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Welcome
to the web site for the International Rhino Keeper Association.
This association of rhino keepers is dedicated to the sharing
of knowledge in relation to the five species of rhinoceros.
Information experienced through captive management and through
study in the field are both valued as critical to the rhinoceros
survival. To this end the IRKA conducts the Rhino Keeper Workshop
every two years to learn and discuss the most up-to-date information
in the fields of rhino biology, management, nutrition and
training. This is a membership based organization that desires
to both serve its members to become the best care takers and
managers of the rhinos in their care as well as depend on
them to participate in the association’s interests and
growth.
The International Rhino
Keeper Association (IRKA) promotes professional collaboration,
development and practices to advance rhinoceros conservation
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Deadline for abstracts: September
15, 2010
Abstracts must include:
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name, address, institution,
title of presenter
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Title, topic, objective,
methods, results, and conclusion
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Medium (paper, poster,
video)
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A/V requirements
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Limit 300 words
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Submit electronically
in Word Format
Submit abstracts to:
Adam Felts
9990 Riverside Drive
Powell, Ohio 43065
adam.felts@columbuszoo.org
614-922-0068
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Starting January 1, 2008 the International
Rhino Keeper Association began implementation of membership
fees. The membership categories are as follows:
Professional
- $25 |
Supporting
Professional - $20 |
Associates
- $15 |
The membership dues will be due at the
beginning of each year starting on January 1, 2008. There
will be a standard membership fee of $15 for each category
for those who wish to become members after August of each
year. Membership forms and payment information are located
at the "Join IRKA"
link at the top right on each page of this web site. Go
ahead and JOIN today.
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The Keeper Professional Development Program
will allocate up to 2 - $500 "reimbursement” on
first come, first serve basis per six month interval for a
total allocation of $2,000 for the program. Approved applicants
who submit in the first half of the year will be required
to work at host facility sometime during the second half of
the year while those who apply in the second half will be
required to work the first half of the following year. Additional
requirements apply. Click link below for full KPD program
details. It is the hope we can get four and possibly more
keepers to participate per year in this beneficial program.
Keeper
Professional Development program details |
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