Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshops

Professional Training Workshops

Contemporary Animal Training and Management

"...We felt very safe asking questions of any type. The team leaders were also incredible; they have mastered the use of positive reinforcement with their peers."

"The amount of hands-on learning and trust is amazing."

"Training concepts were explained in ways that made it clear and easy to understand, covering more topics than just animal training, but easily relating it to that."

"...lots of hand on opportunities to apply information learned in lectures. The repetition of concepts was especially helpful."

"...helped me learn a lot about myself by teaching in the moment and helping me to stop making long term mistakes before they can be engrained..."

"I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of animal training and positive reinforcement."

Our Mission

To help you reach your professional goals and realize your full potential in every aspect of animal training and educational programming. This is an intensive workshop designed for Professional Zoo Keepers, Trainers, and Wildlife Educators.

Workshop Includes:

Knowledge

Scientific principles and training technology of Operant Learning

Practice

Guided hands-on training with a variety of different species of birds and experienced animal training mentors

Programming

Innovative educational programming from design through presentation

Community

Strategies for improving staff communication, team performance, and team building

Mastery

Limited class size for personal attention in a comprehensive learning environment

*All workshop materials, including note guides and other resource information, and breakfast and lunch are provided.

NEI Training Facility in Florida

Attending a workshop at the NEI training facility is the best way to learn the art and science of animal training. This 34-acre facility is home to over 70 species of animals. Staff accommodate the daily care of the animals so that the attendees can concentrate on learning the technology and skills required to perform at the professional level. Each attendee receives personalized attention from our staff of experts, as well as note guides and files that they can take home to share with their co-workers.

When

November 16 – November 21, 2024

February 8 – February 13, 2025

Where

Natural Encounters, Inc. Training Facility in Winter Haven, FL

Participants

Limited to 24 attendees

Icebreaker

November 16, 2024

February 8, 2025

Banquet

November 21, 2024

February 13, 2025

Tuition

$2,000 ($500 deposit, $1,500 final payment) Per Person

NOTE: we are pleased to offer a $100 discount for students who have completed Susan Friedman’s online Living & Learning with Animals (LLA) course or a $100 discount for CPDT, CPAT, CPBT, or KPA certified trainers.

Hotel, Transportation, and Meals

We partner with a nearby hotel to provide a group rate.
Transportation between the airport and the hotel will be provided unless you choose to make other arrangements.
Breakfast options and lunch will be provided each day of the workshop. Dinner will be provided only for the icebreaker and banquet events.
All the details will be provided in a confirmation letter.

Online Application & Information

Please note that NEI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop if the number registrations do not meet a specific threshold.