Giving Desert Tortoise Hatchlings a Headstart

On Monday, October 3rd at 11:00am PST, The Living Desert, joined by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, will host a free webinar to discuss their collaborative desert tortoise conservation work and provide attendees with a special look at the recently rescued hatchlings.

In partnership with Edwards Air Force Base and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these organizations are using headstart techniques to increase the survival rate for young desert tortoises, while also gaining insight on their natural behaviors.

In addition to giving an inside look at this project, the panelists will discuss why this conservation work is essential and how viewers can join in supporting this critically endangered species. Register for free at: bit.ly/DesertTortiseHeadStart

The webinar's panelists will include...

• Lexi Beaty, Assistant Conservation Biologist, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 

• Emily “Lou” Thomas, Assistant Conservation Scientist, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

• Misty Hailstone, Environmental Management, Edwards Air Force Base

• Talisin Hammond, Scientist, Conservation Science and Wildlife Health, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

• Tom Radzio, Researcher I, Conservation Science and Wildlife Health, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

• Daniel Essary, Research Associate II, Conservation Science and Wildlife Health, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

• Reed Newman, Research Associate I, Conservation Science and Wildlife Health, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

• Melissa Merrick, Associate Director, Conservation Science and Wildlife Health, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

Moderated by: Lizze Ferrari, Education Programs Supervisor, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens