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Orangutan SSP© Workshop
Conservation & Husbandry Innovations for the New Decade
September 27–30, 2010
Denver Zoo
Climb Up to a Higher Branch at the 4th Annual Orangutan SSP© Husbandry Workshop!
Come to Denver and share in the most up-to-date information regarding the care and management of the orangutan in captivity. Join with other orangutan caregivers, managers, researchers and field biologists to share the most current information on husbandry, conservation and emergent issues pertaining to captive and wild populations of orangutans. The Workshop will be preceded by the Orangutan SSP Masterplan meetings, which are closed sessions for part of the day. These meetings will take place on Sunday, September 26.
Please bring videos, photos or other documentation of your facility and orangutans that you might have for sharing and discussion during and between sessions.
Workshop registration fee is $125 until August 1. If registering after August 1, registration fee is $150. Workshop topics are currently in development, but will be announced once finalized. Registration will be closed on September 13.
Download the Workshop Program PDF!
 Pre-Workshop Trip
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is home to Sumatran orangutans, Bornean orangutans, lowland gorillas and many other primate species. Some of CMZ’s highlights include African Rift Valley, home to a herd of 19 giraffes, Asian Highlands, Primate World, Quarters for Conservation, Leaping to the Rescue, The Mountaineer Skyride and Rocky Mountain Wild. This trip will include transportation, zoo admission, lunch, behind the scenes tours and natural behavior animal shows. Check out this MAP of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The pre-conference trip will take place on Sunday, September 26 from 9:30 am–5pm*. Arrive at CMZ 11am, start tours/demos, lunch, more tours/demos, leave CMZ at 3:30pm. The cost of the trip will be an additional $25. Please meet in the hotel lobby at 9:15 a.m. to depart. We will return to the hotel lobby approxamately 5 p.m.
*Please note if you are attending the Orangutan SSP meetings you will be unable to attend the pre-workshop trip. If you are interested in visiting CMZ during other times we can make arrangements - please contact Dina Bredahl.
Register Now!
Click here to register for the workshop online.
Click here to download a Registration Form (PDF) for the workshop.
 Weather/Clothing Suggestions
The weather in Colorado can change quickly. Be sure to visit the local weather website for up to date information.
Bring a wide range of warm and cool weather clothing like a light rain jacket, fleece jacket, and perhaps even shorts!
Program Details:
We are very excited to announce our featured Speakers for the Workshop will be Dr. Willie Smits and Michelle Desilets!
Dr. Willie Smits:
Willie is a trained botanist who became a champion for orangutans and founded the Bornean Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) in 1991. Willie has continued to help wild orangutans throughout this time by developing rehabilitation centers and advocating tirelessly on their behalf. Currently Willie is working closely with Orangutan Outreach to help rescue displaced orangutans through the development of new rehabilitation centers on the islands of Borneo and Java. Willie will be speaking on Saving the Red Apes: Looking Back, Looking Forward.
Michelle Desilets:
Michelle Desilets has been a tireless activist of orangutans. She is a key player in getting out the messages on how palm oil can be a threat to the survival of orangutans and how to look at producing sustainable palm oil. Michelle founded and was the Executive Director of Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation-UK in order to help support and spread the word about Nyaru Menteng which holds over 600 orangutans. Michelle is currently the Executive Director of Orangutan Land Trust which is focusing on preserving large tracts of land in Indonesia for orangutans. Michelle will talk about Sustainable Solutions for Orangutan Survival: Challenges and Opportunities.
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Hotel and Conference Location
Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
1-303-399-7500
Click here to reserve your room:
Conference rate: $119 plus tax
If you would like a room with a mountain view, once you’ve made your online reservation, call the hotel reservation line and request a mountain view. Availability is not guaranteed.
The Renaissance Denver Hotel is located 17 miles southwest of Denver Airport.
- Driving Directions from Denver International Airport: Take Pena Blvd East to I-70 West. Exit #278 (Quebec Street) South. Stay right, (across Smith Road) Hotel is on right 1/8 of mile ahead. Garage parking is available.
- Complimentary airport shuttle is available. Click here for more information.
- Estimated taxi fare: $30 USD (one way)
Workshop Venue
Most workshop activities will be held at Denver Zoo – transportation will be provided from the hotel to all workshop/evening activities
Current program outline below (more details to come):
- Sunday – Closed SSP meeting and pre-conference trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Monday – 1st day of sessions with opening address by Dr. Willie Smits and ice-breaker downtown Denver hosted by Chandler Farms –Medical/Husbandry themed topics
- Tuesday – 2nd day of sessions and Indonesian evening hosted by Phelps Great Ape
Foundation – Training and Enrichment themed topics
- Wednesday – ZOO DAY, silent auction and dinner
- Thursday – Last day of sessions with kick off to the highly anticipated conservation themed day by Michelle Desilets
 Meals
All dinners and lunches are provided, including an icebreaker sponsored by Chandler Farms. An Indonesian Evening on Tuesday, September 28, will be provided by Phelps Great Ape Foundation. Zoo Day is Wednesday, September 28th.
Because some meals will not be provided, be prepared to go out on the town on your own or visit our zoo restaurant.
Miscellaneous
We would appreciate any donations for the silent auction on Zoo Day. Also, if you are interested in helping sponsor an Indonesian Orangutan Keeper, please contact Ronda Schwetz.
Please bring your current diet information and enrichment ideas for discussion.
Sponsors
Dining Sponsors
  
 
- Lenny’s Subs
- Phelps Great Ape Foundation
Ice Breaker Sponsor - Chandler Farm
Transportation Sponsor - Orangutan Conservancy |
