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Online Education for Zoos & Aquariums to Elevate Animal Care and Conservation

Inspired by excellence & innovation

Animal Care and Conservation Academy provides world-class online education designed specifically for zoo and aquarium professionals. With thousands of hours of expertly created courses, our platform equips staff with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in animal care, conservation, guest engagement, and operational excellence. Whether you’re a new keeper, seasoned aquarist, or part of the leadership team, our courses offer flexible, accessible training tailored to the unique challenges of zoological institutions.

We provide a full Learning Management System (LMS) to help zoos and aquariums streamline their training programs. Our LMS allows organizations to assign courses, track progress, and ensure compliance with industry standards—all in one convenient platform. From professional development to regulatory training, the Animal Care and Conservation Academy empowers facilities to invest in their teams and advance their mission of wildlife care and conservation.

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Leading the way in zoo & aquarium education

Access Thousands of Hours of Courses

Gain access to a large library of expertly developed courses covering animal welfare, animal care, professional development, safety, compliance, and more. Our industry-specific catalogs ensure your team gets the training they need to excel in their roles.

Keep your team informed and compliant with training developed alongside experts from zoos and aquariums. Our courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest regulations and industry standards, ensuring staff meet certification requirements with confidence.

Simplify training management with our user-friendly LMS, designed to centralize learning for zoo and aquarium teams. Easily assign courses, track progress, and ensure both staff and volunteers receive the knowledge they need to excel.

Expand staff expertise and strengthen connections with industry professionals. Our courses align employee career growth with your organization’s objectives, creating an adaptive learning environment that drives performance, engagement, and retention.

We understand the unique challenges of onboarding in zoos and aquariums. High staff turnover and seasonal hires make structured training essential. Our automated learning pathways provide a streamlined approach, ensuring new employees integrate quickly and confidently.

Zoo and aquarium professionals are always on the move, working hands-on with animals and guests. Our mobile-friendly platform makes training accessible anytime, anywhere—ensuring staff can learn in the flow of their daily responsibilities.

Get the most value from your training investment with our cost-effective, all-in-one learning solution. Reduce administrative costs while providing high-quality, scalable training that meets the evolving needs of your organization.

Every zoo and aquarium receives a private, fully branded learning site—customized to match your organization. Control every aspect, toggle features, and tailor training to your needs. Your site is exclusively yours—no sharing, just a seamless, white-labeled experience.

Features to train and manage your team

Certificates

Certificates

Earn certificates for completed courses, or create custom ones that reflect your organization’s unique branding and requirements.

Create-A-Course

Create-A-Course

Quickly build, customize, and deliver your own courses, providing tailored training that meets your organization’s unique needs.

Learning Paths

Learning Paths

Use pre-built or custom learning paths to guide learners through structured training, ensuring a smooth and effective experience.

Live Training

Live Training

Host and manage live training sessions, track attendance, assign grades, and generate reports—all within one easy-to-use platform.

Reporting

Reporting

Track learner progress, completions, and certificates with real-time reporting tools to keep your team on track and compliant.

Assessments

Assessments

Create questionnaires to measure knowledge, assess skills, and personalize learning pathways based on individual performance.

Surveys

Surveys

Gather feedback from staff and learners with customizable surveys to measure engagement, improve training, and drive better outcomes.

Integrations

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with HR, payroll, and internal systems to simplify access, automate processes, and enhance learning experiences.

New Employee Orientation

We offer a tailored New Employee Orientation (NEO) course designed specifically for your zoo or aquarium. Ideal for organizations that onboard numerous new employees annually, especially for temporary or seasonal roles, this course includes:

  • Message from Leadership
  • Organizational Culture
  • Required Training
  • Employee Handbook Review and Sign-Off

Customization is available for your specific needs, with a small additional fee based on the instructional design hours required.

Advisory Leadership Team

The Advisory Leadership Team (ALT) is a dedicated group of industry leaders shaping the future of zoo and aquarium education. The ALT collaborates to enhance training standards, career pathways, and leadership development in animal care.

  • Help define training standards and competencies
  • Shape career pathways and certifications
  • Guide leadership development programs
  • Foster cross-disciplinary learning and networking
  • Identify emerging trends and best practices

Led by renowned animal care expert Gary Priest, the ALT provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of zoo and aquarium training. If you’re interested in joining, contact us today!

Comprehensive support for your entire team

Our customer support team handles all front-line questions, relieving you of the burden and ensuring that all your needs are met.

  • 24/7/365 access to our support hub
  • In-depth guides on using the LMS
  • Submit tickets and track their progress
  • Call our support team directly
  • View real-time system status

Coming Soon

Webinars

We’re bringing top zoo and aquarium experts straight to you with an exciting new webinar series, diving into best practices, trends, and innovations.

Podcasts

Engage yourself in insightful conversations with leading experts as our new podcast series uncovers real-world experiences, trends, and breakthroughs.

Instructor-Led

Engage in dynamic, expert-led courses designed for zoo and aquarium professionals, offering hands-on learning in animal care, conservation, and career growth.

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