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Recent Papers

presented by Donna FitzRoy Hardy, Ph.D.


These papers were delivered at conferences of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums [now the American Zoo and Aquarium Association]and were published in their proceedings.


  • Tacoma, Washington (spring 1986)
    "The Role of University Scientists in Zoo Research."

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota (fall 1986)
    "Research in Zoos and Aquariums."

  • Tampa, Florida (spring 1987)
    "Stressing Biological Diversity in Conservation Education for the Adult Audience."

  • Miami, Florida (spring 1988)
    "Behavioral Studies at the Zoo - Their Role in Animal Management."

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin (fall 1988)
    "The Use of Computer Databases in Zoo Education."

  • Atlanta, Georgia (spring 1989)
    "The Use of Domestic Animals in Zoo Education."

  • Atlanta, Georgia (fall 1994)
    "Computer Networks and Applications."

  • Salt Lake City, Utah (spring 1995)
    "Computer-mediated Communication and International Conservation."

  • New Orleans, Louisiana (spring 1996)
    "Introduction to the World Wide Web." [Panel and video]

  • Denver, Colorado (spring 1996)
    "Introduction to the World Wide Web." [Panel and video]

  • Honolulu, Hawaii (fall 1996)
    Marketplace of Ideas: The World Wide Web - A Resource for Conservation." [Panel]

  • Memphis, Tennessee (spring 1997)
    "Using the World Wide Web for Zoological Reseach." [Panel and video]

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico (fall, 1997)
    "Marketplace of Ideas: The World Wide Web and Animal Managment." [Panel]

  • Monterey, California (spring, 1998)
    "Using the World Wide Web for Zoological Research."

  • Indianapolis, Indiana (spring, 1999)
    "Reaching Out to the Non-Zoogoing Public Through the Use of Rare Domestic Animals."

    This paper was presented at the National Conference of the American Association of Zookeepers

  • Houston, Texas (fall 1997)
    "The World Wide Web and Conservation - a New Role for AAZK." [Appears in th Proceedings of the 24th National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc., pp.83-88.]


    This paper was presented at "The Well-being of Animals in Zoo and Aquarium Sponsored Research," a conference co-sponsored by the Scientist Center for Animal Welfare and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

  • New Orleans, Louisiana (spring 1995)
    "The Diversity of Research: Summary of Recent Applied and InformalResearch in Zoos and Aquariums."


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