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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.

NEW & UPDATED COURSES

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ANIMAL NUTRITION 1.0

This course will help you understand the basics of animal nutrition, including the digestive process, feeding ecology and husbandry, diet creation, and food handling and safety.

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ZOONOTIC DISEASE: THE BASICS

In this course, you'll learn what a zoonotic disease is, how such diseases can spread from animals to people, and how you can help prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. You'll also learn examples of the basic types of zoonotic diseases.

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ZOOLOGICAL RECORD KEEPING

In this course, you will learn the basics of record keeping, including animal identification systems, best practices in reporting, and a list of record types every accredited facility should maintain.

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Earn Certificates of Completion

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

Why join the SDZWA Academy learning community?

Here’s what our loyal customers are saying:

"We've appreciated the team at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy. Their responsiveness and willingness to think outside the box made all the difference as we tackled some unique challenges in our park’s learning requirements. They listened carefully and collaborated with us to design practical solutions tailored to our needs. The Academy courses also set a good foundation for our staff, building essential skills and preparing our animal care teams to handle real-world situations.

We appreciate working with a team invested in our success."

"Joining the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy was a clear choice for us. Our primary reason was to provide our team with access to professional development that reflects the latest standards in animal care and wildlife conservation. We needed a program that could supplement our internal training, offer diverse perspectives and dive deeper into specialized topics.

Our experience working with the SDZWA Academy has been exceptional. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, and the support team is always responsive and helpful. It's clear that a tremendous amount of thought and expertise has gone into curating the content, making it both engaging and highly informative. We also find the flexibility of the online format invaluable, allowing our staff to learn at their own pace and integrate training seamlessly into their busy schedules without disrupting daily operations.

To anyone considering joining, I would say: if you're serious about elevating your institution's standards, expanding your team's expertise, or simply fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in wildlife care, the SDZWA Academy is an indispensable resource. It's an investment that pays dividends in staff confidence, improved practices, and ultimately, better outcomes for the animals."