These meetings take the form of a general business meeting, with a convenor and fixed agenda. Issues relevant to the 230 odd species of reptiles and amphibian in this regions zoos are discussed and the coordinators of the 21 priority taxa give a summation of the last six months, discuss issues, and make recommendations for the future for their taxa. A summary of the minutes from these meetings will appear on these web pages from 1995. A newsletter is produced and the minutes of each meeting are distributed to all participating zoos in Australasia. The TAGs are not Societies and, hence, there are no membership fees or application forms.
Members are usually zookeepers from reptile sections of participating zoos.
Professional and private herpetologists are most welcome to attend as guests, but must seek the permission of the Convenors. Where non zoo-based herpetologists have the interest and skills to assist the TAGs their efforts are both welcomed and appreciated. Chris Banks , Convenor, Reptile TAG, Curators Department, Melbourne Zoo, PO Box 74, Parkville, Vic 3052, Australia. Will Meikle , Convenor, Amphibian TAG, Curators Department, Taronga Zoo, PO Box 20, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.