Melanie Colón Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.aza.org/AMBC.aspx February 3-8, 2014 Oglebay Resort Wheeling, WV Course Description Avian Management, Biology and Conservation will enhance your effectiveness as a bird keeper and avian program leader. A major goal of the class is to teach critical thinking techniques that lead to informed decisions regarding the future of avian collections. Students will be given a variety of tools, techniques and best practices to provide a foundation for understanding and meeting current challenges in avian management. Tuition & Expenses Early Bird Rates: $850 for AZA Individual Members $950 for Non-members Regular Rates: $950 for AZA Individual Members $1050 for Non-members Early bird registration deadline: 12 weeks prior to course start date Final Registration deadline: 4 weeks prior to course start date The AZA registration fee above covers only tuition for the course. Other expenses include hotel, travel, and meals. For more information about costs and logistics for courses hosted by Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV, visit our Wheeling Courses Travel Information page. Scholarship funding is available through a competitive process. Target Audience This course is targeted toward bird keepers, keepers who need to gain experience with bird husbandry, and professional managers of zoos, aquariums, nature centers, aviaries, wildlife agencies and related organizations who are interested in management of an avian collection or program. Facilities with a single broad taxonomic animal manager will benefit from the techniques and processes provided in the course. Prerequisites None. Priority will be given to individuals associated with AZA accredited institutions, but volunteers and private aviculturalists are welcome to attend. International applicants and those not affiliated with an AZA accredited institution will be considered on a case-by-case basis; please submit a letter describing your intended benefit from taking this course. Course Registration Checks sent for course payment will be cashed immediately upon receipt as per standard business practices. Cashing your check does not indicate that you have been accepted into a course. You will receive an acceptance email or wait list email once acceptance decisions are made. If you have any questions about your acceptance status, or for additional details please contact the AZA Professional Development Program Manager or call (301) 562-0777. Travel & Accommodations Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the closest airport. Airport Limousine Plus and First Class Limo provide a shuttle service between PIT and the hotel. Course participants stay at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia and classes meet on-site. Please wait until you are admitted into the course before making your reservations. You will receive an email containing detailed information regarding your accommodations and transportation once you are admitted. Course Topics & Instructors History of Avian Collections Collection Planning Acquisition/Disposition Facilities Staff Reproductive Management Behavioral Management Avian Health and Nutrition Conservation Interpretation Research Joe Barkowski, Curator of Birds - Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum Hannah Bailey, Curator of Birds - Houston Zoo Bruce Bohmke, Deputy Director - Woodland Park Zoo Patty McGill, Center Manager - Texas Audubon Society Chelle Plasse, Curator of Birds - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pat Witman, Animal Care Manager - San Diego Zoo Course Schedule Monday 4:30-6:30 PM - Student registration 5:00-6:30 PM - Dinner buffet open 6:40-7:30 PM - Opening ceremony 7:30-9:00 PM - Courses meet for individual opening session/class Tuesday through Saturday Classes meet all day Saturday 9:00-4:00 - Classes meet 4:00-5:00 PM - Social and Silent Auction 5:00-5:30 PM - Closing Ceremony Questions? For additional details please contact the AZA Professional Development Department or call (301) 562-0777 ext 251.
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