Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA)
The mission of the Animal Behavior Management Alliance is to advance animal behavior management in order to enhance the Husbandry and welfare of animals.
International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)
The ICZ (International Congress of Zoo keepers) will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers.
Zoological Association of America
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) is a non-profit, membership-based, accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education. The ZAA upholds the highest level of professional standards in animal welfare, safety, and ethics.
The Association of Minority Zoo & Aquarium Professionals (AMZAP) exists as a network of professionals currently working in exotic animal care and conservation disciplines focused on increasing minority representation throughout the zoo industry. We strive to build relationships amongst minorities presently in the field and to increase minority representation in all disciplines and at all levels in zoos, aquariums and exotic wildlife facilities. We do this by offering outreach, mentoring and professional development resources to people of diverse ethnic and racial heritages interested in this career path.
Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue and Recovery
As an industry-led effort, ZDR3 provides support to zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and other non-domestic animal businesses before, during, and after significant incidents. ZDR3 responds upon request, independent of affiliation.
Species 360
Species360 facilitates international collaboration in the collection, sharing and analysis of knowledge on wildlife. Together, our members help to improve animal care and welfare, and inform species conservation.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy is a powerful online learning platform that harnesses the expertise of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its partners to offer courses that meet the specific needs of individuals in the zoological profession. Using compelling, relevant content, the Academy immerses learners in the subject matter, presents challenging and thought-provoking material, and guides learners in a creative and engaging manner as they build professional skills.
Hose 2 Habitat
Hose2Habitat, headquartered in Maryland, is the only nonprofit organization in the world whose mission is to improve the physical and psychological well-being of wild animals in human care by providing and enhancing enrichment for those animals through the donation of recycled and other materials, workshops, and other services. We are 100% volunteer and our enrichment materials, workshops, and other services are free to keepers and animal care facilities so that cost to a facility does not prevent benefit to the animals. Usually, the enrichment we make and teach zookeepers about is made from stuff that would otherwise get tossed into landfills, so we’re helping the environment, too.
International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)
IMATA is dedicated to providing and advancing the most professional, effective, and humane care of marine animals in all habitats. IMATA provides opportunities for marine animal trainers to exchange and disseminate current knowledge, research and training information in both professional and social settings. In addition, IMATA maintains a positive public image by preparing its members to act as ambassadors of the marine animal community.
Association of Zoo Horticulture
AZH is a non-profit membership organization
dedicated to the advancement of horticulture in zoos, zoological parks, botanic gardens, and aquariums.
Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association
The AZFA is a non profit organization made up of facility professionals from aquariums, zoos and similar animal conservation facilities from across the country and abroad. Our members range from architects, engineers and management personnel, to tradesmen, animal keepers, grounds and housekeeping staff as well as other professionals that are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of animal habitats, facilities and related equipment.