Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop

Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop

SAVE THE DATE!!!

December 9 – 13, 2013

We are pleased to announce the 4th Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop (“PTEW 2”), hosted by the Sacramento Zoo.

This exciting 4 1/2-day workshop is designed for managers, veterinarians, supervisors, keepers, and care staff who are responsible for the care, management, and well-being of non-human primates in zoological, sanctuary or biomedical settings.  The workshop builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Primate Training and Enrichment Workshops, held many times in Bastrop, Texas, and will pursue advanced techniques and methodologies.  The instructors have extensive and diverse experience working with many zoological, sanctuary, biomedical, and pharmaceutical facilities in the development and maintenance of comprehensive behavioral management programs for non-human primates.  Classroom style instruction will be augmented with practical learning opportunities that include small group work to develop and evaluate behavioral management programs for animals at the host institutions. 

One of the exercises will allow participants to work with the Sacramento Zoo’s animals to progress through the steps of assessing behavioral issues with those particular animals, design appropriate behavioral management changes for the animals, and evaluate the impact of those changes.  Emphasis will be placed on the strategies and tools integral to successful behavioral management including:  behavioral assessment techniques, operant conditioning with emphasis on positive reinforcement training, environmental enrichment, staff management and training, facility design, and general operating practices to enhance behavioral management activities.  Participants should expect to walk away from this workshop with a working knowledge of the necessary elements of behavioral management programs, and what is required to establish and sustain these programs.

The registration fee (TBD) will include housing (double occupancy); all snacks and meals except two dinners, transportation between the hotel and the zoo (meeting site), workshop notebook and materials, commemorative t-shirt, and all other relevant materials.  Registration fees will be adjusted if you prefer a private hotel room or are local and do not need a hotel room.

Instructors:                Mollie Bloomsmith, Yerkes National Primate Research Center

                                    Gail Laule, Active Environments, Inc.

                                    Steve Schapiro, UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., DVS

                                    Margaret Whittaker, Active Environments, Inc.

                                     

For information, contact:     Margaret Whittaker (indu22@earthlink.net)

                                                Active Environments (active_environs@ix.netcom.com)

Workshop Scholarship For Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment

Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop

April 12 – 16, 2010

The Rodger James Memorial Scholarship

A Scholarship in Honor of Rodger James

Funded by Priority One Services, Inc.

In September of 2000, Rodger James, an employee of Priority One Services, Inc., attended the Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop (PTEW) in Bastrop , TX . Shortly after returning home from PTEW, Rodger unexpectedly passed away. To honor the memory of Rodger, Priority One Services, Inc. is offering a scholarship to attend PTEW2 (Advanced PTEW) to one extraordinary recipient. There are no specific requirements for the scholarship, but the recipient must demonstrate the highest level of commitment to the care and well-being of captive primates, the level of commitment displayed by Rodger.


To apply for the scholarship, please submit, preferably via email, a completed PTEW2 registration form and a one-page essay (single spaced, 1 inch margins, 11 point type) describing how your attendance at PTEW2 will enhance the lives of the primates in your care. Please be as specific as possible. The essay must be received by Steve Schapiro by March 1, 2010; email to: sschapir@mdanderson.org


Priority will be given to individuals that would not be able to attend the workshop in the absence of the Rodger James Memorial Scholarship. We will not attempt to assess an individual’s need for the scholarship, but we request that you not apply for the scholarship if your company, lab, or zoo will pay for your enrollment in the PTEW2.


The Rodger James Scholarship recipient will receive complimentary enrollment in PTEW2 while sharing a room with another participant. In extraordinary circumstances, the scholarship recipient may request a single room. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for their own travel expenses to the Salt Lake City area.


Thank you and good luck. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Steve Schapiro

Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

UTMDACC

650 Cool Water Dr . , Bastrop , TX 78602

512-332-5208 (fax)

sschapir@mdanderson.org


Margaret Whittaker
Animal Behavior Consultant
Active Environments

Email: indu22@earthlink.net

Phone: 832 428 9637

Website: http://www.activeenvironments.org/

Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop - April 12 – 16, 2010

Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop

April 12 – 16, 2010

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop (“PTEW 2”), hosted by Utah’s Hogle Zoo.

