Speaking Engagements
ZDR3 provides in-person and virtual presentations focused on topics related to zoological disaster planning, preparedness, and response. Some speaking engagements are solely led by ZDR3 staff, others include subject matter experts from a variety of disciplines who can offer additional depth to the discussion.
One of our goals is to reach a diverse audience of stakeholders to encourage broad-based information sharing. As of July 2025, ZDR3 has delivered content on topics related to zoological planning, preparedness, and response considerations to more than 3,400 participants, in person and via webinars.
How to Arrange a Speaking Engagement with ZDR3
To inquire about our availability to present a topic to your audience, email us at admin@zdr3.org.
Please note: ZDR3 has a small staff and a limited budget, therefore, in-person speaking engagements may require a stipend.
Upcoming Presentations
From online sessions to in-person workshops, ZDR3 has several upcoming speaking engagements. Registration is open for all, so join us and be part of the conversation!
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ZAA Professional Development Webinar Series
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AZA Annual Conference
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ZAA Annual Conference
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AAZK Conference
Phoenix, AZ
October 2025
Safeguarding Self and Species: A Zoo Keeper’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness and Response
Past Presentations
ZDR3 staff can customize a presentation we previously provided to meet your organization’s needs, including combining topics of interest. The past presentations listed below are a good starting point for planning a speaking engagement with ZDR3. Unless otherwise identified, ZDR3 personnel led the following conversations:
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ZAA Professional Development Webinar Series
July 2025
Online
Wildland Fire Readiness and Response: Lessons from the Field
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ZAA Professional Development Webinar Series
July 2025
Online
Contingency Planning: Preparing for Storm Season
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AZA Mid-Year Meeting - Safety Summit
March 2025
Palm Springs, CA
Mini Keynote, Facility Protection Considerations Before, During and After Disaster, and Reviewing Your Plan and Assessing Risks
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AALSO Symposium and Workshop
March 2025
Online
Strengthening Aquarium Disaster Response
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ZAA Semi-Annual Meeting
February 2025
Issaquah, WA
ZDR3 Update: Lessons Learned and 2025 Outlook and WTA Confiscations and Animal Placements Q&A
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Lunch and Learn - Ontario Veterinary College | University of Guelph
January 2025
Online
Responding to the Call: ZDR3’s Missions and 2024 Response Activities
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NASAAEP Annual Summit
December 2024
Baltimore, MD
The Challenges of Responding Halfway Around the World: Animal Disaster Response in Guam and ZDR3 after 5 Years: Operationalizing a Nationwide Zoo Disaster Response Network - Challenges and Lessons Learned
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ZAA Annual Conference
October 2024
Columbus, OH
Communicating Calmly During Chaos: Public Relations Lessons Learned During Zoological Disaster Response
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AZA Annual Conference
September 2024
Calgary, AB
The ZDR3 Disaster Tabletop Exercise
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ZAHP Emergency Animal Transport Webinar
May 2024
Online
Enhancing Preparedness: Risk Assessment, Training Plan Development, and Animal Transport in Emergency Circumstances
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AZA Mid-Year Conference: Safety Summit
March 2024
Memphis, TN
Animal Protection Considerations (Theft and Severe Weather), Response: Psychological First Aid as a Component of Contingency Planning and Disaster Response, and the ZDR3 Disaster Tabletop Exercise
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ZAA Mid-Year Conference: Safety & Security Workshop
February 2024
Fort Worth, TX
Assessing Risks/Reviewing the Plan, Training Plan Development, and the inaugural launch of the ZDR3 Disaster Tabletop Exercise
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AZA Directors Policy Conference
January 2024
San Antonio, TX
Overview of ZDR3 and Network capabilities
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ZAA Annual Conference
October 2023
Providence, RI
Animal Theft, Lessons Learned in Disaster (panel with zoo directors), and a ZDR3 Update
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AZA Annual Conference
September 2023
Columbus, OH
ZDR3 sat on a panel for the session covering Animal Transport Post COVID Restrictions
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Global Animal Disaster Management Conference
July 2023
Online, Watch Here
Specialized disaster response for organizations housing exotic animals with a focus on human safety and animal welfare
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ZAHP Emergency Animal Transport
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AZA Mid-Year Meeting: Safety Summit
March 2023
Oklahoma City, OK
Animal Theft and a ZDR3 Update
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NASAAEP
January 2023
Online
ZDR3 Overview
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PGAV
December 2022
St. Louis, MO
ZDR3 Overview
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ZAA Annual Conference
November 2022
Phoenix, AZ
Network Update
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MAZA Annual Conference
September 2022
ZDR3 Overview
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American Association of Airport Executives
August 2022
Online
ZDR3 Overview
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FCF Membership Meeting
August 2022
Online
ZDR3 Overview
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NASAAEP Annual Summit
May 2022
Minneapolis, MN
ZDR3 Overview
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AZA Mid-Year Meeting: Safety Summit
April 2022
Gulf Breeze, FL
ZDR3 gave 3 presentations: ZDR3 Overview, ICS - Lessons Learned, and USDA Contingency Plan Rule
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ZAA Professional Webinar Series
April 2022
Online
USDA Contingency Plan Rule
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ZAA Annual Conference
November 2021
Fort Worth, TX
ZDR3 Overview
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Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association (AZFA)
September 2021
Online
ZDR3 Overview
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Mid-American Zoo Association (MAZA)
September 2021
ZDR3 Overview
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Ohio, Pennsylvania Regional Coalition
The Wilds - Columbus, OH
ZDR3 Overview
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Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama Coalition (LAMSAL)
April 2021
ZDR3 Overview
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John Jay Alumni Panel
October 2020
Online