The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy is an online learning platform that harnesses the expertise of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its partners. We offer courses that meet the specific needs of individuals in the zoological profession, animal care and welfare industry, and those who are working towards a career in zoology, wildlife care, or conservation.

Using compelling, relevant content, the Academy immerses learners in the subject matter, presents challenging and thought-provoking material, and guides learners in a creative and engaging manner as they build professional knowledge and skills.

Animal Species

An introduction to a variety of taxonomic groups and individual species.

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Animal Welfare

General information about four important animal welfare topics.

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Zoonotic Disease

A real and present danger whose spread can be prevented.

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Academy Update

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy is up and running on a new, upgraded Learning Management System (LMS). To our loyal subscribers, thank you for your patience. We look forward to supporting you and growing our community of learners together.

Individual Subscriptions are available for purchase here:
SDZWA Academy Subscription-Individuals

For team/group subscriptions, please email us:
sdzwaacademysales@sdzwa.org

Earn Certificates of Completion

Certificates of completion available to confirm courses and credit hours completed.

DIY Course Creator

Do you have training needs that are unique to your institution? Of course you do!
With the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy DIY Course Creator, you can create your own modules
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