Conservation: The Skill of Stewardship and Advocacy
Host: Cheryl Durst
Guest: Nicki Boyd, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
People, paperwork and polar bears — Nicki Boyd’s career revolves around these three things and much more. As the curator of applied behavior at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, she is responsible for educating and advocating for the animals and programs under her care.
In this conversation, Durst and Boydwe discuss the characteristics of “the modern zoo” as well as what it means to build trust and be a steward of life.

The Skillset With Cheryl Durst: Conservation
CEUs earned
.5
CEUs expire
Jul 31, 2026
How to Get CEUs?
To earn CEU credit, watch the prerecorded webinar and write a 300–400 word essay on three (3) factors discussed by the panelists that impacted you the most. Forward your responses to CEU@iida.org, including your name, IIDA member number, IDCEC program title, and class code CC-121295-1000.
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