Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids

Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids is a four day intensive course designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to successfully manage and breed primates, particularly callitrichids in captivity.

Who is it for?

The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) involved in the captive management of primates

What is the course content?

The course will cover the following topics:

• Planning your captive collection: making the link to the wild.
• Enclosure design, stress management and nutrition.
• Past, present and future for callitrichid conservation and the role of zoos.

Who will lead the course?

The course will be run by Durrell Conservation Academy in conjunction with Durrell's mammal and veterinary departments. Course faculty will include visiting experts in callitrichid husbandry and conservation. 

How will you benefit?

Durrell maintains a large and varied collection of these species and has decades of experience in their captive management and in-situ conservation. By working alongside Durrell's experts you will gain invaluable knowldge and establish a network of contacts working in primate conservation and husbandry.

Where will the course be run?

The course will be run at our headquarters in Jersey. A limited number of additional work experience sessions will be available immediately after the course, on a first-come first served basis.

How much will it cost?

The course will cost £600 including all course materials (or £480 with early booking discount). Full board on-site accommodation  is available for £35 per night.