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A Special Symposium co-hosted by
The Canisius College Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations
and The Buffalo Zoological Gardens
February 10-11, 2012
Today, zoos are dominated by multi-species displays that strive to replicate entire ecosystems.
It is now time to ask what the zoos of our great-grandchildren will be like – the zoos that will exist 100 years in the future.
This symposium will provide an opportunity for visionary thinkers to take on this question. Ideally, the result will be a road map that can guide present-day zoo planners – a very worthwhile goal, given that a typical zoo construction has a lifespan that extends for more than a century.
This important event has been made possible thanks to generous funding provided by Al and Noura Gress, in memory of their beloved pets, Simba and Sparky
Friday, February 10, 2012
Future of Zoos Symposium: Day 1
Location: Grupp Meeting Room, Canisius College Student Center
| 9:00-9:05 | Welcome Al Gress, Symposium Sponsor | |
| 9:05-9:30 | Shaping the Future Michael Noonan, Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations | |
| 9:30-10:15 | Anticipating the Nature of Future Zoo Visitors The Demographics of Future Zoo Visitors Donna Fernandes, Buffalo Zoological Gardens The Expectations of Future Zoo Visitors Jesse Donahue, Saginaw Valley State University | |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30-11:00 | Beyond the Animal: Exhibiting and Interpreting Nature David Hancocks, Author, Architect, Zoo Director Emeritus | |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Size and Shape of Future Zoos Jeffrey P. Bonner, St Louis Zoo | |
| 11:30-12:00 | Reductionism and Blurred Categories: The Merging of Zoos and Wildlife Parks Kenneth Shapiro, Animal & Society Institute | |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00-1:30 | Design and Architecture: Third Generation Conservation, Post-Immersion and Beyond Jon Coe, Jon Coe Design | |
| 1:30-2:00 | Strategic Vision and the Economics of Future Zoos Terry Maple, Author and Zoo Director Emeritus | |
| 2:00-2:30 | An Anthrozoological Perspective: Zoos Can Imprison Us/Zoos Should Liberate Us Paul Waldau, Canisius College | |
| 2:30-2:45 | Break | |
| 2:45-4:15 | The Role of Zoos in Conservation Is Conservation a Viable Mission for Future Zoos? Kevin Murphy, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Managed Exchanges of Specimens with Wild Populations Monika Fiby, ZooLex Zoo Design Organization The Diminished State of Wildlife: How Zoos Might Respond William Conway, Wildlife Conservation Society | |
| 4:15-5:00 | The Perspective of Animal Welfare in Shaping Zoos in the Future Ron Kagan, The Detroit Zoo | |
| Saturday, February 11, 2012 Future of Zoos Symposium: Day 2 Location: Children’s Resource Center, Buffalo Zoo Classroom Building | ||
| 9:00-9:30 | The Unique Education Mission of Zoos Keith Winsten, The Brevard Zoo | |
| 9:30-10:00 | Zoos as Resources for Scientific Research Donald Moore, Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park | |
| 10:00-10:30 | The Expanding Mission of Zoos: New Socio-Cultural Roles Erik Trump, Saginaw Valley State University | |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45-11:15 | The Future Regulatory Environment James F. Gesualdi, Attorney at Law | |
| 11:15-12:15 | Tour of Buffalo Zoo | |
| 12:15-12:45 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:45-2:30 | Species Selection in Future Zoos Some Species Do Not Belong in Zoos Catherine Doyle, In Defense of Animals Standard-based Decision Making Susan Margulis, Canisius College The Possibility of Resurrecting Extinct Species Jeffrey Yule, Louisiana Tech University Bioengineered Life: Moral Implications for Future Zoos John Fraser, New Knowledge Organization Ltd The Role of Robotics in Future Zoos Michael Noonan, Canisius College | |
| 2:30-3:00 | Closing Synthesis | |
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Future of Zoos Symposium is affiliated with the Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga NY, where symposium guests are eligible for a discounted room rate. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and the Buffalo Airport.
This hotel is located approximately fifteen minutes from the symposium venues, and a free shuttle will be available to move guests to and from the events.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
A free shuttle bus will depart from the Millennium Hotel at 8:30am on the mornings of February 10 and 11 to carry guests to the meeting venues.
