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CMZ's International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe
GIRAFFE CARE WORKSHOP

August 31-September 4, 2026

Application deadline is April 15, 2026. We will review applications at that point, and let people know by May 1st if they have been selected. We cap attendance at 30 people to promote hands-on learning and activities.

Once you have been selected, we will send registration and hotel booking links. Registration is $800 for the week and covers transportation to and from hotel/zoo daily, lunches, and some dinners. Flights & hotel are not included in registration.
Full Name*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Home Phone*
Title of Present Position*
Name of Facility of Institution*
Business Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Work Phone*
Email address*
What is your current role at your facility?*
Describe your team (number of keepers, number of animals you care for, ect.).*
Describe your giraffe herd (quantity, ages, genders, anything else you would like us to know).*
What do you consider your operant conditioning training skills to be?*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Do you currently do any training with your giraffe?*

YesNo
If so, what behaviors?
If not, why not?
What condition are your giraffes' feet in?*
What skills do you hope to leave the workshop with?*
Does your facility feed browse on a regular basis?*

YesNo
If not, why not?
Does your facility provide any guest interaction with your giraffe herd?*

YesNo
What is your current knowledge of giraffe conservation efforts?
Does your facility support giraffe conservation efforts?*

YesNo
If not, why not?
If you could do one thing to impact giraffe conservation, what would it be?*
If you could do one thing to improve the quality of care your giraffe receive, what would it be?*
Name one behavior problem you would like to change with the giraffe at your facility (shifting, stereotypic licking, kicking, ect.).*
Will you be able to attend the entire workshop,*

YesNo
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