Hi everyone,
Registration is open for Principles of Elephant Management II hosted by the Oklahoma City Zoo from October 26-29, 2026. Register here! Early bird registration is open until July 1, 2026.
Principles of Elephant Management II focuses on the skills necessary to safely accomplish all of the AZA-required elephant behavioral components. Live training demonstrations and hands-on experiences will be utilized to combine the teaching of advanced elephant principles with best occupational safety practices. AZA accreditation standards require that the designated elephant manager at each AZA-accredited institution keeping elephants complete this course. This course is applicable for elephant managers and curators who oversee elephant programs. Animal care professionals who have completed Principles of Elephant Management I and possess relevant elephant care experience may also register for the course, however, priority is given to current elephant managers.
To register, follow the link above, or login in to your My AZA account. After logging in, select "Online Store" and click on the dropdown menu next to "Browse Categories." Choose "Professional Development" from the dropdown list and click the title of the event for which you would like to register. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration, followed by a more detailed Student Information message sent from azatraining@aza.org. We hope to see you there!
Please don't hesitate to contact the AZA Professional Development Department with any questions or support with registration.
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Lauren Ebersole
Coordinator, Professional Development & Training
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Silver Spring MD
(301)244-3351
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