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Note: Events listed on this page are provided by the zoological community and are not necessarily endorsed by AZA

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World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Animal Welfare Conferences

To reserve a training slot or ask questions, contact Nick Gordon at nick.gordon@toledozoo.org or 419-385-5721, ext. 2050.

Behavioral Husbandry Best Practices for Your Animal Welfare Program (AZA Professional Development Course)

3 interconnected online platforms - animal wellbeing, human wellbeing, & planetary wellbeing in 1 membership experience

20 hour CPD course: Zoo animal welfare for veterinary professionals

International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Course Flyer with Registration Details and the Turtle Survival Alliance website

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/138923/webinars/134569

Welfare Considerations: Establishing event parameters (12:00 PM ET)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/138923/webinars/134568

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/138923/webinars/114838

Food as a Reinforcement and Motivation Strategy (1:00-2:00 PM EDT)

Advanced: 2026 Advanced Felid TAG Husbandry Course Application: Breeding Management

Foundational: 2026 Felid Tag Foundation Husbandry Course Application

Welfare Considerations: Mitigating Undesireable Behavior (12:00 PM ET)

https://smconservation.gmu.edu/programs/graduate-and-professional/practical-zoo-nutrition-management/

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/138923/webinars/90722

https://www.regionalaquaticsworkshop.org/product-page/charleston-sc

Welfare Considerations: Underrepresented taxa assessments (12:00 PM ET)

https://secure.zooknoxville.org/zookeeper/kidszooworkshop?pencil=hide

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/138923/webinars/90552

Beyond 101: An Animal Training Workshop (2/23 at 1 pm to 2/25 at 4 pm)

Registration Link here. Email ryoung@zooatlanta.org for questions and for the hotel booking link (after registration)

AZA Amphibian TAG and Detroit Zoo's National Amphibian Conservation Center

https://www.aza.org/environmental-enrichment-in-zoos-and-aquariums-

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGE0NzgyZjItYmQ0Ni00NGI4LWJmYWEtNDllOTcxMDAzODFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d41257ef-4dd1-4c03-8fdc-5896cec603d8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221cf12300-12f6-4eda-9c9a-ed2606221741%22%7d

Avian Leadership and Management (AZA Professional Development Course)

Ambassador Animal SAG discussion on nocturnal ambassadors (2:30 ET)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56112/webinars/88024

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/119622/webinars/84098

AZA and Animal Population Management Committee

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/100180/webinars/88868

Animal Welfare Committees, Concern Reporting, and Finding Resolution (12 pm EST)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/119622/webinars/84097

Pangolin, Aardvark, Xenarthra TAG Virtual Husbandry Workshop with focus on Anteaters and Sloths (2 pm to 5 pm EST)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/webinars/85872

Talkin' SMAC: Sloth Bear Management & Conservation (3rd webinar in series) (9 to 10 am EST)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56111/webinars/88202

Principles of Ambassador Animal Management (AZA Professional Development Course)

AIRS Virtual Meeting (to discuss project findings so far) (Recording is on AIRS Discussion Board)

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vtDgdPGWTMqTUkEOAgpHUQ

Elephant Standards for Elephant Care and Management (12:30 pm EST)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/60709/sections/128168/webinars/86987

Ambassador Bird Welfare Workshop (Starts 1 pm on 11/17 and ends 4:30 pm on 11/19))

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/sections/119622/webinars/84096

Pangolin, Aardvark, Xenarthra TAG Virtual Husbandry Workshop with focus on Aardvarks and Armadillos (2 pm to 5 pm EST)

https://www.pathlms.com/aza-learn/courses/56110/webinars/83679

USDA Compliance Discussion (Avian SAG Meeting) (3 to 4 pm EST)

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWU3MjEyYmYtYzM0OC00YzQzLWFjYzgtNDRlOTgxNDE2NmI3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d41257ef-4dd1-4c03-8fdc-5896cec603d8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221cf12300-12f6-4eda-9c9a-ed2606221741%22%7d

Creating Successful Exhibits (AZA Professional Development Course)

Managing Animal Enrichment and Training Programs (AZA Professional Development Course)

Additional details and regular registration here. Partial registration here. And Virtual registration here.

Natural Encounters Contemporary Animal Training and Management Professional Training Workshops

https://naturalencounters.com/professional-contemporary-animal-training-and-management-workshops/

AZA Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan and Lincoln Children's Zoo

Lincoln, NE (Also Virtual Option)

Ambassador Animal SAG Happy Hour: guest interactions with ambassadors (2:30 pm EST)

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K2bV3v2qSnagr51ebzJKJg#/registration