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Giraffe Center staff training and consulting with giraffe in a chute

Upcoming Events

    • September 01, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • September 05, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
    • 9
    Register

    2025 Giraffe Care Workshop

    This week-long workshop is designed specifically for giraffe care professionals, aiming to strengthen the community of experts dedicated to giraffe welfare. Attendees will gain the tools and knowledge that will empower them to continually improve giraffe care, both in situ and ex situ.

    Lecture material is balanced with roundtable discussions and hands-on activities.  The Giraffe Care Workshop provides unique opportunities to work directly with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's (CMZoo) giraffe herd, practicing training techniques and observing live demonstrations. Attendees will work through various giraffe-specific modules with CMZoo staff, and gain knowledge and experience in the following topics: training, browse programs, hoof care, conservation, teamwork, roadblocks, enrichment, and guest/giraffe interactions.

    By the end of the week, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of giraffe care and practical experience to implement in their own work environments.

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    Registration is $800 for the week and covers transportation to and from the hotel/zoo daily, lunches, and some dinners. Flights & hotel are not included in registration.

    • October 12, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • October 15, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
    • 24
    Register

    Private Owner Workshop

    Join our annual Giraffe Workshop for Private Owners this October 12 - 15, 2025. This 2½-day workshop kicks off the evening of October 12th with a welcome icebreaker/dinner and continues the following days with in-depth sessions focused on training, enrichment, veterinary, and hoof health for giraffe in private care. Facilitated by a collaborative group of giraffe professionals and leading experts in the field, this workshop creates a space for private giraffe owners to connect, share experiences, and strengthen animal welfare practices. Because the workshop includes interactive and practical components, attendance is limited to 30 participants to ensure a high-quality experience for everyone. We ask that you register by September 1 to secure your spot.


    Registration Includes:

    • Transportation to and from the hotel and the Zoo
    • Ice breaker Sunday night
    • Breakfasts & lunches
    • Barn tour


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