A comprehensive 5-day workshop designed for those who work in a professional capacity with birds of prey and seek to increase their training and management knowledge. This workshop is designed for those with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with raptors.
To provide attendees with the information, support, and skills they need to provide their birds of prey with the highest welfare possible.
“Operant Learning for the Bird of Prey,” “Diet and Food Management,” “Health, Coping, and Equipment,” “Telemetry and Free Flight,” “Housing: Tethering and Free-lofting”, “The Right Bird for the Job/Thoughts on Ambassador Owls,” “Connecting with our Audience”
Guided hands-on training with a variety of different species of raptors and experienced training mentors
Voluntary crating, weighing, glovework. Coping and health checks. Creance and free flight. Telemetry in action
Leather, Biothane and Paracord
Limited class size for personal attention in a comprehensive learning environment
*All workshop materials, including gloves, note guides and other resource information, and breakfast and lunch are provided.
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 80 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.
January 4 – January 9, 2025
Natural Encounters, Inc. Training Facility in Winter Haven, FL
Limited to 12 attendees
January 4, 2025
January 9, 2025
$2,000 ($500 deposit, $1500 final payment) Per Person
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.
Please note that NEI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop if the number registrations do not meet a specific threshold.
127 Conservation Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884