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Voting now open for NZKW photo contest!
You have until 11:59pm on July 26th to vote for your favorite photos of keepers as animals in the 2025 NZKW photo contest! Votes from our Facebook, Instagram and Google form will be tallied at the end of the week to reveal our winner! (yes you can vote on all 3!) Link...
“My Grandfather: The Zoo Keeper” Premiering at the 50th Conference
In the late 1960’s, without the help of computers and the internet, seven men set out to connect zoos across the U.S. for the first time and transform the field of animal care. It was a feat met with roadblocks and resistance, but thanks to their efforts it would grow...
An Introduction to KEEP
Una Introducción a KEEP
TFYM 101: Planning a Fundraising Event
The Trees for You and Me Team wants to invite you to a Happy Hour to discuss & share TFYM event ideas to plan a fundraiser to support the TFYM Restoration Grant. When: May 21, 2025, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:...
Zoological Demographic Survey
The American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) has developed a survey to learn about current zoo and aquarium industry demographics and career paths. The survey is designed to be quick and easy to complete, and by contributing, you will play a role in shaping...
Call for Papers/Posters
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
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
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 throughout...
AAZK Crisis Management Resource
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...