Date and time
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June 2024
Price
£160 for BIAZA/EAZA members, £200 for non members
Location
Chester Zoo
Join us on our first ever Chester Zoo Rhino Husbandry and Management Workshop.
This two-day workshop will look a range rhino husbandry, conservation and management projects across White, Black and Greater one horned rhinos. Topics will include:
- Facility design
- Rhino management
- Rhino husbandry
- Diets/nutrition and body condition
- Keeper development
- Training and Calf interactions
This workshop is aimed at keepers or other zoo personnel engaged with rhinos. The cost will include entry for both days, lunch and all refreshments. Numbers are limited as there will be tours and discussion groups. Queries about the course please contact E.Evison@chesterzoo.org or academy@chesterzoo.org
Please note: This workshop is aimed at professional keepers or managers who are currently employed in a zoological collection, therefore please use your organisational email address when booking.
Whilst we have a lot of exciting content planned we would love to hear from you. If you work with rhinos and would like to present about training, research, facility design or any topic on rhinos please email your expression of interest and a brief (200 words) abstract to academy@chesterzoo.org.
Cost: £160 for BIAZA/EAZA members, £200 for non members
Date: Monday 17, and Tuesday 18 June 2024
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm both days
Location: Chester Zoo
Rare baby rhino is caught on camera!
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