Upcoming Professional Development

Integrating Behavioral Husbandry into Animal Welfare Programs Virtual Course
Date: August 5 — September 16, 2021
Location: Virtual
Description: Behavioral husbandry has evolved significantly over the last two decades and these programs must be integrated into an animal welfare program. In this course, current trends for behavioral husbandry programs will be discussed as a contributing factor to an institution’s holistic approach to animal welfare.

Designing Effective Education Programs Virtual Course
Date: September 8 — October 6, 2021
Location: Virtual
Description: The course will move through the process of thoughtfully creating a conservation education program, from assessing needs to sharing impact and success to all stakeholders. Course will discuss the role of empathy and inspiring conservation action, and measuring impact across all aspects of the program.