Practical Zoo Nutrition Management. 3.75 credits

Catalog description

Many zoological institutions inside the US and abroad care for hundreds and in some cases thousands of different species, all with specific dietary needs that may even vary across seasons and reproductive conditions. Making nutritional decisions for a wide range of species from around the world, and overseeing the daily management of food purchase, storage, and preparation is a complex and demanding task which must often be performed with little targeted training. This course is designed to assist interested individuals in gaining knowledge and hands-on experience within one of the oldest zoo nutrition programs in the US. Material covers a wide variety of topics within the field of zoo and wildlife nutrition, as well as some of the nuances of managing a commissary. The course is based at the National Zoo’s satellite facility in Front Royal, Virginia and includes a behind-the-scenes tour at the National Zoo in Washington DC. Offered by Provost's Office . May not be repeated for credit.