Answering the call of the wild
Membership Options
AFFILIATE
Staff, docents & volunteer supporters of the animal keeper profession benefits:- AFK Subscription
- Vote in Board Elections
- Vote in Conference Host
- Committee Opportunities
- Hold Office at Board of Directors Level
- Hold Office at Chapter Level
- Member Rates / Conferences
- Member Rates / Publications / Products
- Form & Hold Office on Student Chapter Level
Professional
Full-time Animal Keepers and Aquarists (Including Retired Animal Keepers) Benefits:- AFK Subscription
- Vote in Board Elections
- Vote in Conference Host
- Committee Opportunities
- Hold Office at Board of Directors Level
- Hold Office at Chapter Level
- Member Rates / Conferences
- Member Rates / Publications / Products
- Form & Hold Office on Student Chapter Level
Student
Full-time Animal Keepers and Aquarists (Including Retired Animal Keepers) Benefits:- AFK Subscription
- Vote in Board Elections
- Vote in Conference Host
- Committee Opportunities
- Hold Office at Board of Directors Level
- Hold Office at Chapter Level
- Member Rates / Conferences
- Member Rates / Publications / Products
- Form & Hold Office on Student Chapter Level
OTHER Membership Options
Contributing
$80/YR
Members in this category receive all the benefits of a Professional or Affiliate Membership and are able to take a tax deduction for the difference in the amount of your Membership Category and the $70.00 fee paid which is essentially a donation to help support the programs of AAZK.
Institutional
$205/YR
Institutional Membership Category Non-AZA and ZAA facilities are required to complete and mail an application for Board approval. Successful applicants will be invoiced for their membership.
Commercial
$175/YR
Commercial Membership is specific to companies that provide services to zoos, membership associations and the animal care profession. See our Commercial Members. Benefits are listed below:
- AKF Subscription
- Member Advertising Rates for AKF (50% reduction)
- Ad Placement Options for AKF
- Web Page Hyperlink
- Member Rates at Conferences (Registration and Hotel)
- Member Rates/Publications
- Priority Opportunity to Sponsor and Exhibit at AAZK Conferences
- Member Rates to Exhibit at Conferences
Library
$65/YR
Available to any US Library or US University Library International Libraries are subject to the Electronic or Print price structure
International
$65/YR
Electronic Delivery of AKF ONLY All members outside U.S. & Canada regardless of category
International
with AFK Print $210/YR
With AKF Print Bundle Membership
International Institutional
with AFK Print $210/YR
International Institutional Membership with AKF print bundle
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