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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...
National Zoo Keeper Week July 21-27, 2024 Planning Packet
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
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...
AAZK Announces the Launch of NEW! Job Board & Membership System
On Monday, March 4, 2024 AAZK Members received a Welcome Email from the AAZK National Office (member@aazk.org), Subject: AAZK Membership Dashboard Username & Password to Access Member Portal. The Welcome Email includes new login credentials and a link to the new...
AAZK Announces 2024 Chapter Recharter Process – Information, Recharter Documents, & Helpful Resources
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 support Chapters as they...
AAZK Announces 2024 Recharter Virtual Assistance Webinars Hosted by ARC – Please Sign Up Here!
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,...
AAZK Announces 2024 Recharter Process Updates
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,...
AAZK Announces Important Dates and Deadlines for 2024
Happy New Year AAZK Members! As we prepare for an exciting year ahead, please review the visual guide to AAZK's important dates in 2024.
AAZK Announces Changes to the Bylaws
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 Bylaws are limited to...