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January 30, 2024
Advances in zoo and aquarium professional standards have resulted in the need to better develop animal welfare programs that include animal behavior. Behavioral husbandry has evolved significantly over the last two decades and these programs must be integrated into an animal welfare program. In this course, we discuss a holistic approach to animal welfare.
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May 30, 2024
View content, including General Sessions and select Concurrent Sessions, presented during the in-person Conference, Sept 12-14.
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October 13 - 18, 2024
Animal Welfare: Evidence-Based Management is a facility-based course that includes hands-on experience learning about the science of animal welfare and the application of skills and knowledge for an evidence-based animal welfare management program. This course helps participants builds the skills necessary to implement an evidence-based management program to ensure high levels of animal welfare.
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November 11 - 16, 2024
Creating Successful Exhibits provides an integrated overview of a team-based exhibit development process. The course follows the phases of an exhibit project from the formation of the team, through concept planning, design and construction, to operation, in chronological order of the tasks. Full attention is given to techniques that improve an exhibit's impact on visitors.
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November 11 - 16, 2024
This course exposes students to the range of opportunities for ambassador animal use and provides students with the knowledge to effectively develop and manage formalized programs utilizing animal ambassadors. By focusing on a range of methods, rather a single "recommended" approach, students will be better prepared to develop an approach that fits their institution's mission and philosophy.
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November 13 - 17, 2024
Managing Animal Enrichment and Training Programs provides students with the tools and skills needed to set up and manage a successful enrichment and training program that meets AZA accreditation standards. While some time will be spent on the concepts of training and enrichment, this course is not a workshop to develop enrichment ideas or learn animal training skills.
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February 22 - 27, 2025
This course provides zoo and aquarium staff involved in the daily care of animals with the background and skills necessary to encourage species appropriate behaviors in animal environments and to continue to advance enrichment in zoos and aquariums. This 5-day course will include classroom time that provides an overview of enrichment concepts, focusing on aspects of the SPIDER framework.
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February 23 - 28, 2025
Effective Leadership: Continuous Growth is designed for mid-level or senior leaders within an organization's structure, and focuses on growing leadership capacity within yourselves and your teams. This course is designed for staff at AZA member organizations who are leaders of supervisory staff and/or leaders of multiple teams.
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February 23 - 28, 2025
Effective Leadership: Foundation & Development focuses on building foundations for effective leadership while supporting the front line, or individuals who want to elevate into a leadership role, or individuals who want to grow within their leadership role.
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