The next Wildlife Conservation Educator’s Course November 5, Flamingo Room, Tree Tops Building
 Cincinnati Zoo, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Registration Fee $110 FCF members

$145 non-members

Arrive on Friday, November 4 for the 4:00 pm presentation in front of the new Puma Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoological and Botanical Gardens. On Saturday, November 5, return to the Cincinnati Zoo for the 9:00 to 5:00 pm Wildlife Conservation Educator’s Course. After a catered lunch, students will walk down the hill to the Cheetah Encounter Arena for a special cheetah presentation and wildlife talk.

We have something special lined up for the next course - two bonus wildlife presentations that give students the opportunity to see examples of wildlife presentations by seasoned professionals.

Students are encouraged to arrive in town Friday so they can watch a 4:00 pm presentation in front of the new Puma Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Wildlife Conservation Educator’s Course instructor Ron DeArmond will speak to students and zoo goers on America’s great cat. Zoo cat handlers will demonstrate puma behavior conditioning inside the new state-of-the-art outdoor exhibit. For this presentation, meet at the front gate on Vine Street at 3:30, and be led in a group for the puma show.

On Saturday, November 5, return to the Cincinnati Zoo entrance at 9:00, and head for the Flamingo Room in the Tree Tops building, for the 8-hour Wildlife Conservation Educator’s Course. This multimedia presentation teaches students how to prepare for a wildlife presentation, how to create a program, how to build credibility and public image, and how to pick, condition, and safely present wildlife ambassadors, with special emphasis on felids.

After a catered lunch, students will walk down the hill to the Cheetah Encounter Arena, where they will witness cheetahs doing what they do best – running at 70 miles an hour! This special presentation will be followed with a wildlife talk by the cheetah trainers, giving students another opportunity to view a professional wildlife presentation.

The day will wrap up with a test, and passing students will be awarded a decorative certificate of achievement. 

This two-day learning event is priced at $110 a person for FCF members ($145 for non-members), which covers entrance to the Cincinnati Zoo at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 4 for the Puma Talk in front of the Puma exhibit. The fee also includes zoo parking and zoo entry on Saturday, November 5, the 8-hour Wildlife Conservation Educator Course, textbook, felid ambassador booklet, tests, certificate of achievement, catered deli lunch, cheetah run, and feline handler talk.

The official hotel for this FCF learning is the Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area. Located across the street from the zoo at 3024 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, its just a short walk to the zoo entrance. 

The special FCF room rate is $109. You can book your room online and use the special code of CHXFCF. Or you can call the hotel direct at 513-281-2700 and reserve Friday and Saturday for the special price of $109. Be sure to mention the code CHXFCF.  The Hampton Inn and Suites Cincinnati/Uptown University Area is across the street from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens and within walking distance.  The brand new hotel with a state-of-the-art fitness center offers complimentary hot breakfast and in-room Internet service. Bring your swimsuit for a few laps in their wonderful indoor pool.  

Nearest airport: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG). The Airport Executive Shuttle can provide round trip transportation from the airport to the hotel for $30.00. Book ahead at 800-990-8841, or go to the desk at the Baggage Claim area to reserve and pay.
 
Driving: I-75 from the North: Take HOPPLE ST., EXIT 3. Turn LEFT on HOPPLE ST. HOPPLE ST. becomes MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. WEST. Turn RIGHT on VINE ST. I-71 from north I-71 to exit 3, William Howard Taft rd., Follow Taft to Jefferson, turn right on Jefferson. Follow Jefferson until King Drive. Turn right onto King Drive. Make an immediate right on Vine St. The hotel is immediately on the left.

This two-day learning event is priced at $110 a person for FCF members ($145 for non-members), which covers entrance to the Cincinnati Zoo at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 4 for the Puma Talk in front of the Puma exhibit. The fee also includes zoo parking and zoo entry on Saturday, November 5, the 8-hour Wildlife Conservation Educator Course, textbook, felid ambassador booklet, tests, certificate of achievement, catered deli lunch, cheetah run, and feline handler talk.