The Exotic Animal Training & Management Program uniquely combines academic classroom learning with hands on experience on the grounds of America's Teaching Zoo. The academic course work helps develop scientific animal knowledge with Animal Diversity, Anatomy & Physiology and Animal Behavior as well as teach animal care & husbandry in courses like Care & Handling, Animal Nutrition, Avian & Herpetology, Health & Safety to name a few. A unique focus of this program is the emphasis on Operant Conditioning Training & Wildlife Education. This is mirrored in the coursework as well.
See Course Map for Certificate in Exotic Animal Training & Management for all courses
Some Classes that are part of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program may be completed at Moorpark College before entering the program. These Courses are listed below and still must be completed with a grade "C" or better.
ANSC M09 Animal Behavior
ANSC MO9L Animal Behavior lab
ANSC M17 Animal Diversity