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AZA's Professional Development Courses are team-taught by experienced and knowledgeable professionals from the zoo and aquarium industry. Students are presented the unique chance to learn about the latest techniques, information, and tools available and are afforded an unequaled opportunity to network with current and future leaders. In general, each course is offered annually around the same time each year. Click here for course policies.

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All scheduled fall 2020 and spring 2021 courses have been cancelled.
In-person courses are scheduled to resume in fall 2021.

Fall 2021

Fall TBD 2021
Hosted by the Denver Zoo, in Denver, CO:

November TBD 2021
Hosted by Clayton Plaza in St. Louis, MO:

Spring 2022

February 2022
Hosted by Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV:

Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by Disney's Animal Kingdom® in Orlando, FL:

Environmental Enrichment in Zoos and Aquariums

Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by St. Augustine Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL:

Crocodilian Biology and Professional Management
- *This course features an optional "Crocodilian Capture & Restraint Training" session, offered by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Spring TBD, 2022
Hosted by Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL:

Animal Welfare: Evidence-Based Management

Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, IN:

Principles of Elephant Management II

Postponements

The following courses have been postponed until further notice:

Questions? Contact AZA's Professional Development Program Department.