Animal Training & Enrichment

This year we have added a NEW class to the 2007 course schedule! Animal Training & Enrichment will cover topics such as the history of training, an introduction to animal training, positive vs. negative reinforcement, motivation & enrichment. Guest instructor Emily Insalaco, Denver Zoo Manager of Behavior Programs, will offer her expertise to help answer all your tough training questions!

• Learn the Latest Techniques to encourage appropriate behavior & healthy habits for any zoo animal or pet in your life!
• Enrich the lives of the animals under your care, learn how to provide a greater quality of life through various enrichment exercises.
• Get an Inside Look at a professional trainer in action! Instructors experience includes the Aquarium of Niagara, Steve Martin's Natural Encounters, Toledo Zoo, Texas State Fair Traveling Show & Disney's Animal Kingdom!
• Increase your Ability with hands on activities that will help students understand the important concepts of animal training and be able to put them to use!

Location: Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, East Aurora, NY
Dates: May 5th & 6th, 2007, 9-5pm
Cost: $150/person for two full days (16 total hours of instruction)

Please take advantage of this once in a life-time opportunity to meet instructor Emily Insalaco! Because Emily is a permanent resident of Colorado state we may not have a second opportunity to offer this exciting course again in the Buffalo area! Don't miss your chance, sign up today!

This course provides 16 hours of instruction from Hawk Creek's own licensed environmental educators and guest instructors. Classes are hosted on our gorgeous fifty-two acres of land in verdant East Aurora, NY. Register early—class size is limited!