Animal training specifically for husbandry is an evolving science that is being applied within a wider range of animal collections in the UK. The Animal Management Centre at Merrist Wood is proud to be hosting a training workshop led by renowned and inspirational animal trainer Peter Giljam,owner and writer of zoospensefull and currently
working as Animal Training Director at Kolmarden Djurpark, Sweden and supported by Jim Mackie from ZSL, London Zoo. Peter and Jim will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with a range of species and applying it to our workshop aimed at current zoo keepers and students looking to pursue a career in this exciting and progressive sector of the industry. There will be opportunities on the second day of the workshop to observe animal presentations at Chessington World of Adventures, who are also hosting a specific evening presentation showcasing training methodology and behaviours that enhance the husbandry of a range of species. Lunch and refreshments on both days are included in the price, as is the coach to and from Chessington. Limited tickets are available for this event. We do have a couple of student accommodation rooms available on a first come first served basis - email mwevents@guildford.ac.uk for more information.

Itinerary:

Training Workshop Chessington University Max. 60 Attendees

Day 1
10:00 – 10:15: Introduction
10:15 – 11:15: High Hills, Deep Holes. A career with a story
11:15 – 12:30: Using behaviour to progress a zoo
12:30 – 13:30: LUNCH
13:30 – 15:00: Animal training helps their welfare
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee
15:30 – 17:00: A basic approach to the ABC of behaviour
17:00 – 18:00: Tour of Animal Management Centre (optional)

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Day 2
9:00 – 9:10: Opening
9:10 -10:15: Training different species with the same techniques
10:15 – 10:45: Coffee break
10:45 – 12:00: 0 to recall
12:00 – 1:00: LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45: Coach to Chessington
1:45 – 19:00: Time to explore the zoo independently and watch public presentations and then planned demonstrations and presentations
19:00: Depart Chessington
19:45: Arrive back at Merrist Wood

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