Exotic Animal Emergency Response Workshop

Monday 21st September 2026 at Chester Zoo

We are holding an initial workshop with our partners at Chester Zoo, sponsored by Resquip Ltd. We will discuss and look at developing a new training offering for 2027.

Utilising the skills of the zoo community and BARTA’s expertise in incidents involving animals, together with Resquip and their innovative approach to animal rescue equipment development, this one day event will help shape and design what we will deliver in the future.

Aimed at veterinary professionals, keepers and custodians of large exotic animals who want to develop effective emergency response and rescue plans.

The one day workshop will fulfil the following criteria:

Scene safety and situational awareness

Incident planning and management – Roles and resources

Large animal rescue and relocation techniques and tactics

Practical techniques for the safe, efficient and respectful
loading of deceased or sedated animals using mannequins

Species specific case studies including safety, handling
and incident management considerations

If this is your industry and you want to help shape the future design, tickets are available here: Zeffy: BARTA Shop