The 2025 AAZK National Conference is pleased to announce the open call for Paper and Poster abstracts. Submit your Abstracts between now and May 1st! Please visit for more information and to submit your abstract. Phoenix Chapter of AAZK pcaazk #aazk2025

A statement from AAZK President, Nicole Pepo: In light of recent events, AAZK would like to reassure our members that we will continue to support diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within our organization and in the animal care field.

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Congrats to Joy Kothheimer from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. As Professional of the Year, Joy demonstrates what AAZK is all about: animal care, conservation, professional development, and leadership. Thank you, Joy, for all you do! . #aazkawards

Get your TFYM 15th Anniversary Shirt!! #aazktfym15.

Congratulations to our Keepers As Animals Photo Contest winner! Thanks to all who participated! We hope you had a wonderful #NZKW2024

Check out our #TFYM 15th anniversary fundraiser shirt available now at this link: .#AAZKTFYM15

Our top 8 photos are here for our #NZKW2024 photo contest! Please vote on our Facebook and Instagram stories every day starting tomorrow for your favorite!

Reminder that if you signed up for the postcard exchange, please get your postcards in the mail soon so they arrive during #NZKW2024!

Happy belated Arctic Sea Ice Day! Today is set aside to focus on ways to mitigate climate change & warming of the Arctic. 1 easy way to help reduce carbon footprint is to set your home’s thermostat +/-2 degrees depending on season.#AAZKTFYM15 #arcticseaiceday #saveourseaice

Comment on FB post or email Communication@aazk.org photo entries. Like photos to advance by 7/19 at 10pm ET! Daily matchup voting on FB/Insta stories NZKW 21-27. *photo entry agrees for use by AAZK, only submit photos approved by facilities #NZKW2024

Need help or ideas for planning a TFYM Event? .Contact our team at tfym@aazk.org. #TFYM15. ¿Ocupa ayuda o ideas para planear un evento de TFYM (Trees for You and Me/ Arboles para Ti y Para Mi)?.Póngase en contacto con nuestro equipo: tfym@aazk.org

How do YOU celebrate World Ocean Day? Coastline/river cleanups? Observing/appreciating or fundraising for aquatic habitats and animals? We'd love to see how you or your AAZK Chapter participate! #worldoceanday

Does your chapter do a special clean up on World Environment Day? What about being a recycling drop off location? .We want to know about your chapter’s favorite way to help our environment! .#worldenvironmentday

Do you know a keeper who has gone above and beyond in training new behaviors for an animal in your collection? . Consider nominating this keeper for the AAZK Excellence in Animal Training Award! . #aazkawards

Do you consider your AAZK Chapter to be a crackle of cockatoos, pandemonium of parrots, or a chatter of budgies?.No matter your collective, we LOVE that you are part of the AAZK flock!. #worldparrotday

It’s World Otter Day! .We want to see how you celebrate otters, so post your “otter this world” enrichment in the comments!

The AAZK/ GRAZE Virtual Mental Health presentation is TONIGHT! See you at 7pm EST/ 4pm PST. Just join through the link below or email safety@aazk.org if you have any questions.

AAZK/ GRAZE Virtual Mental Health presentation is tomorrow! Don’t miss it! We’ll see you at 7pm EST/ 4pm PST. While we’ll have more presentations in the future, this virtual presentation will not be recorded to ensure psychological safety. Don’t miss it!

Thank you for taking the time to nominate your peers for a National Award! Stay tuned for more information about the Awards Ceremony in Omaha for 2024!.#aazkawards

Trees for You and Me would like to thank the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces for creating the "Polar Bear Forest"! #AAZKTFYM15