Collaboration between the PCP-PIRE and the National Secretary for Science and Technology of Panama (SENACYT) led to the visit of two Panamanians to the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH). Martin Martinez, taxidermist of the Museo de Ciencias Naturales in Panama City (MCN), and Judith Carrion, Biology undergrad student from the University of Panama, visited the FLMNH facilities from May 16th to 28th. The goal of this visit was to be trained in curatorial activities that will allow them to improve current preservation activities in the MCN.