Webinars

Connect Conversations: Protecting the Wild, Weird and Wonderful
August 11, 2026 - 2:00 PM EDT

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What three-eyed and jawless species has survived three ice ages and five mass extinctions, yet now has declining populations due to habitat loss, climate change and food scarcity? What species can only be found in the deepest lake in the United States and was once the top aquatic predator in its habitat, but now is in danger of extinction due to invasive crayfish?

Join us for this month's Connect Conversations webinar to learn more about the history, challenges and the conservation work focused on the Pacific lamprey and the Mazama Newt. Hayley Brazier, Ph.D., Wildlife Conservation Specialist from the Oregon Zoo, along with her peers in the zoo and in the field, will share how they have become a catalyst for conservation, bringing together the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, other AZA facilities, local stakeholders and the public to champion conservation efforts for these two unique and intriguing species. Look for articles about Oregon Zoo's conservation work in the upcoming issue of Connect, and learn more in person at the Annual Conference!

Speakers

• Hayley Brazier, Ph.D, Oregon Zoo
• Kaley McClung, Oregon Zoo
• Amber Valdez, Oregon Zoo
• Jon Hess, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

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Wildly Prepared: 2026 Annual Conference Know Before You Go
September 3, 2026 - 2:00 PM EDT

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Leaders from throughout the AZA community as well as local Portland experts will help set the stage for a fun, professional, and engaging Conference.