Expert Commissions
since 1997 – member of numerous expert commissions for ministries, agencies, NGOs, and various national and international organizations.
A few words about
Andreas, a wildlife biologist and certified consultant for organic farming & forestry, has been actively involved with animals, wildlife, and zoos since the late 1980s, before being given the chance to turn an unremarkable game park into one of Austria’s major zoos. A zoological facility soon internationally recognized, which Andreas managed and advanced for over a decade.
With over 30 years of professional experience in zoo management, husbandry, animal care, animal transport, and trouble-shooting, Andreas works as a consultant, expert and advisor on a national and international level. For several years Andreas represented Austria at CITES CoPs and Animals Committee meetings, leading the development of the CITES non-air transport guidelines for wild animals and plants. Today Andreas represents the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums at CITES and is a member of the IATA LAPB Advisory Panel.
Andreas has taught wildlife ecology at the University of Graz for twenty years, is a sought-after speaker and consultant who passes on his experience and expertise to zoological institutions, organizations, NGOs, authorities, and people who care at home and abroad .
Small Resume
since 1997 – member of numerous expert commissions for ministries, agencies, NGOs, and various national and international organizations.
since 2007 – GoWild – Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services Intl.
since 1994 – trainer & instructor for animal keepers
since 2000 – court-appointed expert for zoology, animal husbandry, zoo animals, and wildlife
since 2005 – chairman of the examination board for the animal keepers
since 2014 – member of the Advisory Panel of the Live Animals & Perishables Board (LAPB) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) representing the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
TEDxVilnius, April 2016: A Perspective on Zoos
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