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National Zoo Keeper Week 2023: Diving into Diversity

National Zoo Keeper Week 2023: Diving into Diversity It’s time to start thinking about National Zoo Keeper Week (NZKW) 2023! Be sure to check out the NZKW tab on the members only portion of the website for a link to the planning packet, as well as an assortment of...

Sponsored Student Diversity Memberships

Sponsored Student Diversity Memberships The American Association of Zoo Keepers is proud to offer the first annual Sponsored Student Diversity Memberships. We recognize that participation in professional organizations to be a potential barrier to accessing career...

AAZK Statement on Ukrainian Zoos

AAZK condemns Russia's unprovoked military actions against Ukraine and stands with the people and fellow animal care professionals of Ukraine.  As the wartime conditions continue to ravage their homes, keepers work to provide the best care possible for their animals. ...

AAZK Announces new Diversity Committee

AAZK Announces new Diversity Committee

The AAZK Board of Directors is pleased to announce the formation of the AAZK Diversity Committee. Read more about the goals and objectives of the AAZK Diversity Committee here.

Project Dragonfly

Project Dragonfly

OXFORD, Ohio (Sept. 1, 2021) – Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications now through early 2022 for graduate courses and master's degrees that offer extraordinary experiences through zoos and botanical gardens in the United States and in 15...

Latin American Paises Emergentes Membership

Latin American Paises Emergentes Membership

AAZK and the IOC are excited to announce a new level of membership available to animal care professionals in Latin America. This goal of this membership is to provide a more attainable financial membership to our colleagues in Latin America. The Latin American Paises...