CONNECTICUT (Bridgeport)
April 19-20, 2023

Hosted by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Early registration ends: April 4, 2023
General registration ends: April 13, 2023

Learn reliable, safe, and effective techniques for the species you work with and the scenarios you encounter!

This training provides the most complete, up-to-date instruction available on chemical immobilization of animals, presented in an easy-to-understand manner that is applicable to all experience levels. The instructors are veterinarians and biologists who specialize in remotely-delivered anesthetic agents. This program, which has historically been considered by many to be the standard in chemical immobilization training, is now part of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy.

Typical Course Agenda:

Day One
Introduction/General Considerations
Medication Delivery Techniques
Capture Pharmacology
Dart Lab Video Presentation

Day Two
Species Specific Drug Dosages & Volume Calculations
Approach, Post Capture Care & Anesthesia Monitoring
Medical Emergencies
Human Safety and Accidental Human Exposure

Continuing Education Credits

16 hours of Continuing Education credit approved by the following organizations:

We are now offering Safe Capture Chemical Immobilization Training in three formats:

• Livestream
• In-Person
• Self-Guided e-Learning

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in group rates or have any questions about this program.

Go to https://sdzwaacademy.org/safecapture/ for more information.