Annual Meeting

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The Dakota Zoo is pleased to welcome Marissa Niranjan from the Snow Leopard Trust, who will talk about her organization's important conservation work, and Jim Maddy, President and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, who will present our official accreditation plaque at the Dakota Zoological Society's annual meeting and dinner which will be held Thursday, February 28 at 6 PM at the Bismarck Mandan Elks Lodge, 900 S Washington St. Bismarck, ND.

Tickets are $30, and include your choice of a prime rib, salmon or chicken breast dinner. Tickets are available online by using the form below or by phone at 223-7543 extension 2. Deadline for ticket purchases is February 21, 2013.

The Snow Leopard Trust is a non-profit organization that works to build community partnerships to create sustainable conservation programs that benefit both peole and snow leopards. They also partner with organizations around the world, including the Dakota Zoo, spreading awareness and raising vital resources to protect endangered snow leopards in the wild.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums administers a rigorous accreditation program, which ensures that accredited zoos meet exacting standards for animal care, zoo operations, visitor and staff safety and a host of other areas. In addition to maintaining the highest standards in zoo operations, the AZA and its member zoos are global leaders in conservation, education, scientific research, and endangered species breeding through the Species Survival Plan Programs.

 

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