Venomous Keeper Workshop

Please note:

This workshop is NOT open to beginners, prior experience required Non-professional zookeepers will be admitted on a space available basis.

Any questions contact me

Al Coritz
viperkeeper@comcast.net



Venomous Animal Safety and Husbandry Workshop
May 16-18, 2008


Venomous Animal Safety and Husbandry Workshop is a cooperative effort between the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, the Global Wildlife Trust, Inc. and the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK). AAZK Professional Members will receive member tuition discount and registration priority.

Workshop Objective

The 2-day workshop focuses on teaching the very highest standards in Venomous Animal Husbandry, with an emphasis on safety in all disciplines. Subject material will include taxonomy, phylogeny, zoogeography, toxicology, facility design, handling methods, species-specific husbandry, operant conditioning, regulation and transportation, nutrition health care, quarantine, crisis management protocols and staff training.

For more information please click on the links below:

https://www.globalwildlifetrust.org/Sponsored_Events.html"