TRAINING
AND ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP FOR ZOO AND AQUARIUM ANIMALS
Presented by: Active
Environments and Shape of Enrichment
Hosted by: Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX
Dates: December 8-12,
2014 (Ice breaker evening of December 7)
Instructors: Gail Laule, Margaret Whittaker, and Valerie
Hare
Active
Environments and Shape of Enrichment are proud to present the sixth Training
and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo and Aquarium Animals. The Workshop returns to its original host
institution, Moody Gardens, which thanks to Hurricane Ike, is newly renovated
and offers exciting opportunities for participants. This unique five-day Workshop is designed for
keepers, aquarists, managers, supervisors, curators, and veterinarians working
with all species of animals held in zoos, aquariums, rescue centers, and
sanctuaries. The Workshop will present
an array of topics related to the behavioral management approach to caring for
captive animals, with a focus on environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement
training, and the problem-solving process.
Workshop format
includes lecture, discussion, small group projects, demonstrations, and
hands-on training and enrichment opportunities with Moody Garden’s diverse
collection. Skills taught are directly
related to enhancing staff’s ability to manage animal behavior, improve animal
welfare, and provide optimal care for captive animals. The Workshop format is designed to maximize
the value for each participant and to address your specific situations, needs,
problems, and objectives. Be prepared to
interact, share, and participate to make the experience as useful and relevant
to you as possible.
The registration fee is $1100 and includes the following:
·
6 nights stay in the Moody
Gardens Resort Hotel (double occupancy)**
·
All workshop materials
·
All breakfasts, lunches
and snacks during the workshop
·
Icebreaker, 1 dinner,
and closing banquet
·
Commemorative Workshop
t-shirt
** Single room
rate including registration fee: $1,500
Local fee
(minus hotel): $675
If using credit
card, add 5% processing fee.
For more information contact:
Active Environments, Inc. Tel: 805-737-3700
E-mail Katie Zufall: katie.ae@ix.netcom.com
Moody Gardens, Diane Olsen: dolsen@moodygardens.com
