Dr Kevin Lazarus Director Zoo Taiping & Night Safari. Chairman Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA)

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1 Dr Kevin Lazarus Director Zoo Taiping & Night Safari Chairman Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA) Board Member South East Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association (SEAZA)

2 HISTORY 11 April 1995 Pro-tem committee meeting held in Zoo Negara. MAZPA 's constitution was drafted by Mr Nawayai Yasak(Zoo Melaka), Mr Mohd Talkah Othman(Zoo Johor), Dr Kevin Lazarus(Zoo Taiping), Dr Mat Naim Hj Ramli (Zoo Negara) dan Mr Peter Yeo(Zoo Negara). 10 Jun 1997 Inaugural Annual General Meeting was held in Panggung Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman, Zoo Negara. The Main Committee elected was as follows : Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary - En Idris Abd Malik - En Mohd Nawayai Yasak - Dr Kevin Lazarus - En Peter Yeo 5 Dis 1996 MAZPA received CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY from ROS (Registrar of Societies)

3 MEMBERS 1. Zoo Negara 2. Zoo Melaka 3. Zoo Taiping 4. Zoo Johor 5. Penang Birdpark 6. Underwater World Langkawi 7. Melaka Crocodile Farm 8. Melaka Butterfly & Reptiles Sanctuary 9. Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan Pasir Gudang 10.Bukit Gambang Safari Park 11.Zoo Kemaman 12.Penang Butterfly Farm 13.A Famosa Animal World Safari 14.Bukit Merah Laketown Resort 15.Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan 16.Sunway Lagoon Theme Park 17.Aquaria KLCC 18.Sabah Wildlife Department (Lok Kawi Zoo) 19.Taman Tumbina Bintulu 20.Lost World Of Tambun 21.Langkawi Wildlife Park 22.Elephant Adventure 23.Farm In The City

4 Melaka Butterfly & RS Taman Buaya P. Gudang Underwater World Langkawi Langkawi Wildlife Park MEMBERS Elephant Adventure Penang Bird Park Zoo Taiping & Night Safari Penang Butterfly Farm Bukit Merah Laketown Resort Zoo Negara Sunway Interactive Zoo Aquaria KLCC Farm In The City A Famosa Safari World Lost World Of Tambun, Ipoh Zoo Kemaman Bukit Gambang Safari Park Taman Teruntum, Kuantan Taman Buaya Melaka Zoo Johor Taman Tumbina Bintulu Sabah Wildlife Dept. Melaka Zoo

5 Roles and Objectives Co-operation Co-ordination Promotion Development Conservation Improvement Representation Assistance

6 Sub Committees Organisational Structure Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer

7 SUBCOMMITTEES 1. Accreditation 2. Education 3. Species Management Plan (SMP) 4. Training 5. Marketing

8 Accreditation Sub-committee To formulate an accreditation policy and guidelines to encourage members to adhere to the highest standards of zoo management. This accreditation will look beyond the compliance to minimum standards currently enforced by law. Members will be audited on a voluntary basis to achieve this certification.

9 Education sub-committee Organize activities among MAZPA members related to education Sub committee is called AMAZED Holds an annual seminar for education, where presentations from within MAZPA and invited speakers are discussed

10 Species Management Plan (SMP) Sub-committee To formulate strategies for long term survival of endangered species through captive programmes. Select endangered Malaysian species to be prioritized. Active collaboration with member zoos and the Wildlife Department on selected species such as : Malayan Tapir - Hornbills Serow - Pheasants Small Cats - Milky Stork False Gharial

11 Training Sub-Committee To organize courses related to animal husbandry and management. Create opportunities for zookeepers to developed skills and gain experience. MAZPA Keepers Field Training Course conducted annually. Other training courses as necessary eg ZIMS, Enrichment

12 Marketing Sub-Committee To plan strategies to market all MAZPA members.

13 Minimum Standards In 2010 the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 Act 716 was passed Among others this Act also regulates zoo, and minimum standards and zoo guidelines were established for zoos to comply MAZPA was actively involved in this Objective was to raise the standards of zoo management in the country Audits are done annually by DWNP together with MAZPA before zoo licence is issued

14 Sample of Minimum Standards Species Category Mammals Carnivore (XL) Eg: Lion, Tiger, Cheetah Carnivore (L) Eg:Leopard,Panther, Jaguar Carnivore (M) Eg : Clouded leopard / Golden Cat, Binturong, Red Panda Carnivore (S) Eg: Leopard Cat,Civet, Otter Holding or Night Stall Sizes Length Width Height (m) (m) (m) Minimum Size for exhibit area. (Per Pair) (m2) Height of Covered Enclosure If required (m) Minimum size of nonexhibit area if required (per pair) (m2) Increase in size of night stall or exhibit area for every additional individual (%)

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16 Special Visits Carried out from time to time Evaluating animal husbandry & management Animal welfare Improving management system Exchanging ideas Follow up on public complaints on members and non member

