AAZK is a nonprofit volunteer organization (U.S. 501c3) made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation.

AAZK’s purpose is to foster a professional attitude in animal keepers and aquarists by encouraging them to become active members of professional teams at today’s zoos and aquariums. AAZK supports the promotion and implementation of zookeeper education and strives to make the general public aware of our concern for all deserving conservation projects and the need for the preservation of our natural resources and the species that depend on those resources.

Serving as a professional organization for zookeepers, AAZK is a valuable resource for dedicated animal care workers. AAZK is dedicated to advancing animal care, promoting public awareness, enhancing professional development and contributing to local and global conservation through fundraising and stewardship. Our goal is to inspire and motivate through our roles as animal caregivers, educators and conservationists. Through workshops, conferences, newsletters, and internet forums, AAZK helps animal care staff stay current in husbandry, training, nutrition, and conservation. Well educated keepers using modern techniques means the animals in their care benefit tremendously.

Reminders Board

2012 AAZK National Conference

2012_conf_logo Syracuse, NY
23-27 September 2012

New Dedicated Issue Available

The new Animal Keepers' Forum issue dedicated to ungulate husbandry is available for purchase in our shop.

Change of Address

If your mailing or email address has changed, please send an updated address here.

Latest News

International Congress of Zookeepers Pre- and Post-Conference Trips

ICZ announces their pre- and post-conference trips. For more information please click here.

Trees for You and Me in the Final Stretches

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Dear AAZK Chapters,

The last day to ensure a Trees for You & Me-style win for your team is right around the corner! Donations will be accepted until 12:00 midnight MST March 1, 2012, for this year's competition. In order for each AAZK chapter to read more…

International Congress on Zoo Keeping; Singapore 9-13 September 2012

“Many Voices, One Calling” icz_logo_2012Wildlife Reserves Singapore is proud to host, in conjunction with the ICZ, the 4th International Congress on Zoo Keeping, from September 9th to 13th, 2012. This conference themed “MANY VOICES, ONE CALLING” hopes to bring together keepers and zoo professionals from around the World read more…