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AZA's Professional Development Courses are team-taught by experienced and knowledgeable professionals from the zoo and aquarium industry. Students are presented the unique chance to learn about the latest techniques, information, and tools available and are afforded an unequaled opportunity to network with current and future leaders. In general, each course is offered annually around the same time each year. Click here for course policies.
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Fall 2021
Fall TBD 2021
Hosted by the Denver Zoo, in Denver, CO:
November TBD 2021
Hosted by Clayton Plaza in St. Louis, MO:
Spring 2022
February 2022
Hosted by Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV:
Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by Disney's Animal Kingdom® in Orlando, FL:
Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by St. Augustine Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL:
Spring TBD, 2022
Hosted by Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL:
Spring TBD 2022
Hosted by Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, IN:
Postponements
The following courses have been postponed until further notice: