AAZK Statement on Ukrainian Zoos

May 2, 2022 | News

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...

AAZK Announces new Diversity Committee

Oct 24, 2021 | News

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

Sep 30, 2021 | News

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

Jun 10, 2021 | News

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

Jan 29, 2021 | News, Uncategorized

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

Jun 6, 2020 | News

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...