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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

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...

Updated Statement on the AAZK National Conference – 2021

Please see the Press Release for updates on the AAZK National Conference. Registration is now open by clicking on "Upcoming Conferences" arrow for the Los Angeles Conference Conference to the right.

Statement of the American Association of Zoo Keepers on Racial Equality

As animal keepers, we are granted the ability to engage with millions of Americans each year on topics such as environmental conservation, the preservation of natural resources, and animal biodiversity. Minorities and their communities across the globe continue to...

AAZK Announces Postponement of National Conference

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AAZK Covid-19 Updates

Please check the COVID-19-AAZK-Updates frequently which contain a summary of animal information and AAZK Activities and Programs, that may be affected by the pandemic.

New 30th Anniversary AAZK BFR T-Shirts

Designed by Peppermint Narwhal with a "breakout" rhino on front and back, these shirts commemorate 30 years of the highly successful AAZK Bowling for Rhinos program which has raised over 8.2 million dollars. The shirts are available in Mint Green, Light Blue and...

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