The officers of the American Association of Zoo Keepers San Diego chapter invite you to join our organization.

Membership is open to zoo professionals, volunteers, and others with an interest in promoting the zoo keeper profession and conservation.

There are 2 levels of individual membership:

1.  National membership: This $55 membership currently includes BOTH National Professional AAZK membership and the local San Diego Chapter Professional membership at a discount price. This membership includes:

  • Animal Keeper Forum magazine and San Diego newsletter Subscription
  • Vote in Board Elections – national and local
  • Vote for Conference Host
  • Committee Opportunities – nationally and locally
  • Hold Office at the Board of Directors level
  • Hold Office at Chapter level
  • Member Rates/Conferences
  • Member Rates/Publications/Products
  • Gratis Membership to AAZK Online
  • Free admittance to San Diego Chapter workshops and events

If you are renewing your AAZK National: fill out this National Form at:
AAZK Member Dashboard (member365.org)

2.  Professional Development AAZK San Diego membership: For national members in good standing who would like to add a local chapter membership. You MUST be a National AAZK member to qualify for this membership level. Contact the AAZK San Diego membership liaison at sdaazk@gmail.com. Benefits include:

  • Free admittance to all our hands-on workshops and events when available
  • Opportunity to sign-up for hands-on workshops before it is offered to others
  • Free admission to special presentations by guest speakers
  • Support of local and international conservation projects
  • Ability to participate in local board member elections
  • All National AAZK membership benefits

You can also become an AAZK San Diego supporter: For those who are NOT National AAZK members but would like to contribute and support AAZK San Diego conservation efforts.  Donation is $20 and supporter level includes:

  • One-year subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Keeper
  • Free admission to special presentations by guest speakers
  • Support of local and international conservation projects

If you would prefer to mail in an application, please contact our membership liaison at sdaazk@gmail.com for information and our membership form.

Make checks/money orders payable to AAZK San Diego in U.S. funds only.
Print, fill out, and mail the membership application to:

AAZK San Diego Chapter
PO Box 632984, Hillcrest Post Office
San Diego, CA 92163

AAZK San Diego recommends you become a national AAZK member.
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