The 7th Annual Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop
Hosted by the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
October 14 – October 16, 2013
The 2013 Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop will bring together keepers, managers, field biologists, veterinarians, conservationists, and experts from all over the world. The three day workshop will cover a variety of topics pertaining to both captive and wild populations including husbandry, enrichment, training, palm oil, field work, veterinary care, and other emergent issues through a variety of presentations, posters and panel discussions.
The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Orangutan SSP master plan meetings (closed) which will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2013 and a post workshop trip ($50) to the Gibbon Conservation Center on Thursday, October 17, 2013.
For questions about the conference, please contact Marta Livingston at (323) 644-4200. When the general voicemail message begins, please press 0 to be transferred.
Registration Dates
AZA Affiliates and Orangutan Keepers |
May 1 - June 30, 2013 |
$140 Full Registration |
All other attendees |
July 1 - August 1, 2013 |
$140 Full Registration |
Late Registration |
August 2 - August 31, 2013 |
$190 |
- Abstract Submission Deadline: TBD
Registration Form
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Cancellation PolicyThere will be no refunds after September 1, 2013. Registration ConfirmationRegistration confirmation will be mailed to your address approximately two weeks after receipt of your registration form. |
Gibbon Center Vist (Post-Workshop)
A post workshop trip to the Gibbon Conservation Center on Thursday, October 17, 2013 is offered for a $50 fee.
- Includes transportation to and from the hotel
- Brunch with the gibbons
- Departure from the Center will be at 2pm; returning to the hotel at approximately 3:30pm.
- Net proceeds to go directly to the Gibbon Conservation Center
SSP Information
The Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP) serves 55 accredited zoos across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to help guide the management of the captive orangutan populations. The primary goals of an SSP are to treat an entire population of animals as a single unit in order to maximize retention of genetic diversity, and to promote cooperation among holding institutions to ensure the long-term survival of the species in captivity. A minority of SSP populations support wild populations through reintroduction programs, but most SSP programs exist to manage a sustainable captive population to advance the mission of zoos for many years to come. Holistic SSP programs extend beyond captive management to encompass scientific research, conservation, and education programs that support populations in zoos and in the wild.
For more information on the Orangutan SSP please visit: www.orangutanssp.org
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Hotel Information
The official hotel for the Workshop is the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel. The Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, ideally located within walking distance of the abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment options for which Old Town Pasadena is renowned. The complimentary shuttle services a three-mile radius so you can also explore the city’s historic landmarks and attractions such as the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum, and the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Stay connected with full-service, 24-hour business center offering complimentary high speed internet access. Hotel facilities include a well-equipped fitness center featuring a variety of cardio and weight training equipment.
Please note the following information:
- Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 Cordova Street
Pasadena, CA 91101 - To receive the Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop discounted rate, you must make reservations by asking for the "The Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop Rate" via phone: (626) 449-4000 or booking online at by clicking here to go to the event-specific hotel page.
- The cut-off date to make reservations is September 12, 2013 at 5pm.
Directions to the Hotel
Travel times will vary with time of day and traffic conditions. Taxi service is available from each airport to the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, however, traveling by taxi in Los Angeles is expensive. It is recommended by the hotel that attendees take the Super Shuttle (information below). If you choose to take a taxi, please confirm with the driver an approximate charge BEFORE you leave the airport, as they may provide a set rate to the hotel/Old Town Pasadena.
Bob Hope Airport, Burbank (BUR)Distance to hotel: 15.3 miles Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Distance to hotel: 27.1 miles |
Long Beach Airport (LGB)Distance to hotel: 32.7 miles John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA)Distance to hotel: 47.7 miles |
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Vendor information
Each vendor must submit a completed form to Tom Heitz no later than two weeks prior to the workshop via e-mail. All vendor forms must be approved by both the Orangutan SSP and the host facility. Once your form has been approved you will be contacted directly by a workshop representative and assigned a table. Table fees are $25 per table plus 10% of all sales made during the workshop. All money goes directly to support the Orangutan SSP.
Please contact Tom Heitz (thomas.heitz@gmail.com ) for a vendor form and additional information.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Roberto A. Delgado, Jr.
Dr. Roberto A. Delgado, Jr. earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences as a Trustee Scholar at USC, and his Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy as a James B. Duke Fellow at Duke University. With training in animal behavior and evolutionary ecology, his primary research interest is in developing an integrative approach toward understanding the biological basis of social behavior. His initial focus centered on sexual selection theory and the evolution of communication, utilizing experimental field playbacks with free-ranging populations of endangered orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra, and he has now expanded his objectives to address behavioral flexibility as well as the demographic and ecological sources of geographic variation and adaptive responses to climate change. He studies these topics from an ecological and evolutionary perspective, examining social structure, habitat use, and feeding ecology among extant non-human primates in the wild.
Dr. Delgado is also actively involved in wildlife conservation and management, having worked closely with indigenous Dayak communities and The Nature Conservancy to help establish the Wehea Protected Forest in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and with the Wildlife Conservation Society to promote community-based population monitoring, ecotourism, and revenue-sharing in Zanzibar. Dr. Delgado further dedicates himself to undergraduate training, offering tropical biology field courses in Costa Rica & Nicaragua on sampling methods and research design. At USC, he teaches an introductory course on science and society, upper-division courses in evolutionary anthropology, and graduate-level seminars in human biology, and supervises undergraduate and Ph.D. students in directed research.
