Galveston Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers

In conjunction with the National Conference, the Wildlife Rehab and Education Wildlife Center and the Texas General Land Office will be conducting an oiled wildlife response workshop October 5th and 6th, 2007 in Galveston, TX. This hands-on workshop will include speakers from the U.S. Coast Guard, veterinarians, and experts from the response field and will combine classroom lectures with laboratory exercises to encompass all aspects of an oiled wildlife emergency response.

Cost for the class is as follows: 24-hour OSHA certification class costs $150.00 alone or $75.00 in addition to conference attendance. Fees include all materials and breakfast and lunch on the 4th and 5th and dinner on the 4th. For the 16 hour training class the cost is $75.00 (does not include OSHA certification). Hotel costs are $135.00/night at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

Contact Diane Olsen at 409-683-4102 or dolsen@moodygardens.com for more information. Further details can be downloaded from the information sheet. Registration is preferred by downloading the registration form and emailing the completed form to the above address.

Information sheet
Registration form