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. Benefits include:
- Complimentary employment postings on AAZK’s Job Board
- One (1) copy per month of the Animal Keepers’ Forum magazine will be mailed to the main contact
- One (1) Institutional Member window decal will also be sent to the facility main contact.
- Ad Placement Options for the Animal Keepers’ Forum monthly publication.
- AAZK also offers more than $35,000.00 in member grants annually. Grants are available for Conservation, Research, Professional Development, Student Diversity and other categories – visit www.aazk.org to learn more about available AAZK Member Grants and how you can provide project or education funding for your facility or staff.
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
Conservation Partner
No Membership Fee
Conservation Partners are reviewed by the Conservation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors and are official partners of the AAZK. The AAZK Conservation Committee connects members with these worldwide conservation partners, shares conservation news, and facilitates communication to support environmentally responsible practices. To learn more, please email conservation@aazk.org.
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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