collection policies
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 4:27 PM
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> We have some animals here. The most formal part of the
> collection process is obtaining permits from Fish and
> Game/Wildlife. AZA accreditation has a lot of guidelines
> that can be found here: http://www.aza.org/uploadedFiles/Accreditation/AZA-Accreditation-Standards.pdf
>
> As far as collection, it also really depends on what animals
> you are looking for as to how you'd go about with your
> policies. I'd be willing to help out if possible, most of
> the formal collection procedures really come down to finding
> a reliable source that isn't harvesting from wild
> populations that can't spare it and a good solid plan for
> housing and husbandry skills.
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> Cheers,
>
> Mr. Geoffrey Glennon
> Animal Caretaker/Exhibit Technician
> Anchorage Museum
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Courtney Price
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:26 AM
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> Subject: Animal collection policies
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> I'm interested in finding out how many institutions that
> have animals have a formal animal collection policy in
> place. If you have an animal collection policy that you are
> willing to share with me, it would be much appreciated!
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> Courtney Price
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