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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. 

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…

Welcome to the 2024 Recharter process! The 2024 Recharter Process kick off email was sent to all Chapters on Monday, January 15, 2024! The email includes the below information and links to the Recharter Documents and helpful Resources to…

The AAZK Resource Committee will be hosting “Recharter Virtual Assistance Webinars” to answer recharter process questions, review forms and provide additional support to Chapters. Webinars are scheduled to begin at 8:30p EST, with 3 dates to choose from: Thursday, February 8th…

In preparation for the 2024 recharter process please note the following updates: A new recharter email address has been established for all recharter correspondence in 2024. Please send recharter process questions, requests for recharter electronic payment invoices, completed…

AAZK will be amending the Association Bylaws in Akron by a ratification vote of the Professional Members in attendance who will serve to represent the Professional Membership of the Association. Please review the Bylaws here. The changes to the…

Due to the relocation of AAZK Offices, some of the AAZK Products offered in the AAZK Shop will no longer be available. This applies specifically to AAZK and BFR Apparel, but also some of the AAZK Tools previously…

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