NC AAZK

NC AAZK This is the local chapter in North Carolina.

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. Our chapter consists of keepers, volunteers, vet techs, and other interested people from the following NC facilities:

North Carolina Zoological Park
Greensboro Science Center
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Row

an Wildlife Adventure


If you are interested in joining our chapter or have questions about our events, please contact us at [email protected]

07/22/2025

Happy National Zookeeper Week!
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We salute all the animal care professionals out there who devote their lives to caring for animals.

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🎉 Congratulations to Linda Kendzierski! 🎉Linda is the lucky winner of our 50/50 raffle supporting the Sumatran Ranger Pr...
06/02/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Linda Kendzierski! 🎉

Linda is the lucky winner of our 50/50 raffle supporting the Sumatran Ranger Project, taking home $411! 🥳

Thanks to your amazing generosity, we’re also thrilled to announce that we’ll be sending a total of $531 to the Sumatran Ranger Project, that’s $411 from the raffle and an additional $120 from painting sales. 💚🌿

Over 50 donors came together to make this possible ,your support truly makes a difference for wildlife conservation efforts in Sumatra. Thank you all for being a part of this!

We had a great day at the Greensboro Science Center ! We raised over $ 100 dollars for tiger conservation! Thank you to ...
05/17/2025

We had a great day at the Greensboro Science Center ! We raised over $ 100 dollars for tiger conservation! Thank you to all the junior rangers!

Just finished up some awesome paintings with our Sumatran tigers at the  . These will be for sale tomorrow at the Greens...
05/16/2025

Just finished up some awesome paintings with our Sumatran tigers at the . These will be for sale tomorrow at the Greensboro Science Center by the NC AAZK table next to the tiger habitat from 10-12 tomorrow! All proceeds will go to the Sumatran ranger project!

🐾 Join Us for Endangered Species Day at the Greensboro Science Center! 🐅🌿This Saturday, May 17th, the NC American Associ...
05/14/2025

🐾 Join Us for Endangered Species Day at the Greensboro Science Center! 🐅🌿

This Saturday, May 17th, the NC American Association of Zookeepers (NC AAZK) will be hosting a special table at the Greensboro Science Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to celebrate and raise awareness for Endangered Species Day! We will be located by the Tiger Exhibit!

🎨 Activities for all ages include:
🖌️ Make-your-own animal masks
🎲 Fun and educational games
🖼️ Unique merch for sale – including tiger paintings made by our animal artists!

All proceeds go directly to the Sumatran Ranger Project, helping protect critically endangered Sumatran tigers and their natural habitat.

Come out, learn something new, and help make a difference! 🌏💚

The total is in—we’ve raised $4,225 for Save the Golden Lion Tamarin! Thank you to everyone who bought a taco meal, aggr...
05/06/2025

The total is in—we’ve raised $4,225 for Save the Golden Lion Tamarin!

Thank you to everyone who bought a taco meal, aggressively bid on the silent auction, bought some merch or drank a beer!

We appreciate your support!

📸: Jenny Sherouse

Having an amazing time at the Greensboro Science Center  at the annual NC AAZK Taco for Tamarins Event!
04/26/2025

Having an amazing time at the Greensboro Science Center at the annual NC AAZK Taco for Tamarins Event!

Fast approaching! Hope to see you all there!
04/18/2025

Fast approaching! Hope to see you all there!

Happening this Saturday Greensboro Science Center for anyone interested!
03/05/2025

Happening this Saturday Greensboro Science Center for anyone interested!

The Red Wolf is the most endangered species of canid in the entire world with less than 300 individuals in existence. The only wild population exists in Eastern North Carolina…

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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.

Our chapter consists of keepers, volunteers, vet techs, and other interested people from the following NC facilities:

North Carolina Zoological Park- Greensboro Science Center - Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation - Rowan Wild

If you are interested in joining our chapter or have questions about our events, please contact us at [email protected]