EAZA Academy -

Animal Training Seminar 2025

 

 📍 HYBRID, ZSL London Zoo, United Kingdom 

 

Transforming Animal Behaviour with Compassion:

A Seminar for Zoo Professionals

 Did you miss out on the event? You can still buy the Proceedings Pack, which contains all the recordings, pdfs of the presentations, worksheets and resources!

Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to animal behavior? This engaging seminar is your gateway to a kinder, evidence-based method of behavior change inspired by Israel Goldiamond’s Constructional Approach. Designed for zoo professionals, it offers fresh perspectives on promoting welfare while achieving effective behavior outcomes.

If so, then join us for the first EAZA Academy Animal Training Seminar, 11-12 June 2025, hosted by ZSL London Zoo, and delivered by the EAZA Animal Training Working Group! We are honoured to be joined by keynote speakers Joe Layng PhD and Paul Andronis PhD - world leaders in behavioural science!

Please note - these dates are adjusted from the original 'Save the Date'. The above dates are the new dates.

This hybrid seminar, with the opportunity to join us online or in-person, will deliver an exclusive programme. Places are limited, so register early!

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Compassionate Alternatives: Discover innovative ways to use negative reinforcement that enhance animal welfare and resolve challenges like fear and aggression.
• Debunking Myths: Clarify common misconceptions about traditional strategies and gain confidence in your training decisions.
• Expert Insights: Gain knowledge directly from leading behavioral scientists who will share their expertise and guide the seminar.
• Real-World Applications: Hear inspiring case studies, see live demos, and dive into practical examples that bring these concepts to life.
• Practice Your Skills: Participate in an optional workshop on using distance as a reinforcer—a game-changer for mitigating fear and aggression and improving outcomes.

This dynamic event blends interactive lectures, expert insights, demonstrations and collaborative learning to ensure you leave with actionable tools and a deeper understanding of the science driving compassionate behavior change.

Whether joining us online or in-person you will experience an engaging and thought provoking programme. Alongside presentation sessions, those attending in-person will experience live demonstrations delivered within ZSL London Zoo. For those participants joining us online, you will take part in exclusive online live and interactive sessions, which follow the same content learning as those attending in-person.

Your Keynote speakers:

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You can still buy the Proceedings Pack, including all the recordings:

EAZA Academy Cancellation Policy:

- If you cancel 10% fees apply.

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