Workshops
The BWZS Training program culminates with a five-day, immersive, in-person hands-on training workshop hosted at one of several premiere sites.
(Travel and lodging are not included in tuition fees.)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Located at a breathtaking elevation of 6,714 feet on the slopes above Colorado Springs, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo stands as America’s highest-altitude zoo and a premier, independent institution dedicated to wildlife conservation. The sprawling mountainside park houses over 750 animals representing nearly 170 species, allowing visitors to explore immersive, award-winning exhibits like the African Rift Valley, Encounter Africa, and Rocky Mountain Wild. The zoo is a powerhouse in global wildlife protection; through its innovative Quarters for Conservation program—which has raised over $6 million for frontline initiatives—and its critical breeding and reintroduction programs for endangered native species like the black-footed ferret and Wyoming toad, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo champions the survival of vulnerable animals both locally and worldwide.
The Ranch - Karen Prior National Training Center
Puyallup Valley, Washington, United States
Located in the state of Washington, The Ranch serves as the official Karen Pryor National Training Center, an immersive educational hub developed by Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT) and spearheaded by world-renowned biologist and animal behaviorist Ken Ramirez. Operating on the core philosophy that thoughtful behavioral management is an essential, non-negotiable component of humane animal welfare, the facility equips trainers with advanced skills for working with a vast array of species, from domestic dogs and horses to exotic wildlife and marine mammals.
AnimalTrainingCenter
Steiermark, Österreich, Austria
Located in Rohrbach, Austria, the AnimalTrainingCenter (ATC) is a premier, internationally recognized institution dedicated to scientifically founded, positive-reinforcement animal training. Founded by Anna Oblasser-Mirtl, CPDT-KA, the center has evolved into a leading hub for both domestic and exotic animal behavior management. Operating on a philosophy that strictly prioritizes animal welfare and modern, fear-free techniques, ATC offers an impressive variety of services ranging from practical, everyday workshops for dog owners (such as anti-poison bait training) to advanced, hands-on seminars where professionals can train diverse species, including dogs, chickens, and exotic animals. Beyond its local campus in Styria, the AnimalTrainingCenter's expertise extends globally, providing behavior consulting for international zoos, training ambassador and movie animals, supporting wildlife rescue sanctuaries like the Kilimanjaro Animal C.R.E.W. in Tanzania, and championing innovative "medical training" to ensure animals can confidently and cooperatively participate in their own veterinary care.
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Located in the heart of Suffolk, England, Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park was founded by TV presenter and conservationist Jimmy Doherty. What originally began as a passionate endeavor to rear and protect traditional British rare breed pigs has organically expanded into a sprawling, licensed zoo and conservation center home to over 100 diverse species. At the farm, we care for everything from farmyard favorites to exotic animals like capybaras, tapirs, crocodiles, Asiatic lions, and Amur tigers. A major highlight of the park is "The Lost Lands of the Tundra" exhibit, which boasts Europe’s largest polar bear reserve alongside packs of Arctic wolves and foxes.