17 Elephant Evaluation Recently received a complaint regarding a facility with an elephant for elephant rides Visit was made, elephant and facilities were evaluated and recommendations made Finalising guidelines on usage of captive elephants in Malaysia

18 Elephant Body Score Evaluation Head : Temporal depression (0 2) Scapula : Shoulder blade (0-2) Thoracic Region (0-2) Flank Area (0-1) Lumbar Vertebrae (0-2) Pelvic Bone (0-2) Axillary Fat (0-2) Brisket Fat (0-2) Tail (0-1)

19 Body Condition Index (BCI) Score : 0-5 = Emaciated Score : 6-10 = Average Condition Score : > 10 = Fat or Very Good Condition

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22 Guidelines On the Use of Captive Elephants in Malaysia A set of standards to regulate the daily use of captive elephants in Malaysia in terms of performances and presentations, rides and interactive programs. Discourage practices that may pose a risk to human/animal alike, safety and/or a possible risk to animal welfare. Zoos should comply with the minimum requirements for animal welfare and aim for best practices in animal welfare.

23 Field Training Course MAZPA organizes comprehensive Field Training Courses for our members animal care staff. The course takes place over ten days and concentrates mainly on the biology, husbandry and management of a number of different animal groups housed in local institutions. A large part of the training is practical and teaches a variety of skills (such as restraint and enrichment) which can be utilized by staff when they return to their own institution All course material and teaching costs are covered by the host zoo with MAZPA meeting the costs of food and related expenditure for participants. Participating institutions are responsible only for their travel and their accommodation. For non MAZPA members a registration fee of USD per head is charged. So far a total of 9 Field Training Courses have been conducted. All facilitators are drawn from within MAZPA on a voluntary basis.

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25 Biology, Husbandry, Management

26 Restraint

27 Snake Restraint

28 Enrichment

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30 MAZPA KEEPERS TRAINING COURSE 4 th -13 th October 2015 at Zoo Negara

31 Next course 10 th till 19 th October 2016 Venue Zoo Taiping & Night Safari We allow Zoos outside of Malaysia to send their staff (limited number)

32 Education sub-committee Organize activities among MAZPA members related to education Sub committee is called AMAZED Holds an annual seminar for education, where presentations from within MAZPA and invited speakers are discussed

33 AMAZED WORKSHOP

34 ZIMS Workshop Focused on general records management, ZIMS Husbandry and possibly ZIMS Medical records.

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37 Conservation Efforts Zoo Taiping & Night Safari Various captive breeding programmes for Endangered Malaysian Species in collaboration with MAZPA members and DWNP (Wildlife Department) Among species in programme Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) Malayan Gaur (Bos gaurus hubbacki) Malayan Elephant (Elephas maximus hirsutus)

38 Conservation Efforts Zoo Taiping & Night Safari Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) Red Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Malayan Tapir (Tapirus indicus) Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) and many other species

39 Important How Animals are Displayed Naturalistic exhibits Comply with minimum standards (preferably exceed minimum standards) Animal welfare given priority - the physical, physiological and psychological needs of the animals are met Visitors can see that the animals are well taken care off

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42 Malayan Gaur or Seladang

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44 Malayan Elephant

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46 Malayan Tiger

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48 Black Panther

49 Golden Cat

50 Red Dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog

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52 Malayan Tapir

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54 Borneon Orangutan

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57 Leopard Cat

58 Lesser Mouse Deer and Burmese Brown Tortoise

59 White Handed Gibbon

60 Stump Tailed Macaque

61 False Gharial

62 Smooth Otter

63 Brush Tailed Porcupine

64 Chimpanzee

65 Chimpanzee

66 Red Handed Tamarin

67 African Crowned Crane

68 Reintroduction Programmes In collaboration with MAZPA members and Wildlife Department Milky Stork reintroduction programme in Kuala Gula, initiated by Zoo Negara and DWNP We have a good captive breeding population as well

69 REINTRODUCTION OF MILKY STORK AT KUALA GULA

70 Collaboration in Rescue of Wildlife Numerous occasions where injured wildlife are treated and released Where necessary approval is sought to keep some of these animals for a captive breeding programme On occasion, actual rescue is done in collaboration and/or to initiate a captive breeding programme

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75 Collaboration With SEAZA

76 Assistance to several Zoos in Indonesia Surabaya Zoo, Java Keeper Training and Enrichment Solo Zoo, Java Bukit Tinggi Zoo, Sumatera - Keeper Training and Enrichment - facilitate in preparing masterplan for redevelopment

77 Others Keeper training and enrichment at Vin Pearl Safari at Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

78 Visit to Solo Zoo

79 Discussion at Solo Zoo

80 One of the most important role of Zoos to create care and concern for the conservation of wildlife and habitats as only in zoos can the majority of a population come into direct visual contact with wildlife and nurture empathy for their continued existence one of the biggest threat to this is?

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86 Terima Kasih Thank You

87 Thank you