Crocodile University is an intensive, hands-on, interactive and integrated educational course for individuals, groups and facilities who want professional training in Crocodilian Behavior, Husbandry, Biology and Conservation.
Developed and taught by IUCN Crocodile Specialists, former Zoo Curators, Biologists and Veterinarian with over 100 yrs combined experience...Crocodile University is an intensive, hands-on, interactive and integrated educational course for individuals, groups and facilities who want professional training in Crocodilian Behavior, Husbandry, Biology and Conservation.
This is a 6 day course that concentrates on REAL WORLD and USABLE crocodilian husbandry, biology and training. It has been developed with LESS lecture...MORE hands-on!
JOIN US for one of the most intensive and interactive Crocodilian Courses on the planet!
OUTLINE:
MONDAY:
-Welcome/Intros
-Student Background
-Expectations
-Intro to Crocodilians & Taxonomy
-Facility Tour
-Intro to Live Crocodilians (Hands-on)
-Behavioral Training
-Q&A
TUESDAY:
-Species Identification
-Anatomy/Physiology
-Health
-Behaviors & Reproduction
-Breeding & Best Management
Practices
-Hands-on
-General Discussion Q&A
WEDNESDAY:
-Enclosure Construction &
Considerations
-Husbandry
-Diet/Nutrition
-Specimen Identification
-Introduction to Capture & Handling
-General Discussion Q&A
THURSDAY:
-Capture & Restraint
-Transport Techniques
-Regulations & Law
-Conservation Initiatives
FRIDAY:
-Behavior Training...Show & Tell
-Hands-on Training Continued
-Course Completion Festivities
SATURDAY:
-Field Trip (optional)
**TBD
Our mission is to provide professional training for individuals, groups and institutions in Crocodilian Husbandry, Biology, Behavior and Conservation.
