Ticking Down to ATEC 2013 Bali’s First Animal Training & Enrichment Conference

The clock is ticking down on Indonesia’s first Animal Training and Enrichment Conference to be held at the Bali Safari and Marine Park December 1-5, 2013 (ATEC 2013). World leaders and innovators in animal training and enrichment techniques for use with captive animal populations will be traveling to Bali to trade insights and share cutting edge methodologies for use by zoos, sanctuaries and animal parks.

Thus attending ATEC 2013 will experience a number of highlights:

• Meet Joe Coe who has designed zoos in more than 40 countries including the magnificent Bali Safari Marine Park. Joe will conduct walking tours while sharing his expertise on creating enriching animal exhibits.

• Share with Valerie Hare of The Shape of Enrichment, Inc. (SHAPE). Valerie is the guru of animal enrichment and a worldwide ambassador for best practice in animal care. Valerie currently serves on the International Conference on Environmental Enrichment Committee (ICEE) and Bear Care Group BOD.

• Steve Martin of Natural Encounter, Inc. will be traveling to Bali after appearing at the World Aquarium Zoo Association (WAZA). An recognized animal trainer for more than 30 years, Steve has worked with Disney’s Animal Kingdom, San Diego Wild Animal Park, AZA Animal Training School and the Elephant Management School in Hamburg Germany. He is also President of both Natural Encounters, Inc. (NEI) and Natural Encounters Conservation Fund, Inc. (NECF) – a company dedicated to raising money for conservation programs.

• The Venue: Bali Safari and Marine Park – Indonesia’s leading wildlife park has been awarded “A’ class accreditation as a wildlife and animal conservation institution. Home to the groundbreaking Bali Agung Theatre, participants ar ATEC will gain privileged “behind the scene” insights from a team that prides itself on its care and expertise in the area of animal training and enhancement.

• Special events have been organized at the Bali Safari and Marine Park Bali Agung Theatre – a 1200 seat state-of-the-art performance center where Balinese culture and a wide range of wildlife are the stars.

• An exclusive night safari and dinner at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.

Special accommodation packages with pre and post conference options are available. For more information visit the ATEC 2013 website www.atecbali.com or email secretariat@atecbali.com

About Bali Safari & Marine Park

Bali Safari & Marine Park is one of the branches of the Taman Safari Indonesia. We are built on 40 wooded acres in Gianyar as artificial habitat for over 60 species of animals from Indonesia, Africa, and India. Bali Safari & Marine Park as an international award winning integrated amusement park emphasizes on conservation, education and cultural development through quality programs ranging from Safari Journey, animal educational show, Bali Agung Show, leisure facilities such as a world-class restaurants Tsavo Lion, Bali Theater, Mara River Safari Lodge, as well as exciting entertainment facilities such as Waterpark and Funzone.