January 2026 – December 2026

Applications for the 2026 Cohort are now closed.

This year long program provides research based leadership skills to mid-level management professionals within the Aquarium and Zoo industry. This course is for those either in mid-level management positions or those who want to be in mid-level management positions within an aquarium or zoo facility. Each month, members of the Cohort will receive pre-recorded videos and attend 2 one hour meetings via Zoom to discuss content and go over practical applications.

Course overview:

• Understand your leadership style using Everything DiSC Workplace and Management comprehensive assessment tools, maximizing your strengths.
• Improve communications skills in all directions.
• Learn tools to engage in productive conflict successfully.
• Grow interpersonal skills around emotional intelligence, accountability, and developing a cohesive team.
• Tools to develop physical and psychologically safe environments, fostering diversity, equity and belonging.
• Understanding mental wellbeing in crisis preparedness.
• Includes Mental Health First Aid Certification Training (3 year, international certification).
• 4 Amazing leadership books for supplemental reading (Hard copies provided by GRAZE).
• Be a part of a community of like-minded leaders looking to grow and improve the Zoo and Aquarium industry!

Cost: Single payment of $1,500 USD or 12 monthly payments of $135 USD/month. Payment required after acceptance of application.

Contact GRAZE if you need additional information to secure funding through your organization.