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 and San Diego Professional Combo membership: This $65 membership includes BOTH National Professional AAZK membership and the local San Diego Chapter Professional membership at a discount price. The National Professional (U.S.) membership, normally $55, and the San Diego Professional membership, normally $25, 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 and Local Membership: fill out this National Form and SELECT CHECK PAYMENT (that will let National know you are getting the discount from us).
AAZK Member Dashboard (member365.org)
Then fill out the local payment form to get the discount on both memberships.
AAZK SD Membership | American Association of Zoo Keepers San Diego Chapter (square.site)
2. Professional Development AAZK San Diego membership: For national members in good standing who would like to add a local chapter membership. Membership cost is $25. You MUST be a National AAZK member to qualify for this membership level. Benefits include:
- Free admittance to all our hands-on workshops and events
- Opportunity to sign-up for hands-on workshops before it is offered to others
- One-year subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Keeper
- Free admission to special presentations by guest speakers
- Support of local and international conservation projects
- Free admission to our AAZK SD caravan at the Safari Park when available
- 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
Click here for AAZK San Diego Membership and Support registration.
If you would prefer to mail in an application, please contact our membership liaison at aazksandiegomembers@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.
Click here to see more information.