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Advanced Husbandry Course

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Perfect for people with at least 1 year experience working with felids. If you have less then one year experience you must take the Beginner Husbandry course as a prerequisite to the Advanced Husbandry course.

Course Objectives:
*Understand the mental, physical, and psychological needs of the animals in our care
*Investigate common health issues in felines and ways to mitigate future problems
*Provide resources to master public safety and perception when working with wild felines

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Feb 26, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Mindy Stinner

Co-Founder @Animal Park at Conservators Center

Mindy Stinner co-founded the Conservators Center in 1999 with a focus on wild felids and other small carnivores. The Center, located in Mebane, NC, is an educational wildlife park with a mission to reconnect people with wildlife. As part of launching the Conservators Center, Mindy trained with the NC State Animal Response Team in 2000, and has been participating in zoo-oriented safety and preparedness training for the past two decades. Ms. Stinner has previously served FCF as Vice President, Director of Conservation and editor of the FCF Journal, and has been updating and teaching the Wild Feline Husbandry Course since 2003.

Sue Steffens

Executive Director @Tigers For Tomorrow

I love big cats! Actually, I love all animals. I was the girl in school in love with horses that worked for the local veterinarian. Once out of college with a background in accounting and marketing I began working for an animal media firm in NYC in 91 handling all kinds of exotics for media . Ready for a new life in 97 I began managing a privately owned, U.S.D.A. licensed big cat facility in Ft Lauderdale, Fl. Where I fell in totally in love with everything about big cats. Tigers For Tomorrow was founded in 1999 and Shortly after I began at The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches during a 50 million redevelopment. In 2002, The Tigers For Tomorrow Preserve was established in Ft. Pierce Florida, only to do battle with 4 hurricanes during 2004/5. November of 2005 Tigers for Tomorrow moved to Untamed Mountain, a 140 acre preserve at the gateways to the Appalachian mountains.

Dawn Strasser

Head Keeper of Neonatal Care & Quarantine @Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Dawn Strasser is the Head Keeper of Neonatal Care & Quarantine Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and Hand-Rearing Resource Center Advisor. She holds a BS degree in Business Management from College of Mount Saint Joseph. She began working at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in 1983 primarily with neonates (25 species of cats alone). A recognized leader in the zoo community, Dawn has been a founding member of the local AAZK chapter, International Rhino Keeper Association, and ABMA. Dawn is also a member of NAG (Nutritional Advisory Group) and an advisor for Hand-Rearing Resource Center.

Brian Braitsch

President & CEO @Amazing Animals Inc & Zoo Industry Services

Brian has an undergraduate degree in Psychology for the University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Education, with a focus on curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix. He is a 21-year veteran of the zoological field and non-profit sector. He started out volunteering throughout high school at an animal sanctuary then began his professional career at the age of 19 as a Dolphin Trainer at Discovery Cove. He took his knowledge to a local science museum where he managed a collection of 350 animals and 5 staff members over a 5-year span. He also founded Amazing Animals Inc., a 501©3 nonprofit exotic animal preserve and educational facility and serves as its CEO/President, which is about to celebrate its 12-year anniversary.

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 26, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Advanced Husbandry Course Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YDNacbZtRJi1izLaxeuYxw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Mindy Stinner (Co-Founder @Animal Park at Conservators Center) Mindy Stinner co-founded the Conservators Center in 1999 with a focus on wild felids and other small carnivores. The Center, located in Mebane, NC, is an educational wildlife park with a mission to reconnect people with wildlife. As part of launching the Conservators Center, Mindy trained with the NC State Animal Response Team in 2000, and has been participating in zoo-oriented safety and preparedness training for the past two decades. Ms. Stinner has previously served FCF as Vice President, Director of Conservation and editor of the FCF Journal, and has been updating and teaching the Wild Feline Husbandry Course since 2003. Sue Steffens (Executive Director @Tigers For Tomorrow) I love big cats! Actually, I love all animals. I was the girl in school in love with horses that worked for the local veterinarian. Once out of college with a background in accounting and marketing I began working for an animal media firm in NYC in 91 handling all kinds of exotics for media . Ready for a new life in 97 I began managing a privately owned, U.S.D.A. licensed big cat facility in Ft Lauderdale, Fl. Where I fell in totally in love with everything about big cats. Tigers For Tomorrow was founded in 1999 and Shortly after I began at The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches during a 50 million redevelopment. In 2002, The Tigers For Tomorrow Preserve was established in Ft. Pierce Florida, only to do battle with 4 hurricanes during 2004/5. November of 2005 Tigers for Tomorrow moved to Untamed Mountain, a 140 acre preserve at the gateways to the Appalachian mountains. Dawn Strasser (Head Keeper of Neonatal Care & Quarantine @Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) Dawn Strasser is the Head Keeper of Neonatal Care & Quarantine Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and Hand-Rearing Resource Center Advisor. She holds a BS degree in Business Management from College of Mount Saint Joseph. She began working at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in 1983 primarily with neonates (25 species of cats alone). A recognized leader in the zoo community, Dawn has been a founding member of the local AAZK chapter, International Rhino Keeper Association, and ABMA. Dawn is also a member of NAG (Nutritional Advisory Group) and an advisor for Hand-Rearing Resource Center. Brian Braitsch (President & CEO @Amazing Animals Inc & Zoo Industry Services) Brian has an undergraduate degree in Psychology for the University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Education, with a focus on curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix. He is a 21-year veteran of the zoological field and non-profit sector. He started out volunteering throughout high school at an animal sanctuary then began his professional career at the age of 19 as a Dolphin Trainer at Discovery Cove. He took his knowledge to a local science museum where he managed a collection of 350 animals and 5 staff members over a 5-year span. He also founded Amazing Animals Inc., a 501©3 nonprofit exotic animal preserve and educational facility and serves as its CEO/President, which is about to celebrate its 12-year anniversary.

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