Train where wildlife crimes actually happen.
Immersive, hands-on wildlife crime investigation training for law enforcement, CSIs, prosecutors, investigators, and engaged civilians — inside zoos, wildlife parks, and real-world environments.
What we teach
This is not a lecture.
Nine curriculum blocks reflecting the full scope of real wildlife crime investigations.
Wildlife Crimes & Protected Species
- Protected and endangered species crimes
- Zoo-related investigations
- Wildlife crimes in media & film
Agricultural & Plant Crimes
- Farm-based crime investigations
- Working animals and livestock
- Illegal plant harvesting & trafficking
Field Operations
- Farm animal crime scenes
- Plant evidence identification
- Outdoor crime scene challenges
Wildlife Forensics & Necropsies
- Forensic necropsies
- Cause & manner of death
- DNA species identification
CSI in the Field
- Snare & trap identification
- Poison residue analysis
- Trafficking indicators
Wildlife Intelligence
- Intelligence unit operations
- Psychology of a poacher
- Wildlife law enforcement
Law Enforcement & Support Animals
- Sworn officers & specialty units
- Mounted horses & K9 units
- Support animals in courts
Border, Transportation & Inspections
- Border inspections & interdictions
- TSA-related trafficking cases
- Interstate wildlife crime
Advanced Field Investigations
- Clandestine grave searches
- Animal track identification
- Poacher campsite operations
Courses
Crime Scene Search & Evidence Collection
Our flagship course uses a triangular instructional approach. Certificates awarded at completion.
Wildlife Crime Scenarios
Scene approach, safety protocols, documentation, and photography techniques.
Realistic Crime Environments
Evidence location, handling, chain of custody, and team-based mock scenes using real fur, bones, and scat.
Live Animal Encounters
Safari and/or animal encounter reinforcing the connection between investigation and conservation.
Learn from the best
Our Instructors
Nationally recognized practitioners only — no academics, no theory-only faculty.
Active CSI Investigators
Current field practitioners
Retired FBI Agents
Federal investigative experience
Retired NYPD Sergeants
Urban wildlife enforcement
Hall of Fame Inductees
Nat. Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
Retired Federal Wildlife Agents
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Medical Examiners
Nationally recognized forensics
Training Locations
Where we train
Sessions are held inside real wildlife environments — not conference rooms.
Georgia Safari Conservation Park
Georgia
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Pennsylvania
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Arizona
Brannon Center
Florida
CrimeCon
Las Vegas, NV
Private Events
Rhode Island + others
Ready to train?
Whether you're law enforcement, a prosecutor, investigator, or engaged civilian — the Wildlife CSI Academy is unlike anything else in the field.