This exciting 4 1/2-day workshop is designed for managers, veterinarians, supervisors, keepers, and care staff who are responsible for the care, management, and well-being of non-human primates in zoological, sanctuary or biomedical settings. The workshop builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Primate Training and Enrichment Workshops, held many times in Bastrop , Texas , and will pursue advanced techniques and methodologies. The instructors have extensive and diverse experience working with many zoological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical facilities in the development and maintenance of comprehensive behavioral management programs for non-human primates. Classroom style instruction will be augmented with practical learning opportunities that include small group work to develop and evaluate behavioral management programs for animals at the host institutions.

One of the exercises will allow participants to work with the Hogle Zoo’s animals to progress through the steps of assessing behavioral issues with those particular animals, design appropriate behavioral management changes for the animals, and evaluate the impact of those changes. Emphasis will be placed on the strategies and tools integral to successful behavioral management including: behavioral assessment techniques, operant conditioning with emphasis on positive reinforcement training, environmental enrichment, staff management and training, facility design, and general operating practices to enhance behavioral management activities. Participants should expect to walk away from this workshop with a working knowledge of the necessary elements of behavioral management programs, and what is required to establish and sustain these programs.

NEW LOWER PRICE!!! The registration fee ($975) will include housing (double occupancy); all snacks and meals except two dinners, transportation between the hotel and the zoo (meeting site), workshop notebook and materials, commemorative t-shirt or tote bag, and all other relevant materials. Registration fees will be adjusted if you prefer a private hotel room or are local and do not need a hotel room.

Instructors: Mollie Bloomsmith, Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Gail Laule, Active Environments, Inc.
Steve Schapiro, UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., DVS
Margaret Whittaker, Active Environments, Inc.



For information, contact: Margaret Whittaker (indu22@earthlink.net)

Active Environments (info@activeenvironments.org)

Kimberly Davidson (kdavidson@hoglezoo.org)



Margaret Whittaker
Animal Behavior Consultant
Active Environments
Email: indu22@earthlink.net
Phone: 832 428 9637
Website: http://www.activeenvironments.org/


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Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop

Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop



SAVE THE DATE!!!

April 12 – 16, 2010





We are pleased to announce the 3rd Advanced Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop (“PTEW 2”), hosted by Utah’s Hogle Zoo.



This exciting 4 1/2-day workshop is designed for managers, veterinarians, supervisors, keepers, and care staff who are responsible for the care, management, and well-being of non-human primates in zoological, sanctuary or biomedical settings. The workshop builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Primate Training and Enrichment Workshops, held many times in Bastrop , Texas , and will pursue advanced techniques and methodologies. The instructors have extensive and diverse experience working with many zoological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical facilities in the development and maintenance of comprehensive behavioral management programs for non-human primates. Classroom style instruction will be augmented with practical learning opportunities that include small group work to develop and evaluate behavioral management programs for animals at the host institutions.



One of the exercises will allow participants to work with the Hogle Zoo’s animals to progress through the steps of assessing behavioral issues with those particular animals, design appropriate behavioral management changes for the animals, and evaluate the impact of those changes. Emphasis will be placed on the strategies and tools integral to successful behavioral management including: behavioral assessment techniques, operant conditioning with emphasis on positive reinforcement training, environmental enrichment, staff management and training, facility design, and general operating practices to enhance behavioral management activities. Participants should expect to walk away from this workshop with a working knowledge of the necessary elements of behavioral management programs, and what is required to establish and sustain these programs.



The registration fee ($1200) will include housing (double occupancy); all snacks and meals except two dinners, transportation between the hotel and the zoo (meeting site), workshop notebook and materials, commemorative t-shirt or tote bag, and all other relevant materials. Registration fees will be adjusted if you prefer a private hotel room or are local and do not need a hotel room.



Instructors: Mollie Bloomsmith, Yerkes National Primate Research Center

Gail Laule, Active Environments Inc.

Steve Schapiro, UT MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., DVS

Margaret Whittaker, Active Environments, Inc.



For information, contact: Margaret Whittaker (indu22@earthlink.net)

Kimberly Davidson (kdavidson@hoglezoo.org)