Training Across Species: Exploring Choice-based Training

Saturday, February 22, 4:30 PM at The Paw Room

This workshop is for anyone interested in choice-based training and animal behavior. 

Chandelle Cotter has worked as an animal care professional for 20 years and has trained multiple species, from bears and tigers to giraffes and fruit bats. She is currently the Education and Behavior Curator at Bird Treatment and Learning Center where she oversees the training of seven Ambassador Birds, including owls, falcons, eagles, and, her favorites, two corvids - a crow and a magpie. 

Chandelle is passionate about teaching animals living in human care how to live safely and comfortably in their environment. Whether teaching an owl how to go into a crate for transport or a dog how to walk on a leash, she believes in using science and relationship to achieve these goals through choice-based training techniques. 

broken Flight: A short documentary

Thursday, March 13, 6:00 PM at the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center

Hundreds of bird species migrate through Chicago every year, and glass presents a major issue for these beautiful creatures. Broken Flight highlights the work of dedicated avian advocates who try to rescue the birds that collide with Chicago’s buildings. The tireless work of these bird lovers underscores our connection to the natural world.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with Erika Valenciana, The Alaska Wildlife Alliance, Bird Treatment and Learning Center, and others.

All ages are welcome.