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• - Join us for Office Hours

  • When
    February 19, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CHAT WITH OUR TEAM ON QUESTIONS ABOUT GIRAFFE; TOPICS OF YOUR CHOICE

  

  Join us for our next Office Hours session on Thursday, February 19, 10 - 11  a.m. MT.

  This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and learn from  experience. We encourage participants to bring photos or videos for discussion.

  This session is open to the giraffe community, and we’re excited to offer this special opportunity for deeper discussion and support.

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• - Giraffe Behavior & Training Workshop

  • Start
    March 09, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    March 12, 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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  THIS 4-DAY WORKSHOP DELVES INTO THE SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE
  

  

  Prerequisite: Participants must have attended the Giraffe Care Workshop to join this session.

  This workshop provides trainers with the tools to use the environment to enhance desired behaviors. Through in-depth training concepts, attendees will gain practical skills that can be applied to improve the well-being of giraffes in human care. (Flights & hotel are not included in registration.)

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  Applications are open through February 1, 2026.

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• - Join us for Office Hours

  • When
    March 16, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CHAT WITH OUR TEAM ON QUESTIONS ABOUT GIRAFFE; TOPICS OF YOUR CHOICE

  

  Join us for our next Office Hours session on Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT.

  This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and learn from  experience. We encourage participants to bring photos or videos for discussion.

  This session is open to the giraffe community, and we’re excited to offer this special opportunity for deeper discussion and support.

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• - Join us for Office Hours

  • When
    April 08, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CHAT WITH OUR TEAM ON QUESTIONS ABOUT GIRAFFE; TOPICS OF YOUR CHOICE

  

  Join us for our next Office Hours session on Wednesday, April 8, 10  - 11 a.m. MT.

  This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and learn from  experience. We encourage participants to bring photos or videos for discussion.

  This session is open to the giraffe community, and we’re excited to offer this special opportunity for deeper discussion and support.

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• - Giraffe Care Workshop 2026

  • Start
    August 31, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 04, 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
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    30

  OUR WEEK-LONG WORKSHOP DESIGNED FOR GIRAFFE PROFESSIONALS

  

  This workshop aims 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.

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  Applications are open through April 15, 2026.

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  DETAILS  - 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. Lecture material is balanced with roundtable discussions and hands-on activities.  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.

  REGISTRATION INFO

  • 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. 

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• - Private Owner Workshop 2026

  • Start
    October 04, 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    October 07, 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
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  JOIN OUR ANNUAL GIRAFFE WORKSHOP FOR PRIVATE OWNERS

  

  This 2½-day workshop kicks off the evening of October 4th at 5 p.m. 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.

  TO REGISTER: email giraffe@cmzoo.org  by October 1 to secure your spot.

  Registration Includes:

  • Transportation to and from the hotel and the Zoo
  • Ice breaker Sunday night, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.
  • Workshop ends Weds., Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.
  • Breakfasts & lunches
  • Barn tour

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• - Giraffe Barn Design Workshop

  • Start
    October 13, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 15, 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
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    25

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  GIRAFFE BARN DESIGN WORKSHOP

  

  Join us at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a dynamic three-day workshop featuring lectures, hands-on activities, a barn tour and facilitated discussions focused on progressive giraffe barn design. Participants will gain insights into interdisciplinary roles and perspectives, giraffe behavior and safety considerations, and resources for innovative giraffe facilities. You'll also have the opportunity to observe what works well - and what can be improved - as we open our new building. 

  If interested, please email us at giraffe@cmzoo.org

  
  

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• - Giraffe & Okapi Conference

  • Start
    January 25, 2027
  • End
    January 29, 2027
  • Location
    The ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

  ADVANCING GIRAFFE & OKAPI WELFARE; IN SITU & EX-SITU 

  

  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe is partnering with The ABQ Bio Park to bring you an exciting, informative 5-day giraffe conference that is focused on advancing welfare for our long-necked friends, both in-situ and ex-situ.

  We will be putting out a call for abstracts this summer, and we look forward to the global giraffe community working together to present on progressive and innovative topics. Connect and collaborate with professionals across the field, including field partners, AZA and ZAA institutions, and private owners, as we work together to elevate giraffe care and conservation efforts. Mark your calendars — we hope to see you there!

  SAVE THE DATE, Registration & hotel information is coming soon!

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• - UK Giraffe Behavior and Hoof Care Workshop

  • Start
    May 10, 2027
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    May 14, 2027
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Blair Drummond Safari Park, Scotland

  CUTTING-EDGE INSIGHTS FOR BETTER GIRAFFE CARE

  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe is partnering with BIAZA and Behavior Works for their 3rd UK workshop. 

  Would you like to learn cutting-edge information on how to better care for giraffe? This upcoming workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in a variety of topics with content experts. This collaborative workshop combines lecture-based learning with hands-on opportunities in giraffe training & behavior, hoof care, positioning & stabilization, and environmental enhancements. We will also explore how enclosure design and management practices can encourage natural behaviors. 

  Registration is coming soon!

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