Contacts
TAGs are composed of expert advisors who help to identify, manage, and support AZA's cooperative animal management programs. TAGs develop Regional Collection Plans that recommend taxa for cooperative management among AZA member institutions, AZA-accredited institutions, Conservation Partners, and Certified Related Facilities, recommend Animal Program management designations, and identify Animal Program goals and essential actions. TAGs also serve as AZA experts regarding the husbandry, veterinary care, conservation needs/challenges, research priorities, ethical considerations, and other issues applicable to their taxa.
The Elephant TAG/SSP is comprised of passionate members of the AZA community.
They are divided into Officers, Steering Committee, and Advisors.
Officers |
David Hagan
TAG Chair & SSP Coordinator/African Elephants Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens [email protected] Vernon Presley TAG Vice Chair & SSP Vice Coordinator/African Elephants Fresno Chaffee Zoo [email protected] |
Daryl Hoffman
TAG Vice Chair Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium [email protected] Bob Lee SSP Coordinator/Asian Elephants Smithsonian National Zoo |
Steering Committee |
Adam Felts
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium [email protected] Amber Alink Albuquerque Biological Park [email protected] Bryan Amaral Smithsonian's National Zoo Christina Gorsuch Cincinnati Zoo [email protected] |
Maura Davis
Denver Zoo [email protected] Mindy Albright San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance [email protected] Nate Elgart Zoo Atlanta [email protected] Nick Newby White Oak Conservation Center [email protected] |
Rachel Emory
Oklahoma Zoo [email protected] Sarah Armstrong Omaha Zoo [email protected] Stephen Lefave Oregon Zoo [email protected] |
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Veterinary
Dr. Kay Backues Tulsa Zoo [email protected] Committee members: Dr. Lauren Howard, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; Dr. Jaime Landolfi, University of Illinois; Dr. Ellen Wiedner Education Jen Wilson Cleveland Metroparks Zoo [email protected] Research Dr. Janine Brown Smithsonian's National Zoo [email protected] Nutrition Dr. Jason Williams Denver Zoo [email protected] Public Relations Rob Vernon AZA [email protected] |