AAZK is a nonprofit volunteer organization (U.S. 501c3) made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation.
AAZK’s purpose is to foster a professional attitude in animal keepers and aquarists by encouraging them to become active members of professional teams at today’s zoos and aquariums. AAZK supports the promotion and implementation of zookeeper education and strives to make the general public aware of our concern for all deserving conservation projects and the need for the preservation of our natural resources and the species that depend on those resources.
Serving as a professional organization for zookeepers, AAZK is a valuable resource for dedicated animal care workers. AAZK is dedicated to advancing animal care, promoting public awareness, enhancing professional development and contributing to local and global conservation through fundraising and stewardship. Our goal is to inspire and motivate through our roles as animal caregivers, educators and conservationists. Through workshops, conferences, newsletters, and internet forums, AAZK helps animal care staff stay current in husbandry, training, nutrition, and conservation. Well educated keepers using modern techniques means the animals in their care benefit tremendously.
Latest News
Special Pricing for zookeepers and aquarists attending the 2009 AZA Annual Conference
In an effort to encourage attendance by zookeepers and aquarists who may not typically attend AZA conferences due to financial restrictions, AZA is offering discounted registration rates for the 2009 Annual Conference. This opportunity will give zookeepers and aquarists the opportunity to attend open TAG and SSP meetings during the conference. They will also have the chance to participate in program sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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National Zoo Keeper Week
This is a reminder that National Zoo Keeper Week will be held 19-25 July 2009. If you're looking for ideas on how to celebrate click on the link below. There are several resources that have been added to the website to help you celebrate your week including ideas for events, graphics for use and documents you can use including the NZKW proclamation and a sample press release.
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Dedicated Issue of Animal Keepers' Forum in the Mail to Members
The combined April and May 2009 issue of Animal Keepers' Forum dedicated to
The Care and Management of Geriatric Animal in Zoos has been mailed to all
individuals whose AAZK membership was current as of April 17th. Interested
persons may purchase copies of this special issue by clicking on the link
below.
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