Proceedings Pack

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! You can watch the videos as many times as you like!

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!

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.

Your Keynote speakers:

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You can still buy the Proceedings Pack, including all the recordings, presention pdfs, worksheets and resources:

EAZA Academy Cancellation Policy:

- If you cancel 10% fees apply. Access to the Proceedings Pack will not be given until payment has been received.

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