HOSPITALITY Get out of the cold and enjoy some warm Canadian hospitality (which usually starts with cold beer) in the hospitality suite. Reacquaint yourselves with old friends, and make some new ones while you’re at it. To get the circulation going, we will indulge you in energetic, traditional Canadian pastimes such as bottle walking, etc. Drinks and snacks will be available, as well as a T.V. and V.C.R. for your video viewing pleasure There is also a pool and Jacuzzi tub at the hotel for those who want to relax and unwind. (Suits required!)

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering is a great way to get to know people. If you would like to volunteer please sign up on the conference registration sheet.

ICEBREAKER

We will welcome you to the ‘Great White North’ with a bird’s eye view above the city of Toronto atop the world’s tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower. Your trip will include complimentary access to the lookout and glass floor levels and of course our own private party, with light hors’doevres and a cash bar. This promises to be a memorable occasion.

ROUNDTABLES

We will be soliciting specific topics for roundtable discussions. You do NOT have to pre-register for the roundtables. Topics and sign up sheets will be available at the Conference.

WORKSHOPS

We will be offering five workshops and all will be held at the Toronto Zoo on Zoo day, Saturday, February 21, 2004. Reservations are made on a first come first served basis. Payment reserves your space. The cost for each workshop is $10.00 USD.

The workshops will all run at the same time, so pay for only one, but list your first, second and third choice. If your first choice has already filled to capacity, you may be moved to your second choice, etc. Also, if a workshop does not show enough interest, it may be cancelled.

1. Avian Nutrition: a very important topic with the Toronto Zoo’s own Nutritionist.
2. Raptor Equipment: learn how to work with leather and make your own equipment.
3. Avian Diseases: look at some diseases with the Toronto Zoo Vets.
4. Telemetry: learn how to properly use telemetry equipment for tracking.
5. Avian Training: from simple to complex, a practical look at bird training.

PRE-CONFERENCE TRIPS

Pre-register for ONE trip on the conference registration if interested. Reservations will be made on a first come first serve basis. Payment reserves your space.

NIAGARA FALLS: Take an all day trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and tour the brand new indoor Niagara Falls Aviary (www.niagarafallsaviary.com) and the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory (www.niagaraparks.com/nature/butterfly.php). If you like gulls, up to 19 species congregate at the Niagara Gorge this time of year, and Peregrine Falcons nest on the cliffs. A hot lunch, admission and transportation included.

Departs from hotel 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $35.00 USD.

TORONTO WILDLIFE CENTRE: Opening this fall…. North America’s largest and most state of the art wildlife rehabilitation centre. Tour the facility and meet the Earth Rangers and their collection of outreach ambassadors (www.kortright.org/earthrangers.html). Lunch, transportation, admission included.

Departs from hotel 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $35.00 USD

HALIBURTON FOREST: For the more adventurous, early riser types. Experience Ontario’s winter beauty on a two-hour dogsled tour (www.haliburtonforest.com) through the Canadian Shield. Enjoy a guided tour and lunch at the Wolf Centre and observe a pack of grey wolves in their 15-acre enclosure. Dress warmly (i.e. Ski pants, hats, mitts, scarves, etc.) and be prepared for a long day. **3 hr drive each way** Lunch, Wolf Centre, Dogsledding, and Transportation included.

Limit of 23 people.
Cost: $80.00 USD.

FRIDAY NIGHT ACTVITY

On Friday night join us for an evening of jousting, horsemanship and falconry at the Medieval Times Dinner and Show. Thou shalt be served by wenches, eat with your hands, and cheer for your favourite knight in shining armour. We may tour the Andalusian stables and hang out afterwards at the Medieval bar, The Knight Club, if we so choose. Dinner, two hour show, transportation included. Cost: $40.00 USD.

CONFERENCE TOURS

Saturday morning we board buses for the Toronto Zoo, about a half hour drive. The Zoo is 710 acres, with plenty to see, so we’ll spend a full day. There are five tropical zoogeographic pavilions to visit in a fairly concentrated area, so you won’t have to spend too much time out in the cold if you’re not dressed for it. All five workshops will be held at the Zoo, as well as several behind the scenes tours. Lunch will be included and is provided by the Zoo.

BANQUET

The banquet will conclude our conference activities on Saturday night and after dinner we will dance the night away to the Much Music Video Dance Party.

VENDORS, RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTIONS

There will also be the usual raffles, silent auction and annual conference awards (see the IAATE website for more information on awards and grants).

Help support IAATE! You will be able to purchase tickets for raffle drawings held throughout the conference. We will also have raffle drawings and a silent auction during the banquet.

If you or your institution were able to donate items to the auction/raffles, it would be greatly appreciated. Just bring them along to the conference. If possible, contact the conference committee and let them know you are bringing something.
Call 416-392-6008
E-mail hamiltonk2000@rogers.com or kbuckle@sympatico.ca

CONFERENCE AWARDS

Once again the IAATE Conservation Committee is proud to announce we are accepting entries for the 7th annual conservation Award. The conservation award is intended to recognize IAATE members’ efforts to promote conservation. Entries can be creative, inspiring, humorous, etc. Examples include participating in research projects, a behavior routine in your show, a fundraiser, etc. The possibilities are endless. The winner will receive a plaque to display at his or her facility. In addition, a donation of $500 will be made in the winner’s name to the conservation organization of his or her choice. The donation can be made to the winner’s own facility with the stipulation that the funds are utilized to support conservation efforts made by that facility.

In addition, IAATE will also be offering grants again. Grants have been awarded to facilitate travel to conservation projects, develop education programs, fund websites and more. Conservation Award and Grant applications can be downloaded from the IAATE website or acquired by contacting Matt Edmonds at cinereous@worldnet.att.net

The winners for both will be announced at the annual conference. Attendance at the conference is not a requirement. Videotapes, pictures, papers, etc. can be included with entry/application.

Entries/applications can be submitted at the conference or mailed to:
Matt Edmonds
Wonders of Nature
2071 52nd Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33714 USA

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings will be available again this year for $15.00. Reserve your copy in advance on your registration form.

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