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 resources. Awardees…
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AAZK Announces Important Dates and Deadline for 2023
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…
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
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…
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…
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.