The same bus will be available to return guests to the hotel at the symposium close on each day. The bus will depart from the Canisius College Student Center at 6:00pm on February 10. It will depart from the Buffalo Zoo Classroom Building at 3:00pm on February 11.
Guests arranging their own transportation are encouraged to consult the maps and directions provided on the following page.
SYMPOSIUM LOCATIONS
The first day of this the Future of Zoos Symposium will take place on the Canisius College campus. The second day will take place at the Buffalo Zoological Gardens.
Day 1 (Friday) On February 10 the Future of Zoos Symposium will take place in the Grupp Meeting Room on the second floor of the Canisius College Student Center. Visitors to campus are encouraged to park in the college’s parking ramp accessed on Jefferson Av (near its intersection with Hedley Pl). From the parking ramp, walk along Jefferson to Hughes, then along Hughes to the Student Center. See map below.
Day 2 (Saturday) On February 11 the Future of Zoos Symposium will take place in the Children’s Resource Classroom at the Buffalo Zoo. Visitors are encouraged to park in the zoo’s main lot accessed at the corner of Parkside and Jewett Pkwy. From the parking lot, walk along the west side of the zoo (on Meadow Drive within Delaware Park) directly to the zoo’s classroom building. See map below.
MEALS ON DAY 1 (February 10)
Breakfast
Guests staying at the Millennium Hotel are encouraged to eat breakfast at the hotel restaurant, which offers a full-service breakfast menu. That will allow them to take the 8:30am shuttle bus directly to the symposium at 9:00am.
Alternatively, there are three options to purchase breakfast on the Canisius College campus:
- a full breakfast buffet is available in the Economu Dining Hall, located on the first floor of the Student Center (cost is $6 per person). Service ends at 9:00am.
- a Tim Horton’s restaurant offers baked goods and beverages, located inside the Bowhuis Library.
- a continental breakfast is available in the Old Main Snack Bar, located on the basement level of the Old Main building.
Lunch
There are three options to purchase lunch on the Canisius College campus:
- an a-la-carte lunch service is available in the Economu Dining Hall, located on the first floor of the Student Center.
- a Tim Horton’s restaurant offers baked goods and beverages, located inside the Bowhuis Library.
- Subway and 2.Mato restaurants serve sandwiches and pizza in the Old Main Snack Bar, located on the basement level of the Old Main building.
There are three options to purchase dinner on the Canisius College campus:
- an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet is available in the Economu Dining Hall, located on the first floor of the Student Center (cost is $11 per person). Service ends at 7:00pm.
- a Tim Horton’s restaurant offers baked goods and beverages, located inside the Bowhuis Library.
- fast food options are available at the Upper Deck restaurant, located in the Palisano Pavilion.
Breakfast
Guests staying at the Millennium Hotel are encouraged to eat breakfast at the hotel restaurant, which offers a full-service breakfast menu. That will allow them to take the 8:30am shuttle bus directly to the symposium at 9:00am.
Alternatively, attendees should arrange their own breakfasts. A morning food service is not available at the Buffalo Zoo restaurant.
Lite breakfast snacks will be made available at the Buffalo Zoo meeting site.
Lunch
The Beastro Restaurant, located within the zoo grounds, serves a variety of lunch options.
Dinner
A restaurant dinner will be involved for those participating in the optional Niagara Falls tour.
Other symposium attendees are expected to have departed before dinner time on Saturday.
BUFFALO ZOO TOUR
Please note that on Saturday (February 11) symposium attendees will have the option to participate in a mid-day tour of the Buffalo Zoo. This will be conducted by zoo personnel, and it will occur from 11:15 to 12:15 (in the period just before lunch). The tour will start directly from the CRC meeting room.
OPTIONAL TOUR OF NIAGARA FALLS
At the close of the symposium on the afternoon of February 11, there will be an optional excursion to see Niagara Falls. Transportation for this event will be free and available to all symposium attendees. Interested participants should reserve seats by contacting Tiffany at fuzakt@canisius.edu.
While at Niagara Falls, the tour group will have dinner at a local restaurant, with each guest responsible for the cost of his/her own meal.