Yogyakarta, Oktober 27th 2024 – National Zoology Olympic (OZON) 2024, with “Reptile Resilience: Harnessing Adaptive Abilities in A Changing World” as the theme, was successfully held. This prestigious competition for high school students all over Indonesia attracted one hundred teams.
OZON 2024 was held with hybrid system; online and offline formats. Prior to the preliminary round, a general lecture was held on September 22nd to provide participants with background knowledge. The keynote speaker was drh. Muhamad Lutfi Akbar, who delivered a presentation on “A Deeper Understanding of Common Reptile Diseases.”
Quiz Competition Session at Grand Final OZON 2024″
Cr. Nadhifah Dwi Yulianti
The preliminary round was conducted online on September 29th, 2024, through the website www.ozonfkhugm.com. Meanwhile, the semi-finals, finals, and grand finals were held offline at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UGM, on October 26th-27th, 2024.
Rally Zoology Session at Semifinal OZON 2024
Cr. Ivoni Naila Hani
A variety of engaging activities were held on October 26th and 27th, 2024, ranging from a zoology rally, lab skills workshops, discussions, and presentations, to an Intellectual Quiz Competition (LCC) judged by three experts: drh. Woro Danur Wendo, M.Sc., drh. Dwi Sunu Datrianto, M.Sc., and Dr. drh. Vincentia Trisna Yoelinda, M.Si. The entire series of events aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the world of zoology, with a particular focus on reptiles.
Lab Skills Session at Final OZON 2024
Cr. Dhia Fauziah Larasati
After passing through various rigorous stages, MAN 2 Malang finally emerged as the first champion. The second place was achieved by SMA Kanisius Jakarta and the third place by SMA Negeri 81 Jakarta.
OZON 2024 was not only a competition but also a forum for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences. Through OZON, it is hoped that more and more young people will be interested in delving into the science of zoology, especially reptiles.
We, the entire family of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, congratulate all the winners and participants of OZON 2024. We hope the knowledge gained will inspire the younger generation to contribute to wildlife conservation, especially reptiles.
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