April 17-23, 2010
Toledo Zoo
Toledo, OH
The Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management professional training course is designed to provide a solid background in amphibian biology as it relates to husbandry, breeding, conservation and cooperative programs.
Course Tuition
$850 for AZA Individual Members
$950 for Non-members
Course Registration
Download the Registration Form. Please note that you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to type your responses directly into this form, print, and return by mail or fax. You may also print the form, write in your information and return by mail or fax. Each course has a registration form specific for that course.
Checks sent for course payment will be cashed immediately upon receipt as per standard business practices. Cashing your check does not indicate that you have been accepted into a course. You will receive an acceptance letter or wait list letter once acceptance decisions are made.
If you have any questions about your acceptance status, or for additional details please contact the AZA Professional Training Department or call (301) 562-0777.
Travel and Accommodations
Please wait until you are admitted into the course before making your reservations. You will receive a confirmation letter containing detailed information regarding your accommodations and transportation once you are admitted.
Curious about the costs associated with this course?
The Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management Cost and Logistics page will help you estimate the total cost of attending, including registration, hotel, and ground transportation.
Course Scholarships
The following scholarship opportunities are currently available to aquarium and zoo professionals for the Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management course.
Target Audience
Animal division middle managers, zookeepers, government facilities, representatives of nature centers and natural history museums.
Course Topics
Amphibian Overview; Evolution; Classification and Diversity; Anatomy and Physiology; Husbandry; Utilizing Science in Husbandry; Water Quality; Enclosure Workshop; Life Cycle; Reproduction; Records and ID Systems; Nutrition; Medical Overview; Transport; Conservation Education.
Course Schedule
Download the course schedule (subject to change)
Course Instructors
Kent Bekker
Toledo Zoo
John Chastain
Toledo Zoo
Rebecca Christoffel, Ph.D.
D.J. Case and Associates
Ron Gagliardo
Amphibian Ark
Tim Herman
Toledo Zoo
Joe Mendelson III, Ph.D.
Zoo Atlanta
R. Andrew Odum
Toledo Zoo
Dr. Allan Pessier
The Zoological Society of San Diego
Jennifer Pramuk, Ph.D.
Wildlife Conservation Society / Bronx Zoo
Beth Stark-Posta
Toledo Zoo
For additional details please contact the AZA Professional Training Department or call (301) 562-0777.