Care and Management of Captive Raptors workshop

Care and Management of Captive Raptors Workshop is in a Hybrid Format. 

Class size is limited to 50 people.

Are you looking to improve the welfare of raptors permanently under your care? Do you have questions on training or how to keep your birds healthy? Now you can learn all this and more from the comfort of your home! Interact with education and clinic staff from The Raptor Center (TRC) to learn the basics and establish the foundation required to participate in Part 2: Skill Building onsite at TRC.

Part 1: Zoom in - Knowledge Building in our Virtual Classroom

Part 1 is a virtual offering that will provide an engaging learning environment, answering the most common questions asked by raptor caretakers while bringing caretakers together to help create a support network. Engage with TRC education and clinic staff and develop lasting relationships with your instructors and peers. Small group virtual activities and discussion with experts will be included along with downloadable training materials.

Topics covered:

• Collection planning and welfare considerations
• Science of behavior
• Raptor training (including new bird training and management)
• Handling and equipment
• Captive Management (housing, nutrition, coping)
• Medical management and first aid
• Creating training plans

Dates: Both parts 1 and 2 will be offered in Fall, 2025, this year. Dates have not yet been announced. 

To ensure we provide all participants with meaningful discussion time and individualized attention, we will limit the workshop to 50 people and expect it to fill.