Call for Papers/Posters

Feb 13, 2025 | News

AAZK is pleased to announce the call for Paper and Poster abstracts for the 2025 AAZK National Conference hosted by the AAZK Phoenix Chapter. The conference theme is “Rising above Extinction”. Abstract Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025 (11:59pm EST) Authors will be...

Glad Tidings Chapter Postcard Exchange

Jan 17, 2025 | News

To enroll in the AAZK Chapter Glad Tidings Postcard Exchange, send an email to ARC@aazk.org with your chapter’s current mailing address along with the name of the chapter member who granted permission for us to share the address with another chapter. The e-mail...

AAZK unveils new logo, branding and website

Dec 12, 2024 | Featured Articles, News

PHOENIX, AZ, Dec. 11, 2024 – The American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) unveils a new brand, including a new logo, reflecting the organization’s focus on animal care professionals. The new logo, website and chapter resources will unite the organization...

AAZK Crisis Management Resource

Sep 9, 2024 | News

The updated AAZK Crisis Management Resource is now available.  Updated by AAZK Safety Committee members in 2024, the resource includes information found in the original book Resources for Crisis Management in Zoos and Other Animal Care Facilities, manuscripts from the...

National Zoo Keeper Week July 21-27, 2024 Planning Packet

May 30, 2024 | News

It’s time to start thinking about National Zoo Keeper Week (NZKW) 2024. To better prepare AAZK Chapters and facilities for the week, the NZKW Program created this planning packet to aid in your success. 

Sponsored Student Diversity Membership

May 3, 2024 | News

The American Association of Zoo Keepers is proud to offer the second annual Sponsored Student Diversity Memberships. We recognize that participation in professional organizations to be a potential barrier to accessing career resources. Awardees will receive all the...