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.
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Upcoming Conferences
Greensboro, NC
September 22-26, 2013
Orlando, FL
September 8-12, 2014
St. Louis, MO
September 27 - October 1, 2015
Latest News
Bowling for Rhinos Logo Contest
AAZK would like to announce a NEW Bowling for Rhinos Logo Contest for our Members!
Our new logo will show more of what Bowling for Rhinos is and does and will be easier to use for all types of media and chapter use. The announcement of the winner for the new logo will be at the
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Sad Announcement from Lewa
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy deeply regrets to announce the death of Anna Merz, one of the Conservancy's iconic founders and renowned conservationist. 82-year-old Anna passed away today in a South African hospital, further details pertaining to her death will be communicated later.
Anna, along with the Craig family, founded the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary, which would
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A Word from Anna Merz
Take just a minute to read these
words from Anna Merz.
