[FEL-L] Feline Husbandry Courses scheduled for Washington and Maryland

[Lynn Culver]

December 4, 2006 -- The Feline Conservation Federation has scheduled its 
highly acclaimed Wild Feline Husbandry Course on Saturday, February 17, 
in Tumwater, WA. and on Saturday, May 12 in Thurmont, MD.

For west coast owners and enthusiasts of exotic wild felines, register now 
for the Basic Wild Feline Husbandry Course scheduled Saturday, February 17, 
2007 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Best Western Hotel, 5188 Capitol 
Boulevard, S.E., in Tumwater, Washington.(Olympia area)

Husbandry Course hostess Terri Morast has made special arrangements to pair 
this class up Sunday, February 18, with a visit to the Point Defiance Zoo, 
in Tacoma, Washington. Students will gain a behind-the-scenes educational 
tour of the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater featuring rare felines like clouded 
leopard, fishing cat and Canada lynx.

To register for this Washington class send $95.00 check ($65.00 FCF members) 
made out to Terri Morast, P.O. Box 172, Little Rock, WA 98556. Fee for Point 
Defiance Zoo admission with guided tour is $35.00.

In response to popular demand for an east coast class, you may also sign up 
now for the Maryland class, scheduled Saturday, May 12, from 8:00 am to 5:00 
pm, at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, 
Thurmont, MD 21788

After a full day class instruction on Saturday, you are invited to return 
Sunday May 13 to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Preserve. An added 
bonus will be a private tour led by preserve founder Richard Hahn, and June 
Bellizzi the General Curator, who will share with students their knowledge 
of caging, husbandry and exhibit experience.

Course participants, family members and friends accompanying a student will 
be admitted at the children's rate of $9.95 plus tax. All proceeds from the 
admissions will be donated to the FCF Conservation Fund.

Mail your registration form and $95.00 check ($65.00 FCF members) for the 
Maryland course made out to Global Wildlife Trust, 13019 Catoctin Furnace 
Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.  Or call the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve 
301-271-3180 Ext 0 to use your credit card. And get ready for a really great 
time!!

FCF Director of Education, Carol Bohning is encouraged by the steady 
interest in husbandry education and believes that pairing the class up with 
tours of licensed facilities has greatly increased the learning impact on 
students. Says Bohning,  "The 2007 locations are both first rate and I look 
forward to touring both zoos and learning from the keepers."

The Basic Wild Feline Husbandry Course has been taught in 18 states, but 
this is a first for Washington and Maryland. The course has been offered 
annually since 1997 in conjunction with the FCF Convention in July and this 
year it will be offered in Dallas, Texas as well.  The 8-hour course 
provides a diverse range of information pertinent to wild feline keepers, 
aspiring owners, veterinarians, animal control officers, wildlife personnel, 
and managers.

Contact FCF Director for Education Carol Bohning at lynxrufus at voyager.net 
for more information about the course and locations or check out the Feline 
Conservation Federation web site at www.thefcf.org
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