EAZA Academy courses

EAZA Academy

The EAZA Academy delivers a wide range of high quality, applied and accessible courses taught by knowledgeable professionals working within the zoo and aquarium community and dedicated to all sectors.

Interested in developing a EAZA Academy Recognized Course? Please review our recognized courses document to learn more about the process.

Interested in learning more about becoming a tutor or how the courses are developed? Please review the Tutor Support Guide.

Looking for ways to make your presentations, courses, or workshops more accessible and inclusive? Explore the EAZA Academy Accessibility Guide for practical tips and best practices on creating learning experiences that are engaging and accessible for all participants.

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We look forward to working with you! For any questions regarding EAZA Academy, please email the Academy Manager, academy@eaza.net

For a detailed explanation of the in-person and self-paced courses, click here to view the course prospectus

In-Person Course Calendar

Our In-Person Course Calendar is updated regularly with new courses, registration links, and the latest information, so be sure to check back often.

The calendar provides a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to support zoo and aquarium professionals at every stage of their careers. It also offers a forward-looking overview of upcoming courses, helping individuals and institutions plan their learning activities and budgets well in advance.

For detailed information about each course, including learning objectives, target audiences, and delivery formats, please refer to the Course Prospectus.

NAME	LOCATION	DATE	REGISTRATION LINK
Animal Training Seminar	ZSL London Zoo (Hybrid)	Ongoing from 2025	Purchase the Proceedings Pack for this course with all the recordings and resources, click here
Trailblazing the Trainers: Animal Training Workshop for Zoo Professionals	Paris Zoo, Paris, France. Day before EAZA Annual Conference	29 September 2026	Click here to register for the course
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	30 November- 3 December 2026	Invite only at first, then open to all in September if there's availability.
TAG Chairs Course	EAZA Executive Office	15-16 December 2026	Invite only first, then open to all in November!
Plan It, Build It, Use It: Behaviour Based Enrichment Workshop	Berlin Zoo, Germany	11-14 January, 2027	Registration available in July!
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	15-18 February 2027	Invite only first, then open to all in December if there's availability.
Introduction to Animal Welfare (Beginner Level)	Zoo Wrocław, Poland	12-16 April, 2027	Registration available in September!
Institutional Species Planning	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	May 2027, exact date TBD	Registration available in October!
Animal Welfare Assessments (Intermediate Level)	Location TBD	24-28 May 2027	Registration available in October!
Animal Training Seminar	Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark	9-11 June 2027	Registration available in November!
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	15-18 June 2027	Invite only in November, then open to the public in May if spaces available!
Everything You Need to Know About Hoof Trimming	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	October 2027, Exact date TBD	Registration available in May 2027!
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	November 2027, exact date TBD	Registration available in May 2027!
TAG Chairs Course	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	December 2027, Exact date TBD	Invite first in June 2027, then open to all in September if there's availability.
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	February 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available in July 2027!
Exhibit Design and Planning (Beginner Level)	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	March 2028, , exact date TBD	Registration available in September 2027!
Quality of Life Assessments	Location TBD	April or May 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available in September 2027!
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	June 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available November 2027!
IUCN Guidelines: Reintroduction of Species	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	October 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available May 2028!
Intro to EEP	EAZA Executive Office & ARTIS Zoo, Amsterdam	November 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available May 2028!
Recognizing and Catering to Animal Personalities in Zoos	Location TBD	Early December 2028, exact date TBD	Registration available June 2028!