From left: Mr. Richard Joseph of Emperor Zoo of Trinidad; Head Keeper of Animal Farm Guyana Zoo, Mr. Ameer Zainool and Managing Director of Animal Farm Guyana Zoo, Mr. Praimnauth Lall, with a lesser anteater (tamandua tetradactyla)

A press release said workers and students participated in the September 2 to 9 programme, when specific diets were discussed and emphasis placed on proper training methods.

Enrichment policies that were specifically geared towards the upliftment of animal behaviour were introduced and highlighted, the release said.

It said Animal Farm was commended on the proper hygienic methods that it practices and that the workshop proved invaluable regarding information that was shared on wildlife management, as well.

The hosts were applauded on their approach to professional conduct in their conservation role for Guyana’s continued sustainability of its natural resources, the release stated.