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TFYM 101: Planning a Fundraising Event

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

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

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

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

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...

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...