Clinical Nutritionist: Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo is looking for a positive team member to serve as the Clinical Nutritionist to the Saint Louis Zoo’s three campuses. This position reports directly to the Director of Nutrition Services....
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2023 ZWNF/NAG Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition – HYBRID (Virtual and In Person)
We are happy to announce that the 2023 ZWNF/NAG Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition is going to be held in Nashville, TN between 17-20 September 2023 in conjunction AAZV. Meeting registration...
SCARF FUNdraiser at the 2023 Conference – Save the Date (Sept 18 at 7pm)
We are excited to announce that the 2023 Sue Crissey Animal Nutrition Resident Fund (SCARF) fundraiser will return as a live event this year at the conference in Nashville! The SCARF fundraiser will be...
Fecal Condition Scoring Resource Center
A collection of manure scoring scales / poop scoring scales / fecal condition scoring scales for domestic and wild animals. Fecal condition scores and fecal color provide insight into how a diet is being...
Body Condition Scoring Resource Center
The following body condition scoring (BCS) scales have been obtained from a variety of sources. We have credited the authors where we can, and encourage you to submit newly developed or modified scales or corrections...
Zoo Nutrition Myth: A fruit is a fruit
The nutrient composition of domestic fruits, which have been selected and cultivated for sweetness, differs greatly from their wild counterparts. A simple comparison of domestic vs. wild figs reveals the difference. Our domestic vegetables (though still...
