LIOC-ESCF Annual Convention

LIOC-ESCF 29th Annual Conference

August 9-13, 2000
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

The 29th Annual LIOC Convention will be held at the Radisson Governors Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina. There are a number of wonderful guest speakers scheduled. We will take a full day trip to visit Carnivore Preservation Trust, and the Museum of Life and Science.

Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) holds approximately 260 rare and endangered animals at a 60-acre facility located in North Carolina. The felines include 37 ocelots, 50 caracals, 52 servals, 24 tigers, 3 clouded leopards, 2 snow leopards, and 2 jaguars. CPT's aim is to achieve the preservation of viable populations of mammalian species that are essential to the survival of threatened rain forest ecosystems. Following lunch at CPT, we will travel to the Museum of Life and Science. The Museum is located on 70 acres with an interactive science-technology center, including aerospace artifacts, native live wildlife exhibits, a 17,000 square foot three-story Butterfly House/Insectarium featuring more than 1,000 butterflies in free flight, and the park offers train rides through the park.

Call the Radisson Governors Inn, to make your LIOC Convention Reservations at 919-549-8631 (weekdays, 8am-5pm), an LIOC room rate of $79.00 plus tax, each night, double occupancy. The Radisson Governors Inn is a full service, four diamond hotel, located in the Research Triangle Park. This hotel has been completely renovated. Rooms include upgraded telephone systems, iron/boards, hair dryers, and coffee makers. Other amenities offered are an outdoor pool, lighted tennis courts, a 20-station workout trail, equipment-filled exercise room, complimentary computer center, the Quorum lounge offering light meals, and the Galeria Restaurant featuring International cuisine and daily chef specials. Complimentary Airport shuttle service is available.

The Exotic Cats are Welcome! (Less than 30 pounds) The Radisson requires notice when you make your reservations, as to which cats you are bringing to the convention, and a non-refundable room deposit of $25.00.

Register for the 2000 LIOC Convention by June 1, 2000. (After June 1st the fee will be $110.00) Please send the $85.00 payment to:

LIOC-ESCF, Inc.
PO Box 22085
Phoenix, Arizona 85028
NOTE: Please send your choice of Beef or Chicken for the Saturday night Banquet. Please advise if you are bringing a cat.

LIOC-ESCF Wild Feline Husbandry Course

August 9, 2000
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

On August 9, 2000, an eight-hour Wild Feline Husbandry Training Course will be held to provide students with the knowledge required to practice responsible captive husbandry of wild felines. This course is suitable for both novices and "Old Hands" who want to improve their level of knowledge. Topics that will be covered include the following:

- Natural History of Wild Felines
- Conservation & Regulatory Agencies
- Permits
- Facility Design & Handling Equipment
- Nutrition
- Health Care
- Disposition & Handling
- Behavior Conditioning
- Contingency Planning

REGISTER for the Wild Feline Husbandry Course by June 1, 2000. Please send the $50.00 tuition to:

LIOC-ESCF, Inc.
PO Box 22085
Phoenix, Arizona 85028

For information, contact George Stowers at gstowers@twcny.rr.com or at 1-315-342-4997.

Submitted by Kelly Jean Buckley