BEAR INFORMATION EXCHANGE FOR REHABILITATORS, ZOOS AND
SANCTUARIES

ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
Bearkeepers.net wants to invite you to participate in BIERZS 2007, The Symposium
hosted by Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
(http://www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/veterinary/home.xml ) in Pomona, California.
The conference will be held on Friday, August 24th 2007 to Sunday, August 26th
2007, inclusive at Western University of Health Sciences, the Los Angeles Zoo
( http://www.lazoo.org/condorall/ ), and a local sanctuary.

The future of bear conservation is contingent upon building bridges of
communication and cooperation between bear care professionals. This symposium
will bring together bear caregivers interested in sharing information on bear
behavior, husbandry, enrichment, training and preventive medicine to enhance
captive bear care and global bear conservation efforts.

The registration fee includes all paper/poster sessions, lunches/dinners, Coffee &
Dessert Icebreaker and Farewell Lunch, field trip transportation, facility entrance
fees, and BIERZS 2007 Proceedings. The Enrichment and Training Workshops are an
additional fee of $10 each. The Animal Photography & Art Market is a special
feature on Sunday afternoon for you to ‘show & sell’ your animal photography or
other art to your colleagues. There is no entrance or vendor fee. Please consider
being a market vendor.

PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will focus on captive bear care specific to the efforts of rehabilitators,
zoos and sanctuaries. Research, as well as technical and pragmatic work will be
accepted in both oral and poster presentation style. Every effort will be made to
incorporate as many presenters as possible. Topics can range from rehabilitation
techniques used to maximize release potential to training sanctuary/zoo residents for
blood draws. BIERZS 2007 Proceedings will be given to each delegate upon
registration. BIERZS 2007 Final Proceedings will be posted on www.bearkeepers.net.
If you wish to make a presentation please email your abstract (on/before Sunday,
June 15 2007) to:
Gail Hedberg
Agenda Coordinator
gailh@sfzoo.org
Fax (510) 795-0538
prior to registering for BIERZS 2007. Your Abstract Confirmation will entitle you to
the Presenters Discount.
ENRICHMENT AND BEAR TRAINING WORKSHOPS
On Friday, August 24 2007 two practical workshops will be run alternately and
concurrently so all delegates can attend. The Enrichment Workshop is developed and
presented by Valerie Hare and Karen Worley, Founders of The Shape of Enrichment
(http://www.enrichment.org/ ). The Training Workshop is developed and presented by Jason
Pratte, Giant Panda Keeper at the Zoo Atlanta (http://www.zooatlanta.org/home.htm ).
REGISTRATION
FEE SCHEDULE
□ $170 USD, Regular Rate
□ $150 USD, Presenters Discount
PLUS
□ $ 10 USD, Enrichment Workshop
□ $ 10 USD, Training Workshop
= $ _______ USD Total
REGISTRATION FORMS
To register please fill out the Registration Form on the BIERZS 2007 Brochure or by
down loading the BIERZS 2007 Brochure form from:
www.bearkeepers.net
Send the completed registration form (prior to July 15th 07) to:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
Attn: Dr. Teresa Y. Morishita
309 East Second Street
Pomona, California 91766
Phone: (909) 469-5512
Fax: (909) 469-5635
Delegates can use VISA or Master Card
Please make checks payable to: Western University of Health Sciences in US
currency.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Shilo Inns Suites Hotel Hilltop
3101 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766 USA
Reservations: 1 (800) 222-2244
Reception: (909) 598-7666 EXT 274
Fax: (909) 598-4627
Website: http://www.shiloinns.com/California/pomona_hilltop.html
COST:
Suites: $109.00 Plus Tax Per Night
Sleeps Three People (2 Beds, 1 Pull-Out Sofa Bed),
Has Microwave, Refrigerator, & Coffeemaker
Single/Double: $99.00 Plus Tax Per Night
A block of rooms is reserved for BIERZS 2007. When making your reservation,
please mention that you are attending BIERZS 2007 to get the above discounted
room rates. This rate entitles you to the free breakfast buffet daily, plus shuttle
service to/from Ontario Airport and Western University.
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
The BIERZS 2007 Planning Group is proud to present;
JILL ROBINSON
FOUNDER of ANIMALS ASIA
http://www.animalsasia.org/
GIVING THE KEY NOTE ADDRESS
‘CHINA BEAR RESCUE CENTRE – MUCH MORE THAN A SANCTUARY’
THE ANIMAL PHOTO & ART MARKET
The BIERZS 2007 Planning Group has noticed that bear enthusiasts are often
talented in photography or other art forms. While visiting conferences, delegates are
often looking for photographs, cards, and other creative images of animals. If you
are talented in the arts and would like to ‘show & sell’ your wares please consider
being a vendor at The Animal Photo & Art Market to be held on Sunday afternoon in
conjunction with the Farewell Luncheon at Western University. There is no vendor’s
fee and you take your earnings home.
If you wish to be a vendor or exhibitor at The Animal Photo & Art Market please
sign up with:
Carol Bresnay
The Animal Photo & Art Market Coordinator
qvcab1@comcast.net
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Any additional questions can be directed to;
Dr. Jordan Schaul, BIERZS 2007 Co-Chair Planning Group
jcschaul@aim.com
Else M.B. Poulsen, BIERZS 2007 Co-Chair Planning Group
embpoulsen@hotmail.com