Courses and Certifications Offered by The USZA

Certified Handler Program

With the United States Zoological Association's certified handler program you, your staff and/or volunteers can become a Certified Handler of various species. There is a two (2) year minimum requirement of verifiable hands on experience with a USDA licensed facility and a certificate of completion of the USZA's eight (8) hour husbandry course in order to complete this certified handler program.

Certified Handler Courses Are Offered For The Following Species

Large Carnivores
Omnivores
Herbivores
Exotic Birds
Reptiles/Amphibians
Small Mammals
Nonhuman Primates
Hoof Stock

All Certified Handler Courses Include

Dietary Requirements
Proper Caging and Environment
Enclosures and Safety Features
Capture and Restraint
Safe Transport
Basic Health Care
Enrichment
Emergency Protocols/Safety

The next class will be at the end of winter and will be held in Oklahoma. The fee for the course is $100 per person for a 3 day full species certification. Class will include partial accomodations and or camping/RV hook ups.

For more information contact uszainfo@yahoo.com